Hameau de la Pierre Blanche Apartments (Les Houches)

France, Chamonix

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These spacious and stylish apartments are located in Les Houches, providing a peaceful santuary after a hard days skiing. Admire the view of Mont Blanc and the surrounding peaks of Chamonix and warm up around the fireplace in the lounge area.

Relaxtion is the key to this property with a wonderful spa including a large heated swimming pool, hot tubs, sauna steam bath and fitness room with access included throughout your stay. Spa treatments and massages can also be booked locally. The Prarion gondola and bus stop which gives access to Chamonix are both a 6 minute walk away.

Rooms

No. of rooms: 40

No. of buildings: 6
No. of floors: 3

Reception

Luggage storage available in reception
Newspapers (on request)
Check in time 5pm
Check out time 10am

Official rating: 4

Local Fees and Taxes

Resort tax €2.30 per person, per day (under 18s Free of charge) paid locally
Refundable deposit €400 required on arrival (credit cards accepted)

Rooms

All apartments have twin or double beds (please specify preference when booking), bath with shower head attachment or shower room, WC, kitchenette equipped with 4-ceramic hobs, oven, fridge, dishwasher, coffee maker, kettle, living area, cable/satellite flat screen TV with English speaking channels, telephone, bath robes (additional supplement), hairdryer, toiletries, WiFi, kitchenware, dining table and a balcony or terrace.

Two room apartment (A4): sleeps 2-4 people (35m²). Sofa bed in the living area and twin/double bedroom. Located on the ground floor
Three room silver apartment (B6): sleeps 3-6 people (40m²). Sofa bed in the living area and two twin/double bedrooms. Some apartments are duplex
Threeroom duplex apartment (D6): sleeps 4-6 people (90m²). Sofa bed in the living area and two twin/double bedrooms
Four room gold apartment (C8): sleeps 5-8 people (50m²). Sofa bed in the living area and three twin/double bedrooms. Some apartments are duplex

Beds are made on arrival (except sofa beds) and end of stay cleaning is included (except kitchen).

Bedroom facilities

Availability of a cot
Bathrobes
Cable or satellite programmes
Family rooms (sleeps 4+)
Hairdryer
Internet connection
Minibar or fridge
Tea or coffee making facilities
Wireless internet

Accessibility

Toilet with rails
Wheelchair accessible
Facilities for disabled guests

Lift accessible: Yes
Lift serves all floors: Yes
Access ramp: No

Chamonix

With 90% of the terrain above 2000m, Chamonix has for many years attracted skiers looking for good snow and who also want to ski the famous Vallée Blanche - or tackle the rest of the extensive off-piste skiing. There is an efficient ski bus which links the five main ski areas with our accommodation in Chamonix and the nearby village of Les Houches. Set against truly spectacular scenery at the foot of the majestic Mont Blanc, the resort's setting is both unique and breathtaking. Chamonix offers an excellent range of sporting and leisure facilities with an unrivaled nightlife whilst Les Houches is quieter but full of Alpine charm. The choice of skiing is amazing, from cruisy blues and fun reds at Le Brevent, Flegere and Le Tour to more challenging runs at Les Grands Montets. Beginners start off in Chamonix or the nearby pretty village of Les Houches.

Note for winter 2019/20

During the summer of 2018, there was some damage caused to the mid station of the Grands Montets and Lognan gondolas. They will still not be open for winter 19/20. There will still be access to the Grands Montets area via the Plan Jordan gondola to the main bowl and the only area that may be unaccessible is the Bouchard and Herse chairlift. The Grands Montets has huge off piste and our ski school have said that it is business as usual with instructors guiding on different parts of the mountain.

The local lift pass does not cover the top lifts of the Grands Montets and this pass is most suitable for beginners. The other ski areas will be fully open

Brevent & Flegere: 16 pistes
Le Tour: 19 pistes
Les Houches: 27 pistes

And Grands Montets will have 12 out of 15 pistes.

Skiing levels
Beginner
Intermediates
Advanced
Snowboard
Cross country

Mountain facts
Ski area	500 km
Runs	64 69 24
Longest run	22 Km
Snowparks
Lifts	Drag lifts 19, Chairlifts 16, Cablecars 5
Slope direction	N,E,S,W
Ski/resort bus	True

Things to Do

New fantastic 4,000m² spa called the QC Therme (€52 per person per day)
Parapenting
Ice climbing
Open-air market
Ice rink
Cinema (reduced rates with a Mont Blanc Unlimited pass)
Bowling
Cleared walks
Horse-drawn carriage rides
Sledging
Large sports centre – indoor tennis/squash
Swimming pool
Spa
Husky rides
Speed riding
Ice climbing
Snow shoeing

Extras

Winter 2020/21 Pre-bookable Lift Passes, Ski Hire & Tuition

SPECIAL OFFER ON EQUIPMENT HIRE
Save up to £66 per person

Book your lift pass with us and we’ll give you 50% off equipment hire or carriage. See our Ski Bundle page for details.

