Two or three families, five bedrooms
Five separate bedrooms, a lift for buggies and grandparents, a garden in summer.
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Chalet Étoiles des NeigesSki chalet in Switzerland with hot tub and saunaChalet in Valais for summer: hiking, road cycling, hot tub and sauna
One whole house for 12, at 1,700 m. The lift is 4 minutes away by car. Back from the slopes, the hot tub is waiting.
Your base at 1,700 m in Valais. Road climbs from Sion, mountain lakes within an hour, the hot tub at night.
Bookings are handled by Alpvision Résidences, our local managing agency.
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A glass gable aimed down the valley
Larch, slate and a wall of glass facing down the Val d'Hérens. We picked this plot for this view and shaped the plans ourselves. Finished in 2011/2012.
- 193 m²living area
- 12guests
- 5bedrooms
- 5bathrooms
- 1,700 maltitude, as listed
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Three floors, one lift, no steps in
Living room and kitchen up under the glass. Five bathrooms on the two floors below. A lift joins them all, so the buggy and the grandparents ride instead of climbing.
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Same peaks, now from the sofa
Everything the drone just flew past, you see from the sofa.
A quiet slope, the valley below you
A handful of houses above Les Collons, the Val d'Hérens below. Few neighbours, a lot of quiet.
Your week, scene by scene
No staging. Our family's own photos
We took these on ordinary days in the chalet. This is the house you get.
Hot tub, sauna, five bedrooms
Five bedrooms, five bathrooms, no morning queue. The infrared sauna has its own room, the hot tub sits on the terrace.
Photos in this gallery: Alpvision Résidences, 2023.
Ski chalet with hot tub and sauna in Switzerland, both in the rent
Some mornings the valley vanishes below you
In winter the Rhône valley can fill with cloud while the chalet stays in the sun. We took these photos from our terrace.
Twelve at one table, the fire lit
One table seats all twelve. Two fondue sets, two raclette sets, a fire in the hearth. Then the infrared sauna in its own room with a shower, or the hot tub on the terrace, all year at no extra cost.
Check availabilityA large chalet for 12: families, friends, cyclists
It fits three kinds of groups. Which one are you?
Ski chalet for 4 to 12 people in Switzerland, one table for all
Your ski crew, 4 minutes from the lift
The 4 Vallées start 1.8 km away by road. Dry boots by the fire at night.
Cyclists heading for the Grande Dixence
The Grande Dixence road climb starts in Sion: 26.6 km, +1,650 m. Twelve marked MTB routes nearby.
Ski holiday in Switzerland: 410 km, 4 minutes away
Lift, parking, bus, passes, ski school, rental. Your whole week on one list.
- Les Masses chairlift: 1.8 km by road, about 4 minutes by car. On foot: 1.4 km downhill, about 19 minutes.
- Parking des Masses at the lift: covered, free by day.
- Nearest stops: Les Masses, Darbelenne and Les Masses, Chémô (lines 371 and 372).
- 4 Vallées: 410 km of pistes, according to the operators. Season 2026/27: Thyon 5 Dec to 11 Apr, 4 Vallées with Mont-Fort 12 Dec to 18 Apr.
- Adult lift pass at the ticket office: 4 Vallées CHF 94 per day, CHF 409 for 6 days. Online at least 10 days ahead: 10% off. Children born in 2020 or later ski free.
- ESS Thyon ski school teaches in English, German and French.
- Ski rental: Theytaz Sport in Les Masses (Route des Indivis 19). Genolet Sports in Les Collons 1850 and Thyon 2000.
As of 15 October 2026
Skiing the 4 Vallees ski area from Thyon and Les Masses: 410 km
Summer chalet in Switzerland: climbs, trails, spa
Grande Dixence by bike, 12 marked MTB routes, a spa and pools below the lift.
- Grande Dixence by bike: from Sion 26.6 km, +1,650 m, average 6.2%, max 10%.
- Thyon 2000 road climb: 20.5 km at 7.7%.
- Mountain biking: 12 marked routes, 246 km in total.
- Summer lifts: in 2026 the Les Masses and Trabanta chairlifts ran from 11 July to 16 August. The 2027 dates will appear on thyon.ch.
- Les Grands Bains d'Hérémence: spa and pools, 0.5 km from the Les Masses lift. Open daily 11:00 to 20:30, day ticket CHF 50.
