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MANIGOD SLEEPS 10. SPECTACULAR VIEWS- PEACEFUL MOUNTAIN RETREAT 1HR FROM GENEVA

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comfortable family chalet, short drive to ski area
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 101184.0 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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Manigod, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
  • La Clusaz Ski Resort
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Col des Aravis
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Beauregard Ski Lift
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Megeve (MVV)
    ‪85 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

MANIGOD SLEEPS 10. SPECTACULAR VIEWS- PEACEFUL MOUNTAIN RETREAT 1HR FROM GENEVA

Chalet L'Homme de la Lune is a traditional and tranquil chalet with magnificent views across the Aravis range. It’s the ideal location for your next mountain holiday, enjoy getting back to nature with doorstep access to many routed walks and trails. Enjoy summer mdining alfresco at sunset on the balcony and extensive 60m sq wooden terrace. This terrace has an extendable outside dining table and comfortable seating. Together with a gas barbecue you have a wonderful space for all the family for socialising and entertaining. You will appreciate quiet nights with friends and family around the wood fire to unwind after enjoying the many winter and summer pursuits nearby.Just 4km from the picturesque village of Manigod. It is but a short drive (approx 12km) to the family ski resort par excellence, offering all forms of winter sports, ski de piste, ski de fond, raquettes, luge, paret. Croix Fry , with a border cross to Merdassier, has 25 km of marked runs , snow cannons and night skiing. There is also a ski run linking to La Clusaz which has 130km of piste on offer covering 5 different mountains. An Aravis ski pass will access 220km of ski runs covering the resorts of Manigod/La Clusaz/ Col de Balme/Le Grand Bornand/Saint Jean de Sixt. Ski shuttle buses operate between all the resorts. Please note the AI generated Google map indicators are not to be relied on, for example Google shows us to be within 0.8km of the nearest ski lift, which is correct in that we are below the Merdassier lift but there is no road access only a 500m steep climb!
We aim to be transparent with our descriptions and advise guests to independently research the ski locations. The Google issue is currently under review with the website operators, Expedia.
The local market town of Thones is within easy access, with a wide array of restaurants, cafe's and supermarkets. Beautiful Annecy du lac is 26km drive, spend lazy summer days with a beach side picnic, or take advantage of the wide choice of watersports on offer.
For the more adventurous, find challenging MTB tracks from nearby La Clusaz, or breathe in the still beauty of the mountains by taking a para sailing trip. Hiking, horse back riding, swimming, there are many activities for all the family and all ages! Enjoy!

Inside L’Homme de la Lune represents excellent value and is ideal for up to six adults and four children comprising of 5 bedrooms and three bathrooms. The flexible accommodation is ideally suited to two families, on the ground floor there is a self contained apartment with double bedroom, spacious twin room with ample storage, shower room and kitchenette. You will also find on this floor a heated utility room with a washer/dryer, and space to dry out boots and outdoor gear. Upstairs you can relax in the sociable open plan living dining area. The living area opens onto a south facing balcony. It’s a compact modest space designed to integrate family dining and relaxing around the blazing open fire, with a wood store provided for your use. The chalet further benefits from a separate TV or quiet reading room and has flat screen TV, English and French satellite, wi fi throughout.
A further 2 double bedrooms, and twin bedroom, bathroom, additional shower room, separate WC and mezzanine with desk completes the layout.
Free wi fi, firewood, bed linen and towels included
Please note this property is a rural location and not suitable for guests without full mobility. The ground floor is connected to the first floor by and outside staircase.
The Sunny, South Facing chalet is set on rising ground on a generous plot. There is parking for up to three cars on a private drive. A 4WD and /or snow chains are recommended in winter.

Property manager

CLIVE PAYNE

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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Travel cot and high chair on request
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
Pet faeces to be disposed of responsibly
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You can smoke outside
No house parties and no all adult groups of more than 8
no pets upstairs in bedrooms or on sofas
report breakages promptly

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Manigod

Located in Manigod, this chalet is in a rural area and in the mountains. Menthon Castle and Château de Menthon-St-Bernard are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Val Sports and Les Passagers du Vent. Le Signal Les Saisies and Megeve Sports Centre are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking, mountain biking and cycling.
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Manigod, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

What's nearby

  • La Clusaz Ski Resort - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Col des Aravis - 19 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Beauregard Ski Lift - 21 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Croix Fry Ski Lift - 21 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Espace Nordique des Confins - 29 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • Pringy Station - 34 min drive
  • Chambery (CMF-Chambery - Savoie) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chez Arthur - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Le Relais de l'Aiguille - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪La Ferme - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant la Vieille Ferme - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chez Papaz - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is MANIGOD SLEEPS 10. SPECTACULAR VIEWS- PEACEFUL MOUNTAIN RETREAT 1HR FROM GENEVA pet-friendly?

