Glacier: Residence les Amethystes

Les Houches - Apartment

About your accommodation

Apartment Alpage is a lovely and great value property in Les Houches for six people, just a five minute drive from the main ski lifts in les Houches and 15 minute walk to the bars, restaurants and shops in town.

This compact apartment offers incredible views of the surrounding landscape thanks to the elevated position. The garden is a great place to enjoy the beautiful sunset or watch the kids toboggan in complete security. This property has two double bedrooms, a bunk bed room and a bathroom with a shower. The open plan living room, dining room and kitchen caters for the whole party and in the summer you can open up the french doors and enjoy an aperitif on the terrace with a clear view over Les Houches. This great property makes a wonderful base for both summer and winter holidays. The apartment has a double sofa bed in the living room should you need to sleep a couple more, and an underground garage and ski locker if you decide to bring your car.

Key Features

Great Location
Great Value
Small Private Garden that opens out onto mountain meadows
Two double bedroom
One bunk room
Double sofa bed in the communal room
Bathroom with shower
TV
Wifi
Open dining area/Kitchen with dishwasher

Check-in
Standard check-in time is after 4pm - 8pm

Check-out
Standard check-out time is by 10am.

Flexible check-in / check-out times
If these times don’t suit your arrival/departure times then we can offer an earlier early check-in / late check-out service (subject to availability). We must be advised in advance if you will be arriving outside of our standard times

What's included
One set of bed linen and towels is provided at your accommodation for your stay
If you are staying for 10 days or longer we can offer a mid-stay linen change service subject to a fee
Tourist guest cards will be left in the property for you on arrival to give you free travel on the local train and buses and more

End of Stay Cleaning
On your departure we expect you to leave the property clean, and follow our check out instructions. We will then perform an enhanced clean ensuring all high-touch surfaces are sanitised, referring to our extensive check list while cleaning room by room, and using approved products and following local guidance.

Summer top tip - Les Houches is incredible for mountain biking, with many trails on your doorstep why not bring your bike or rent one to explore.

Winter top tip - Over the winter the ski school hosts a mulled wine evening once a week at the ice rink, as well as a torchlit descent of the neighbouring slope.

PERFECT FOR :
A couple or family looking for a tranquil stay in the foothills of Les Houches. Ideal for 4 with additional sleeping for up to 2 people. Located a quick 10 minute drive from the centre of Chamonix and its bars, restaurants and shops. This lovely apartment is a great base for family and friends for both summer and winter holidays, with quick access to the Les Houches ski lifts and incredible hikes on your doorstep.

THE BUILDING :
Your accommodation is a ground floor chalet style apartment with its own garden, set within a small complex of holiday accommodations in a beautiful location.

INSIDE :
This self contained property has classic alpine décor with wood panelling, double height lounge and stylish windows. As you enter you will find the master bedroom and ensuite shower/ WC to the right and the children's bunk room to the left. The family bathroom is next on the left hand side. The kitchen diner and living space encompasses the rest of the apartment. There are patio doors to the garden area and decking with BBQ and seating.
There are two bedrooms, one double bed room and one bunk bedroom (bed size 190cm X 80cm)) plus extra sleeping arrangements in the communal area if you need to sleep a couple more.
Bathroom facilities include a shower room with a sink and WC, and an extra WC off the double bedroom with a washbasin.

OUTSIDE :
The outside offers you a private green space to relax and enjoy the view of the Mont Blanc range, You are a short walk away from the Pain De Chibon where every Wednesday you can buy freshly baked bread and regional specialties meats and cheeses.

GREAT LOCATION :
You can walk down the hill to the bus stop which provides regular free bus transport to the whole valley including the nearby ski lifts in Les Houches. Local facilities like the large Super U market are nearby along the main road.

GETTING AROUND :
If you do not have a vehicle there are local buses departing regularly from the main road, which is 10 minutes walk down the hill, so longer coming up. Ski lifts in les Houches are a further 5 minutes by bus. Chamonix Holidays will provide your group with tourist cards/Carte d’hotes which give you free use of the trains in the valley, plus discounts at the pool and entry to museums.
A night bus also runs from Argentiere to Les Houches and costs 4€ per person.

USEFUL BITS :
Of course, there is WiFi, provided by Orange, it is not fibre (yet) but it is a pretty good service.
If you need to book a transfer from Geneva Airport we recommend Haute Transfer, Mountain Drop Offs and Swiss Tours.
We can help organise ski passes so that they are waiting for you when you arrive. Please ask if you have any questions
Your nearest Supermarkets, shops, restaurants are located in Les Houches on the main road.

YOUR ARRIVAL :
Arrive any time after 16h and with our self-check-in process, you do not need to worry about being a little later than planned.

PARKING :
You have free parking for two vehicles

Summer top tip - Les Houches has some incredible bike trails, take advantage of the storage space to bring your bike and enjoy the most out of your holiday!

Winter top tip - This location is close to the Rocky Pop Hotel, there is an excellent bar and restaurant with a fun atmosphere. A great place to check out if you want entertainment close to the apartment.