La Rose de Glace, 1 bed apt, Chamonix Holidays

PERFECT FOR : remote workers: a couple or two, or a small family. This newly renovated, one bedroom apartment lends itself perfectly to home working with a dedicated workspace and Fibre internet service.

THE BUILDING : The apartment is on the 3rd floor of an historic, old stone building. Romantic; Gothic; Iconic. With high ceilings and classical tall windows, you can really get a sense of the grandeur and history of Chamonix in this building, which was originally a small hotel, welcoming guests for many years. A slice of history awaits. This is a rare find and available to you throughout the year - experience the different seasons in comfort and style.

INSIDE : Enjoy spending time in the elegant interiors of this renovated apartment with its: compact but fully equipped kitchen (dishwasher, full sized oven and microwave); bathroom with full sized bath and shower overhead, equipped with a washing machine/tumble dryer; separate WC; bedroom with double bed, plenty of storage and a small desk to work at; and In the lounge, a sofa opens out to a 160mm wide bed with a real mattress inside.

OUTSIDE : Located at the foot of Mont Blanc, tall, ancient trees and a green space gives an abundant feel to the outside space. A couple of minutes away is the popular and lively ChamSud pedestrian area, with practical shops during the day and busy nightlife later on.

GREAT LOCATION : You couldn’t be anymore central, with easy access to everything Chamonix has to offer - great for taking advantage of some of the local bars and après ski. Just a stone’s throw away are plenty of local shops including ski hire, supermarkets, bakers, restaurants & clubs. If you’re planning a ski day, then it’s an easy walk to the bus stops.

GETTING AROUND : The main bus stops are a minute away from the residence with services up and down the valley, and the Aiguille du Midi train station is a few minutes away providing trains from Saint Gervais le Fayet to Vallorcine and Switzerland. Chamonix Holidays will provide your group with tourist cards/Carte d’hotes which give you free use of the trains and buses in the valley, plus discounts at the pool and entry to museums. A night bus also runs from Argentiere to Les Houches and costs 2€ per person.

USEFUL BITS : A small lift takes you up to the 2nd floor and then there is a small flight of stairs to reach the apartment. Fibre WiFi is provided by Orange. The kitchen is fully equipped and should have everything that you need for your stay, including a filter coffee machine. You have a washing machine and tumble dryer in the bathroom. You can store skis in your private ski locker opposite the entrance to the apartment, ready for the following morning.

YOUR ARRIVAL : Arrive any time after 16h and with our self-check-in process, you do not need to worry about being a little earlier or later than planned. You will need to collect keys from the key box outside the ChamServe office, which is just a few minutes’ walk from the residence.

PARKING : You will be the envy of many with access to private external parking in front and behind the building or internal, underground parking just outside the building. A huge plus in Chamonix. You will receive details of where to park with your arrival details.