Doorstep skiing from a 'chocolate box' Swiss ski village.

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8968.8 sq ft

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Parking available
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Champoussin, Portes Du Soleil

Portes du Soleil
‪1 min walk‬
Les Crosets
‪14 min drive‬
Avoriaz Ski Resort
‪91 min drive‬
Sallanches (XSN)
‪128 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

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Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

The brand new penthouse benefits with high wooden ceilings, 3 beds and 2 bathrooms. It can sleep up to eight using the sofa bed in the large lounge dinning room. The spacious accommodation has a comprehensive kitchen with large dinning table that easily sit 8 people. There is a 37' flat screen TV which shows a number of English channels including BBC and ITV, there is also internet access. The balcony provides a stunning view across to the 10,000 feet Dents Du Midi mountain range. The modern apartment has a private ski locker and it’s perfectly located for access to the slopes ski school, ski hire and ski slopes. There is even a restaurant just next door. Champoussin is a pretty ski village at 1600 metres with an excellent snow records.

Ski Hire: The hire shop is just below the apartment block. There is a second 5 mins walk up the road at the Royal Alpage Hotel.

Ski Pass: Purchased at the 1st ski lift as you drive into Champoussin, 5 mins walk from the apartment.
They can also be purchased on line. There is a choice of just the swiss area of champoussin, Champery, les Crosets, Morgins and Torgon…giving you 100kms of pistes and 35 lifts…or the full Portes Du Soleil pass taking in 14 French and Swiss villages with 284 ski runs and 204 lifts.

Ski Area: The childrens nursery slope starts at the front of the apartment. You can watch your children from the balcony. The ski school shop is just at the front of the block.

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Phil Worley

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English

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 2:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Bookings must be Saturday-Saturday. You are kindly asked to leave the apartment CLEAN as found. You will find all cleaning products on site.

I'll need your e mail address and mobile number to forward key and direction instructions

Please bring your own sheets and pillow cases or wash all the ones you use in the washer/dryer provided in the apartment building

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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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Val d'Illiez

Located in Val d'Illiez, this apartment is in the mountains. Avoriaz Ski Resort and Les Gets Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Zen Garden and Aquariaz Water Park are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with mountain climbing, cycling and mountain biking.

Champoussin, Portes Du Soleil

What's nearby

Portes du Soleil - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Les Crosets - 14 min drive - 4.2 km
Champery Ski Resort - 23 min drive - 10.1 km
Avoriaz Ski Lift - 74 min drive - 39.1 km
Avoriaz Ski Resort - 91 min drive - 43.3 km

Getting around

Champéry Village Station - 17 min drive
Sion (SIR) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

‪Centre Sportif Morgins - ‬27 min drive
‪Crystal Pub - ‬26 min drive
‪La Ferme à Gaby - ‬13 min walk
‪Bar le Levant - ‬18 min drive
‪Ziggy's Bar - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Doorstep skiing from a 'chocolate box' Swiss ski village. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Doorstep skiing from a 'chocolate box' Swiss ski village.?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Doorstep skiing from a 'chocolate box' Swiss ski village.?

Checkout is at 2:00 PM.

Where is Doorstep skiing from a 'chocolate box' Swiss ski village. located?

Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Portes du Soleil and Aiguille des Champeys Ski Lift. Le Corbeau and Les Crosets are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

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9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Saad S.

29 Jun 2024

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

Great property with stunning views.

The property was just as described in the listing. Very comfortable & the view from the property was stunning. Phil was very helpful & responded immediately to any questions I had. I would definitely recommend this property to others & wouldn't hesitate to return here again if the opportunity came up.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

tracey c.

4 Feb 2024

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A lovely apartment

We stayed for 3 weeks. A perfect ski in ski out apartment. The village is very quiet, but the skiing makes up for it. The mugs and bowls could do with updating, and you have to be aware that you have to wash the bedlinen and clean for the next person. This was fine for us as it was clean, but it does rely on the party before your stay giving it a good clean. We would stay again.

Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tristan B., London, UK

15 Jun 2023

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

Lovely early summer stay

We had a great time in Phil's generously sized chalet during the early summer. The place was easy to find and to get into and Phil was always on hand to help out. The chalet is comfortable and the kitchen well equipped. We were only three but could easily imagine a group of six also being comfortable. The location is great with two parking spaces. The views down into the valley are wonderfully relaxing. Nearby towns are easy to get to. An unexpected bonus for us was access to 'multi-passes' for the chair lifts and other local amenities - mini golf, swimming pool etc. As I understand it, these will be available to whomever stays. I thoroughly recommend Phil's place and will be sharing it's details with friends.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Steve B.

15 Feb 2022

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Feb 2022

This is a fantastic sized property with plenty of space for 7 adults. The location right next to the slopes is great for ski in ski out. The property was clean and tidy and well equipped for all of our needs. It’s location in the pretty quiet village of Champoussin is perfect for restaurants, bars and the shop. Would not hesitate to return to this property.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

3 Sept 2018

Lovely apartment in a very quiet location with incredible views

Just going out on the balcony we had breathe taking views. Although for me a car is a must, we could have done well without it if we wanted just go for walks around the area. The apartment has a great location as we could go to various attractions in less than an hour. Moreover, the area is peaceful which made our holiday very much enjoyable.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan D.

