“ Les Martinets is located in the beautiful valley of Manigod and the views from the south facing balcony confirm this. I think it was the views that initially persuaded me to buy the chalet nearly ten years ago and I have never regretted this decision for one moment.
The chalet is rustic, homely and comfortable and I totally relax when I am in it. I never tire of staying here. It is located about 5 minutes drive from the ski lifts at Croix Fry where it is easy to park by the lifts and ski around La Clusaz. On returning to the chalet after a busy day, it is the peace that I love. No cars, ski lift noise and snow ploughs, wonderful after a busy day skiing.
I also like the fact that I am away from the busy hub of any ski station, but also just 15 minutes away from La Clusaz and Thones and therefore can choose to visit either in the evenings, each a little different in their appeal. Meanwhile, the villages of Manigod and Merdassier are even closer for a quick drink, meal, visit to the supermarket or just to buy early morning bread and croissants. I often ski to the Boulangerie at Merdassier to buy bread on my way back to the car. There are also restaurants within walking distance of the chalet, and one of my most wonderful memories is walking back from a meal with friends one evening, in a heavy snow fall, under umbrellas, along snow covered roads, not a sound anywhere it was truly amazing! I also enjoy racket walking in the winter and have had many nice days and evenings with family and friends of all ages.
On arriving home after skiing my children often take to their sledges in the garden and head south at great speed to the woods below Les Martinets – very safe as there are no roads or wire fences. Many hours of fun have been spent doing this and also building snowmen and igloos – again very happy times - either together, or by hearing the laughter outside whilst enjoying the preparation of a savoyarde meal, inside.
I feel very comfortable visiting Manigod and the surrounding areas in both winter and the summer. The people are friendly and helpful and make me feel very welcome. It is also a great family resort. The weekly open air markets are busy and I love wondering around tasting cheeses and cooked meats, chatting to the stallholders and buying provisions.
I also so enjoy watching the deer in the meadow below the chalet and the eagles soaring high above or hovering ready to descend on their prey. The unexpected discovery of a family of marmots, foxes and chamois when I am out walking is wonderful. The colour of the trees and flora at different times of the year is breathtaking and simply watching the stars at night from the balcony, an experience I only have when here at Les Martinets.
In the summer I love to walk either directly from the chalet or sometimes to drive first and then walk. I also love cycling around the south of Lake Annecy on the cycle track – very peaceful and safe for the children. I like to swim regularly in the lake and even in August, I can drive to the lake, park alongside at Menton and jump in! Alternatively the pool in La Clusaz is a great day out as all ages love the water slides, and there are terraces to relax on and enjoy the views from.
I truly enjoy mountain life and my home here, a revitalising contrast to normal life at sea level.”
Jarina Rabet
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