Argentière Centre
Ski hire shop located in the heart of the village of Argentière. Save time and money by booking online with Intersport. Have your equipment ready to pick up as soon as you arrive and hit the slopes straight away!
6 bedroom Chalet in Chamonix. Sleeps 14
This luxury chalet is situated in a peaceful location close to the Grands Montets ski area and offers elegant and comfortable accommodation influenced by the earthy African continent.
The main living space is on the ground floor with an open plan kitchen and sitting area. The modern kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to self-cater and includes and island/breakfast bar, full-sized oven, ceramic hob, microwave, dishwasher and fridge-freezer. The sitting area is tucked into a cosy corner beside the stairs and is centred around roaring log fireplace. There is a comfortable L-shaped sofa and several armchairs, all decorated with bright colours, where you can stretch out and relax by the fireside in the evenings. The separate dining room has a large square metal table and has direct access to the lovely wooden terrace.
This chalet has a dedicated games room, so those that would prefer to switch off in front of a film or play a game rather than enjoying conversation by the fireside can retreat to this area which includes a flat-screen TV, DVD player, PlayStation 4, Wii, board games and WiFi access.
Another wonderful feature of this chalet is the private outdoor hot-tub on the terrace you were can soothe any aching muscles in the bubbles whilst taking in the stunning mountain scenery. You'll also have access to a number of other shared spa facilities between the other 3 luxury chalets in this hamlet of Les Rives d'Argentiere. These include an outdoor heated swimming pool, sauna, steam room, fitness suite, movie theatre and massage room!
The chalet also features a spacious ski room with sofas and boot warmers so you can easily slide on your ski boots each morning and have toasty toes and there is a washing machine and tumble dryer for your convenience.
The chalet is open all year round so whether you are a ski and snowboard fanatic or prefer to explore the mountains on a bike or foot, this chalet can be your perfect mountain retreat.
Ski hire shop located in the heart of the village of Argentière. Save time and money by booking online with Intersport. Have your equipment ready to pick up as soon as you arrive and hit the slopes straight away!
This rental shop in Argentiere is situated right at the foot of the Grands Montets cable car - so there's a minimum of carrying equipment and a maximum amount of convenience - just grab your skis or snowboard and go! Frederic and his team are on hand to assist you in the store.
Modern ski hire shop ideally located between Grands Montets ski area and Chamonix. Save time and money by booking online with Intersport. Have your equipment ready to pick up as soon as you arrive and hit the slopes straight away!
You can’t wait for your next ski trip? Everything is already booked except your ski equipment? Don’t worry, they’ll help you find the perfect equipment to fully enjoy your ski holiday in Argentière!
No need to carry your ski equipment around with you! Simply pick it up from the ski shop in resort. You can collect your equipment from at least 5pm the day before your first skiing day.
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Chamonix? Just visit the Skiset Grands Montets Sports store!
Anne Bosvieux is a French qualified, English speaking ski instructor that gives private ski lessons in Chamonix, Argentière and Les Houches.
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