Penthouse Richemont

Highlights This partially-refurbished penthouse apartment in the centre of La Tzoumaz is an easy walk to the village supermarket and the main La Tzoumaz ski lift. The incredible mountain views from this top floor apartment and its balcony are uninterrupted and reach for tens of kilometers across stunning mountain ranges.  There is also a private roof terrace with summer dining area.Bedrooms & Bathrooms The apartment sleeps up to 6 people in three bedrooms:On the main floor you will find: - Bedroom 1 with two single beds, en-suite bathroom, wardrobe, chest of drawers, chair, windows and doors which open onto the balcony with incredible views. Part of the room has a low-height ceiling. - Bathroom 1 (en-suite to bedroom 1), with bath with overhead rainshower, a single sink, hairdryer, and WC. There are windows onto the rooftop balcony. Part of the room has a low-height ceiling. - Bedroom 2 with double bed, wardrobe, shelving, chair, sky-light window, window with view up the mountain above the street.  Part of the room has a low-height ceiling. - Bathroom 2 with bath with hand-held shower, separate shower, a single sink, hairdryer, and WC. There are glazed windows onto the rooftop balcony. Part of the room has a low-height ceiling.An internal staircase leads up to an open mezzanine area which overlooks the kitchen/dining area: - Open mezzanine area with double bed, en-suite bathroom, large wardrobe, open balcony over the living area with venetian blinds, small non-opening window without views. Most of the room has a low-height ceiling. - Bathroom 3 with walk-in shower, single sink, hairdryer and WC. La Tzoumaz Penthouse Richemont 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 In the kitchen you will find the basics for holiday cooking: a fridge, oven, 4-ring hob, microwave, dishwasher, separate fridge & freezer, kettle, toaster, Nespresso machine, filter coffee-machine, plus fondue and raclette sets for a traditional Swiss evening here in the mountains. The central heating radiators in each room can be individually adjusted to your needs. There is a shared (coin-operated) washing machine and dryer available in the building.  Relaxing The open kitchen/living/dining area is an incredible place to relax after a great day on the slopes. The stunning views stretch across to the distant skyline of dramatic mountain peaks over 20km away and extend down to the plain, where through the glass balcony walls you can watch the tiny cars moving along the valley floor 1000m below the village.  You could listen to some music or distract yourself with the cable-TV, or simply sit on the balcony and listen to the mountain calm.  The balcony can be a perfect spot for a cup of morning coffee as the sun rises over the mountainscape in front of you during the spring and summer months.  Footpaths pass very close to the apartment if you want to explore the mountainside. Otherwise it is ony a short walk over the road to experience the resort's sprinkling of bars and restaurants, playground (or outdoor ice rink, depending on the season!) swimming pool & tennis court.  Internet Penthouse Richemont is equipped with free WIFI for your own private use.Pets We’re sorry but Penthouse Richemont is a pet-free property. Please browse our selection of pet-friendly chalets if you would like to travel with your pet.Access and Parking Key collection takes place at the Property Manager office just across the street.  There is one parking place reserved for the apartment in the shared garage underneath the building, and the llift takes you from the parking all the way up to the apartment on the 4th floor. Further free parking is possible just a short walk away. Winter tyres and/or snow chains are sometimes necessary to reach the village in winter due to frequent snowfalls. Once inside the building you can use the lift or the stairs to reach the apartment on the top floor.  The apartment is a 2-minute walk from the bus stop, supermarket and children's playground. Car not necessary due to proximity to ski-lifts, restaurants and supermarket - contact us for airport or railway transfers.Winter The apartment is only a 500m walk through the Resort Centre from 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.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 - 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 - WIFI - 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 15% discounted ski lessons and rental (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. - There is no fireplace at the property - Dogs not allowed - 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.