Information - Apartments La Ginabelle

Site Code

 MGM CG H10

- In the Haute-Savoie, 20 km from Saint-Gervais
- Resort altitude: 1,035 m

- A exceptional natural World Heritage site
- Mountaineering capital of the world
- An authentic, typically Savoyard resort
- A lively town offering a variety of activities

- Perfectly located in the heart of the resort and opposite the departure station of the Montenvers train that takes you up to the Mer de Glace (Sea of Ice)
- A comfortable apartment residence featuring relaxation areas and services
- Comfortable, welcoming apartments offering an improved level of quality.
- Bakery order service at the reception desk
- Régal'Pass: Food shopping delivery service to your apartment

In the residence:
Wellbeing centre open to all free of charge, with indoor heated swimming pool, saunas, steam rooms and cardio-training room.

 

Spa centre with facial and body treatments (available for a supplement), herbal teas and shop featuring a wide range of beauty products.

In the resort and nearby:
Enjoy discounted rates on a whole range of activities organised by our preferred partners : snow shoe walks, paragliding, quad bikes and karting on ice, helicopter flights …

"Chamonix / Mont-Blanc" ski area - 205 km of runs

Altitude: 1035 m – 3842 m
70 runs :

12 black,

19 red,

27 blue

12 green
40 km of cross-country skiing

17 km of walking paths

In the residence:
« Well being » centre open to all free of charge, with indoor heated swimming pool, saunas, steam rooms and cardio-training room.

 

Spa centre with facial and body treatments (available for a supplement), herbal teas and shop featuring a wide range of beauty products.

In the resort and nearby:
The « Résidences MGM Selection » : enjoy discounted rates on a whole range of activities organised by our preferred partners : snow shoe walks, paragliding, quad bikes and karting on ice, helicopter flights …

As well as mountaineering, sightseeing flights, husky dog sledding, snow shoe walks, cross-country skiing, paragliding, climbing frozen waterfalls, Vallée Blanche off-piste ski descent*, the Montenvers train and the Mont Blanc tramway.
* Mountain guide and high mountain equipment strongly recommended

Located in the heart of Chamonix, “La Ginabelle” residence boasts a turret reaching up towards the famous Mont Blanc massif. Ideally located for easy access to the finest tourist sites: the little Montenvers train will take you to the “Mer de Glace” while the “Aiguille du Midi” cable car will carry you up to magnificent summits. The residence has spacious and warm apartments where everything is designed for your comfort. Home to newly upgraded apartments !

After a day outdoors or a mountain hike, discover the peaceful ambiance of our “Spas by Algotherm”: « Well being » centre open to all free of charge, with indoor heated swimming pool, saunas, steam rooms, and cardio-training room. Facial and body treatments (available for a supplement) and shop featuring a wide range of beauty products.

For all 1-week stays
Arrival after 5 pm
Departure before 10 am

For all short stays - From 2 to 6 nights
Arrival after 3 pm
Departure before noon

-Sunday to Friday from 8 am to 8.30 pm
-Saturday from 7 am to 11 pm

International Visa card, EuroCard/MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club, Carte Cofinoga, cheques, “Chèques Vacances” [holiday vouchers], cash

€ 300 per apartment, paid on arrival (by cheque or bank card) and refundable upon departure after inventory

 

Based on winter 08/09 prices
Price per person per day: Adults and children (aged 13 and over): € 1,50
Free for children under 13.

Residence:
- Lounge with fireplace and television
-Wi-fi Internet access in the reception lounge and in the apartments

'Spas by Algotherm' well-being centre
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sauna, Turkish baths
- Cardio-training room
- Body and face care
- The tea room
- The boutique with a full range of cosmetic products

Subject to opening days and times

 

- Fully fitted kitchen with 4 ceramic hobs, multifunction oven, hood, refrigerator, dishwasher, electric coffee-maker, toaster, cupboard/upper and lower storage space
- Bathroom or shower room and toilet
- Towel dryer radiator
- Television (multi-channel national and international TV package)
- Telephone
- Wifi Internet access
- Balcony

Note: Sleeping in the top bunk is not recommended for children under 6 years old.
French Decree No 95 949 of 25/08/1995.

