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Le Tourmalin | Chez Charles Viachamonix

Vallorcine, Haute-Savoie — 50 m from the cable car, ski-in/ski-out
4-star classified 70 sqm · 2 bedrooms · up to 6 guests

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In Vallorcine, in the Chamonix valley, the Tourmalin is a 70 sqm apartment with a bright, spacious living room, an open kitchen and direct access to a 20 sqm terrace with a breathtaking mountain view. Its two bedrooms with premium bedding, its separate office ideal for remote work, and its two bathrooms make it a spacious retreat, suited equally to a family stay or a trip with friends. The residence, ski-in/ski-out, is 50 metres from the Balme cable car.

Amenities

Heated indoor pool, sauna, hammam, jacuzzi
Ski-in/ski-out, cable car 50 m away
Private washer and dryer
Fully equipped kitchen, Nespresso machine, raclette maker
Fibre wifi (70+ Mbps), home-office desk
Secure covered parking
Baby gear, toys and books for children
Cleaning and linen included

Guest reviews

5.0
Airbnb · 43 reviews
5.0
Google · 102 reviews
9.7
Booking · 52 reviews

Last updated: 16/09/2026 — Booking and Google ratings are shared across Chez Charles's three properties (Tourmalin, Grenatin and Kristalin).

Guests consistently mention the same things: impeccable cleanliness, the wellness area (pool, sauna, jacuzzi), ski-in/ski-out access, and a welcome from Charles they describe as warm, attentive and always available. — Summary of Google and other platform reviews

Location

Vallorcine is a mountain village at the heart of the Chamonix valley, 15 km (a 30-minute train ride) from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. The train station is 100 metres from the residence, with free train travel to Servoz via Chamonix thanks to the included guest card — a car-free stay is entirely possible. The Balme cable car, 50 metres away, gives direct access to the slopes and to high-altitude hiking trails in summer. The valley has more than 500 km of hiking trails and many not-to-be-missed activities.

From
140 € / night
Indicative rate recorded on 21/09/2026. Rates vary by season — check availability on the host’s website.
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Chez Charles — Vallorcine

Charles, Gemlidays host

Charles personally manages his three 4-star classified apartments in Vallorcine, in the Chamonix valley. Designed for a premium experience in every season, they offer ski-in/ski-out access (cable car 50 metres away), hiking facing the summits, the region's not-to-be-missed sights, and a wellness area with an indoor pool, sauna, hammam and jacuzzi. Passionate about the region, Charles also shares his favourite local addresses and tips.

💎 Are you a Gemlidays host yourself? Charles offers you a half bottle of champagne on arrival.

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