Chalet Big Bear / Chamonix
Living Area: 280 m2
Sauna
Hot tub
Cinema
FireplaceDescription
Chalet Big Bear in Chamonix is a luxury catered chalet with Mont Blanc and Les Grands Montets ski resort and glacier to your right. It offers stunning views of the Aiguilles Rouges mountain range. Ideally positioned to access all ski areas for all skiing abilities within the valley. Chalet Big Bear is ideally located in the heart of the old village of Argentière. To reach the village centre of Argentière is merely a few minutes on foot. Chalet Big Bear enjoys spectacular south-west exposure, ensuring lots of sunshine.
The chalet can accommodate eleven guests in five bedrooms en-suite on three levels. Chalet Big Bear, where luxury meets comfort in every detail. This stunning retreat features a spacious open-plan living area adorned with a charming fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows that offer breathtaking views of the surrounding beauty.
For your evening entertainment, indulge in the large flat screen TV equipped with Blue-Ray, Apple TV, and satellite channels, ensuring a wide array of options for your viewing pleasure. The kids have their own haven in a separate playroom, complete with another flat screen TV, PlayStation, and Nintendo gaming console, ensuring endless fun for the younger members of the group. After conquering the slopes of Chamonix and exploring its picturesque surroundings, guests can unwind in the soothing warmth of the sauna.
Step outside onto the expansive terrace, where a sunken jacuzzi awaits, providing the perfect relaxation spot whether you're unwinding after a day on the slopes or enjoying a summer getaway. The terrace seamlessly extends into a lush garden, creating an ideal setting for both winter and summer escapes. Additionally, the upper floors boast balconies that allow you to immerse yourself in the fresh mountain air and soak in the natural surroundings.
If guests prefer to make their way to Les Grands Montets ski area on foot, they can walk through the back of Argentière and onto the cross-country ski track to join the home-piste. This takes approximately 10-15 min. There is also a complimentary bus service available within the valley and the nearest bus stop is in the middle of Argentière village, only a few minutes away.
Chalet Big Bear invites you to experience the perfect blend of luxury, entertainment, and natural beauty, making it the ultimate destination for your mountain retreat in the French Alps, no matter the season.
Bedrooms
Top Floor
1 Master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe, en-suite bathroom and private balcony
Ground Floor
3 Double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms
1 Double bedroom with additional mezzanine single bed and en-suite bathroom
Zenith 1 and Zenith 2 can be found directly next door and can be rented together with Big Bear to cater for groups of 35-40 with ease.
Please note: Prices are based on exclusive use of the chalet on a fully catered basis and in-resort driver service.
Features
Sleeps 10 + 1
280 Square metres
5 Bedrooms en-suite
Modern finish
Large open-plan living with floor to ceiling windows
Fireplace
Large flat screen TV with Blue-Ray, Apple TV and satellite
Kids playroom with flat screen TV, PlayStation and Nintendo Wii
Piano
Wine cellar
WiFi
Sonos Sound System
Indoor sauna
Outdoor sunken scenic hot tub
Large outdoor terrace on basement level and ground floor
Ski room with boot warmers
Laundry room with washing machine and dryer
Private parking
Spectacular panoramic views
Quiet private location
Prices & Service
What's included
Catered
Exclusive use of the chalet and its facilities
7 Nights luxury accommodation on your chosen dates
Concierge service
Welcome champagne on arrival
Daily housekeeping
Daily breakfast of your choice
Daily afternoon tea with homemade cakes
4-course fine dining dinner (5 nights out of 7)
Well-selected house wines
Bed linen & towels
Mid-week towel change
Bathrobes & slippers
L’Occitane toiletries
In-resort transfers
Additional service (extra charges apply)
Airport transfers
Lift passes
Ski equipment hire
Private ski lessons, ski guides, heli-skiing
In-chalet massage and hairdressing
Babysitting/Childcare
Pre-arrival shopping service
Non-skiing activities
Helicopter transfer
Party planning
Corporate event planning
Please enquire about any other specific service requests.
This service is based on a week-long stay and services may be tailored to your exact requirements during the booking process. Exact services included with each booking will be listed on the Booking Confirmation.
