Because this place enjoys the advantage of being surrounded by mountain pastures with a tranquil atmosphere, nature, views, and biodiversity far from the bustle of cities and even villages while still being very easy to access. It is also a 360° starting point for beautiful walks, mountain biking or cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter.
The hamlet was built by stonemasons from Samoëns, located in the Giffre valley, who exported their knowledge worldwide in order to supplement their agricultural income. In 1659, they formed a brotherhood known as Les Frahans and were called upon to work on some of the largest construction sites including those of Vauban and Bonaparte in particular. The barns, some of which are more than fifteen metres high, were always built in the same way with two doors on the ground floor (one for the entrance to the stable and the other for the dwelling with a cheese cellar at the back) and a hanging skewer in the hearth to make cheeses. The dimensions of the frames, which were cut and pegged on site, would be such that the barns could withstand heavy loads of snow. There would often be a Savoyard attic which was used to protect all of the farmers' belongings such as notarised papers, food, and clothes. The constructions were cut in such a way that all the pieces would fit together perfectly without any need for nails or screws. As such, they could be taken apart and reassembled elsewhere if, for example, they were to be shared. Two of the window frames are carved into a point which was in use until 1500.
The chalet is noted on the Sardinian land registry (available at the town hall of Mégevette) which brings together a collection of cartographic land registry documents produced at the beginning of the 18th on the scope of the Duchy of Savoy. They constitute the first European graphic land registry. Like all mountain chalets, it was previously a barn which traditionally served as seasonal accommodation for pastoral activities. The current path that leads to the hamlet dates from the 1950s. Before that, the place was very isolated and only a small mule track provided access. The chalet burned down twenty years ago and an identical one was built to replace it. The entire barn part of the property has been converted into a loft made from old wood that has been decorated with popular furniture from the Alps.
The chalet offers tranquillity, simplicity, life in the heart of nature, birdsong, the sounds of the river, the ringing of cowbells, and fields filled with flowers. The property is made entirely from old wood but nevertheless features modern and ecological comforts such as solar panels, spring water, and woodfired or pellet heating. It is a starting point for magnificent walks with a magnificent view of the Mont-Blanc range or the balconies of Lake Geneva just a few hundred metres away. Geneva, Thonon, Morzine and Annecy are easily accessible by car.
Take a walk around Lac de Vallon, a must-see geosite in the UNESCO Chablais European Geopark. Le Moulin de l'Eré serves dishes made from products with organic farming and sustainable pest management certifications which come from small, local producers. From the chalet, walk towards the tip of Miribel. With very easy access, the summit boasts a magnificent panorama of the alpine pastures and the peaks of the Mont-Blanc massif, the Bornes and the Jura. In winter, the Plaine-Joux family resort takes very good care of children, and the Bellevaux-Hirmentaz family resort (which is very close by) will allow you to descend off-piste to the chalet. You can also simply go snowshoeing or hiking from the chalet.
The chalet barn has been converted into a 120m² loft with two floors. On the first floor are an entrance, an open kitchen, a waxed concrete bathroom with a walk-in shower and two double box beds. The second floor consists of a relaxation area with a sofa and video projector, and a dining area with a large table. The chalet is equipped with a designer Focus fireplace and a wood pellet stove.
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