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Grange Bernard 1 - Large apartment in chalet with spectacular mountain views.

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Exterior
Bedroom 1 - Lits Single x 2
Bathroom
Dining
Room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 860 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
Valmeinier, Savoie
  • Valmeinier Ski Resort
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Setaz Gondola
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Valloire Galibier Ski Resort
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Meribel (MFX)
    ‪138 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Grange Bernard 1 - Large apartment in chalet with spectacular mountain views.

The apartments are totally self contained and located in the main chalet, the slopes are easily accessible by ski, foot or free shuttle bus. Valmeinier centre and its facilities can be reached in 2 min via the free shuttle bus or 15 mins by foot. The Inversins quad chair and piste to the 6 man Grandes Drozes chair are close by and it's possible to ski back very close to the chalet at the end of the day. The living and dining areas in both apartments are comfortable and furnished with traditional alpine furniture in keeping with both the chalet and surrounding area. The apartments benefit from spectacular views across the valley and are situated at 1700m in altitude. There are 2 shower rooms and a separate toilet in apartment 1 and a bathroom and toilet in apartment 2. The living and dining area in both apartments is on ground level benefiting from underfloor heating, all other rooms having central heating. Both apartments are well maintained by ourselves and are bigger than the usual!


Bedroom 1, 1st floor with 1 double bed and 2 single beds.
Bedroom 2 1st floor with double bed and 1 bunk bed.
A single sofa bed is also located in the living room.
An additional bed is also available and can be located in any room.
Shower room on ground floor with wash basin and heated towel rails.
Shower room on 1st floor with wash basin and heated towel rails.
Separate WC located on ground floor.
Both shower rooms have power showers and heated floors.
Well equipped kitchen with Gas hob, combi/microwave oven, fridge, dishwasher and coffee maker, small electric oven along with a full set of cooking and eating utensils.
A large 8 seater table is located in the kitchen/dining area with views over the valley.
Utility Room: The chalet garage provides ample storage for guests ski equipment.
Living Rooms: Living room includes a 3 seat sofa and two arm chairs along with a selection of bean bags and cushions. The living area is also equipped with a TV & DVD.

Skiing: The Valmeinier/Valloire ski area has 150km of pistes to offer with resorts being linked and easily accessible from the apartment. Heavy investment in new chairlifts over the past few years has made this even quicker than before. The skiing is suited to all with lots of good cruising runs along with more challenging and off piste opportunities for those that seek it. Seventy percent of the ski area is located above 2000 meters and all lower slopes are covered by snow cannons just in case.
Walk 150 metres up the road and you can ski to the Inversins chair lift and piste allowing you easy access to Valmeinier or Valloire via high speed 4 and 6 seater chairs. The pistes are very well maintained in the area and lift queues are rarely a problem here as the resort is small in comparison to the size of the ski area.

For those wishing to have access to even more skiing there is Val Thorens accessible via Orelle in around 20-25 minutes by car.

Cycling: The apartments are ideally situated for cyclists being 10KM from the summit of the Col du Telegraph. Many of the mountain Col's used in the Tour de France can be accessed from our location, Galibier, Alp D'Huez, Glandon, Crox de Fer, Col D'liserian to name but a few.

Our garage provides suitable storage for bikes and limited maintenance equipment is available (Stand, basic tools, pumps, etc...) During the summer months we are able to provide more flexibility around our accommodation schedule so rule nothing out!

Mountain Bike: Valloire/Valmeinier has good lift served downhill mountain bike trails along with some cross country options. If you feel adventurous you can do both as it's possible to cycle to Valloire on a mountain bike via marked trails and then take the gondola to the top of some downhill trails!

Property manager

Robert Hawkins

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Valmeinier

Located in Valmeinier, this apartment is in the mountains. Opinel Museum and Museum of Costume and Popular Traditions are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cathedral of Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne and Redoubt Marie-Thérèse. Modane Underground Laboratory and Bowling de Val Thorens are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Valmeinier, Savoie

What's nearby

  • Valmeinier Ski Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Girodiere Ski Lift - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Col du Telegraphe - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Setaz Gondola - 14 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Valloire Galibier Ski Resort - 35 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Saint Michel Valloire Station - 26 min drive
  • Grenoble (GNB-Grenoble - Isere) - 126 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mountain Café - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Le Kôsa Krûta - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪La Cabane d'en Haut - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪La Table du P'Tit Savoyard - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Le Chalet de Montissot - ‬44 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Grange Bernard 1 - Large apartment in chalet with spectacular mountain views. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Grange Bernard 1 - Large apartment in chalet with spectacular mountain views.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grange Bernard 1 - Large apartment in chalet with spectacular mountain views.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Grange Bernard 1 - Large apartment in chalet with spectacular mountain views. located?

Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is steps away from Valmeinier Ski Resort and Ski Area Valmeinier. Casses Ski Lift and Jeux Ski Lift are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danielle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great accommodation

We loved staying here for our ski holiday. Plenty of room for my family and lovely view.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Koen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superhosts

Quiet setting, between Valmeinier 1500 and 1800m. Well equipped kitchen. A little bit more lights in the parts of the house would be nice. Practical storage place for the ski's. And most of all: superhosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Andrew Collard

Grange Bernard ski trip

Our fourth visit to grange Bernard, comfortable and the new kitchen in apartment 1 makes it a home from home. If you are skiing it's a walk up to a level area to get to the slopes, approx 15-20 mins but easily done. Rob and Karen always very hospitable and everything went to plan. Easy access by car to the property with convenient parking. valmeinier and valloire offer a large range of red and blue ski runs, still not discovered by too many Brits so no queues at any lifts out of half term weeks. A few restaurants in valmeinier but considerably more in valloire along with many shops and bars. Highly recommend a visit

8/10 Good

Emmanuelle L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

séjour Grange Bernard 2 au 9 mars

Nous avons passé un bon séjour dans votre logement. En remarques d'amélioration: une vraie cafetière, un freezer. Nous avons trouvé qu'il y avait peu d'isolation phonique dans la chambre au dessus de l'autre logement (nous entendions très distinctement les locataires parler, rire, regarder leurs films...) à des heures tardives jusqu'à 00h00, ce qui était très gênant pour s'endormir. Nous avons constaté aussi que deux lits simples grinçaient fortement et que les couteaux étaient très mal aiguisés. Nous avons apprécié l'accueil de Nicolas.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

EMILIE B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

un magnifique séjour

Des propriétaires vraiment très sympa et à l'écoute. Un accès aux pistes : top pour les skieurs , plus compliqué pour les snowbordeurs ou les enfants petits. Le + le Calme, les chemins, assez spacieux, Le - obliger de prendre la voiture ou la navette pour aller au centre. Merci ;-)
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great apartment, great holiday! Already booked next year!

Having previously been to Valmeinier 7 times previously, staying in a hotel in the heart of the village, we decided that this year, we wanted to stay in a self contained apartment where we could relax and enjoy our own space as a family. We wanted an apartment that was close enough to the village that we could fetch supplies as and when needed, but wasn't miles away from everything. This apartment fitted the bill perfectly - approx 1km from the village centre (so quickly / easily accessed by car if needed) but also easy to ski back to with your rucksack stocked up after stopping off in the village on the way home after sking all day! To get to the lifts in the morning, you have a short walk up the road where you join a small path that you can ski down to the Inversins lift or Girodiere lift within minutes. The apartment has all the facilities you need for self contained family holiday, is clean, spacious and well equipped. Robert was extremely responsive and helpful to all of our pre-trip and in-holiday questions so we would highly recommend this property - so much so, that we have already booked to return next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

laura i.

chalet confortable

le chalet est très agréable et bien équipé. merci à Robert pour cet accueil. le départ ski aux pieds n'est pas possible avec un enfant à l'esf le matin car les remontées mécaniques n'ouvrent pas avant les heures de cours. Or, le chalet est situé sous la station. La navette est à 400 m au dessus sur la route - il y en a toutes les 1/2 heures et on n'a pas trop de difficultés à se garer à la station si on veut monter en voiture. On a passé une excellente semaine au calme et dans le confort.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jim b.

Perfect for two families wanting their own space.

Well equipped, clean and great new kitchen. Whilst the other family in our group had their own space there was enough room in our apartment for sociable communal eating. Easy access to the Valmeinier 1800 by car or bus and lovely valley side setting in a very family orientated resort. Rob and Karen are very friendly and helpful with excellent local knowledge. We'd definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Catherine H.