(Non exhaustive description)
1 bedroom with 1 double bed separated from the living area by a door or a curtain, lounge with 2-person sofa bed

(Non exhaustive description)
1 bedroom with 1 double bed, 1 cabin with 2 bunk beds (1.80 m) (or 2 single beds), lounge with 2-person sofa bed

(Non exhaustive description)
1 sloping ceiling bedroom with 1 doucle bed, 1 sloping ceiling bedroom with 2 single beds (side by side), 1 living area

(Non exhaustive description)
2 bedrooms with 2 single beds (side by side), lounge with 2-person sofa bed

(Non exhaustive description)
1 bedroom with 1 double bed, 1 bedroom with 2 single beds (side by side), 1 cabin with 2 bunk beds (1.80 m), lounge with 2-person sofa bed, 1 shower room in addition to the bathroom

(Non exhaustive description)
1 bedroom with 1 double bed, 2 bedrooms with 2 single beds (side by side), lounge with 2-person sofa bed, 1 shower room in addition to the bathroom

2 x 1-bedroom apartment for 3/4 persons
1 x 2-bedroom apartment for 5/6 persons

1-bedroom apartment for 3/4 persons on the ground floor of the “Mont Blanc” building»
2-bedroom apartment for 5/6 persons on the first floor of the “Brévent” building

 
Catering services booked in resort:
- Bakery Service
- Food shopping delivery service Skiing Services:
Ski passes, ski equipment hire and ski lessons with the ESF (French Ski School).

Well-being services :
Body and facial treatments available, as well as several different massages within our « Spas by Algotherm » well-being centre.

Baby kit provided in the apartment (for children weighing no more than 15 kg)
- Folding cot (NF standard EN 716) with 1 sheet
- Highchair (for infants over 6 months)
Note: the baby kit is suitable for children aged 0 to 2 years
For children weighing over 15 kg, we recommend using the bed safety rail available on loan at reception.

Loan service: (subject to availability)
- irons and ironing boards
- hairdryers
- board games
- fondue and raclette sets
- newspapers available to be read in the reception lounge
- bed safety rail
- stair gate
- paperback books
- portable Playstation® (refundable deposit required)

Bed linen kit:
- single bed
- double bed

Towel kit:
- 1 hand towel
- 1 bath towel

Bathrobe

Bed linen kit:
- single bed: € 10
- double bed: € 15

Towel kit: € 5
Bathrobe: € 8

End of stay cleaning:
1-bedroom apartment: € 65
2-bedroom apartment: € 74
3-bedroom apartment: € 116
More than 3-bedroom apartment: € 152
Kitchen cleaning : € 50

Mid-week cleaning:
1-bedroom apartment: € 53
2-bedroom apartment: € 60
3-bedroom apartment: € 94
More than 3-bedroom apartment: € 122

Connection of telephone line: free of charge
Telephone unit: € 0.40

Wi-fi internet access in the reception lounge and in the apartments

We would like to remind you that a health record, including up-to-date vaccinations (at least BCG/triple+ Polio) must be presented in child care centres, clubs and mini-clubs.

Resort kid’s clubs (payable locally)

• Piou Piou Club
Information and bookings: + 33 (0)4 50 53 22 57 - Fax : +33 (0)4 50 53 65 30
Website : www.esf-chamonix.com
Email : info@esfchamonix.com
Children aged from 3 to 12 years.
Open every day from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm (5pm during the February school holidays)
Full day and ½ day options available with ski lessons, lunch and games.
Competition courses from age 8 to 11, adapted to suit age group.
Distance from the residence : 600 metres

• The Panda Club in Argentière
Tel:+ 33 (0)4 50 54 04 76 - Fax:+ 33 (0)4 50 55 91 33
Internet : www.panda-club.com – Email : info@panda-club.com
From age 3
Spacious private ski kindergarden with large chalet and après-ski activities. Activity : group ski lessons (8 children maximum). 1 day and ½ day options available. Lunch and snacks can be included.
Distance from the residence : 8 km


Come and discover:

Well-being areas (1) with free access:
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sauna, Turkish baths,
- Cardio-training room

Well Being Services(1)  (extra charge)
- Body and face care our partner Algotherm has put together a body and facial care programme based to discover on your arrival.
- The boutique with a full range of cosmetic products

(1) Subject to opening days and times

Chamonix Mont-Blanc ski area

Distance from the residence to the ski lifts: 300 m

85 Place du Triangle de l'Amitié – BP 25 – 74400 Chamonix Mont-Blanc Cedex
Tel : + 33 (0)4 50 53 00 24 Fax : + 33 (0)4 50 53 58 90
E-mail : info@chamonix.com Internet : www.chamonix.com

Opposite the Mont-Blanc mountain range, Chamonix is a typical alpine city. Chamonix is both the ideal departure point for many outings and hikes deep into several nature reserves, and also a town with a typical Savoyard centre offering varied activities notably at the sports centre. It never fails to impress lovers of spectacular scenery, and to delight guests seeking a lively resort offering a huge range of sporting and cultural activities.

