Chalet Mesanges

Self-catering traditional character Swiss Chalet, located in the centre of the resort, ski lifts 100 m and ski school 2 minutes walk, great for summer hiking and activities, ideal family resort.

Come and stay in our cosy antique authentic Swiss chalet. Very centrally located in the village of Vercorin. All shops and amenities are less than 100m away. Vercorin is a very family friendly resort, the Nursery slopes are behind the chalet and you can park your car directly outside the front door. For the main skiing area the chalet is brilliantly located, walk 50m from the chalet and you will come to the main piste down to the village, ski down another 50m to the 'bubble station '. Ski back to the chalet on a blue run from the top of the moutain and walk the same 50m down back home.

The Chalet was built in 1870 and is made of larch wood. The chalet consists of 2 floors and a basement. The basement also houses the washing machine and dryer, it is a perfect place to leave your skis and dry off your clothes.

The ground floor has an entrance porch and hallway. Off the hallway is 1 double bedroom with built in cupboards, 1 bunk room with built in cupboards and a bathroom with WC. You can have a bath or a shower in the bathroom. A door then leads off to the large open plan living, kitchen and dining area. This open plan room is great for entertaining the whole family and there is plenty of room for eating and relaxing. There is a real log fire with plenty of wood so you can make it as cosy as you like in the evenings.

The Kitichen is well equipped with oven, dishwasher, fridge, toaster, coffee maker and microwave. There are many pots and pans etc.. if you feel like cooking up some local dishes.

You can enter the garden via the living area garden door.

You take the stairs from the living area onto the mezz floor where there is a sofa bed and a great play area for the kids. The mezz floor leads to the first floor which has a double bedroom with a shower room and WC, a great escape for Mum and Dad or Granny and Grandpa.

All the bedrooms have penty of cupboard space and shelves and most beds have English pillows. The Chalet also has board games, children's toys, CD/radio player for extra entertainment. There is Cable TV but this is Swiss TV so English channels will be limited. There is a TV with a video player and an extensive range of children's videos and other videos, mainly John Wayne westerns and action films. The chalet also has an internet connection. We recommend that you use your own mobile phones.

Although we have added the Chalet to holidaylettings it is also rented out via a local agent. He is very helpful and if you do run into problems and need some advise he is there to help. He is just down the hill on the right, he also runs the local bank.

We have said no smoking in the chalet but you can still smoke outside or enjoy a cigar or cigarette after dinner. Please do not smoke in the bedrooms.

We have made the chalet as much of a home from home as possible and hopefully you will agree that it is a very comfortable to stay in. We love it and we hope you have an enjoyable stay.

Vercorin is a traditional Swiss ski resort village. It is ideal for families and a wonderfully relaxing place to have a holiday which will not cost the earth. The Village is situated high above the left bank of the Rhone River. The village benefits from its own microclimate and has at least 300 sunny days a year. The village is on the level which means it is not built into a steep mountain side. You can walk through the narrow streets and see all the cosy looking dark larch wood chalets with their traditional red shutters. Vercorin is an authentic Swiss village and every effort has been made to preserve it's character. There are many activities for young and old which have been mentioned above.

The village has various shops, butchers, bakers, mini supermarket, bank, cash point 24hrs, chemist, sport shops, petrol station, tourist office and general store. There are a few bars and 1 disco, 3 hotels with great restaurants serving local food and wine. You can buy an English newspaper at The Tabac and post at letter at The Post Ofice. You can fill your car up at the service station and go to church on Sunday. There is a great play area for the children situated next to a cafe which serves delicious hot chocolate. The village is compact and offers most amenities, if you feel you need to go further a field it is not an hours drive down the mountain to get back down the valley, it is only 15km away, you can visit Sierre or Sion. There are plenty of other acitivties in the valley for families. Larger ski resorts are not far away too, Verbier is less than an hour away and Crans Montana is found on the opposite side of the valley.

The valley of "Val d’anniviers" comprises of five separate but connected resorts covered by the same lift pass and all are accessible by bus: Zinal, Grimentz, St Luc, Chandolin and Vercorin. Providing a variety of skiing and snowboarding conditions and doubling the pisted runs to 225 kms. St Luc and Chandolin are more south-west facing so are a sunnier alternative in December and January. Chandolin enjoys some great fun, tobogganing runs.

They say : "Val d’annniviers: In summer as in winter, a family holiday in paradise"' Authenticity, leisure, nature and sun: The Val d’Anniviers expect to give you the most wonderful holiday in the heart of Valais. A great variety of things to do in the in the mountains.

THINGS TO DO IN VERCORIN

SKIING, SNOWBOARDING, SNOW SHOEING, CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
220km slopes wth one skipass. Exceptional snowing up until the end of April. 35km skiing, 3 taoggan. 3 Winter walks, 12 km prepared paths and slopes Nordic Skiing. I ski runs of beginners, snow garden, ski introduction for todllers, sleds, snowtubing, open air skating rink. You can book your ski-lessons on-line for the Suisse Ecole de Ski here is the link http://www.ess-vercorin.ch/portalEssVercorin/cmsscripts/default.aspx?lang=en&num=242

HIKING
Le Vallon de Rechy
If there is a unique, natural treasure in the whole area, this is the one. A small valley entirely protected, without roads or buidings, giving unlimited opportunities to walk and watch exceptional plants and animals and landscapes. This small paradise with it's breathtaking countryside is know as the jewel of Central Valais.
Vercorin's hiking area comprises of over 250km of mid-altitude summer walking tracks, joining together Anniviers and Herens Valley resorts.

CLIMBING GARDEN
For all levels on the trail around 'Le Mont' natural wall. Circuit des 3 bisses, is where you can abseil down.

VTT or MOUNTAIN BIKING
Various levels 170km of TCS marked and certified mountain bike trails are available with various level of difficulty. Mountain bikes and equipment can be hired at the 'Virage Sport' shop. Free transport for bikes on the cable car.

PARAPENTE AND HANDGLIDING
Tandem flights-gift vouchers, flight licensing school. A big flight from 1800m costs £70, small flight 1000m costs £55.

SPORTS CENTRE
Located at the top of Vercorin village, The Lavioz Centre is a place open for everyone. There is football, tennis, boules and riding.

MINIGOLF
Shady 18 hole golf course, open in July and August from 3 - 8pm.

THE FOREST OF ADVENTURE
Amusement park in he trees. Various difficulties;stirrups, Tyroliennes, suspension bridges, creepers, rope ladders, safetly assured. This park is the biggest in Europe. Open from 26th May - 1st November.

Here are some useful web site addresses
www.vercorin.net
www.vercorin.ch
www.forestaventure.ch
www.sierre-anniviers.ch

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