Welcome to Les Gîtes de la Fontaine
So that the mountains can be a simple pleasure accessible to everyone
In the Vanoise, in the magnificent
French Alps
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Fancy a breath of fresh air ?
Located in Haute Maurienne Vanoise, near the Val Cenis ski area, the Chalet de la Fontaine offers two 4-star self-catering cottages with all modern comforts, open all year round, in a peaceful and unspoilt setting.
Our recently built chalet (2016) offers:
- The Mont-Cenis holiday home, an apartment for 8 people
- The Parrachée holiday home, an apartment for 6 people
This high-quality property combines the charm of traditional Alpine architecture (slate roofing, stone, timber cladding) with the modern comforts expected for a successful stay in the mountains.
♿ Accessible holiday cottages for people with reduced mobility in Haute Maurienne
Le Chalet de la Fontaine is particularly well-suited to accommodating people with reduced mobility : single-storey holiday cottages, a reserved parking space in the immediate vicinity, easy access and practical facilities. Each cottage has a sunny outdoor terrace with a garden, allowing guests to make the most of the mountain setting.
Complete comfort for your stay in the mountains
For your convenience, a range of facilities are available:
a ski room with boot dryers, a bike room with a workshop, a fishing area, and a washing machine and tumble dryer. Parking spaces are available right outside the chalet, and a locked garage can be provided on request.
Located in a peaceful village in the Haute Maurienne Vanoise region, the chalet offers easy access to the Val Cenis ski area via the inter-village shuttle buses. To make your arrival easier during the school holidays, our rentals run from Sunday to Sunday, allowing you to avoid the Saturday rush and make the most of your stay in the mountains.
📩 Need information about your holiday rental in Val Cenis?
Please get in touch; we’ll be happy to reply as soon as possible.
⭐ A digital welcome booklet for a seamless stay
Before you arrive, take a look at our digital guide: practical information, arrival and departure details, recommended places to visit and useful contact numbers…
Everything you need to make your stay easier is right here, just a click away or via the QR code.
The Mont-Cenis holiday cottage
A spacious and accessible holiday cottage for eight people to enjoy the mountains together
The Parrachée Holiday Cottage
the perfect retreat for a group of six, in the heart of the French Alps
Our bespoke services
Because every stay is unique, we give you the freedom to choose only the services you need when you book.
You can therefore tailor your stay with a range of options:
bed linen for all beds, towels, end-of-stay cleaning, access to the Grand Coin relaxation area, or even the use of a secure covered garage for your vehicle.
👉 You only pay for what you use, ensuring a comfortable, flexible stay without any unnecessary extras.
A wellness break at the Grand Coin
Fancy unwinding after a day in the mountains? Access to the Grand Coin relaxation area is available as an optional extra.
A cosy, rejuvenating space where you can let go of the day’s stresses and make the most of your stay.
Please remember to book in advance
Our holiday cottages are often fully booked several weeks in advance. Book directly on our website and enjoy the best rate, with no commission.
Plan ahead with our Early Booking offers or take advantage of last-minute deals at great prices.
Who are we ?
Originally from the Metz area, our personal and professional journeys have taken us from Nancy to Lille, then on to New Caledonia, before we settled permanently in eastern France, particularly in Alsace, where our family grew with the arrival of Coline (2001) and then Léna (2005).
As keen sports enthusiasts and passionate mountain lovers — having been members of the CAF Moselle and then the CAF Colmar — we have for many years shared a passion for paragliding (since 1995) and travel, which has taken us to the four corners of the globe: Australia, Morocco, Chile, India, the United States…
Drawn ever more to the great outdoors, we decided to settle in the Maurienne Valley in 2008, where we quickly fell in love with the Haute Maurienne.
Today, we make the most of this exceptional playground: ski touring (often accompanied by Mango, our White Swiss Shepherd), downhill and cross-country skiing, mountain biking on alpine trails, road cycling over the great mountain passes, not to mention paragliding, which we love to combine with hiking, whether solo or tandem.
Any questions about the region or the activities?
We’d be delighted to chat with you and share our tips to make your stay unforgettable.
A truly inclusive welcome, all year round
Our aim is to ensure that the mountains remain a place for recreation and rejuvenation that is accessible to everyone, without exception.
Because accessibility should never be a barrier to getting away from it all, we have designed our holiday cottages to be fully adapted for people with disabilities. Certified under the ‘Tourisme et Handicap’ scheme for various types of disability (mobility, visual, hearing and intellectual), our accommodation guarantees optimal comfort and greater independence.
But our commitment goes beyond the facilities: we also offer, free of charge, warm and friendly support to ensure everyone can fully enjoy the mountain activities. In summer, we can organise Joëlette outings on the Alpine trails, and in winter, Stéphane can offer introductory sessions on tandem skiing.
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