Special Offers:

25% discount on 6 day adult Mont Blanc lift passes on selected departure dates.

Lift Passes	Days	Adult 15-64	Child* 5-14	Senior 69-79	Family 2ad & 2ch 5-14
Mont Blanc Unlimited Pass*	6	£224 L/£281 H	£191 L/£239 H	£191 L/£239 H	£892
Local Pass**	6	£210 L/£236 H	£178 L/£200	£178 L/£200	£752

L (12-18 Dec, 2 Jan-5 Feb & 27 Feb-16 Apr), H (19 Dec-1 Jan & 6-26 Feb)

*Mont Blanc Pass also includes Les Houches, Lognan-Grands Montets. Aiguille du Midi & Montenvers, plus Verbier, Megeve & Cormayeur (transport extra)

** Chamonix pass includes Brévent-Flégère, Balme, Grand Montets (extra Lognan)

*0-4 Free (issued locally, photo required)

Equipment	Description	Blue	Red	Black/strong>
Adult 13+	Skis	£72	£82	£97
	Skis & Boots	£96	£109	£128
	Snowboard	-	£82	£97
	Snowboard & boots	-	£109	£128
*Child 6-12**	Skis & Boots	-	£56	-
*Child 6-12**	Snowboard & boots	-	£56	-

Equipment Hire (6 days) - Please see here for description of hire categories.

*White category skis & boots available for children 3-5yrs: £43

*Child snowboard tuition 8-12yrs

Tuition Chamonix	Days	Hours	Adult** 12+	Child* 5-11
Ski	4	9-11.30am	£170	-
Ski	6	9-11.30am	-	£252

*Child tuition is in Argentière, return transport included and meeting arrangements can be made for adults if also in ski school.

** Adult beginner tuition starts at the Savoy Meadows and is from 2pm-4.30pm on Sunday, then 9:00-11.30am Mon, Tues & Weds.

Adult beginner snowboard tuition available locally, according to availability.

Tuition Les Houches	Days	Hours	Adult 13+	Child* 6-12
Ski	6	2½ hrs per day	£138	£138
Snowboard	6	2½ hrs per day	£148	£148

Ski school times: 9-11:30am except Christmas & New Year (2-4:30pm) & 8 Feb-6 March (2:30-5pm)

Snowboard tuition only available 6 Feb - 5 March. *Child snowboard tuition 8-12yrs

Prices and supplements are correct at time of printing. Up-to-date prices will be confirmed at time of booking.

Facilities

Spa and wellness facilities including indoor heated swimming pool, whirlpool, solarium, sauna and steam room
Fitness room
Lounge with fire place
Massages and spa treatments available (book and pay locally)
WiFi (Free)
Concierge services (book and pay locally)
Heated ski equipment storage room with lockers and boot room
Fondue and raclette sets are available (on request)
Grocery delivery service available (book and pay locally)
Sun terrace with mountain views
Located at the foot of Mont Blanc
Panoramic mountain views
900 yards to the resort centre
50 m to the ski lifts
Lift
Reception
Luggage room
Laundry services available (book and pay locally)
Car parking (pre book and pay locally)

Luggage storage available in reception
Newspapers (on request)
Check in time 5 pm
Check out time 10 am

Family Facilities

Baby cots are available (on request) for children under 2 years
There is a creche 200 m from the residence
Baby safety gates available (on request)
High chairs and bottle warmers are available (on request)
Board games available from reception

Hotel family friendly
Cots & linen

Meals

Self catering
Local shops, restaurants and bars
Grocery delivery service available (book and pay locally)
Bakery delivery service (book and pay locally)
Raclette and Fondue kits are available (on request)

Distance to nearest restaurant serving dinner outside of property:
- Short distance from the residence
Dress code for restaurants:
- Informal
Breakfast service:
- Self catering
- Local shops, restaurants and bars
- Grocery delivery service available (book and pay locally)
- Bakery delivery service (book and pay locally)
Lunch service:
- Self catering
- Local shops, restaurants and bars
- Grocery delivery service available (book and pay locally)
Dinner service:
- Self catering
- Local shops, restaurants and bars
- Grocery delivery service available (book and pay locally)

Board basis options available

Self Catering

Location in resort

Longitude: 6.779146
Latitude: 45.898273
Location Description:
500m to the ski lifts

200m to the bus stop

1500m to the resort centre

500m to the nursery slopes and ski school meeting point
Nearest Lift:
Prarion Gondola