Le Grand Tetras Apartment
3 bedroom Apartment in Les Houches. Sleeps 9
Stay in a warm, comfortable three-bedroom apartment just 150 metres from the Prarion Ski Lift, offering the perfect base for families and small groups in the heart of Les Houches, Chamonix Valley. With shops, restaurants, the ESF ski school and the Ski Bus all within a minute’s walk, this is a truly convenient year-round Alpine retreat.
Location - 150m from the Prarion Ski Lift
This apartment enjoys one of the best locations in Les Houches:
- 150 metres / 1 minute’s walk to the Prarion cable car
- steps from the ESF Les Houches ski school
- a short walk to the Ski Bus, connecting to Chamonix, Brévent, Flegère, Argentière and Le Tour
- close to a bakery, mini-market and family-friendly restaurants
No need for buses or driving with a simple walk to the lift to start your day on the slopes.
The Apartment is Ideal for 4 to 6 Guests although it can accommodate up to 9
Thoughtfully arranged for families and smaller groups, the apartment offers:
- double bedroom with en-suite shower and built-in wardrobe
- twin bedroom with excellent storage
- children’s bunk room with an additional double sofa bed
- additional sleeping in the lounge with a double sofa bed
- spacious living area with Smart TV
- well-equipped kitchen
- family bathroom plus separate WC
- balcony with beautiful Mont Blanc views
Comfortable, practical and perfectly placed for exploring Les Houches.
Facilities & Features
Designed to make your stay smooth and hassle-free:
- high-speed Wi-Fi
- reserved underground parking (secure and frost-free)
- private ski locker
- easy access for families carrying ski equipment
- all the essentials for summer and winter stays
Winter in Les Houches
Les Houches is known for its family-friendly pistes, panoramic alpine views and relaxed village feel. From the apartment you can:
- walk to the Prarion lift in under a minute
- join ESF ski lessons with zero commute
- explore the entire Chamonix Valley via the Ski Bus
Ideal for beginners, intermediates and experts wanting easy access to varied terrain.
Summer in Les Houches
In summer, Les Houches becomes a peaceful mountain base with easy access to:
- lakeside areas
- tennis courts & boules
- qoodland trails
- mountain biking routes
- open-access climbing
Frequent buses and trains connect you to Chamonix for hiking, mountaineering, rafting, paragliding and the Aiguille du Midi.
Nearby lakes in Passy and Sallanches offer safe swimming and paddle boarding with stunning mountain views.
Ski Hire nearby
Ski Hire in Les Houches
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Mercure Bossons
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Chamonix? Just visit the Skiset Mercure Bosson Sports store!
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Place du Téléphérique
Ski hire shop located at the bottom of a ski run, next to a restaurant and beside a ski lift. Save time and money by booking online with Intersport. Have your equipment ready to pick up as soon as you arrive and hit the slopes straight away!
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Munari Sport
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Chamonix? Just visit the NetSki Munari Sports store!
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Cuby Sport
No need to carry your ski equipment around with you! Simply pick it up from the ski shop in resort. You can collect your equipment from at least 5pm the day before your first skiing day.
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Proshop Folie Douce Hôtel
You can’t wait for your next ski trip? Everything is already booked except your ski equipment? Don’t worry, we’ll help you find the perfect equipment to fully enjoy your ski holiday in Chamonix!
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Serge Cachat Sports
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Chamonix? Just visit the Skiset Serge Cachat Sports store!
Things to do nearby
Things To Do in Les Houches
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Teresa Kaufman Discovery Walks & Mini-Photoshoot
An opportunity to get in the picture with Teresa Kaufman as your personal photographer, guide and story teller. This is the perfect activity accessible to everyone; children, adults, grandparents - easy walking, incredible scenery, a moment to share. Non-skiers will love it in the winter. An activity to experience with loved ones or to give as a gift.
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Mont-Blanc Forest
Zip wires, rope bridges and tree top courses in the woods in Les Houches.
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Centre Equestre Du Mont-Blanc
This horse riding centre is situated in just up the hill from the train station in Les Houches. The centre is open all year round and has both an indoor and outdoor arena.
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Indoor Climbing Wall
The Chamonix valley is home to one of the largest indoor climbing walls in France. The Mont Blanc Escalade is located in Les Houches and is open all year.
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Parc de Merlet
Parc de Merlet is a great place to spot some local animals in their natural environment. A nature reserve, rather than a zoo, the park is perched on a large plateau high above Les Houches.
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Montagnard museum
Situated in a house dating back to the 1750's, this museum showcases mountain lifestyles from the reconstruction of three pieces of traditional housing and objects from everyday life.
Restaurants nearby
Restaurants in Les Houches
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Rocky Pop Restaurant
The Rocky Pop Restaurant in Les Houches, part of the vibrant Rocky Pop Hotel opened in December 2016, reflects the brand’s playful ethos of “joy and togetherness.” The food offering matches the lively atmosphere, with a fun, diverse menu designed to please all ages and tastes. Expect crowd-pleasing dishes, colourful presentations, and relaxed dining that encourages sharing and socialising. It’s a welcoming spot where families, groups, and friends can enjoy tasty, unfussy meals in a cheerful setting.
