Appartement le Doux Refuge

Highlights
A lovely apartment to rent for a family holiday in La Tzoumaz Apartment le Doux Refuge sleeps up to 8 people and has three bedrooms and one bathroom. In a beautiful alpine forest setting, in a smalll hamlet named Villy, the apartment benefits from superb sunset views across the Rhone Valley to the distant mountains of the Haut de Cry.  Here you can truly sink into the mountain atmosphere and enjoy traditional evenings with family or friends. 

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

Bedroom 1 - two single beds (90x200cm), wardrobe, chest-of-drawers, views to the pond
Bedroom 2 - two single beds (90x200cm), wardrobe, chest-oif-drawers, mountain views
Bedroom 3 - two single beds plus bunk beds for 2 people (90x200cm), wardrobe, chest-of-drawers, chair, garden views

Bathroom - bath, shower, sink, WC, hairdryer

La Tzoumaz Apartment le Doux Refuge is equipped with a high chair and a folding travel cot (bedding not provided) suitable for children under 2 years old, and a second is available on demand on arrival.  Please note that in accordance with the manufacturer's safety instructions, additional mattresses are not provided with the cots.

Equipment
The main area of this airy apartment is an open kitchen/living/dining area with fireplace and double height ceiling open to the roof beams. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you might need for family catering, including fridge-freezer, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, electric filter coffee machine, Nespresso, oven and hob. There are fondue and raclette sets for a traditional Swiss evening in front of the log fire. Hairdryer, iron are all available for you to use. Shared washing machine and tumble dryer at the property.

Relaxing
Coming home after a long day on the slopes, it is a real pleasure to relax in living room and chatter excitedly about your exploits from a day ini the mountains. It’s hard not to relax when you are immersed in this beautiful forest setting with such incredible mountainscapes around you. In summer the outdor seating and dining areas are a fabulous spot to enjoy a lunctime barbecue while immersed in birdsong.

Internet
Apartment le Doux Refuge is equipped with high-speed WIFI for your own private use during your stay.

Pets
Your dogs are welcome to stay in Apartment le Doux Refuge, as long as they are kept on a leash once inside the property. Please note that in order to cover supplementary cleaning costs, pets are charged at a rate of 50chf payable on arrival. If you are travelling with more than one large or two small dogs, please contact us to ensure we will be able to accommodate them.

Parking
Parking for 1 car next to the chalet. Winter tyres and/or snow chains advised in winter due to frequent snowfalls. Alternative parking is available on the main road, 200m from the property. At least one car is advisable in both summer and winter. Contact us for railway or airport transfers.

Winter
It is an easy 3 km drive to the village where you will find ample parking, the supermarket, ski school, ski hire shop and the Savoleyres telecabin. The modern high-speed telecabin carries you from La Tzoumaz up to the top of the Savoleyres in less than 8 minutes, from where you can decide to ski back on the quiet La Tzoumaz slopes or ski down to Verbier’s legendary slopes and world-class off-piste opportunities in the vast 4-Valleys ski area.  You will have the opportunity to purchase discounted ski lessons and rentals (conditions apply) after booking with us for winter holidays (December to April).

Summer
In the peak summer season (from early July to late August), we provide you with free VIP pedestrian lift-passes, half-price mountain-bike daypasses and a range of other discounts. The telecabin link to Verbier operates daily at this time of year from 08:45 to 12:30 and from 13:30 to 16:45, meaning that you can easily access the famous resort as a pedestrian, or accompanied by your bicycle or e-bike. For a small supplement you can even use a variety of mountain lifts to make your way up to Mont Fort at 3300m for the highest fondue in Europe and incredible mountain panoramas that include Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn.