10 Apr 2016

Perfect!

This beautiful chalet was perfect for our first ever family ski trip. 3 bedrooms meant we could even take granny with us! The children (aged 4 & 7) were thrilled by the space in the apartment, the balconies on every room, and of course the big TV - a comfy sofa with enough seats for everyone meant we could snuggle up together for a movie in the evening! The wi-fi meant the adults could keep connected too! The 2 parking spaces in the garage and the lift add to the luxury feel and make it easy getting in and out whatever the weather. The ski slopes are so convenient - with a ski and boot locker on the ground floor - and a short walk across the road to the nursery slopes. Perfect for beginners and young children who want to go back inside for breaks/snacks/lunch/toilets etc... multiple times per day!! Beyond that the Sepaya drag lift links up to the rest of the ski domain - although it is such a lovely run, and so quiet, I can see that this could be our playground with the kids for the next few holidays! The local swiss ski school was brilliant - and under their careful guidance and tuition - I am pleased to report that the kids enjoyed their first ski holiday, learned a lot, and want to go back!! Who could ask for more? Chez Gaby was a real treat for an evening meal out. Especially the pick-up and drop-off in the GabyMobile. Also a good option for a cheaper lunch stop during the day - love the 'live' rosti chef! The thermal spa at Val D'Illiez was a great afternoon out - when the kids needed a break from skiing. It is really magical too in the evening when it get darker - sitting outside in the warm water and cooler air surrounded by steam looking up at the mountains and stars.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Joep L.

4 Mar 2016

Does what it says on the 'chocolate box'-tin

This is a spacious apartment on the upper floor of a medium-sized chalet-style apartment building. Access is also possible by an elevator. The pictures do the apartment justice. Contact with the owner went very smooth. He reacted to our e-mails within hours. He sent us the key well before our holiday. The apartment suited us fine and having the ease of ski-in ski-out was a true benefit for our group. There were large lockers for skiboots and skis. The bedrooms weren't very large but had enough room in the closets for our stuff. We thought the beds were very comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped. The kitchen was also equipped with a microwave-oven and an extra, large, freezer. View from the balcony was indeed breathtaking. Wifi connection was very good! The parking garage was very much appreciated especially with all the snow that fell during our stay. We thought the bathroom with the tub would benefit from a suspension for the shower head and a shower curtain so that it’s possible to take a shower there as well. We had to provide for the end-cleaning ourselves, which puts quite some stress upon the day of departure and also off course there is always the risk that the guests before you don't have the same standards as you have. We'd very much prefer the end-cleaning to be taken care of professionally (and off course we'd pay extra for that). A useful suggestion for future guests is that the little store (a 5 minutes walk up the road, next to the Alpadze Lou Kra hotel) is opened 7/7 from 8:00 - 20:00 and has great fresh bread. They do not sell a lot of other stuff so it's still advised to stock up well before arriving. We thought the personnel in neighbouring restaurant “Le Virage” were quite grumpy when we went to drink some coffee there (they plainly refused to make cappucino even when they had all the equipment to make it) so we didn’t bother eating there. We liked restaurant “Le Poussin” a lot and it’s not much of a walk there (just walk up the road and after you've passed the Alpadze Lou Kra hotel on your right hand, you see a parking lot at your left hand, cross that parking lot and at the end is "Le Poussin": max 10 mins). The skiing area itself is off course very well-known. Off course Champoussin isn't as centrally located as Avoriaz or Les Crosets but the benefit is that there's never a big crowd. All in all this apartment lived up to our expectations and offers good value for money. We’d consider coming back!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stefan S.

13 Nov 2014

wonderful apartment in a stunning location

We have stayed in this amazing Penthouse twice this year, Skiing in late March and for a walking holiday during Half term in October 2014. Champoussin in Winter is a stunning ski location the scenery is breathtaking with a wonderful view of the Dent du Midi across the valley. We have never stayed in an Apartment so close to the slopes, you can even watch the children on the Nursery slope from the Balcony. The convenience of skiing in and out of the apartment has become a must for any future holidays. Champussin is just as stunning in Autumn with the colours changing. There are literally hundreds of hiking trails, especially around the Dents Du Midi. Mountain Biking is easy straight out of the front door with special mountain bike routes nearby. We loved the high ceilings and the spacious huge open plan kitchen living room. The kids enjoyed the big T.V . All 3 bedrooms are generous in size and 2 bathrooms add to the luxury. We will be booking next year as the Portes Du Soleil ski area is so large, we only managed to cover the Swiss side in March.

10/10 Excellent

Antoine M.

11 Mar 2025

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

Vacances superbes

Appartement confortable et idéalement placé pour la pratique du ski. Très bonne communication avec le propriétaire. Merci Phil

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivier d.

3 Mar 2025

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Lovely stay in a spacious apartment

We had a lovely stay in a very spacious apartent with stunning view. The apartment is well equiped, has more than enough space for at least 6 persons and is situated in a good location, near the slopes, easy ski-in and ski-out.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Éric J.

