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Par Le Travers
HighlightsChalet Par le Travers is a traditional chalet, set in beautiful isolation with spectacular mountain views. The chalet has been partially-renovated in 2015 and comfortably furnished. There are four bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and dogs are welcome in the property. It's an ideal chalet for couples, groups and families seeking a peaceful mountain retreat with the option for plenty of action-packed activities on the doorstep. Please note there is an uphill footpath (95m long) to reach the chalet.
Bedrooms & BathroomsDownstairs there are three bedrooms, each with two single beds and a sink. There are two bathrooms on this floor, one with shower, sink and WC, and the other with bath (and overhead shower), sink and WC. Upstairs on the main living floor is a fourth bedroom, also with two single beds. There is a guest WC on this floor.
La Tzoumaz Chalet Par le Travers is equipped with a high chair and a folding travel cot (bedding not provided) suitable for children under 2 years old, and a second is available on demand on arrival. Please note that in accordance with the manufacturer's safety instructions, additional mattresses are not provided with the cots.
EquipmentIn the kitchen you will find all the basics: a fridge and an oven with hob. A kettle, microwave, toaster, electric filter coffee-machine, Nespresso coffee-machine plus fondue and raclette sets for a traditional Swiss evening in front of the log fire. A hairdryer, iron and portable outdoor barbecue are all available for you to use and there is a washing machine available for you to use.
RelaxingIndoors you can choose to relax in the large living / dining area, watching the TV or the log fire as it crackles and burns. Outdoors, you can simply sit on the balcony and admire the beautiful panoramic views that face the chalet. On a blue-sky day, the view stretches 20km, up to the peaks of the Haut de Cry and the Mont Gond. In summer the air is filled with delightful birdsong and in winter the snowflakes drift silently by.
InternetThe Chalet Par le Travers is equipped with free high-speed WIFI for private use during your stay.
DogsWe would be delighted to welcome your pets to the Chalet Par le Travers. Please note that in order to cover additional cleaning costs, pets are charged at a rate of CHF 50 (EUR 45) per stay.
ParkingAt least one car is advisable in both summer and winter. There is a closed single garage and two further spaces in front of the garage, so that you can park up to 3 cars. The car park is located at the bottom of the footpath that climbs 95m up to the chalet. Snow tyres and/or chains are necessary in winter because of the frequent snowfalls. An additional parking area is available 150m from the garage.
Please noteThis chalet is not recommended for everybody because of the access: in winter, the uphill footpath leading to the house will not be cleared in case of snow. It is also advisable to carry a torch in the evening in winter.
WinterThe chalet is situated on a steep part of the hill that overlooks a free ski-bus stop, so instead of going around, good skiers can ski down in the morning. Otherwise, it is only a 100m walk along the flat road that leads from the parking places to the bus stop. The free ski-bus takes you on the 2km ride through the resort of La Tzoumaz to the ski school, the telecabin and the supermarket.
The modern Savoleyres telecabin lift takes you from La Tzoumaz to the top of the Savoleyres in less than 8 minutes, from where you can either enjoy the quiet slopes of La Tzoumaz or descend to the legendary slopes of Verbier in the vast 4 Valleys ski area.
SummerIn the peak summer season (from early July to late August), we provide you with free VIP pedestrian lift-passes, half-price mountain-bike daypasses and a range of other discounts. The telecabin link to Verbier operates daily at this time of year from 08:45 to 12:30 and from 13:30 to 16:45, meaning that you can easily access the famous resort as a pedestrian, or accompanied by your bicycle or e-bike. For a small supplement you can even use a variety of mountain lifts to make your way up to Mont Fort at 3300m for the highest fondue in Europe and incredible mountain panoramas that include Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn.
In summer, the area turns into a hiking and mountain biking paradise, with hundreds of kilometres of marked trails criss-crossing the mountains, awash with alpine flowers and a range of wildlife to spot. Visit the Maison de la Foret with its wildlife exhibitions and its Five Senses Nature Trail, and the starting point of many beautiful hikes. The Bisses are relatively flat footpaths that follow the water as it trickles around the mountainsides, where for centuries farmers and villagers channelled the streams for their own uses. They have been preserved and can now be an incredible way to spend a day or more on easy hikes with stunning views across the Rhone Valley or over to the Massif des Combins. We will provide you with plenty of tourist information including our favourite suggestions for day trips that are easily reachable from La Tzoumaz, from spectacular gorge walks, cheese factories and roman festivals to rainy-day ideas such as underground lake tours. The road that winds up the mountain-top to the panoramic Croix-de-Coeur Cafe-Restaurant opens as soon as the snow melts and from here you can continue the drive (or cycle) all the way down into Verbier. Try not to miss the Swiss National Celebrations in La Tzoumaz on August 1st, or the famous festival of live music performances, the Verbier Festival, which runs from mid-July to the beginning of August.