Location
Map loading...2-3 min. to les Grands Montets. 5 min. to le Tour. 10 min. to la Flegere. 15 min. to le Brevent. 25 min. to les Houches
Distances to airports
Geneva (GVA): 95km
Chambéry (CMF): 145km
Infos/Activities
Our exclusive and luxury ski chalets in Chamonix are available fully catered and self-catered, many offer a swimming pool, hot tub, sauna and gym, for the best luxury ski holidays in the Chamonix Valley. The valley is consistently rated as one of the top ten ski areas in the world and a must by all ski enthusiasts.
LUXURY SKI HOLIDAYS IN CHAMONIX
Majestic Mont Blanc, one of the world’s natural wonders dominates the area. Chamonix is an ancient mountain town with a stylish atmosphere and a blend of French charm, varied skiing and modern facilities that few other Alpine resorts can match. People return time after time and always discover something new.
The ski resort Chamonix with its pedestrianized cobbled streets and squares, beautiful buildings and fast running river has an excellent choice of quality shops, boutiques, cafes, bars, restaurants, clubs, casino and a Saturday market that should not be missed. Chamonix offers a wide range of outdoor activities; from skiing and snowboarding to hiking and biking, and much more.
Chamonix is also a mecca for mountaineering and climbing. The skiing resort has an attractive, bustling old town centre, and the smaller, quieter ski villages of Argentière, Les Houches and Vallorcine offer a different style of resort life.
Around 5pm, the Après-Ski starts with many options, such as the Chambre Neuf Bar, the Jekyll and Hyde pub, Bar du Moulin, La Cantina and the bar d’UP. Very popular bars are Folie Douce, Elevation 1904 where you can have cocktails, you also will find a huge selection of beers. From a culinary point of view, Chamonix is not a blank slate either. Enjoy a menu at the Atmosphere restaurant in the city centre (traditional Savoyard cuisine) or be seduced by the Italian delicacies of the Tuscan chef Auro Bucci at the L'Impossible restaurant.
The undisputed best restaurant in Chamonix is the Michelin-starred restaurant Albert 1er. We also recommend dining at restaurant Le Sérac (1 Michelin star) in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, only 13 kilometres distance to Chamonix.
SKIING IN CHAMONIX
The legendary skiing caters for every taste and ability. Some 90% of the ski area is above 2,000 metres with an excellent snow record and a long season from December to May. It is home of the 24 kilometres Vallée Blanche and the famous Kandahar World Cup downhill runs. The lift pass - which covers 750 kilometres of pisted skiing - includes the elegant Italian ski resort of Courmayeur that is a short hop through the Mont Blanc tunnel.
The Chamonix Valley is approximately 20 kilometers long, from Les Houches to Le Tour, with the Aiguilles Rouges mountain range on the north side, and the Mont Blanc mountain range on the south side, which includes Mont Blanc itself, the highest peak in the Alps at 4,810 metres.The highest lift in the valley is the Aiguille De Midi cable car which brings you to an incredible 3,842 metres elevation. The top station of the Aiguille De Midi cable car has a spectacular panorama of Chamonix, the Mont Blanc, the Mer De Glace glacier, the surrounding area, and is the access point to high elevation skiing and climbing routes in the Mont Blanc mountain range, including the legendary, world famous Vallée Blanche.
The ski area has beginner slopes, off-piste and long downhill runs for experienced skiers as well as deep powder snow in difficult terrain. The slopes from Grands Montets to Brévent are unique. You can explore 10 ski areas with the Mont Blanc Unlimited ski pass. The "Chamonix Le Pass" is ideal for the areas of Les Grands Montets, Brévent-Flégère and the Col de Balme.
CHAMONIX RESORT INFO
Altitude: 1,035m | Ski Elevation: 1,035-3,842m
CHAMONIX-MONT-BLANC INFO
Summit: 3,842m | Height difference: 2,807m | Highest ski slopes: 3,842m | Slopes: 155km | Green: 16% | Blue: 36% | Red: 32% | Black: 16% | Lifts: 49 | Chairlifts: 16 | Draglifts: 19 | Gondolas/Cabin lifts: 14 | Cross-country skiing: 42km