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Helen Anderson
Maison Jaune
151 Chemin de la Bergerie
Route des Aillouds
74310 Les Houches
FRANCE

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Telephone: 0033 678 94 43 86
Email: helen@maison-jaune.com


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How to get to Maison Jaune

By Air :
Geneva (Switzerland) Airport is the nearest airport, approximately 90km, approx one hour drive. Motorway Tolls cost €5 each way. There are several airline operators that fly into Geneva. It is often advisable to book early, with Easy Jet for example, to pick up the bargain price flights.

Try these links:-
http://www.easyjet.com/
http://www.airfrance.com/
http://www.ba.com/
http://www.swiss.com/
http://www.bmibaby.com/
http://www.flyaerlingus.com/

Transfers from Airport to Chalet:
Private minibus transfers are available to take you to and from Geneva airport. Cost is approx £50 per person return. Transfers can usually be booked on-line, or if you prefer, we can book for you.

Try these links:-
http://www.mountaindropoffs.com/
http://www.a-t-s.net/

Car Hire:
Hiring a car from Geneva airport can sometimes prove to be a cheaper and more flexible option, particularly if 4 people are traveling together. A hire car offers the additional benefit of the freedom to travel around the valley during your holiday.
Here is a list of operators in Geneva Airport. When booking a hire car, check that the operator is based on Swiss side of the airport, for less walking in the airport and easier access to the motorway.

http://www.europcar.com/0033 (0) 22 798 11 10
http://www.budget.com/0033 (0) 22 717 86 75
http://www.auto-europe.com/0800 169 9797
http://www.avis.com/0033 (0) 22 929 03 30
http://www.hertz.com/0033 (0) 22 798 22 02
http://www.alamo.com/0033 (0) 22 717 84 30
http://www.sixt.com/0033 (0) 22 717 84 10

Directions from Geneva Airport via N205:
From Airport follow signs for FRANCE. Shortly after crossing the border you will pick up signs for Chamonix Mont Blanc. Continue to follow these signs until you reach the viaduct at Passy. Pass through two tunnels. After the second tunnel, you will see the sign for Les Houches.
Directions from here will be sent to you with Booking Confirmation.

Train:
Take the Eurostar to Paris then catch the ski train to St Gervais. Change for Chamonix/Martigny. Get off at Les Houches, and we will pick you up. For further information please call 0870 160 6070

Driving from the UK to Maison Jaune:
Distance from Calais is approx 930 km (approx 560 miles)
Journey Time approx 9 hours
Cost of tolls (via motorway) from Calais will be approximately £80 return.

From Calais, follow the blue motorway sign :
Calais > St Quentin A26
St. Quentin > Reims A26
Reims > Troyes A26
Troyes > Dijon A5
Dijon > Bourg - en - Bresse A39
Geneva > Chamonix A40
Les Houches is at the entrance to the Chamonix Valley.

Detailed directions to Maison Jaune will be supplied with Booking Confirmation.

Easy Access to Italy and Switzerland:
Italy is only 25 km away, via the Mont Blanc tunnel.
Switzerland 30 km, via Col des Montets.

   


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Friday, 22nd March 2008
Over 60 cms of fresh snow at chalet level!


Sunday, 24th February 2008
Personal news!
Leighton just proposed to Helen!
... and she accepted! Yippee!

Wednesday, 20th February 2008
Still fantastic weather here!
Suntans all round - but the piste is still holding strong

Friday, 1st February 2008
More snow at chalet level!!
Plus, more forecast next week!

Thursday, 24th January 2008
Kandahar is being prepared!!
The Chamonix World Cup Downhill looks like it will get great weather this Saturday!

Wednesday, 16th January 2008
More fresh snow last night!!
Fantastic skiing today!
Empty pistes! Fresh off-piste!

Saturday, 12th January 2008
Lots of fresh snow this morning!!
Plus more forecast!... also, the Kandahar is being prepared for the World Championship Downhill!

Saturday, 15th December 2007
Les Houches ski station is open!!
Nice early start to the season!

Monday, 10th December 2007
Absolutely dumping with snow!!
Saturday, 8th December 2007
More fresh snow at chalet level!
Shed loads up high!... Plus, we are heading out for the first ski tour up Prarion for the season. 09:27am

Monday, 3rd December 2007
It's snowing again!!
Plus, check out our competition to win a ski holiday for 2 people on www.ski-chalets.biz!!!

Wednesday, 14th November 2007
Woke up to six inches of fresh powder.
Plus it's still snowing!!! 08:30am

Friday, 9th November 2007
First snow arrived in Les Houches today.
2 weeks earlier than last year! Very promising...

Thursday, 16th October 2007
We put the icicle lights up on the chalet - preparing for Winter
Monday, 8th October 2007
15 million euro investment in Les Houches
4 new chair lifts, 2 snow parks, 2 beginners areas, 1 gondola, more snow cannons...

Maison Jaune, 151 Chemin de la Bergerie, Route des Aillouds, Chamonix Les Houches, 74310, France
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