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Kitsch Inn Bar & Restaurant
Quirkily decorated, as the name suggests, this restaurant has different rooms for different moods. Grab a quick coffee and a snack at the breakfast bar, enjoy a casual meal in the retro formica kitchen area, or sit and take your time over dinner at one of the large tables in the dining room. They also have a large sunny terrace where they serve up a nice BBQ in the summer and a kids play area.
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Gandhi Restaurant
This restaurant serves tasty, good value Indian cuisine for lunch, dinner and to takeaway.
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Le Hors Pistes Restaurant
Brilliantly located in the heart of the Les Houches Prarion ski area.
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Les Vieilles Luges Restaurant
An authentic Alpine farmhouse with a charming ambience and great food. Located right in the middle of Les Houches ski resort, this chalet serves delicious home-cooked local produce.
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La Ferme des Agapes
This restaurant is located right in front of the Bellevue cable car in Les Houches.
Nightlife nearby
Bars & Clubs in Les Houches
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Rocky Pop Bar
Rocky Pop in Les Houches is a vibrant, family-friendly destination that brings fun, flavour, and energy to the heart of the Alps. Combining relaxed casual dining with a lively, upbeat atmosphere, it’s the ideal place to unwind after a day on the slopes or simply enjoy a laid-back meal with friends and family. The menu features crowd-pleasing dishes, playful touches, and generous portions, creating a welcoming experience for guests of all ages throughout the year.
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Kitsch Inn Bar & Restaurant
Quirkily decorated, as the name suggests, this restaurant has different rooms for different moods. Grab a quick coffee and a snack at the breakfast bar, enjoy a casual meal in the retro formica kitchen area, or sit and take your time over dinner at one of the large tables in the dining room. They also have a large sunny terrace where they serve up a nice BBQ in the summer and a kids play area.
Sights nearby
Sights in Chamonix
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Les Houches summer lifts
Les Houches sits at the bottom end of the Chamonix Valley and is a popular place for hikers, mountaineers and mountain bikers in the summer months.
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Montagnard museum
Situated in a house dating back to the 1750's, this museum showcases mountain lifestyles from the reconstruction of three pieces of traditional housing and objects from everyday life.
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Parc de Merlet
Parc de Merlet is a great place to spot some local animals in their natural environment. A nature reserve, rather than a zoo, the park is perched on a large plateau high above Les Houches.
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Tramway du Mont-Blanc
The Tramway du Mont Blanc runs from the bottom of the valley in Le Fayet all the way up to the Nid d'Aigle at 2,380m above Les Houches.
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Maison de l'Alpage museum
This little museum is housed in the same building as the post office and library in the village centre of Servoz.
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Les Bossons glacier
This small two person chairlift is only open for a short time in summer, but it's great if you want to take a close up look at the bottom of the Glacier des Bossons.
Towns nearby
Towns & Villages in Chamonix
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Les Houches
Les Houches is one of the largest towns in the Chamonix Valley, spreading over 8km from Vaudagne and the Col de Voza at one end, towards the bottom of the Taconnaz glacier and the Merlet Animal park at the other.
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Les Bossons
Les Bossons is a sleepy little village just a five-minute drive from the centre Chamonix on the road to Les Houches. It is fairly spread out and consists mainly of chalet-style properties and is popular with families due to its school.
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Chamonix Mont Blanc (Main Town)
Chamonix is a lively market town known as both a world-class ski resort and mountaineering destination. Consequently, it is bustling with activity, in both the winter and summer seasons. Situated in the Haute-Savoie region of France, Chamonix is bordered by Switzerland and Italy and dominated by the incredible Aiguilles de Chamonix mountain chain which peaks at the top of Mont Blanc (4,810m) - the highest in Western Europe.
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Les Praz
Les Praz is a small picturesque village on the outskirts of Chamonix. The village is surrounded by forests and streams making it an idyllic mountain hideaway and a popular place to live. You will find many chalet-style properties in this area. It is also home to a number of good bars and restaurants.
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Argentière
Argentière is a picturesque village within the Chamonix Valley and is just a short 10-minute car journey from Chamonix town. This charming village has been less affected by wealthy tourists and ex-patriots from various countries who have chosen to make their living in the mountains. It therefore retains a lot of authentic French charm and has a beautiful unspoilt high street with patisseries, boulangeries and wine bars.
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Le Tour
Le Tour is a small, quaint little village at the far end of the Chamonix Valley in the Domaine de la Balme area. Take a stroll around the back streets to see some of the classically Alpine-style houses and the church dome. Look up to see the glaciers reaching down towards you, which are really impressive even in the height of summer.
































