For familiesThe centre of La Tzoumaz benefits from an outdoor ice-skating rink in winter, and a children's playground area in summer, with a rope-based agility park alongside more traditional equipment such as slides. A fun channel system with running water is built into the hillside to provide plenty of entertainment for older children too.
At the exit of the village the Domus playground is a fabulous spot, often bathed in late afternoon sunshine, with swings, a zipline, see-saw, climbing frames and even old tractors to clamber on. It is overlooked by an outdoor cafe (check opening hours) providing drinks, snacks and ice-creams. There are rabbits, donkeys, goats, and there is also rock-climbing on the local crag in the background (contact us for equipment and instructors).
The Maison de la Foret has a cafe area for drinks and snacks (check opening hours), wildlife exhibitions and its Five Senses Nature Trail with hands-on activities to borrow such as bird-whistling and learning to draw. The Nature Trail has disabled parking and is accessible to wheelchairs and children's buggies.
Right at the top of the village is the "Defis de la Riviere", which is equipped as an outdoor physical challenge area for older kids on the river. There are sensory walking areas for younger children and a basket swing, and also a picnic spot nearby.
A short drive down the valley takes you to the large lake at the Parc des Iles, with its playgrounds, high-ropes park, minigolf, restaurant, miniature train and more.
Booking detailsThe total price is composed of a one-off non-variable cost (per booking) to cover final cleaning, bed-linen and towels, and other one-off fees, plus a nightly rental rate (per night) and nightly tourist taxes (per adult/child and per night), plus website fees (site-specific).
This total price includes the following:- our warm welcome and support during your stay- WIFI- beds made up for your arrival with our bedsheets and towels- an eco-friendly welcome pack (new for Winter 2023/4)- credit card charges- electricity & heating- final cleaning- tourist taxes for the number of adults/children stated at time of enquiry/booking. Please note that due to the inclusion of tourist taxes in the calculation, the price varies according to the number of people who will stay. Adults are classed as over 16 years, and children from 6 to 15 years. At the time of booking there is no need to declare (or pay for) children under 6 years old on the date of travel, however please mention them in the "Special Requests" box so that we can include them in our arrival preparations. - free summer lift passes for the number of adults/children stated at time of booking (early July to late August)- the opportunity to buy discounted ski lessons (15%) and rental (15%) and have them ready for your arrival (conditions apply) after booking a winter holiday with us (December to April).
Not included in the price:- On arrival we will ask for a credit card pre-authorisation for use in case of breakage unpaid at departure (up to 1000 CHF). The deposit will be cancelled when no unpaid damage is found after your departure. - Firewood (22 CHF per 20-25kg crate from the agency, or from the supermarket. - Dog cleaning fees are not included (50CHF per dog stay)- Only the exit cleaning is included in the base price so if you wish to have extra cleaning during your stay then this can be arranged on request. - Bedding and towels are provided for your arrival. If you require an extra set of bedding and towels during your stay then this can be arranged for 22CHF per person. - Standard arrival is from 16h00, and departure is by 10h00. Early Arrival from 14h00 can be purchased up to one week in advance of Saturday arrivals in winter and peak summertime.
We operate a strictly "first-paid = first-reserved" basis for bookings which means we cannot guarantee availability beyond what you see on this online booking portal and so we recommend you confirm within 48h in order to secure the reservation. You can book and pay by credit card right now through the secure online booking portal using the link on this page. 50% of the total amount is due upon reservation and the remainder is payable 2 months before arrival.
Cancellation policyFree cancellation* for any reason within 7 days of booking.
– More than 90 days before arrival – 95% refund – From 30 to 90 days before arrival – 70% refund** – Less than 30 days before arrival – 10% refund**
*Please note that our refund policies do not cover the fees paid to any booking website, as these fees are beyond our control so we can only refund based on 100% of the price you paid if you book directly with 4vallees4saisons, and otherwise the refund of booking site fees must be requested separately from the booking site.
**If we are able to resell the holiday to another client, we can increase your refund to a maximum of 85%, depending on the resale amount achieved.
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