Chalet Kiana was awarded 4**** with:

• L'Association Bed and Breakfast (France), Le Petit Fute Bed and Breakfast and Thomas Cook Welcome Guide.

Spring and summer see the Val Montjoie become a colourful and peaceful haven, ideal for complete relaxation or to enjoy the many activities available in the village. Twisting in and out of the pine forest, alongside the lovely Bon Nant river, a pretty path leads you to the natural park area, well away from any traffic. Here there are 8 championship tennis courts, adventure courses, a rock climbing school, horse riding, donkey rides, archery, golf driving and mini-golf, with a bar and restaurant overlooking a small swimming and boating lake. Other more exciting activities such as rafting and paragliding are available close by in the Mont Blanc Region. St Gervais, just 10 minutes away, has an open-air swimming pool. Days out to Chamonix, Annecy, the Mont Blanc Tramway and the breathtaking Aiguille du Midi cable car are all within easy reach of the village by car.

Walking, climbing, horse riding, mountain biking, tennis, golf practice, archery, mini golf, swimming & boating lakes, fishing

FOR MOUNTAIN BIKING AND PARAPENTING - SEE BELOW

Photo by Guy Frankham

Photo by Guy Frankham

The village lies at the heart of a renowned walking area and the chalet itself is very close to the famous GR5 and Tour de Mont Blanc routes. The walks in and around the village are well marked and cater for all levels of experience and fitness. The cable cars are open in July and August giving access to some more gentle walks above the village, and to some excellent mountain restaurants with spectacular views.

Mountain Biking

The area is popular with mountain bikers and offers well-marked routes at various levels of difficulty. Mountain bikes can be carried on the village cable cars.

Just tell us what you would like to do and we will arrange it for you, including equipment hire if necessary. For the more adventurous pursuits we can recommend a qualified mountain guide.

Photo by Guy Frankham

The village lifts are open to take your bike up and there are plenty of well marked and maintained tracks to follow including the new Diamond Verte biking route which covers several other resorts as well as Les Contamines – we can probably even find you a guide if you prefer. Please ask the price for a catered package, to include transfers, if you are interested.

For novice or experienced paragliders, we work with a local school where they do regular courses, refreshers or just fly with them under radio supervision, for greater confidence. David has quite a number of flying hours himself and will accompany you to and from the site (which has fabulous views of Mont Blanc)and maybe even get a few hours in himself! Please just ask us for more information.