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Les Collons
ED Refnr. 2969086
Top-equipped comfort chalet with outdoor whirlpool, wood-burning stove and free WLAN. Panoramic hillside location with spectacular views of the Rhône Valley, the Bernese Alps and the Matterhorn. Spaciousness, well thought-out layout and high-quality furnishings characterise the special living quality of the chalet. Each of the 5 bedrooms has a bathroom with WC. All beds are 2 metres long.
The spacious, light-flooded dining and living room with open-plan kitchen invites you to spend sociable evenings by the wood-burning stove; flat-screen TV with approx. 240 programmes (including de - en - fr - it) as well as Netflix and Amazon Prime. On the top floor there is a large room with 2 single beds and seating area (sofa bed for 2 people), TV with DVD player, which can also be used as a children's area. Underfloor heating in the living area, large fridge with ice cube maker/water dispenser and garden furniture/barbecue. The outdoor whirlpool is ideal for relaxing in the evening and getting fit for the next day; whirlpool fee already included in the holiday price.
The property is fully fenced. Depending on snow conditions, it is possible to ski down to the house (touring run; no marked or groomed piste, at your own risk).
To the ski bus stop ~200 m, to the centre of Les Collons ~2 km. The pleasant holiday resort has shops, restaurants, après-ski pubs, bank, post office, ski hire, ski school. Approx. 1.6 km away is the modern thermal spa "Les Grands Bains d'Hérémence" with extensive wellness facilities, such as an infinity pool, indoor pool with 5 jacuzzis, 4 saunas, large hammam, 3 sensory caves, experience showers. There are also the two restaurants Eringer and Le Bistro 1809 as well as a sports shop/ski hire. In Thyon 2000, ~6 km, there is an indoor swimming pool and childcare (from 18 months; in the winter season). Attractive winter hiking trails and snowshoe routes.
Please note: The maximum occupancy of the chalet is 10 people, even if more sleeping accommodation is available.
Ski info
Chalet altitude ~1700 m, ski area up to 3,330 m, with Mont Fort glacier. "Skiing at the highest level" with 410 km of pistes and numerous fantastic ski routes and freeride runs. 4 Vallées is the largest ski area in Switzerland. A new 4-seater express chairlift leads from Les Masses to the ski area, with a multi-storey car park at the valley station. From Greppon Blanc (2,700 m), the magnificent deep-snow run "L'Eteygeon" (not marked or groomed; at your own risk) over 1,300 metres in altitude into the secluded Dixence valley; return by free ski bus. Large "Centralpark" snow park near Thyon. Outdoor artificial ice rink in Les Collons, free admission. The region offers 12 km of cross-country ski trails.
Summer info
The chalet has garden furniture, deckchairs and a parasol.
Les Collons also has a lot to offer in spring, summer and autumn, especially the many hiking and mountain bike tours attract visitors. You can walk along the "Suonen" (former irrigation canals) with a slight incline. Other activities on offer include horse riding, climbing, gliding and bowling. A stroll through the historic town of Sion, the capital of Valais, and a boat trip on the underground lake of St-Léonard are well worthwhile. Another highlight is the 285 metre-high Grande Dixence dam.
General flat description
Kitchen open to the living room (dishwasher + fridge with freezer compartment + four-ring ceramic hob + oven + grill + microwave + Nespresso coffee capsule machine + raclette machine + fondue set); wood-burning stove; cable TV (flat screen); DVD player; stereo system; free WLAN; 2 hairdryers; washing machine; tumble dryer; underfloor heating; terrace; balcony; outdoor barbecue; ski storage room; electric ski boot dryer
6-room chalet on 3 floors
Bedroom (double bed)
Bedroom (2 single beds, can be joined to form a double bed + sofa bed for 2 people)
3 bedrooms (2 single beds, can be joined to form a double bed)
Living room (without sleeping places)
Bathroom (washbasin + bath + shower + WC)
2 bathrooms (washbasin + shower + WC)
2 bathrooms (washbasin + bath + WC)
Outdoor whirlpool
Excursion possibilities: Sion, Zermatt/Matterhorn, Chamonix/Mont Blanc, Lac Leman/Lake Geneva, Aosta, St. Bernard Express Train, Glacier Express, Crans Montana, Montreux, Centre Thermal Saillon Les Bains
Sports facilities in the surrounding area: mountaineering, ice skating, climbing, mountain biking, cycle tours, riding centre / riding facilities, tobogganing, skiing (alpine)
Location description: Attractive ski and holiday resort of Les Collons in a wonderful panoramic location south of the Rhone Valley, in beautiful alpine surroundings at 1800 m above sea level. It has a supermarket, restaurants, café, après-pubs, disco, childcare, bank, sports shops. Ice rink in the centre of the village. Ski school. A wide range of activities such as hiking, mountaineering, mountain biking, climbing, paragliding, golf - in Sion, Crans Montana or Sierre - or fishing. Pleasant walks, e.g. sections of the typical Valais bisses (irrigation channels). The Bisse de Saxon leads from Les Collons to Nendaz and Vercorin. Total trail network over 100 km. A wide range of excursion options thanks to its location at the crossroads of Switzerland, France and Italy. Popular excursions, e.g. with the Mont Blanc Express to Chamonix at the foot of Mont Blanc, or - over the Great St. Bernard Pass - to the Italian Aosta Valley. To the swimming lake 'Les Iles' approx. 15 min. by car.
Basic information:
- Pets allowed: 1
- allowed size of dogs: small (up to 30 cm)
- Type of property: holiday house
- is located in: nothing applicable
Top features :
- Total of private car parking spaces: 1
Cooking/Living:
- fridge/freezer: freezing compartment, fridge
- stove: electric stove
- number of living rooms: 1
- fireplace
Entertainment:
- TV: cable TV
Utility:
- Clothes dryer: For sole use in the object
Outside area:
- outdoor furniture
- grill/barbecue: grill/barbecue
Surroundings:
- view: mountain, garden, forrest, lawn, valley
- mountain rail: 1,7 km
Distinctive features:
- chalet
Extra costs:
- General: once per person Costs amounting to 35 CHF (Mandatory).
- Electricity: per object and day included in price .
- Heating: per object and day included in price .
- Bed linen: per person and week Costs amounting to 30 CHF (optional).
- Towels: per person and week Costs amounting to 10 CHF (optional).
- Final cleaning: per object and day included in price .
- Hochstuhl: pro Objekt und Tag im Preis enthalten .
- Pet: per pet and day Costs amounting to 9 CHF (optional).
- Fuel for chimney/fireplace: per use Costs amounting to (Mandatory).
- Cot for children: per object and day included in price .
- Parking facilities: per object and day included in price .
- Internet: per object and day included in price .
Additional information:
- Distance to lake: 18 km
- Distance to next shopping facilities: 1.70 km
