Many thanks to all the ladies that joined our September yoga retreat and made it such a success. In addition to enjoying their 5-yoga sessions out on the terrace with the fantastic Tess, judging by the photos we’ve received of […]
The Pointe de Miribel (Alt 1581m) in the Vallée Verte is perfect for those looking for a short walk to the top of a mountain Peak as you can park about a 10 minute walk from the summit!  The Pointe offers […]
With beautiful colours and warm, blue sky days, autumn is a fantastic time to explore the Alps. There are so many mountain peaks to explore and at this time of year you can pretty much have the path to yourself! […]
Always keen to explore the area so we can in-part our local knowledge to our guests, we ventured in the direction of Geneva to the beautiful Vallee Verte on the recommendation of one of our neighbours. The walk commences about […]
Fancy something a little Italian on a day trip out from Samoëns?  In just over an hour you can be sitting in the picturesque piazza in Courmayeur sipping an espresso with the majestic Monte Bianco as your backdrop. Continue […]
In 2012, less than two years after the completion of Chalet APASSION, we were offered a plot of land in a superb location, just 200m from the lift station, in the popular hamlet of Vercland. Having already blanked-out the stresses […]
Wow! What an incredible train ride that has to rate amongst the best in the world! Having been on the Rocky Mountaineer through the Rockies in Canada we all agreed that this has to surpass even that!  The views were […]
If you’re looking to try something new on a ski trip or you want to avoid the crowded pistes then why not try snow-shoeing! There are plenty of walks to chose from.  Take a freshly filled baguette from the local bakery or enjoy a typical […]
The walk to the Col d’Anterne had come highly recommended and for added excitement it involved an overnight stay at a refuge – a first for Vicky and I, so we weren’t too sure what to expect! For morale support, […]
With the arrival of summer we’ve been out exploring the area, improving our knowledge of the local hiking trails in order that we can provide our guests with first-hand knowledge of walk times, track conditions and the best places to see wild […]