Chalet Balaena is in the 18th Century hamlet of Le Chinaillon, which is
part of Le Grand Bornand, a genuine French Alpine village. This traditional
wooden
chalet was built nearly 20 years ago and enjoys one of the finest mountain
views in the area. It is privately owned by Wink Lorch who is passionate
about
the mountains and enjoys them all year round.
The Apartment:
The apartment on the lower floor is fitted with comfort and holiday convenience
in mind. With two bedrooms, two sofa beds and two bathrooms, it accommodates
up to 6 people, and the kitchen is fully equipped for this number.
Winter Ski Holidays:
A great base for Skiing holidays, the lifts are reached in 3 minutes by car
or 15 minutes in ski boots and the linked area provides skiing and snowboarding
for all standards. Cross-country ski trails and snow-shoe paths start on
the doorstep.
Summer Holidays:
Also ideal for an Alpine Summer holiday Chalet Balaena is on an extensive
network of walking paths many of which are also suitable for Mountain Bikes.
In addition, the area offers many Summer activities, and the proximity of
the beautiful city of Annecy with its spectacular lake is a particular bonus.
Facilities in the local area:
Le Chinaillon has a small supermarket, two bakers,
a butcher, several delicatessens, plus souvenir shops, sports
and
clothes boutiques. There is a tourist office, with postal facilities. Several
restaurants offer local specialities along with International
and French menus. All are reached on foot in 10 minutes, or by car in a couple
of minutes. They are open during the main Winter Ski season, and in July &
August. Le Grand Bornand (10 minutes' drive) has a weekly produce Market
on Wednesdays with shops and restaurants open all year round. For an
even
greater choice, Thônes and Annecy are easily reached by road.
Access routes:
Chalet Balaena is around one hour by road from Geneva International Airport.
It is 45 minutes' from Annecy railway station. It takes about 6 hours to drive
from Central Paris and about 8 hours from the Channel ports.
