Chalet le Grand Ours - Jacuzzi Sauna Views Ski-In Ski-Out - La Tzoumaz, 4 Vallees

HighlightsThis luxury five-bedroom, four-bathroom chalet with outdoor jacuzzi is a rare treat in La Tzoumaz with its ski-in and ski-out access, and an easy walk to the resort centre!  Comfortably sleeping up to 13 people and decorated with luxurious warmth and style, the Chalet Grand Ours is a fabulous place to spend your holidays with friends or family. The centrepiece is a stunning open kitchen/living/dining room with incredible views and a wood-burning fireplace.  There are several terraces and balcony areas with plenty of seating options to enjoy the outdoors without ever really leaving the chalet. 


Due to its elevated position, Chalet le Grand Ours and its jacuzzi benefit from fantastic views across the valley and to the mountains up to 20km away.  The large windows of the open living / dining area were specially designed to make the most of this ever-changing vista.


Green energyClimate change is readily observable in the Alps and Chalet le Grand Ours is set up for you to minimise your envornmental impact during your stay.  All electricity provided to the chalet is generated by renewable sources.  Additionally, the heating, hot water and jacuzzi are all powered by heat pump, which is an underground renewable energy source.  Electric car charging is available in the chalet's private car parking spaces at no extra cost.


Bedrooms & BathroomsWith its five bedrooms and four bathrooms, this chalet is ideal for up to 13 people. Downstairs are two double bedrooms, each with attached bathroom (one with shower, sink and WC and the other with bath, sink and WC).  On the main living floor is a guest WC.  Upstairs is a double bedroom with attached bathroom (fitted with bath with overhead shower, sink and WC), a room with three bunk beds, TV/DVD and sofa, and a final bedroom that sleeps 4 people in twin beds and bunk beds.  There is also a family bathroom on this level (fitted with shower, bath, sink and WC).  


La Tzoumaz Chalet le Grand Ours is equipped with a high chair and a folding travel cot (bedding not provided) suitable for children under 2 years old, and a second is available on demand on arrival.  Please note that in accordance with the manufacturer's safety instructions, additional mattresses are not provided with the cots.


EquipmentThe main floor of the chalet is a large open space with kitchen, living and dining areas, along with a kitchen bar area.  The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you might need for catering for thirteen people, including oven, hob, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster, Nespresso coffee machine, and fridge-freezer.  There are fondue and raclette sets for a traditional Swiss evening in front of the log fire. Washing machine, dryer, hairdryer, iron and portable outdoor barbecue are all available for you to use.


A selection of toys and games spanning a wide age group are available to use, including items ranging from wooden blocks, toy vehicles and a Playmobil ski lodge, to more mature items such as board games, playing cards and story cubes.


RelaxingAt the end of an exhilirating day in the mountains, allow yourself to be soothed by the spray jets and gentle bubbles of the outdoor jacuzzi, and watch as the lights start to twinkle in the faraway villages across the valley. In our experience any remaining tensions can be relieved with a fun game of table tennis on the upper deck. Inside there is underfloor heating throughout, but that might not stop you from lighting the fire to add to the cosy glow of an alpine evening overlooking the village and the surrounding snow-capped mountains.  Comfortable sofas and cable-TV can provide a distraction, either in the main living area, or upstairs in the children's room.


If you want to head out to one of the resort bars or restaurants, you can just take the shuttle cabin down to the parking level and walk 5 or 10 minutes to the town centre. If you fancy a day off from skiing, challenge everyone in the chalet to try out the famous La Tzoumaz luge piste –  you can use your lift pass to ride up to the top of the Savoleyres telecabin with your sledge.  Please note that it’s better to rent a sturdy one from the resort as there are 10km of sledge runs between the top of the telecabin and the chalet!


InternetChalet le Grand Ours is equipped with free, high-speed WIFI for your own private use.


PetsWe’re sorry but this is a pet-free property. Please browse our selection of pet-friendly rentals if you would like to travel with your pet. 


ParkingThere are two private parking spaces in the shared underground car-park on the premises. An electric vehicle charging point is available here for your private use. From here, a shuttle cabin carries you 30m steeply uphill to the 40m footpath that leads you to the chalet. Additional parking is available only 150m away all year round, in a lay-by on the main road. If arriving by taxi, then a car is not necessary in winter due to proximity to ski-lifts, restaurants and supermarket. Contact us for railway or airport transfers.


WinterFrom the moment the automatic garage door opens to allow you into the snow-free underground parking, everything has been designed with skiers in mind:  the parking is linked first to the chalet and then to the piste by a 70m shuttle cabin on rails that easily climbs the near-vertical mountainside, so that you don’t have to!  This is what makes Chalet le Grand Ours ski-in & ski-out.  No more struggling onto a ski-bus with arms full of children’s skis and poles, and no need to walk a long way in your ski-boots.  There’s also no need to clear snow from your car in the mornings as you can just park it indoors and forget about it until it’s time to go home.  In fact, you really don’t need a car if you’re staying here in the winter. This chalet is ski-in and ski-out! During the ski season, you only have to step into the shuttle cabin outside the chalet and you are carried the 40m uphill to the piste. From here you only need to ski 300m down the main piste and you arrive at the Savoleyres telecabin. At the end of the last run of the day, don’t forget to stop before the end and step into the shuttle cabin to be carried the last 40m down to your chalet. The main piste is not accessible to complete beginners, who would need to walk the 300m to the ski-school meeting point at the telecabin. The modern high-speed telecabin carries you from La Tzoumaz up to the top of the Savoleyres in less than 8 minutes, from where you can decide to ski back on the quiet La Tzoumaz slopes or ski down to Verbier’s legendary slopes and world-class off-piste opportunities in the vast 4-Valleys ski area.


