French Pyrenees, skiing and mountains
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French Pyrenees, skiing and mountains (#850) Gripp, France |
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Chalet Hay is a beautiful chalet set in a quarter of an acre of south facing garden, secluded but not isolated. Chalet Hay is a traditional style French mountain grange, over 400 years old and lovingly restored to a superb mountain retreat with wonderful views.It is perfectly located for all mountain holidays whatever the season. In the spring, summer and autumn the area is famous for fantastic walking and cycling, the pinnacle of which sees the Tour de France pass by the Chalet in July. Every mountain activity is available including canyoning, walking, golf, cycling, mountain biking, fishing, horse riding, rafting and paragliding. Families are well catered for, many activities are child friendly, the Chalet is extremely spacious and the garden secure. For a more relaxed holiday the area is renowned for its slow pace of life, fantastic climate, luxury spa, great food and number of places of interest. In winter it is only 10 minutes drive from the largest ski area in the French Pyrenees. |
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Deposit Requirements�200 is required at the time of
reservation to secure the booking together with a completed booking form. Full payment is due 2 months before departure together with a refundable �200 security deposit. Rental PoliciesChangeover day is a Saturday, however
depending on availability we may be able to be flexible. Refund PoliciesCancellation: The �200 deposit is non
refundable. In case of cancellation and if between 4 and 8 weeks before departure 50% of the total rental is payable. If less than 4 weeks to departure, the full amount is payable. Owners Web Site |
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All information listed is provided by the owner and is deemed reliable, but should be independently verified. Price and specifications are subject to change without notice. Our site provides this service without representations or warranties of any kind either expressed or implied. |
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| * Home o The Chalet o About the Area o Getting There * News * Prices & Availability * Ski Holiday Cost Breakdown * Winter Holidays * Summer Holidays * Cycling Holidays * Photo Gallery * Francais * Espana * Links * About Us * Contact Us The fantastic snow conditions continue!! 210cm at the top and 180cm at resort. Chalet Hay Chalet Hay is located in the small quiet village of Gripp on the route from Bagneres-de-Bigorre to the La Mongie ski station in the Tourmalet ski area. Gripp is the last traditional village before reaching La Mongie which makes it ideal for the quick drive up the mountain for keen skiers, all-season mountain sports enthusiasts and those just wanting to appreciate time in the Mountains. Thus its a perfect place to holiday in the pyrenees. Chalet Hay was originally built in the mid 1600s and until 30 years ago its main use was a Bergerie or sheep shed! The Bergerie was converted into its current use as a holiday home in 1978. We fell in love with the Bergerie in February 2007 and enjoyed further modernising it. Original features from the buildings former use are still very present, for example the original beams, the various rocks poking through the walls and the ladder which separates the dining area from the bar area. When the previous owners converted the Bergerie they also found paintings by shepherds on the walls upstairs, copies of which we are hoping to obtain. The livestock were housed downstairs and the shepherds slept in the hayloft at the upper back half of the grange. The trough the sheep used to drink out of has been retained in the building and is located by the lounge door. This currently serves as a great place to keep wine cool! Chalet Hay Amenities * Fully fitted and equipped kitchen including washing machine and dishwasher * Bar area * Dining area * Lounge * Large flat screen television, DVD player and stereo (iPod compatible) * Log fire * 4 bedrooms (3 double bedrooms and 1 bedroom with twin beds) * Central heating throughout * Bathroom * Separate WC * Parking for several cars * Large private south facing enclosed garden * BBQ & seating area * Terrace & seating area * Ski & bike store room |
Coast/Beach The Atlantic coast is approximately a 2.5 hours drive and the Mediterranean coast is approximately 3.5 hours drive. Biarritz is the closest resort on the Atlantic coast, it has fantastic sandy beaches which are renowned for their cleanliness. This is a beautiful part of France great for relaxing and for water sports. Golf There are 5 18 hole courses within an hours drive. The closest is in Bagneres- de-Bigorre which is only 20 minutes away. This course is an 18 hole course with stunning panoramic views of the Pyrenees. It also has a driving range, clubhouse and English speaking lessons are available. Skiing Only 10 minutes drive there is the Tourmalet ski area, the largest ski area in the French Pyrenees; 120km of pistes made up of 69 runs and loads of off piste skiing. Beginners can learn at La Mongie�s purpose built ski school area and practise their skills on the local green slopes. Intermediates can ski all the way to the village of Bareges which is located over the famous Col de Tourmalet pass and represents roughly 20km of skiing from one side of the domain to the other. For advanced intermediates there is plenty of challenging reds and blacks including moguls and heart-stoppingly steep blacks! For experts, free riders and tricksters the terrain park has all the kickers, half pipes and rails you need and pumps out some funky tunes! Off piste skiing is excellent and the Pic De Midi offers fantastic off-piste skiing opportunities. For the more leisurely skiers there are great restaurants in lovely sunny spots. There are also numerous other ski areas within easy reach. Further details Below is an list of just a few of the activities that this area of the Pyrenees has to offer right on the doorstep of Chalet Hay. Walking & Hiking - There are extensive marked routes in the area including the beautiful lakes of Payolle and Lac Blu and the stunning Lesponny Valley. Laya - An adventure and assault course through the forest in the Lesponne Valley, a 30 min drive away. Tour cycling - Road routes include the famous Tour de France concore the Col du Tourmalet climb only 10 mins from the house. Mountain biking - 23 marked off road trails and 337 km of marked trails all within the surrounding area of the Chalet. Paragliding - available across the valley, tandem flights available from a number of local schools. Rafting and other white water sports. Canyoning. Tennis. Spot the manikins in the Campan village from Spring onwards. A number of driving circuits have been written to take in the beauty of the area. Fishing (including trout & salmon fishing) roughly �5/day, rivers and lakes. Horse riding. Painting and photography. Golf at Bagneres and Tarbes. Sun bathing, the Pyrenees has as many sun days as the med coast does! Climbing in Beaudan. Strolling in the old town of Bagneres. And, a whole lot more! |
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