Yes, this chalet allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at MANIGOD SLEEPS 10. SPECTACULAR VIEWS- PEACEFUL MOUNTAIN RETREAT 1HR FROM GENEVA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at MANIGOD SLEEPS 10. SPECTACULAR VIEWS- PEACEFUL MOUNTAIN RETREAT 1HR FROM GENEVA?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is MANIGOD SLEEPS 10. SPECTACULAR VIEWS- PEACEFUL MOUNTAIN RETREAT 1HR FROM GENEVA located?

Situated in the mountains, this chalet is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from La Clusaz Ski Resort and within 3 miles (5 km) of Val Sports and Beauregard Cross Country Ski Area. L'Étale is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

A lovely family villa

This villa had everything we needed. It was warm, comfortable, clean and accommodated 9 of us easily. The kitchen was so well stocked. More than enough pots, pans, crockery etc. Communication with the hosts was always good and helpful. We arrived late in the evening and we did struggle a bit to access the property in the dark. It took us a while to find the door to the downstairs annex but I think that was probably us not reading instructions fully.The veiws are amazing. We would recommend this accommodation.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Didier R.

The chalet is very nice with an amazing view

We really enjoyed our stay and we recommand this rental The most: The chalet is very comfortable, well equipped. The bed linen are comfortable and warm. The view is amazing. The chalet is very appropriated for family with its 3 bedrooms at the first floor. The check in and then check out are very easy, convenient and quick. It's easy to join Clive if any problem. The cons: The chalet is isolated and the access can be difficult in case of snow (can be a most !). The mattresses of the double beds are not comfortable as well as the quilted bench to watch TV. In the apartment, there were huge fuel smell and the fridge is really too noisy. The dishes were not clean and the chimney uncleaned.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Peacefull and quiet, Perfect !

If you have a large family and you wish to share your stay with other friends or family, then look no further, the chalet is cleverly thought out so that the separate apartment caters for those who want to have some time out from the party. There will be few better views to wake up to than a fall of new snow covering the vista which awaits you at Chalet Homme Du La Lunne. Its perfectly equiped to cater for your every need, just close enough to the important bread shop in nearby Manigod for the early risers to collect bread for the day, just far enough from Annecy and the motorway for a speedy arrival to the high mountains. Once fed,a short 10 mins.drive to La Croix Fry gives access to the large and family friendly La Clusaz ski area, for braver skiers there is always La Balme providing some great “off piste" and spectacular views or conveniently stay at la Croix Fry and enjoy lunch at the edge of the piste while the beginers get started in ski school. We loved the warmth and friendliness of this very traditional French resort and have already booked for February 2015.

10/10 Excellent

Milva D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christophe J.

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

Vacances au ski

Chalet trés bien situé, trés fonctionnel, adapté aux grandes familles.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Beau A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

beau chalet mais les distances annoncés sont totalement fausse

On as passé de très belles vacances ,le chalet est joli spacieux et confortable ...il est bien équipé etc.il aurai fallu préciser qu'il ny as pas de connection entre les chambres au sous sol et le reste de la maison ...il faut sortir pour y accéder ...mais cela n'était pas si dérangeant pour nous. le grand frigo mériterai d'être en haut a la place du petit plutôt que au sous sol , et le toaster est entrain de rendre l'âme (j'ai dut le réparer a 3 reprise) il manquerai juste de quoi aiguiser les couteaux ! Par contre, gros mauvais point ! toutes les distances annoncé sur l'annonce sont totalement fausse ...les pistes les plus proches sont a 25 min de voiture et non a 6 min a pied !! c'était pas très sympa de découvrir ca !
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion F.

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

Un chalet dans très bel environnement

En famille, pour Noël, nous avons eu la chance de bien profiter du chalet & de sa terrasse. Vue extraordinaire, environnement ultra nature,… un environnement qu’on a adoré. Le chalet était adapté à notre famille (enfants & grands-parents). Le propriétaire a su être réactif et s’adapter à nos demandes.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Michèle M.

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

chalet Manigot

La propriété à une très jolie vue
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fabrice L.

