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Beautiful and spacious chalet for 12 people, Portes du Soleil, France

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Abondance

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A wooden cabin with a balcony, wicker furniture, and a view of a mountainous landscape.
A chalet-style building with a wooden exterior and a flat roof, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.
A wooden dining area with a long table and matching chairs, a wooden bench, and a wall-mounted menu.
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A kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, and a window with a view of greenery.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire chalet

6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 121938 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Abondance, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
  • Place, Les Portes du Soleil
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, La Chapelle d'Abondance Ski
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Abbey of Abondance
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Geneva (GVA-Cointrin Intl.)
    ‪91 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Abondance

In Abondance .You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Les Portes du Soleil and 6 miles (10 km) of Cret Beni Ski Lift with a stay here. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Bambi Ski Lift and La Chapelle d'Abondance Ski.
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What's nearby

  • Les Portes du Soleil - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • La Chapelle d'Abondance Ski - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ludoffaz - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Abbey of Abondance - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Avoriaz Ski Resort - 36 min drive - 16.1 miles

Getting around

  • Thonon-les-Bains (XTS-Thonon-les-Bains Train Station) - 31 min drive
  • Geneva International Airport (GVA) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Retro - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Auberge de la Terche - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Woody - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant le Pré Richard - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Lac'tuel - ‬27 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful and spacious chalet for 12 people, Portes du Soleil, France

The chalet "Le Tournesol" is located in a beautiful mountain meadow Abondance on Melon in the district and has a beautiful view over the Dranse Valley. It was built in 2008. 12-person chalet equipped and guarantees a wonderful stay in the French Alps (Haute Savoie). The chalet is almost everything to do for families with children a success. A real family chalet so. But for those who love comfort come into their own in this lovely cottage. The bus stop is on the road at about 100m. The chalet has 6 bedrooms, a large living room with solid soapstone wood stove. The kitchen is fully equipped and the large dining table can easily sit 12 people. There is also a large balcony with table, benches and chairs. Down in the storage space to store skis and boards and a ski boot dryer. In the corridor are still a washer and dryer.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski lift privileges

Internet

  • Available in the chalet: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car available
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,938 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 740010000073Y

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Beautiful, spacious 12 person chalet, Portes du Soleil, France to the airport?

This chalet is 59.4 mi (87-min drive) away from the Geneva International Airport (GVA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Beautiful, spacious 12 person chalet, Portes du Soleil, France have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this chalet.

How close is Beautiful, spacious 12 person chalet, Portes du Soleil, France to the beach?

This chalet is 17.4 mi (30-min drive) from Plage d'Amphion.

Does Beautiful, spacious 12 person chalet, Portes du Soleil, France offer free breakfast?

This chalet does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beautiful, spacious 12 person chalet, Portes du Soleil, France?

No, there is no casino at this chalet, but Evian Casino (27-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Beautiful, spacious 12 person chalet, Portes du Soleil, France?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beautiful, spacious 12 person chalet, Portes du Soleil, France?

Free parking is not available at this chalet.

Does Beautiful, spacious 12 person chalet, Portes du Soleil, France have a pool?

This chalet does not have a pool.

Does Beautiful, spacious 12 person chalet, Portes du Soleil, France have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this chalet.

How close is Beautiful, spacious 12 person chalet, Portes du Soleil, France to downtown Abondance?

This chalet is 1 mi away from Abondance.

Beautiful, spacious 12 person chalet, Portes du Soleil, France Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in the Alps at Le Tournesol

We had a really excellent family holiday at this lovely chalet. The location, amenities, space, view - in fact everything about it - were just right. Very happy to recommend Le Tournesol.
Stayed 20 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great Chalet and unbeatable Quality vs Price ratio

I can only recommend this chalet! Super clean, spacious and great view! Very efficient Communication with the owner! We will come back for sure!Best regards and happy new year,Jayson
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nous avons passé un bon séjour dans le chalet. Les hôtes sont très réactifs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
chalet trés acceuillant Equipement cuisine , salle de bain parfaits .Manque quand même le grill pain pour les français c'est un plus appréciableNous sommes contents de notre séjour en famille ,les enfants ont beaucoup apprécié les jouets ce qui n'est pas le cas dans toutes les locations . Le seul bémol est la meteo trés médiocre mais Chatel enneigé magnifique
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grand Chalet conforme à nos attentes, adapté aux skieurs, à 20mn en voiture des pistes de Chatel et agréable à vivre. Hôte très réactif. Nous recommandons.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent séjour
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Traumhaftes Chalet in Melon

Wir waren eine Woche in dieser tollen Unterkunft und hatten perfekte Abende am gemütlichen Kamin! Das Haus ist sehr groß und war optimal ausgestattet.Die Kommunikation mit den Vermietern war super und alles hat reibungslos funktioniert. Vielen Dank und wir kommen gern wieder!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Très bien

Chalet confortable et spacieux. Un peu sombre dû aux ampoules à led nécessitant une chauffe. Dommage qu'il n'y ai pas de service à raclette et à fondue ( pays du fromage ) ainsi qu'un grille-pain ( nous avons emmené nos appareils avec nous ). Nous avons passé un excellent séjour et comptons y retourner dans les prochaines années.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

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

Bon sejour

Chalet accueillant et chaleureux, très bien équipé et emplacement parfait... Nous retiendrons cette adresse.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

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

Belle semaine de détente

A part le manque de neige, nous avons vécu une belle semaine en famille avec toutes les péripéties que celà comporte.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Gîte magnifique

Nous avons adoré notre séjour dans votre gîte très confortable et magnifiquement décoré. Nous avons fait de très belles randonnées depuis le village d'abondance.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Fijn verblijf!

