Slow Chalet Thônes: lake & mountain, 15 min to ski – lift, balcony, parking

In the heart of the Aravis Valley, this renovated 48 m² apartment is ideal for 4 guests. Located in Thônes city center on the 2nd floor (with lift). Lovely living room illuminated by large windows opening onto a small balcony with mountains view, open-plan equipped kitchen, one double bedroom, and a sofa bed (BZ) in the living room, a bathroom (with bathtub and washer-dryer), and separate toilet. Ample storage space and a cellar in the basement at your disposal.

Please note: Bed linen and towels rental provided upon request only! 40€ charge extra for a double bed kit with 2 towels and bath carpet

**LOCATION :
This well-equipped apartment awaits you with TV, washing machine, WiFi, and parking under the building.
5 minutes' walk to all shops. It takes 20 minutes to reach the ski resorts and 25 minutes to the shores of Lake Annecy and the old town.
This ideally located accommodation in Thônes, just 5 minutes from shops, restaurants, and hiking trails, offers a relaxing stay for the whole family. Enjoy walking or cycling along the Fier river in summer. You will appreciate refreshing hikes in the Mont forest and the Circuit des Cascades (scenic walks with moderate elevation gain). In winter, you are only 15 minutes from the family ski resorts of La Clusaz, Manigod, and Le Grand Bornand – perfect for both adults and children (ski lessons at ESF starting from age 2).

** - Access: Bus station 10 minutes' walk from the apartment. By car: La Clusaz (10 minutes), Manigod village (15 minutes), Annecy and its lake (20 minutes), Geneva (1 hour), and Lyon (1 hour 45 minutes). Thônes city center (with numerous shops) is 500 meters away. Carrefour City supermarket 400 meters away, Carrefour Market 1 km away, and Intermarché 5 km away (Les Villards-sur-Thônes).

Thônes village lies at the heart of the Aravis Valley, a true paradise for outdoor activities. An essential base halfway between Lake Annecy and the Aravis Massif ski resorts, Thônes is surrounded by a diverse natural and cultural landscape. It serves as an ideal starting point for numerous hiking trails, suitable for families or more adventurous hikes, leading to iconic peaks such as La Tournette, Le Sulens, Mont Charvin (one of the peaks in the Aravis Range), or the Plateau de Beauregard, offering stunning views of Mont Blanc, a UNESCO-listed site.

Explore the tourist town of Thônes for active holidays, relaxation, and picturesque discoveries with family, friends, or as a couple. Thônes is also known as the capital of Reblochon cheese: indulge in delicious regional specialties (Chevrotin from Aravis, Tomme de Montagne, Abondance, smoked ham, blueberry sausages...) and share a traditional Savoyard meal like tartiflette, raclette, or fondue.

Thônes and its surroundings delight cyclists with access to famous mountain passes like Col de la Colombière, Col de la Croix Fry, Col des Aravis, Plateaux des Glières, and the Tour du Lac d’Annecy cycling route.

** - Activities:
In summer, cool off at the outdoor pool a 5-minute walk away (opens at 11 am, entrance fee required), enjoy family walks (many hiking trails), rent mountain bikes, try summer sledging, paragliding, canyoning, rock climbing, or via ferrata (10 minutes' walk), or simply relax on café terraces in the center. In winter, enjoy skiing on the family-friendly slopes, with less time spent queuing. Snowshoeing, sledging, cross-country skiing, dog sledding, and other gentle activities will delight winter sports enthusiasts.
- Events: Witness the Tour de France, Yoga Festival in La Clusaz in early July, Fête du Lac d'Annecy on the first weekend of August, and Au Bonheur des Mômes Festival in late August at Le Grand Bornand – numerous festivities to explore with the tourist offices of Manigod, La Clusaz, Thônes, and Le Grand Bornand.

Looking to unwind on the shores of Lake Annecy, known as the Venice of the Alps? Interested in skiing in the Aravis Valley, hiking, or simply discovering stunning landscapes away from the crowds? You've come to the right place!

**-Nearby:
• Le Grand Bornand: Downhill skiing, Cross-country skiing, Snowshoeing, Sledding, Nordic Walking, Segway, Paragliding, Spas, Mountain Biking, Ice Skating, Escape Game, Rock Climbing, Via Ferrata, Rafting, Canyoning, Golf, Mini Golf, Heritage House, Le Rosay Gondola (summer and winter) 12 km away.
• La Clusaz: Downhill skiing, Cross-country skiing, Sledding, Snowshoeing, Road Cycling, Mountain Biking, Summer Sledding, Le Hameau des Alpes (heritage museum), Bélier Club leisure base, Bowling, Ice Skating, Aravis Distillery, Spas, Hiking, Rock Climbing, Equestrian Center, Paragliding, Beauregard Gondola or Patinoire Gondola (summer and winter) 12 km away.
• Road Cycling,
• Mini Golf, Pétanque, Skate Park, Children's Playground 450 m away,
• Municipal Swimming Pool 450 m away,
• Cinema 500 m away,
• Market (Saturday mornings from 8 am to 1 pm) 500 m away,
• Numerous hiking trails and walks, Via Ferrata 800 m away,
• Wood and Forest Ecomuseum 900 m away,
• Equestrian Center and Adventure Park 1 km away,
• Karting Park 2.5 km away,
• Balme de Thuy Rock Shelter 4 km away,
• Fishing at Lac de Thuy 4 km away,
• Departmental Museum of Resistance 4 km away,
• Bungee Jumping (Saint-Jean-de-Sixt) 9 km away,
• Menthon-Saint-Bernard: Castle, Hiking 14 km away.
• Annecy: Lake 15 km away, Old Town, Lake Annecy Ecomuseum, Mountain Biking, Segway, Sailing, Paddle Boarding, Kayaking, Pedal Boating, Diving, Avialpes (flight over the lake and Mont-Blanc Massif), Cruises, Golf, Mini Golf, Hot Air Balloon Rides, Paragliding, 20 km away.
• Faverges: Museum of Butterflies and Insects, Faverges Castle, Caves and Waterfalls 19 km away.

**- Facilities:
TV, Free parking in the residence.
All charges included (water, electricity, electric heating).
Local Concierge service / First aid kit.
Bed linen and towels not included but available with extra charge of 40euros/double bed with 2 towels and bath carpet
Non-smoking apartment. Smoke detector.
Fully equipped kitchen : Raclette machine, Fondue set, Nespresso coffee machine, Filter coffee maker, Soda Stream, Electric kettle, Toaster, Dishwasher, Microwave, Ceramic hob, Fan-assisted oven, Potato masher, Blender.
Cordless vacuum cleaner. Cleaning products.
Travel cot available in the bedroom.
Ironing board and steam iron available in the cellar.
No pets allowed.