Gîte des Ours Savoie

A gîte with a four star Gîtes de France rating - sleeps 10 - 5 bedrooms + a double bed on the mezzanine, 2 bathrooms

In the heart of the Tarentaise valley, at the foot of several of the most renowned ski resorts. 20 minutes from La Plagne-Paradiski (on Plagne Montalbert gondola or La Roche chairlift). 20 minutes from Olympe gondola in Brides les Bains to ski the 3 Valleys (Courchevel-Meribel-Val Thorens).

An ideal location for going hiking or cycling on several legendary mountain passes (Cormet de Roselend, Col de l'Iseran, etc.), at the entrance to the Vanoise National Park and close to the Beaufortain valley.

The gite itself is perfect for recharging your batteries with your family or friends, cosy and welcoming with plenty of indoor and outdoor space for everyone. The ideal place for getting away from it all at any time of the year.

** OUTSIDE **
- A large terrace with a pergola that opens to the enclosed garden. In summer, it is the perfect place to enjoy a convivial outdoor feast.
From May to September: charcoal barbecue, garden furniture and lounge area.
There is also a large south-facing balcony with a mountain view.
- You can relax in the 6-seat private Jacuzzi that is open year-round.

** FACILITIES & COMFORT **
- Spacious fitted kitchen with a large central island
* Large raclette machine
* Fondue sets
* Dolce Gusto capsule coffee machine and classic filter coffee maker
* Toaster, blender, kettle, mixer, food processor...
* Fridge, freezer, fan oven, dishwasher, induction hob, microwave
- In winter, in addition to the central heating, the wood stove will provide you with gentle, comforting warmth (wood provided - protective screen available if required).
- Bedrooms: 5 spacious bedrooms, including an en-suite + a double bed on the mezzanine (more suitable for teenagers)
- On the 1st floor, a large bathroom with bath, 140 cm shower, a double sink and a hairdryer; separate toilet with washbasin. On the 2nd floor, a bathroom with a bath and hairdryer in bedroom 2; separate toilet with washbasin.
- Infrared sauna (4-person cabin)
- TV lounge with pool table
- Table football
- Treadmill
- Board games, books & toys
- Ski and bicycle storage room
- Baby kit available
- Washing machine, dryer, iron and ironing board
- Several parking spaces

** ACTIVITIES **
Rafting, canoeing and hydrospeed (white-water swimming) centre 4 km away.
Leisure park with supervised swimming, treetop adventure course and snack bar just 10 minutes away (also accessible from the cycle path from Aime).

Nearby: via ferrata, paragliding, cultural visits (Baroque theme trails), summer tobogganing, Wam Park
In the village:
- Cycling: you can cycle to the major mountain passes from the chalet, cycle path from Aime 3 km away
- Beautiful walks and hikes from the chalet, marked trails starting from the village forest
- Climbing site at the bottom of the village, 500m away: 152 routes from 4C to 8A, a wide range of levels from beginner to advanced climber
- There is a basketball court and a children's playground on the edge of the forest, 500m away.
Winter activities:
- La Plagne-Paradiski ski area: access from Montalbert, 13.5 km / approx. 20 mins drive (ski lessons and equipment hire on site, free parking), or from La Roche chairlift, 20 mins drive (below Plagne 1800).

Paradiski includes the resorts of La Plagne and Les Arcs, as well as several other village resorts (Montalbert, Montchavin-Les-Coches, Champagny, Peisey Vallandry).
- In La Roche, 17 km away, is France's only bobsleigh and luge track (2030 Olympic Games).
- Nordic skiing (Granier, Peisey Nancroix, La Plagne), dog sledding, ice skating (Montchavin-Les-Coches), snowshoeing, sledging, paragliding, etc.