Wij zijn twee weken met ons gezin in de zomervakantie in deze woning geweest. Heerlijk ruim, rustig gelegen, compleet ingericht, hartelijke eigenaren. De omgeving is vooral ingericht op skiën, maar ook voor natuurliefhebbers zijn er voldoende mooie plekjes te vinden. Aanbevolen!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Tolle Ferienwoche im Juni

Wir haben die Woche im Châlet sehr genossen. Es ist toll gelegen mit einem sehr schönen Blick und gut mit dem Auto erreichbar. Das Châlet ist super ausgestattet, bietet genug Platz für viele Personen und ist kinderfreundlich.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent séjour au chalet "Le Tournesol"

Nous sommes venus passer une semaine de vacances en familles dans cette belle région. Le chalet se trouve dans un cadre magnifique et il est très bien équipé. Nous avons particulièrement apprécié la grande pièce à vivre, très chaleureuse, avec sa belle terrasse !
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Séjour inoubliable

Nous recherchions un grand chalet montagnard pour réunir toute notre famille. Le chalet était au-delà de nos attentes, tant au niveau de l'équipement et de la très belle décoration, des couchages et de la situation géographique. Bien adapté pour 12 personnes. Nous avons passés un très agréable séjour et recommandons vivement cette location ! Merci aux propriétaires toujours à l'écoute.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Grands espace et belles prestations

Superbe chalet très bien équipé et agencé. Chacun peut avoir son espace d’intimité. Compter une petite demie heure de voiture pour accéder rapidement aux portes du soleil.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Prachtig chalet, fijne sfeer

We hadden een fantastische tijd in het chalet. Alles klopte. Wat bijzonder was, was dat we als groep van negen zowel de gezamenlijkheid konden beleven, maar tegelijkertijd ook de ruimte hadden om je met een boek even terug te trekken.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

féerique

a recommande super chalet avec un interieur cosy et une décoration a couper le souffle super bravo aux propriétaires
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Mooie chalet met alle comfort

Wij verbleven met 3 gezinnen (12pers) in deze mooie chalet. De chalet was ruim, gezellig ingericht en voorzien van alle comfort. Portes du Soleil is een prachtig skigebied. Vanuit de chalet ben je op 20 min in Châtel. Wij waren zeer tevreden....
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
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8/10 Good

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Charmant chalet bien équipé idéal pour grande famille.

Bien situé pas très loin des pistes. Station plutôt familiale avec possibilité d’aller sur plus grande station en remontant la vallée. Activités variées pour tous les âges. L’aménagement intérieur très bien notamment les deux salles d’eau et le nombre de toilettes. Nous sommes satisfaits !
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Superbe chalet à recommander

Un chalet spacieux de très haute qualité pouvant recevoir sans aucun problèmes 8 adultes et 3 enfants sans se gêner. Il est situé dans un endroit charmant, bien ensoleillé avec une vue imprenable et au calme. Il n'est situé qu'à 10 minutes des pistes d'Abondance et une demi heure de Châtel. Un pur bonheur ! Tout est prévu pour les enfants (Bacs à jouets du bébé au jeune enfant, jeux de société, DVD, livres), le mobilier est au top, tout le nécessaire est à disposition (2 lits, 3 chaises bébé). Le nécessaire de cuisine est parfait et complet. Le chauffage et l'eau chaude sont nickels. Le seul bémol étant la TV ( uniquement des chaines étrangères) et l'éclairage qui est plus de l'ambiance tamisée que de la clarté (Mais on s'habitue). Bref ! C'est une adresse à retenir pour y revenir. Merci aux propriétaires et bravo à l'équipe de nettoyage. Annick et Christophe.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Unforgettable memories with family and friends in Alps

Me and my family with friends had an amazing experience in the challet. Incredible views and an amazing house which surprised us in a positive way. I recommend it to families with kids at different age.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2021
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8/10 Good

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

Un chalet pratique avec une vue magnifique

Malgré la pluie qui est pratiquement tombée toute la semaine, nous avons passé un agréable séjour dans le chalet Le tournesol. Seul bémol la TV sans chaîne française par temps de pluie et de JO cela aurait pu servir …
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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

Chalet familial pour un séjour en famille

Chalet bien situé pour la découverte de la vallée d'abondance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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

Mooie vakantiewoning in een mooie streek

Deze vakantiewoning is heel mooi ingericht en comfortabel uitgerust: goede bedden, een zeer ruime uitrusting van de keuken en eetplaats; een aangenaam en zonnig terras met prachtig uitzicht. Heel mooie streek met zeer veel wandelmogelijkheden. Een echte aanrader !
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

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