Le Cristal GM19 Mountain View, Pool & Parking, Argentière (Chamonix), France

Head to the Mont Blanc Valley and the Résidence Le Cristal - Grands Montets for an action-packed holiday at any time of year. Full of alpine charm, this apartment for 5 people makes the ideal base for family or friends. The residence features a swimming pool, perfect for relaxing after a day in the mountains while enjoying stunning views of the majestic Mont Blanc.

The apartment is on the 3rd floor (with lift), and is tastefully decorated with attractive wooden furniture throughout. The open-plan living space has a large glass door that leads out to a private balcony. The balcony is furnished with a table and chairs so that guests can enjoy the stunning mountain views with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. Back inside, the seating area has a sofa and armchair with a flat-screen TV. Steep stairs lead up to the mezzanine. The kitchen/diner is towards the rear of the room. The dining table for 5 people is next to the kitchen, which has fitted wooden units. The kitchen is well-equipped with an induction hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and drip coffee machine.

Sleeping

Bedroom 1: The cosy master bedroom is furnished with a double bed and two wooden wardrobes.
Bedroom 2: The second bedroom has a bunk bed and a small wardrobe.
Extra: There are also a single bed on the mezzanine level. The ceiling height is very low, so it is only suitable for children.

Bathroom

The bathroom has a bath with a showerhead, basin and WC.

Additional

• Shared Indoor Pool • Balcony with outdoor seating • Shared garden • Electric Radiators • DVD player • Hair dryer • Suitable for elderly guests • Smoke detector • Child-Friendly • Private Garage (1.85m max height), but car not necessary • Flatscreen TV • Ski Storage • Close to Skiing

Location

In a central location, the apartment is only a 10-minute walk from Les Grands Montets ski lifts, which take visitors up to the high mountain slopes all year round. The ski shuttle buses are close by, and the slopes are suitable for both intermediate and experienced skiers. For younger skiers, the Panda Club (3-minute drive) offers ski lessons and other activities. Some higher slopes offer skiing later in the season, sometimes right up to early May.

Outside of the ski season, the Mont Blanc Valley offers stunning mountain trails for hiking or mountain biking, white water rafting, golf, rock climbing, paragliding and horse riding.

Argentière has some excellent restaurants and bars to suit all budgets. The weekly market, where you can find the very best local ingredients, takes place every Sunday morning.

Geneva Airport is a 1-hour, 30-minute drive from the apartment. Argentière station (3-minute walk) gives you access to the Mont Blanc Valley and Chamonix.