Gallery | Chalet Sautaillet, Les Prodains, Morzine

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Winter

We're obviously biased, but we think Les Prodains is the best part of Morzine–Avoriaz. It's out of the craziness of Morzine town, but only 8 minutes on the bus, which runs every 15 minutes in winter. And when Morzine is still begging for snow at the start of the season, or has already thawed by Easter, we're right next to the Prodains Express gondola up to Avoriaz and its higher, more snow-sure slopes. If you want crazy, it's there: whether it's all the Folie Douce has to offer or the locals' bars in Les Prodains, you can après and walk (or ski*) home when you're ready.

*We'd love to say you always can, but make sure there's enough snow before you try!

Summer

Summer is all about time in the garden, hiking and enjoying the fresh air. Grab a picnic, hike up to Morzinette to pick wild blueberries, and head out on the mountain bike and hiking routes of Morzine and Avoriaz. You can get fresh trout from the trout farm at the bottom of the hill and goat's cheese from the farm you can see from the lounge window. Earn your dinner with one of the Portes du Soleil's summer activities, then settle in at night with a glass of wine and watch the stars in the calm and darkness.

Inside

We fell in love with the character of Grasshopper as the perfect, simple, wholesome bolthole we were looking for: a great position, a great view and a warm fire, with enough space for an extended family to enjoy each other's company, eat rotisserie chicken, play games, drink some wine and laugh in a cosy haven. It's a bit more slow-living than the huge chalets covered in animal fur with hot and cold running staff serving racks of lamb each night. There are plenty of great options for that in Morzine!

Snowy Chalet in Les Prodains: Sautaillet after a fresh snowfall, snow piled high on the roof. — Snowy Chalet in Les Prodains Sautaillet after a fresh snowfall, snow piled high on the roof.

Lights On After a Big Dump: The chalet at dusk, deep in fresh snow with the lights glowing. — Lights On After a Big Dump The chalet at dusk, deep in fresh snow with the lights glowing.

Winter Sunshine on the Balcony: Blue skies and snow banks on the balcony overlooking the valley. — Winter Sunshine on the Balcony Blue skies and snow banks on the balcony overlooking the valley.

Snow-Laden Forest: Fresh snow on the forest across the valley, seen from the balcony. — Snow-Laden Forest Fresh snow on the forest across the valley, seen from the balcony.

Fresh Snow in the Valley: Deep snow across the valley floor, with the ski slopes in the distance. — Fresh Snow in the Valley Deep snow across the valley floor, with the ski slopes in the distance.

Neighbours Under the Cliffs: Snow-covered chalets beneath the frosted cliffs of the valley. — Neighbours Under the Cliffs Snow-covered chalets beneath the frosted cliffs of the valley.

Blue Skies After the Storm: The Route des Ardoisières after a big snowfall, cars buried in drifts. — Blue Skies After the Storm The Route des Ardoisières after a big snowfall, cars buried in drifts.

Snowing on the Slate Road: Snow falling on the road up the valley towards Les Prodains. — Snowing on the Slate Road Snow falling on the road up the valley towards Les Prodains.

Beers on the Terrace: Cold drinks on the garden table in the afternoon sun. — Beers on the Terrace Cold drinks on the garden table in the afternoon sun.

The Chalet in Summer: Sautaillet under blue skies, with forest and cliffs rising behind. — The Chalet in Summer Sautaillet under blue skies, with forest and cliffs rising behind.

Carved Balcony: The traditional carved wooden balcony and shutters in the sunshine. — Carved Balcony The traditional carved wooden balcony and shutters in the sunshine.

Down the Valley: Looking down the Ardoisières valley from beside the chalet. — Down the Valley Looking down the Ardoisières valley from beside the chalet.

D'en Ly from Above: The hamlet of D'en Ly and its meadows from the air. — D'en Ly from Above The hamlet of D'en Ly and its meadows from the air.

Garden & Swings: The sunny lawn and children's swings beneath the limestone cliffs. — Garden & Swings The sunny lawn and children's swings beneath the limestone cliffs.

Window on the Valley: Green pastures and mountains through an open chalet window. — Window on the Valley Green pastures and mountains through an open chalet window.

Garden Under the Stars: A hammock in the garden on a dark, clear summer night. — Garden Under the Stars A hammock in the garden on a dark, clear summer night.

Sunlit Living Room: Sofa seating under the beamed ceiling, with the pine staircase upstairs. — Sunlit Living Room Sofa seating under the beamed ceiling, with the pine staircase upstairs.

Dining by the Balcony: The dining table beside open balcony doors, looking out onto the forest. — Dining by the Balcony The dining table beside open balcony doors, looking out onto the forest.

Pine Double Bedroom: A traditional timber-clad double bedroom with crisp linens. — Pine Double Bedroom A traditional timber-clad double bedroom with crisp linens.

Bedroom Under the Eaves: A cosy double bedroom with pine walls and a sloping ceiling. — Bedroom Under the Eaves A cosy double bedroom with pine walls and a sloping ceiling.

Bedside Glow: Soft lamplight in one of the double bedrooms. — Bedside Glow Soft lamplight in one of the double bedrooms.

The TV Room: The downstairs snug with a big corner sofa for movie nights. — The TV Room The downstairs snug with a big corner sofa for movie nights.

Classic Covers by the Stairs: Framed New Yorker and Playboy ski covers beneath the staircase. — Classic Covers by the Stairs Framed New Yorker and Playboy ski covers beneath the staircase.

Mountain Print: A black-and-white mountain photograph on the pine-panelled wall. — Mountain Print A black-and-white mountain photograph on the pine-panelled wall.

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