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

Très bel environnement

Authentique, confortable. Vue et situation magnifiques. Appartement en sous-sol confortable mais non relié à l'étage par l'intérieur. Un très beau chalet.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

marina a.

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

Bon séjour malgré quelques points

Bon séjour mais il y a quelques points à améliorer:matelas dans une des chambres du haut à changer ,pas de fer ni de table à repasser et un peu limite au niveau des ustensiles de cuisine mais séjour très agréable avec une très belle vue
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARC C.

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

Très bien

Très bon séjour. Le chalet est fonctionnel et très bien équipé. Nous étions 1à personnes pour passer Noel .Endroit très calme avec un très beau panorama et quelques randonnées au départ un peu plus haut. Malheureusement nous n'avons pas eu de neige mais ce qui a permis de faire des jeux de sociétés auprès d'un feu de bois. Je recommande vivement cet endroit
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yoan P.

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

Excellent séjour

Chalet très bien équipé et très confortable. Il est au calme et bien situé, proche de Thones et de La Clusaz via Beauregard et à 30 min d'Annecy. L'hôte est aussi très sympa et disponible.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean R.

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

Emplacement magique

L'emplacement est splendide avec une vue magnifique sur le Mont Charvin et l'aiguille de Manigod. Le chalet est très bien équipé, c'est un peu dommage que le grand frigo/congélateur soit au sous-sol. La terrasse extérieure est très agréable. Location à recommander.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

NADEGE A.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in

Rapport qualité prix décevant.

La porte d’entrée du chalet est très compliquée à ouvrir et à fermer. Pas d’aspirateur ni de fer à repasser. Les assises du canapé en face de la tv sont très inconfortables (planche de bois). Notre matelas devait dater aussi puisqu’il formait des creux. Le mini frigo de la cuisine n’est pas adapté au nombre de personnes pouvait recevoir le chalet. La vaisselle n’était pas propre (les casseroles suspendues étaient très poussiéreuses), il a fallu nettoyer les choses avant de les utiliser. Nous aurions apprécié que le salon de jardin soit prêt à notre arrivée et que nous n’ayons a tout découvrir et nettoyer par nous même. La douche du rez de chaussée est minuscule. Points positifs : la vue magnifique, la grande terrasse, le départ vers de nombreuses balades.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

carolina b.

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

Droomhuis en locatie

Een echte aanrader om een top vakantie te hebben!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

JULIEN L.

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

Superbe !

Séjour merveilleux dans ce hameau perdu au milieu de la vallée. Vue sur les montagnes, soleil, terrasse, barbecue (oui oui en février) et feu de cheminée. à 20 minutes des pistes. Vraiment idéal pour les amoureux de la nature et du calme. Idéal pour 2 familles.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lionel B.

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

Super chalet avec vue !

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans ce chalet situé dans un petit hameau hors des sentiers battus (véhicule indispensable) avec une magnifique vue sur les gorges du Fier. Ce véritable chalet de famille est très bien conçu et complètement équipé, conforme au descriptif. À noter cependant que sa rampe d'accès mériterait d'être mieux entretenue (allée gravillonnée avec d'importants nids de poule) - SUV ou 4X4 recommandé...
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sonia L.

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

Séjour d'une semaine en Juillet

Nous avons passé une agréable semaine en pleine nature. La vue est vraiment très belle et il y a de multiples chemins à proximité pour faire des balades.

8/10 Good

nicole l.

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

Très bon séjour

Chalet très approprié à notre petit groupe familial..Seul l'accès doit représenter un réel soucis depuis Manigod quand il y a réellement de la neige.! La vue est extraordinairement belle!

10/10 Excellent

fanny h.

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

Top séjour

Le chalet de l’homme de la Lune est perdu en pleine montagne... idéal pour se ressourcer le soir après une bonne journée de ski.

8/10 Good

delphine d.

Très bon séjour

Nous avons séjourné pendant la semaine de Noël, le chalet tout en bois est très beau, les propriétaires avaient décoré le chalet pour cette occasion, merci encore ! Nous étions 10 pers et tout le monde à passé de bonnes vacances. La neige était au rendez-vous, la vue du chalet et le paysage sont vraiment magnifiques.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Paul K.

Chalet idéalement placé, agréable et fonctionnel

Le chalet est idéalement placé au fond d'une vallée magnifique. La vue est superbe. Il est calme et fonctionnel. Les propriétaires étaient toujours disponibles par SMS pour la moindre question. Des vacances superbes avec de très belles randonnées aux alentours.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

sue h.