In summer, the area turns into a hiking and mountain biking paradise, with hundreds of kilometres of marked trails criss-crossing the mountains, awash with alpine flowers and a range of wildlife to spot. Visit the Maison de la Foret with its wildlife exhibitions and its Five Senses Nature Trail, and the starting point of many beautiful hikes. The Bisses are relatively flat footpaths that follow the water as it trickles around the mountainsides, where for centuries farmers and villagers channelled the streams for their own uses. They have been preserved and can now be an incredible way to spend a day or more on easy hikes with stunning views across the Rhone Valley or over to the Massif des Combins. We will provide you with plenty of tourist information including our favourite suggestions for day trips that are easily reachable from La Tzoumaz, from spectacular gorge walks, cheese factories and roman festivals to rainy-day ideas such as underground lake tours. The road that winds up the mountain-top to the panoramic Croix-de-Coeur Cafe-Restaurant opens as soon as the snow melts and from here you can continue the drive (or cycle) all the way down into Verbier. Try not to miss the Swiss National Celebrations in La Tzoumaz on August 1st, or the famous festival of live music performances, the Verbier Festival, which runs from mid-July to the beginning of August.

For families
The centre of La Tzoumaz benefits from an outdoor ice-skating rink in winter, and a children's playground area in summer, with a rope-based agility park alongside more traditional equipment such as slides.  A fun channel system with running water is built into the hillside to provide plenty of entertainment for older children too. 

At the exit of the village the Domus playground is a fabulous spot, often bathed in late afternoon sunshine, with swings, a zipline, see-saw, climbing frames and even old tractors to clamber on.  It is overlooked by an outdoor cafe (check opening hours) providing drinks, snacks and ice-creams. There are rabbits, donkeys, goats, and there is also rock-climbing on the local crag in the background (contact us for equipment and instructors).

The Maison de la Foret has a cafe area for drinks and snacks (check opening hours), wildlife exhibitions and its Five Senses Nature Trail with hands-on activities to borrow such as bird-whistling and learning to draw. The Nature Trail has disabled parking and is accessible to wheelchairs and children's buggies.

Right at the top of the village is the "Defis de la Riviere", which is equipped as an outdoor physical challenge area for older kids on the river.  There are sensory walking areas for younger children and a basket swing, and also a picnic spot nearby.  

A short drive down the valley takes you to the large lake at the Parc des Iles, with its playgrounds, high-ropes park, minigolf, restaurant, miniature train and more. 

Booking details
The total price is composed of a one-off non-variable cost (per booking) to cover final cleaning, bed-linen and towels, and other one-off fees, plus a nightly rental rate (per night) and nightly tourist taxes (per adult/child and per night), plus website fees (site-specific).

This total price includes the following:
- our warm welcome and support during your stay
- WIFI
- beds made up for your arrival with our bedsheets and towels
- an eco-friendly welcome pack (new for Winter 2023/4)
- credit card charges
- electricity & heating
- final cleaning
- tourist taxes for the number of adults/children stated at time of enquiry/booking. Please note that due to the inclusion of tourist taxes in the calculation, the price varies according to the number of people who will stay. Adults are classed as over 16 years, and children from 6 to 15 years. At the time of booking there is no need to declare (or pay for) children under 6 years old on the date of travel, however please mention them in the "Special Requests" box so that we can include them in our arrival preparations.
- free summer lift passes for the number of adults/children stated at time of booking (early July to late August)
- the opportunity to buy discounted ski lessons (15%) and rental (15%) and have them ready for your arrival (conditions apply) after booking a winter holiday with us (December to April).

Not included in the price:
- On arrival we will ask for a credit card pre-authorisation for use in case of breakage unpaid at departure (up to 1000 CHF). The deposit will be cancelled when no unpaid damage is found after your departure.
- Firewood (22 CHF per 20-25kg crate from the agency, or from the supermarket.
- Dog cleaning fees (50chf per dog stay)
- Only the exit cleaning is included in the base price so if you wish to have extra cleaning during your stay then this can be arranged on request.
- Bedding and towels are provided for your arrival. If you require an extra set of bedding and towels during your stay then this can be arranged for 22CHF per person.
- Standard arrival is from 16h00, and departure is by 10h00. Early Arrival from 14h00 can be purchased up to one week in advance of Saturday arrivals in winter and peak summertime.

