Chalende 30 is a lovely family home, situated on the 2nd floor of a high-standard Residence only 80m from the Pleney slopes . The apartment sleeps up to 7 in three bedrooms, and has a vast amount of living space and great views on both sides.
The lounge features a glass-fronted fireplace and high ceiling with velux window. There’s a sunny front balcony looking up to the ski mountain of Nyon, an L' shaped sofa and a second sofa, and a TV / DVD with Freeview UK channels. The kitchen is well placed between the lounge and the dining space, and is equipped with dishwasher, large fridge with freezer compartment, washing machine, microwave, full size electric oven, and glass hob. The oval dining table can easily seat 8, and there’s a glass-fronted “loggia” too, giving views over towards the Taille du Mas de Pleney restaurant street.
A corridor leads off to the "bedroom wing": firstly a double room (140cm bed), then a queen bedroom (150cm bed), each with built-in cupboards, and a bunk bedroom with triple bunkbed (made bespoke for this bedroom as it has a high ceiling, and is very solid and safe with two fixed ladders). There’s a bathroom with bath, overhead shower and handbasin, a separate WC / handbasin, and a shower room with WC and handbasin. The apartment has low-level under floor heating plus electric radiators in all rooms, and plentiful hot water. There’s an underground garage NB. suitable for a car max 1m90 high and is quite tight for wide cars, and a separate ski locker too. There is 110m² of space in the apartment. The apartment is completely suitable for wheelchair users.
At a Glance: • 3 bedrooms, sleeps 7 • 2 bathrooms • 80m from Pleney slopes • Lift in building • Washing machine • Dishwasher • Full-size oven • Microwave & coffee machine • Garage • Ski locker • Fireplace (wood not provided but available to buy locally) • Wifi
Chalende is right in the centre of town, and you can walk to everything - no need to have a car especially in the winter. The lifts are at the top of the road; the Tourist Office square is behind the building, and there are several bars and restaurants within 2-5 minutes walk from the front door.
WHAT'S INCLUDED: Winter ski season (Dec 14 - April 22): bedlinen, towels and end of stay cleaning are included. For all peak season weeks there is a minimum 7-night stay, Saturday - Saturday. The Rest of the year: (April 22 - Dec 14): bedlinen and towels are included. End of stay cleaning is payable locally and costs €80.
IMPORTANT: DAMAGE DEPOSIT. We take a €300 Damage Deposit prior to your arrival. This can be paid via credit / debit card or bank transfer (Revolut preferred). We refund this deposit within 3 days of your departure. It is also possible to pay by French cheque. We will hold the Damage deposit until we have received the keys back and have been able to properly check the property. Please note the deposit rises to €500 for summer mountain biking groups and at our discretion. Smoking is not permitted inside this apartment, nor on the balcony (it makes the apartment smell of smoke too).
We're available by email or phone from the moment you book, and we can give you information on all the resort facilities and services. I (Rachel) will be the person who checks you in on arrival and will probably be the one that checks you out too - I live 10 mins down the road inEssert Romand. We've been running Mountain Highs for 30 years now so we've amassed a wealth of knowledge about Morzine, the locals and the wider area!
*Additional Services Offered by Mountain Highs:*
Geneva Airport transfers: We operate our own airport transfer service in our licensed taxi minibus, which seats max 8 passengers in comfort with plenty of luggage space (VW Caravelle 4 x 4 long wheel base). We can offer shared transfers or private transfers, always door-to-door (unlike some transfer services who will drop you at the bus station!) – contact us for a competitive quote (Prices range from €95 per person return based on 4 travelling together, down to €66pp return for 8 travelling together) / €530 for a private transfer.
Lift pass purchase (Skiing or biking): We are able to arrange your lift passes in advance of your stay, so that they’re ready on your arrival at the apartment. We can take payment for these by credit card or bank transfer in advance, or cash on arrival in resort. We offer lower rates on area (portes du Soleil) and local (Morzine-Les Gets) passes than you can buy in resort. For rates for your chosen stay, contact us.
Help with arranging child care or babysitting: we have contacts with the in-resort childcare companies and can make the initial enquiries for you. For ad-hoc babysitting we have a list of trusted contacts and can put you in touch with them after you have booked.
Start-up grocery shopping: for those arriving too late to be able to buy supplies on your first day, or if you’re arriving by airport transfer, if you contact us with your shopping list with 2 days’ advance notice, we can purchase and deliver your first days’ groceries for you, with a small charge of €20.
Full or part-catered service: we work with several highly recommended freelance caterers who can provide a combination of breakfasts, afternoon tea, daily cleaning, children's suppers and adults 3 or 4 course dinner with or without wine included, and also a dinner delivery service.
BIKE PASSES Summer 2025: The PDS bike pass for 6 days costs €204 per adult, €153 per child aged 5 – 15, and €183 for "youth" (ages 16 - 25) if you buy them at the lift pass office. We can obtain passes for you at a discount of 7.5%, i.e €189 per adult and €141.50 per child, €169 ages 16- 25. You will need to book these in advance of your stay – you can pay for them by card or bank transfer in advance, or cash on arrival. After booking I will be able to send you links to the bike parks of Morzine and Avoriaz and also timetables of the summer lifts. Minimum 3 days, maximum 13 days.