The most beautiful view in the Alps .

This chalet is amazing . It is brilliantly set up for 10 people in good sized , well decorated bedrooms , with a large communal area /sitting room . There are 3 bathrooms , which means also 3 toilets - small but important detail - but keeps life harmonious . But the unbelievable thing is the view - not only from the awesome deck area - but from any balcony that you stand on . It is heartbreakingly beautiful , very few houses , changes with the sun through the day and at sunset , amazing star gazing at night . There are great walks right from the chalet ( buy a trail map anywhere ) for all abilities . Walk up the valley and buy the fresh Reblochon from the farm ' sous L'Aigulille ' . Boulangerie 7 mins drive in the morning . Clive and Kim were very helpful and the booking process was easy and reliable . The chalet is clean , TV and WiFi work well ( kept us up to date with the Olympics ). Kitchen well stocked , plenty of fridge space . 30 mins to La Clusaz . 40 mins to swimming at Talloires on Lake Annecy . I cant reccommend this lovely Chalet enough .
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Edith H.

De superbes vacances entre amis

Nous revenons d'une semaine de vacances à Comburce. Nous étions dix amis (5 couples) et nous avons profité avec bonheur du chalet "L'homme de la lune". Malgré le manque de neige, nous ne nous sommes pas ennuyé : jolies randonnées, visite d'Annecy, balnéo à Aix les bains, et jeux de société autours de la grande table du chalet! Nous y avons d'ailleurs fêté le réveillon du 31 janvier (pas de problème de niveau sonore pour la musique, les voisins ne sont pas des voisins de palier!). Le chalet est très agréable, on s'y sent comme chez soi. Il dispose de toutes les commodités nécessaires, et, surtout, est situé au cœur de la belle vallée de Manigod : la vue y est magnifique, et c'est un bonheur de se lever tous les matins face à ce paysage. L'espace est peut-être un peu limite pour dix adultes, mais le propriétaire nous avait prévenu en amont, et nous nous en sommes parfaitement accommodé. M. et Mrs Payne ont toujours été très attentifs et agréables par email ! Merci. Nous recommandons sans hésiter !

About the host

Hosted by CLIVE PAYNE

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The Aravis Mountains captured our imagination over 20 years ago, and we were fortunate enough to secure a plot of land in the much coveted Manigod Valley. The chalet was built to our specifications, as a family home. It is rewarding to hear our children, 25 years on, refer to l'Homme de la Lune as 'home'. Indeed, they have grown up spending all their holidays here, summer and winter; and have enjoyed to the full everything the region has to offer.

Why they chose this property

Clive and Kim say 'We never tire of the views from our chalet, from every window - breathtaking. Mont Charvin rears up majestically overlooking the rural vista of the valley below, tiny chapels and hamlets of ancient chalets undisturbed with time. We enjoy the many routed walks that start from close by us , sometimes lucky enough to bring back some chanterelle or myrtilles. The children have always enjoyed a short climb up the hill to the local cheese farm to collect the local Reblochon. Perhaps the most valued treasure of our chalet is the peace - it is a friendly little hamlet with barely any through traffic to disturb the tranquillity. In summer we often visited the local trout fishery to fish for our supper in the lake near Thones. The the fun of BBQ- the 'plat de jour' and sitting on the deck with a bottle of wine watching the mountains turn pink as the sun goes down. Equally, in the winter, there are many gatherings of friends around our generous dining table with a raclette meal and the log fire crackling away. It's near the village and a short drive from the pistes. We love it as much in winter as in summer. There is always something to do around here, and it's always a pleasure to enjoy the warmth and comfort of our home away from home after a long day of activities outside.'

What makes this property unique

Its ideal location, in a calm and spectacular landscape across the towering Aravis mountain range. In our humble opinion one of the best views in Comburce. Easy access by vehicle to the family ski resorts of Croix/Fry/Merdassier (11km) where our children started their first ski lessons, progressing to the popular resort of La Clusaz (20km) but so lovely to return to a peaceful evening around the fire away from the busy bustle of resort life. Sundowners on the generous deck with friends around the BBQ is unbeatable. Many routed walks and hikes for all abilities, the local cascades are a favourite. We welcome well behaved pets, if they are reliable around summer grazing livestock. The local area also boasts a wide range of MTB and E bike routes, pick up maps from the Office of Tourism in Manigod Village

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