Chalet Isatys

About the property ...

Accommodation at Chalet Isatys is set over three floors, with four spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms.

The first bedroom is on the ground floor - it's a double bedroom with an en suite shower room and doors to the garden. There's also a separate WC and a laundry room on this floor.

There are three more bedrooms on the top floor. The first is a double room with a seating area and doors on to the balcony, and there's another room with twin beds. The third bedroom, which also has doors to the balcony, has a set of bunk beds and a single bed.  There is a spacious shower room on this floor as well as a cosy seating area which is the perfect place for children to play.

The first floor is devoted to the open plan living area. Comfortable sofas and chairs are arranged around the television at the side of the chalet, with windows looking on to the garden, and the desk is a useful feature for those who would like to work remotely during their stay. There's also a WC on this floor.

The kitchen has everything you need to cook up a tasty meal, and there's plenty of room to eat together at the dining table near the woodburning stove. But when the weather allows, you'll want to be on the spacious terrace, soaking up the sun and those stunning views. There's a seating area complete with cushions and throws, and a dining table - on a good day you won't want to be anywhere else!

There is parking for two cars outside the chalet, and room for another in the garage, which is also a great place to store bikes and ski equipment.

About the area ...

The nearby ski station of La Croix Fry (altitude 1500m) is just 3km away from Chalet Isatys, and parking is free. From here, experienced skiers can ski the circuit around to La Clusaz. There’s an ESF ski school at Croix Fry and the nursery slopes are perfect for youngsters to learn on, but there is also plenty of challenge for more experienced skiers. If you'd rather not take the car out, the regular ski bus stops just 250m from the chalet.

There are also several bars and restaurants in Croix Fry where you can refuel before moving on.

Cross-country skiers will find plenty of trails to choose from, and non-skiers are not forgotten, with a heated indoor/outdoor swimming pool, ice skating rink and cinema at La Clusaz, as well as sledging, snow-shoe walking, dog-sledding and sleigh rides all nearby.

After a day full of activity, you can watch the sunset and the shooting stars over the Manigod valley from the balcony at Chalet Isatys.

In the summer, you can explore the mountains and the pine forests by foot or by bike. There are quite a few marked footpaths criss-crossing this beautiful farming valley, but if you want to make the most of the altitude, put your bike on the ski lift at La Clusaz and come back down at your own pace, or pack a picnic and explore the Beauregard plateau.

Adrenalin junkies can try paragliding, canyoning, climbing, or white-water rafting within a few miles of Manigod. Via ferrata is another great family day out, with adults and children able to explore the mountains on iron walkways, secured to a harness. If you'd prefer to take life at a slower pace, why not go on a donkey trek in the Col des Aravis with a picnic in the large baskets carried by the donkeys!

Annecy is a great destination for a complete contrast to spending time in the mountains. Only 30 minutes away by car, there's a beautiful medieval town and canals to explore as well as the lake, where you can try a range of water sports, enjoy a cruise, hire a boat or just have a lazy day on one of the many beaches.

What next?

If you'd like to book Chalet Isatys for your next mountain holiday, check your dates against our availability calendar - if you're not quite ready to make up your mind, we  can hold up to two weeks for you for 24 hours.

But don't leave it too long - this charming chalet is likely to be very popular with our guests!