Chalet Khione

Nestled in the quiet alpine village of Le Tour, Chalet Khione sleeps up to 16 people across three floors, with six double ensuite bedrooms and a four-bed bunk room.​​​ The chalet is available for rent all year round and accept flexible stays for 4, 7 or 10 nights. Just a 5-minute walk from Le Tour Balme and Vallorcine ski areas and the nursery slopes, Chalet Khione offers near ski-in, ski-out comfort.

With 16 villages to explore, a regular shuttle bus connects you to the entire Chamonix Valley - from Les Houches for beginners to Grand Montets for skiers seeking a challenge. After a full day of skiing, return home to unrivalled relaxation and recovery with a fully-fitted ski room, sauna, hot tub, cinema room and open log fire. Sitting at the top of the Chamonix valley, Chalet Khione's west-facing balconies catch the last of the day's sun and boast views of the peak of the Alps, Mont Blanc.

In Summer, set out to explore over 24km of hiking trails right from the chalet door, or hire bikes from Argentière to ride over Col de Montets and into Switzerland. Alternatively, pack a picnic and enjoy it with your toes in the village's fresh alpine stream, set against the backdrop of the valley's infamous cowbells. Recently refurbished to the highest standard throughout, Chalet Khione is cosy, luxurious and bright.

Six bedrooms and a separate bunk room are spread out across three floors, with vieux bois throughout. An open plan living room with a chef's kitchen, log fire and separate dining area give way to a newly extended balcony with breathtaking views of the Chamonix Valley. With 350 square metres of living space arranged across three floors, Chalet Khione is thoughtfully designed to balance convivial areas, private sanctuaries and spaces to indulge your day however you choose.

On the ground floor, hang your ski or walking boots up to dry in the spacious boot room (with adjoining boiler room) or sink into the cinema room's sofa to watch your favourite films with surround sound - loud enough to forget you left your washing on in the utility room next door. With an extra fridge, two Miele washer dryers, an ironing board and plenty of spare linens, you will have everything you need to settle in fully. Finally, a four-bed bunk room and two bathrooms provide the perfect space for children to have their own retreat.

Enter on the first floor to vieux bois corridors, opening up to four double ensuite bedrooms - The Chough, The Marmot, The Chamois and The Ibex - and a VIP double ensuite - The Hoopoe - each with access to a balcony, the hot tub and the sauna. Our second floor boasts a warm, open plan living room with a chef's kitchen, log fire and cosy dining area, overlooking breathtaking views of the Chamonix valley. A newly extended balcony faces south-west to benefit from the day's sun, while the master bedroom (The Ptarmigan) sits tucked away with a walk-in wardrobe, open plan bathroom and private balcony.

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