Chalet le Dahu – Saint Jean d’Aulps

Chalet le Dahu is perfectly situated directly opposite the ski lift, ESF ski school and ice rink in the centre of La Grande Terche – the mountain village of Saint Jean d’Aulps. This beautiful chalet offers unparalleled access to the lifts of Roc d’Enfer. 

The chalet is artisan built to a very high standard comfortably sleeping twelve adults in six large bedrooms. It is spacious throughout and has both sauna and steam rooms, ideal accommodation for families and friends on holiday together.

Morzine, Avoriaz and Lets Gets are nearby and easily accessible, by car or ski bus, giving you freedom to explore the twelve linked Alpine resorts of France and Switzerland, which make up the vast Portes du Soleil ski area

The Roc d’Enfer ski area at La Grande Terche is one of the best kept secrets of Portes du Soleil, uncrowded skiing for all abilities – 50km of pisted runs and excellent off-piste skiing for the more adventurous – you will rarely find a queue whilst skiing in this area

Roc d’Enfer

The slopes at the top of the gondola are perfect to learn the basics, then enjoy the freedom of the quiet runs and the incredible views of Mont Blanc and Dents du Midi at the top. For those not skiing but wanting to join in the fun, watch from the sunny terrace of the mountain restaurants, an easy meeting point, or head back to the chalet for lunch.

The Circuit du Roc d’Enfer is a scenic 20km route of great skiing for all, including two 5km runs. It is truly magical, often skiing on empty slopes, with opportunities for off- piste skiing and black runs, or enjoy the route through the forest and stop at the restaurants en route.

To ski the twelve linked Alpine resorts of France and Switzerland, of the vast Portes du Soleil ski area, it is an easy drive from the chalet to the free parking at the Ardent cable car. This takes you directly to Les Lindarets bowl with lifts to Avoriaz, Morzine, Chatel and Champery to mention just a few. For those not wanting to drive there is a free shuttle bus down to St Jean d’Aulps tourist office from outside the chalet where you connect with the ski buses into Morzine and Ardent.

The choices in PDS are limitless from gentle green runs to the infamous Swiss wall!  In February 2024 Roc d’Enfer is hosting the junior Alpine ski world championship giant slalom a spectacle for everyone to enjoy. 

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Summer in Saint Jean d’Aulps

In the summer the cool fresh air and quiet of La Grande Terche make it a perfect location for your holiday. Relax on the terrace and enjoy the mountain views; lunch on the veranda or BBQ in the shade of the garden on hot summer afternoons

Summer in the Alps offers a vast array of activities. The lift at La Grande Terche is open every day giving easy access to the Roc d’Enfer area for hiking, mountain biking, mountain karting and a pump track. You can hire bikes and karts at the Terche.

Pétanque is played enthusiastically at the Terche by locals and visitors – feel free to join in the Friday evening competition, the pitch side bar is lively! 

Restaurant L’Etabli and the Avalanche bar are open most days, as is the Sherpa minimart for your provisions.

Numerous walks with incredible views and access to the mountain restaurants, many starting from the chalet. There are well signposted walking paths – wander into Saint-Jean through the woods for coffee or lunch. To visit Graydon you can hike up from the Terche, walk down from the top of the cable car, or drive up through Essert-Romand. Guided walks are run by DaysAway Adventures from the Terche

The cycling and mountain biking paths in the area are world class – now electric mountain bikes enable all to take part! The tourist office in Saint Jean D’Aulps has information on everything going on in the area.

Morzine and Les Gets will be buzzing with mountain bikers, downhill cyclists and electric bikers. Enjoy your days out then return to Chalet le Dahu and enjoy the peace and cooler air of La Grande Terche on the terrace.

Other activities for the adventurous include white water rafting, canyoning, horse riding, paragliding, numerous via ferattas and rock climbing. Contacts are in the information provided and need to be booked in advance during the summer season.

Lac Montriond is a 15 minute drive away and offers beautiful scenic walks, a waterfall and fabulous refreshing swimming in the lac, or in the smaller ‘swimming lac’ for the kids. Paddle boards and canoes are available to hire. There are BBQ pits available and several restaurants – dinner here is a perfect way to end the day.

In Morzine centre there is an outdoor and indoor swimming pool, tennis and padel courts and a skateboard park.  Golf is available locally in Les Gets and Avoriaz, you can hire clubs at both. The championship course at Evian Resort Golf Club is 40 minutes drive from the chalet, a challenge for even the best golfers.

Lac Leman is a 25 minute drive down the mountain for sailing, swimming, scuba diving and numerous cafes and restaurants by the lake shore. Thonon-les-Bains offers shopping and access to transport by train or by boat to Geneva, Lausanne and further afield.

Yvoire and Nernier are beautiful medieval towns by Lac Leman and well worth a visit. Evian-les-Bains and the famous bottled water are en route to Montreux – exploring the area has endless possibilities. 

Summer in Valley d’Aulps is a wonderful holiday everyone will enjoy.