18 Feb 2025

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

Appartement spacieux au pied des pistes

Très bon séjour à Champoussin dans un très bel appartement bien situé au pieds des pistes. Communication optimale avec le propriétaire. Recommande.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian W.

27 Jan 2025

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Same procedure as every year

We come back almost every year. For us it is the best place in Portes du Soleil and we will come back next year. Thanks a lot.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Marc J.

4 Jan 2025

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Skiing vacation

Beautiful, good location, …

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Carla H.

25 Aug 2024

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Nice stay

It was a very nice stay in a nice and cozy flat, included multipass.Thank you Phil!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

J B.

13 Aug 2024

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

Zomervakantie 10 dagen juli 2024

Prima verblijf. Lekker ruim van binnen. Balkon wel klein en lekker buiten zitten moeilijk. Geen tuinstoelen op balkon. Zeer positief het aanwezig zijn van 6 gratis Multi passen. Hier hebben we veel gebruik van gemaakt. Door lift is weg van auto naar voordeur zeer kort. Ideaal! Kortom een prima vakantie woning en aanbevelingswaardig!

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felix H.

12 Mar 2024

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

Nice place

Flat has everything one needs for nice holidays.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Friederike S.

6 Jan 2024

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Super Wohnung

Es war alles da, schön, gepflegt und alles wurde professionell abgewickelt. Selten waren wir so happy mit einer Ferienwohnung.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Karine S.

8 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Schöne Wohnung, aber sehr schmutzig

Der Besitzer ist sehr nett und umgänglich, aber sein System, die Reinigung von den Gästen durchführen zu lassen, funktioniert nicht. Die Wohnung war sehr schmutzig, der Kühlschrank war widerlich, der letzte Gast hatte die Bettwäsche nicht gewaschen, die kaputte Dusche war sehr schmutzig, der Ofen in einem schlechten Zustand... Dieses Problem ist den Leuten im Dorf offenbar bekannt, denn mehrere dieser Kunden haben sich vollgestopft. Die Wohnung ist gut, groß, aber schlecht gepflegt. Das ist schade. Es wäre wirklich nötig, zumindest von Zeit zu Zeit eine Grundreinigung durchzuführen. Aus diesem Grund werden wir nicht wiederkommen, denn wir mussten die Wohnung mit vier Personen zwei Stunden lang putzen, bevor wir uns einrichten konnten. wirklich Schade.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Michal W.

27 Jul 2023

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Disliked: Cleanliness

Super

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

z. ..

16 Jul 2023

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Vakantie Zwitserland.

We hadden leuk gehad,mooie schoon en groot huis, mooie uitzicht , rustig omgeving, aardig eigenaar en comfortabel meubels.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sebastian W.

28 Mar 2023

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Immer wieder schön!

Ich bin jetzt zum 4. Mal bei Phil Worley gewesen und es ist jedes Mal traumhaft. Die Lage des Appartements ist der Knaller; direkt an der Piste und der morgendliche Blick auf den Dents de Midi ist unbezahlbar. Die Ausstattung könnte etwas moderner sein und der Fernseher etwas größer, aber das ist jammern auf hohem Niveau. Gerne immer wieder.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Fabian S.

11 Mar 2023

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Nicer in real life!

We all agreed that the flat was nicer in real life than it seemed to be on the Website. You get a stunning view of the Dents du Midi! If you travel with 8 people like we did mind that two will have to sleep on the couch/matress im the living room / kitchen area. It was okay, but not ideal. Also, there were only 7 duvets in the flat although we booked for 8. Frankly, there was no effective help with that situation. Gladly one of us joined later than planned and was able to bring a sleeping bag – the only reason we had enough stuff to sleep (and not cozily). We visited for one week of skiing in early march. The connection to Les Crosets was closed so we had to take a bus each morning which was allright. However if you want to ski in and out you might want to visit earlier.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolina H.

27 Feb 2023

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Wunderbare Wohnung in einer fantastischen Umgebung!

Wir haben als Familie mit Kindern und Jugendlichen eine wunderbare Skiferienwoche in der heimeligen Wohnung von Phil verbracht. Die Wohnung ist sehr gemütlich und hat (ausser Fondueeinrichtung) alles, was man braucht. Die Gegend ist einfach fantastisch! Und von der Wohnung ist man direkt im Skigebiet! Herrlich!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra Z.

13 Feb 2023

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

Grossartige Aussicht kombiniert mit nächstmöglichem Pistenzugang

Der Aufenthalt hat perfekt gepasst. Wir konnten täglich bei Liftöffnung mit dem Skifahren starten und mit den letzten Fahrtmöglichkeiten zurück. Die Pisten im Porte du Soleil Gebiet sind abwechslungsreich und extrem weitläufig. Wir werden dieselbe Wohnung nächstes Jahr wieder mieten, falls sie noch frei ist!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Marc F.

21 Jan 2023

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

Preisleistung top

Wir waren sehr zufrieden für den Preis

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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