An encounter with nature :
The Aiguille du Midi (alt. 3,842m): the outstanding, unspoilt view includes the snowy peaks of the Mont Blanc range and the steep sides of the "aiguilles" or "needles" (accessible by cable car)
"Le Brévent" (alt. 2,526m): with a view across the French side of the Mont Blanc range, and over the Chamonix valley.
The "Mer de Glace" glacier (minimum altitude of the glacier: 1,700m.): view from the upper part of the resort over the Montenvers peaks, a well-known site comprising the Mer de Glace glacier, and the amazing obelisk of Le Dru and La Verte. Anyone with a taste for the unusual will certainly enjoy a visit to the ice caves and the "crystal gallery".

Heritage and tradition :
Alpine Museum
Museum of Alpine Fauna in Montenvers
Montenvers’ Little Train: this rack train goes right to the banks of the Glacier.
Montenvers Hotel: built in 1880, this hotel-restaurant of stone and larch wood is the tallest in the valley and is part of the resort’s heritage.
The Devouassoud bell-making works: for 6 generations this company has kept alive a time-old ancestral tradition….

•Discoveries and sensations
Mountaineering, Panoramic flying, Dog sleds, Walks with snowshoes, Trips in a barouche cart, Climbing wall, Ice climbing, Tobogganing, "Mer de Glace" *, « La Vallée Blanche » *, Montenvers train, Mont Blanc tramway
* high altitude mountain guide and equipment strongly recommended

•“Après-ski” activities
Richard Bozon Sports Centre (swimming pool, sauna, hammam, gym, climbing wall, tennis and squash courts, ice rink etc.), bowling, tobogganing park, paintballing, bridge, casino, library, cinema, video game arcade, night clubs.

A complete range of shops and services are available in the centre of Chamonix, close to the residence: restaurants, shops, bars, night-club: 500 m from the residence, casino (500 m away), banks with cash machines, doctors, chemists, dentists, physiotherapist, etc.

- The town’s transport network, Chamonix Bus, covers the whole of the Chamonix valley, from Servoz to the village of Tour. It provides access to all of the ski lift departure points in the valley.
Information: 04.50.53.05.55
Website : www.chamonix-bus.com
- Le Mulet : free minibus service covering the whole of the resort (every 10 mins)
Information: +33 (0)4 50 53 05 55
Website : www.chamonix-mont-blanc.fr

*Winter 07-08 timetables, subject to change

Paris (610 km) – Lyon (226 km) – Switzerland via Montets Pass (16 km) – Italy via the tunnel under Mont-Blanc (11 km).
Weather / traffic information: 0892 68 02 74/0826 022 022

From Paris: take the A6 motorway to Mâcon then A40 ("Autoroute Blanche") to Saint-Gervais / Le Fayet. Then take N205 towards Chamonix / Tunnel du Mont-Blanc, then follow signs for « Argentière ». Turn left at the place de Mont-Blanc roundabout.

CHAMONIX railway station (St Gervais – Le Fayet / Vallorcine line) (100 m)
Travel information Tel: 36 35
Connection with the TGV in Annecy

GENEVA-COINTRIN AIRPORT (88 km)
Travel information – Tel: +41 22 717 71 11.
SAT – Daily coach connection (3 per day) – Tel: + 33 (0)4 72 22 71 20.
LYON ST EXUPERY AIRPORT (220 km)
Travel information – Tel: 0 826 800 826.
Satobus Alpes – Tel.: + 33 (0)4 37 255 255.
ANNECY-MEYTHET AIRPORT (90km):
Travel information – Tel: +33 (0)4 50 27 30 06.

Résidences MGM Car Park
Underground fee-paying car park (subject to availability)
Note: no booking available
Price per day, per vehicle: € 12
Price per week, per vehicle : € 60
Car park height limit = 1.90 m.