We operate a strictly "first-paid = first-reserved" basis for bookings which means we cannot guarantee availability beyond what you see on this online booking portal and so we recommend you confirm within 48h in order to secure the reservation. You can book and pay by credit card right now through the secure online booking portal using the link on this page. 50% of the total amount is due upon reservation and the remainder is payable 2 months before arrival.

Cancellation policy
Free cancellation* for any reason within 7 days of booking.  

 – More than 90 days before arrival – 95% refund
 – From 30 to 90 days before arrival – 70% refund** 
 – Less than 30 days before arrival – 10% refund**

*Please note that our refund policies do not cover the fees paid to any booking website, as these fees are beyond our control so we can only refund based on 100% of the price you paid if you book directly with 4vallees4saisons, and otherwise the refund of booking site fees must be requested separately from the booking site. 

**If we are able to resell the holiday to another client, we can increase your refund to a maximum of 85%, depending on the resale amount achieved.      

La Tzoumaz Apartment le Doux Refuge
Brought to you by 4vallees4saisons

Rustic and classic apartment in La Tzoumaz, 4 Vallees, Switzerland for 8 persons. The apartment is situated in a mountainous area, only 3km from the La Tzoumaz ski lifts and pistes.  The apartment has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The vicinity of sports activities makes this a fine apartment to spend your holidays in Switzerland with family or friends and even your pets.

Interior of the apartment

• living/dining room with television
• fireplace in living room (wood)
• balcony
• 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom
• cable television

Kitchen

• open kitchen-living-dining room with electric hob, electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator-freezer, coffee machine, Nespresso, electric kettle and toaster

Bedrooms and bathrooms

• bedroom with 2 single beds (measuring 200 by 90cm) and bunk beds for 2 people (measuring 200 by 90cm)
• 2 bedrooms, each with 2 single beds (measuring 200 by 90cm)
• bathroom with single washbasin, bath, shower, toilet and hairdryer

Exterior of the apartment

• large plot
• terrace
• outside dining area
• private parking space

More information

• skislope and skilift within 3 kilometers of the apartment
• nearest town: La Tzoumaz (within 3 kilometers of the apartment)
• nearest riverbank or shore: Lac & Parc des Iles (within 25 kilometers of the apartment)
• nearest port: Le Bouveret (within 25 kilometers of the apartment)
• nearest park: Defis de la Riviere (within 6 kilometers of the apartment)
• nearest airport: GVA (within 100 kilometers of the apartment)
• second nearest airport: ZRH (within 100 kilometers of the apartment)
• nearby public transport: bus within 200 meters and train within 13 kilometers
• smoking not allowed
• pets allowed
• The accommodation is very suitable for families with children

Facilities and services included in the rental price of the apartment

• internet (WiFi)
• vacuum cleaner
• bed linen and towels
• 24 hours emergency service
• central heating
• children beds/cots (on demand)

Entertainment and leisure activities for your holidays in La Tzoumaz, 4 Vallees

• bar (within 5 kilometers of the house)
• water park (Les Bains de Saillon) (within 10 kilometers of the house)

Sights and culture in La Tzoumaz, 4 Vallees

• church (Chapelle de l'Ascension) (within 5 kilometers from the accommodation)
• architectural building (Iserables Raccards) (within 10 kilometers from the accommodation)
• museum, palace (Stockalper Palace), castle (Chateau de Tourbillon), ruin (Chateau de la Batiaz), monument (La Vidondee) and historic place (Martigny Amphitheatre) (within 25 kilometers from the accommodation from the accommodation)

Sports

• tennis, skiing, hiking, mountainbiking, cycling and climbing (within 3 kilometers of the apartment)
• fishing (within 10 kilometers of the apartment)
• surfing (within 25 kilometers of the apartment)