SummerIn the peak summer season (from early July to late August), we provide you with free VIP pedestrian lift-passes, half-price mountain-bike daypasses and a range of other discounts. The telecabin link to Verbier operates daily at this time of year from 08:45 to 12:30 and from 13:30 to 16:45, meaning that you can easily access the famous resort as a pedestrian, or accompanied by your bicycle or e-bike. For a small supplement you can even use a variety of mountain lifts to make your way up to Mont Fort at 3300m for the highest fondue in Europe and incredible mountain panoramas that include Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn.


In summer, the area turns into a hiking and mountain biking paradise, with hundreds of kilometres of marked trails criss-crossing the mountains, awash with alpine flowers and a range of wildlife to spot. Visit the Maison de la Foret with its wildlife exhibitions and its Five Senses Nature Trail, and the starting point of many beautiful hikes. The Bisses are relatively flat footpaths that follow the water as it trickles around the mountainsides, where for centuries farmers and villagers channelled the streams for their own uses. They have been preserved and can now be an incredible way to spend a day or more on easy hikes with stunning views across the Rhone Valley or over to the Massif des Combins. We will provide you with plenty of tourist information including our favourite suggestions for day trips that are easily reachable from La Tzoumaz, from spectacular gorge walks, cheese factories and roman festivals to rainy-day ideas such as underground lake tours. The road that winds up the mountain-top to the panoramic Croix-de-Coeur Cafe-Restaurant opens as soon as the snow melts and from here you can continue the drive (or cycle) all the way down into Verbier. Try not to miss the Swiss National Celebrations in La Tzoumaz on August 1st, or the famous festival of live music performances, the Verbier Festival, which runs from mid-July to the beginning of August.


For familiesThe centre of La Tzoumaz benefits from an outdoor ice-skating rink in winter, and a children's playground area in summer, with a rope-based agility park alongside more traditional equipment such as slides.  A fun channel system with running water is built into the hillside to provide plenty of entertainment for older children too. 


At the exit of the village the Domus playground is a fabulous spot, often bathed in late afternoon sunshine, with swings, a zipline, see-saw, climbing frames and even old tractors to clamber on.  It is overlooked by an outdoor cafe (check opening hours) providing drinks, snacks and ice-creams. There are rabbits, donkeys, goats, and there is also rock-climbing on the local crag in the background (contact us for equipment and instructors).


The Maison de la Foret has a cafe area for drinks and snacks (check opening hours), wildlife exhibitions and its Five Senses Nature Trail with hands-on activities to borrow such as bird-whistling and learning to draw. The Nature Trail has disabled parking and is accessible to wheelchairs and children's buggies.


Right at the top of the village is the "Defis de la Riviere", which is equipped as an outdoor physical challenge area for older kids on the river.  There are sensory walking areas for younger children and a basket swing, and also a picnic spot nearby.  


A short drive down the valley takes you to the large lake at the Parc des Iles, with its playgrounds, high-ropes park, minigolf, restaurant, miniature train and more. 


Booking detailsThe total price is composed of a one-off non-variable cost (per booking) to cover final cleaning, bed-linen and towels, and other one-off fees, plus a nightly rental rate (per night) and nightly tourist taxes (per adult/child and per night), plus website fees (site-specific).


This total price includes the following:- our warm welcome and support during your stay- WIFI- beds made up for your arrival with our bedsheets and towels- an eco-friendly welcome pack (new for Winter 2023/4)- full use of private jacuzzi (from the day after your arrival)- firewood (fair use)- credit card charges- electricity & heating- electric vehicle charging- final cleaning- tourist taxes for the number of adults/children stated at time of enquiry/booking. Please note that due to the inclusion of tourist taxes in the calculation, the price varies according to the number of people who will stay. Adults are classed as over 16 years, and children from 6 to 15 years. At the time of booking there is no need to declare (or pay for) children under 6 years old on the date of travel, however please mention them in the "Special Requests" box so that we can include them in our arrival preparations. - free summer lift passes for the number of adults/children stated at time of booking (early July to late August)- the opportunity to buy 15% discounted ski lessons and rental (conditions apply) after booking a winter holiday with us (December to April).


Not included in the price:- On arrival we will ask for a credit card pre-authorisation for use in case of breakage unpaid at departure (up to 1000 CHF). The deposit will be cancelled when no unpaid damage is found after your departure. - Dogs not allowed- Only the exit cleaning is included in the base price so if you wish to have extra cleaning during your stay then this can be arranged on request. - Bedding and towels are provided for your arrival. If you require an extra set of bedding and towels during your stay then this can be arranged for 22CHF per person. - Standard arrival is from 16h00, and departure is by 10h00. Early Arrival from 14h00 can be purchased up to one week in advance of Saturday arrivals in winter and peak summertime.


We operate a strictly "first-paid = first-reserved" basis for bookings which means we cannot guarantee availability beyond what you see on this online booking portal and so we recommend you confirm within 48h in order to secure the reservation. You can book and pay by credit card right now through the secure online booking portal using the link on this page. 50% of the total amount is due upon reservation and the remainder is payable 2 months before arrival.


Cancellation policyFree cancellation* for any reason within 7 days of booking.  


 – More than 90 days before arrival – 95% refund – From 30 to 90 days before arrival – 70% refund**  – Less than 30 days before arrival – 10% refund**


*Please note that our refund policies do not cover the fees paid to any booking website, as these fees are beyond our control so we can only refund based on 100% of the price you paid if you book directly with 4vallees4saisons, and otherwise the refund of booking site fees must be requested separately from the booking site. 


**If we are able to resell the holiday to another client, we can increase your refund to a maximum of 85%, depending on the resale amount achieved.      


 


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