Super for skiing and cycling

This was our fourth trip to Valmeinier and Grange Bernard. - three of the trips were for skiing, one for cycling. Valmeinier and Grange Bernard are an easy trip from Geneva, about two hours drive in total. Our first trip was for cycling and we liked the area and chalet so much we decided to try it for skiing. The skiing is fantastic for us - the children have all learned to ski and the instructors have been brilliant. Kit hire, passes are all easy to arrange and the village is never too busy as it is smaller than some of its neighbours and less well known, the result being that there are little or no queues, even in half term. Parking can be a bit difficult up in the village but it is possible to ski in and out of the chalet when the snow is good. It is equally inviting for all cycling enthusiasts. Many of the iconic Alpine climbs are within easy access of the chalet, with Rob providing expert advice and guidance. The chalet itself is lovely - simple, well maintained, spotlessly clean and recently updated. Everything needed is there, and Rob and Karen are excellent hosts. They are always there to provide local knowledge and help where needed. We would have no hesitation in recommending the resort and the chalet. We have already booked our return ski trip for next year!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Aurélia A.

Pas pour des accros au ski et éloigné de tout.

Beau chalet, spacieux, jolie vue et propriétaire très gentil. Mais cuisine à rafraichir d'urgence, même pas de grille pain. Attention il y a deux appartements dans le même chalet et pas d'isolation, c'est donc bruyant, vous vivez avec les voisins. Pistes en réalité à plus de 500m et 700m pour le télésiège marche ski au pied, un peu calvaire. La station (1800) est à plus de 20mn à pieds (pour des adultes ou ados) et en montant (à aller), par la route ou la piste idem, et plus de navette après 17h40, la aussi un peu galère. Vu l'éloignement un appareil à raclette et fondue seraient les bien venu afin d'éviter la marche militaire à 8h de matin pour rendre la matériel au commerçant. Conclusion cette location à du charme, mais pour des vacanciers qui skient peu, qui acceptent de prendre la voiture tous les jours et que le bruit ne dérange pas. Nous avons quand même apprécier nos vacances, mais on est un peu resté sur notre faim. Merci Rob.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

Great Accomodation with great hosts

Grange Bernard is a spacious chalet in the small resort Valmeinier which is linked to the larger resort of Valloire. The chalet itself has everything you need to feel at home along with very welcoming and knowledgeable hosts Rob & Karen. The chalet is handy for skiing in both resorts and is only a short (2 minute) drive to the shops and restaurants in Valmeinier. We stayed in the larger chalet which slept 8 which was more than adequate for our needs. The views across and down the valley are wonderful and you can also see when the ski lifts up to Valloire have started running. Overall we had a lovely holiday and I would thoroughly recommend the chalet to anyone.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ricky H.

Clean self contained chalet in a lovely position.

We stayed in Rob and Karen’s Chalet in Spring 2014. The place was perfectly clean and fully functional with more than enough crockery and utensils. There were electric rings and a microwave for cooking and a good size fridge / freezer too. The hot water and heating in the chalet were particularly good. The internal temperature remained perfect throughout our stay, via a heated floor downstairs and radiators in the bedrooms. The internet connection was generally good and perfectly acceptable for email and the like, which was important as we found free WiFi spots in the local area still somewhat scarce. We arrived by car and found that - for us - the chalet was very well positioned. It is slightly below the resort of Valmeinier and is the last building in a short row of detached chalets with really great views down the valley. There is plenty of space for parking and even a garage underneath for storage and repairs of whatever equipment you have brought with you. If all this were not enough a mention of the hosts is now in order. Rob and Karen were the perfect hosts, they have thought through what guests are likely to require and made the necessary provisions. They are a really thoughtful, helpful and affable couple and a pleasure to stay with. We have already mentioned this place to our friends and family alike and now to all those who are curious enough to read these reviews. If Valmeinier is where you would like to go, then this accommodation is a very good bet. We were very happy with it and certainly have pleasure in now recommending it.

About the host

Hosted by Robert Hawkins

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As a family we have spent lots of time in Valmeinier over the past 10 years. We finally bought the house and apartments after deciding we just wouldn't find anywhere better to live or play.

We all now live and work in Valmeinier full time.

What makes this property unique

Quiet location just outside of the resort center with the slopes just a few hundred meters up the road and for most of winter we can ski back to the door. Our apartments are significantly larger than those found in the resort center and as we live here all year round we're always willing to help you get the most from your holiday so feel free to ask. There's always a great feeling of being in the mountains when you stay with us...

Languages:

English, French