Our renovated, extended farmhouse just above the village of L’Etelley in Samoens is the ideal destination for your mountain holiday, whether you’re skiing the Grand Massif area, road cycling the Tour de France climbs, mountain biking the best downhill trails in Europe or hiking the alpine trails. 

 

Located just one hour from Geneva airport, it’s perfectly situated close to ski lifts – just elevated enough to get best view of the valley and mountains, yet close enough to local shops, restaurants and bars. 

There’s been a farmhouse on the site since the 17^th century and that feeling of your own private, rural retreat for friends & family has been captured by local artisan craftsmen in the renovations this century. It really is a home from home. 

Gliere is a common place name in France, meaning in the Francoprovençal language a rocky and sandy plateau without rivers – though there is a little stream running through the garden. Chalet Gliere sits in the La Gliere area above L’Etelley which was split into farms, so you’ll find lots of them – for example, the smaller chalet behind is called ‘La Gliere’.  

Chalet Gliere sits on a plot of around 4,400 sq m, so there’s lots of space and plenty of parking.

A holiday as relaxed or packed as you like, winter or summer 

Winter guests will undoubtedly be skiing the Grand Massif area, one of the few areas ideal for all levels of skier & snowboarder and with lifts up to 2,500m it’s as snow-sure as anywhere. It’s where French families come to learn & ski together.  

 

There are lots of other winter activities if you or your party like a little variety – get the full run-down of winter activities over at the Winter page. 

Summer guests are really spoilt for choice, with mountain biking, road cycling, hiking, paragliding, kids activities in Morillon & Samoens, plus regular events & festivals. There are plenty of flat walking & biking trails in the Giffre valley, taking you past the local lakes, rivers and villages, all the way down to Sixt and the Cirque on gravel and dirt. 

In summer many of the lifts remain operating, so you can start your hike at 1600m, take a chairlift up to lunch, or take your mountain-bike up to the start of one of the world-class mountain bike trails. 

Road cyclists are equally spoilt for choice, with every kind of alpine climb within a few kilometres. You can clock some serious elevation, including many Tour de France climbs, with the Col de Joux Plane part of the view from your balcony.  

Accommodation 

Chalet Gliere is furnished and equipped to a high standard, with open plan shared spaces and main dining area, plus a lovely central log burner and under floor heating. The kitchen extends into the dining area, broken up by a bar which is a great place to sit with a beer or coffee while the house buzzes around you. The accommodation is around 270 sq m.

The balcony is really an extension of the living area with a large table and barbeque, just perfect for a beer in the summer as the sunset lights the Criou, or a mulled wine in the winter. Below is the  hot tub – a super place to have a gin & tonic or glass of something bubbly as the sun goes down, or the snow falls. 

Above the main living area is the mezzanine, a great space to chill out with books, TV and PS5. Generally it’s the space the children gravitate to. There are books & board games all over the chalet, plus soft archery & dartboard in the garage. 

To help you plan your visit we’ve put some floor plans on this page.

The spacious master bedroom is on the middle floor, adjacent to the main living area, with en-suite bath/shower/toilet and sleeps 3 (double plus a fold out bed).  

The three bedrooms off the mezzanine comfortably sleep 7 people (3 singles, 2 doubles) with showers en-suite in two of the rooms, all furnished to a high standard as you would expect.  

Downstairs there’s the sauna & shower room plus a further bunk beds room (2 singles). This is also how you can access the hot tub under the balcony.  

Bike & Fitness Equipment 

We’re pleased to make available bike maintenance tools, including a work stand, allen key set, track pump and pressure washer.  

We even have a turbo trainer in case you want to get some cardio work done in winter. 

Of course there is also the sauna. Double down on those marginal gains by jumping in post-ride to boost your red blood cells.  

Depending on how seriously you take your exercise, there are free weights available including:

Secure your dates!

Simply send an email to tim_j_sharpe@hotmail.com and we’ll talk you through it, or send us a WhatsApp/text at +44 7980 681207.