Summer holiday in Valais: hiking, road climbs and lakes from Les Collons
We flew our drone. Here's what's near.
Filmed by us in summer 2026. Every stop with its drive time from the house.
Drive times calculated by road (OSRM); allow extra time in winter.
Zermatt, Chamonix, Aletsch: all day trips
Use the chalet as base camp for the whole of Valais and beyond. Drive times from our door, by road.
- 4 Vallées ski area4 minWinter410 km of pistes on one pass. The Les Masses chairlift is 1.8 km from the door.
- Arolla49 minWinterSki-touring base at the head of our valley, 35 km away.
- Gornergrat, Zermatt1 h 27All yearDrive to Täsch (87 km), train to Zermatt, cog railway to 3,100 m: 28 peaks over 4,000 m in view.
- Aiguille du Midi, Chamonix1 h 32All year3,842 m, facing Mont Blanc. 90 km by road.
- Aletsch Glacier1 h 13All yearThe longest glacier in the Alps, UNESCO-listed since 2001. 76 km by road.
- Grande Dixence and Lac des Dix34 minSummerThe 285 m dam stands in our own municipality, 18 km from the chalet.
- Great St Bernard by bike from Martigny45 minSummerStart in Martigny, 45 min by car: 42 km and 2,046 m of climbing to the 2,472 m pass.
- Lac de Moiry1 h 06SummerReservoir at 2,250 m with a 13.4 km loop trail.
- Château de Chillon1 h 09All yearA castle on a rock in Lake Geneva. Adults CHF 15, children CHF 7.
- Montreux Jazz Festival1 h 13July2 to 17 July 2027, on Lake Geneva. 84 km by road.
- Sion: Valère and Tourbillon28 minAll yearTwo hilltop castles above the old town. Also by bus 371.
- Les Bains de Saillon41 minAll yearOutdoor pools at 32 to 34 °C, for the evening after skiing.
Drive times by road from the chalet, calculated 15.10.2026. Mountain roads are slower: add 15 to 30 percent. Prices as of 15.10.2026.
Walk every room before you book
A 3D model of the whole house, floor by floor. Recorded in December 2022.
Who sleeps where, all 12 of you
Five bedrooms and a mezzanine for 12 guests. Five bathrooms with showers, a shower room in the sauna studio and a separate guest WC.
| Room | Count | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| Double bedroom | 4 | 160×200 |
| Ground-floor studio | 1 | sofa bed |
| Mezzanine (sleeping area) | 1 | 2 single beds |
Every fee, up front
Example weeks for 12 guests
| Week (Saturday to Saturday) | Rent for the week | Total with linen and cleaning | Per person per night (total) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 December 2026 – 2 January 2027 | €13,844 | €14,575 | €174 |
| 2 January 2027 – 9 January 2027 | €5,416 | €6,147 | €73 |
| 6 February 2027 – 13 February 2027 | €12,090 | €12,821 | €153 |
| 3 July 2027 – 10 July 2027 (on request) | €2,780 | €3,511 | €42 |
Read from the Alpvision price calculator on 16 October 2026. Prices are set by Alpvision and can change. Total = rent + cleaning + linen for 12. Tourist tax is separate.
Included in the rent
- Outdoor hot tub, all year
- Infrared sauna in its own studio, with shower and WC
- Fireplace
- Garage for 1 car and parking by the house
- Lift between the floors
- 2 fondue and 2 raclette sets
- Kitchen with Nespresso machine and dishwasher
- Washing machine and dryer
- High chair and sledges for children
Nightly prices are set by our managing agency, Alpvision Résidences, and shown live in their calendar. These costs come on top:
| Final cleaning, per stay | €343.90 |
|---|---|
| Bed linen per person (mandatory) | €32.24 |
| Security deposit | €1,074.68 |
| Tourist tax, per adult per night | CHF 3 |
| Free cancellation up to 61 days before arrival | |
As of 15 October 2026. Check-in 16:00 to 23:45, check-out by 10:00. No smoking, no pets, no parties.
See dates and pricesPlane, train, bus to the door
Geneva Airport to Sion in about 2 hours by train, then the bus up. Or drive: 175 km.
- Geneva Airport to Sion by train: about 2 hours, no change. During the day there are two trains an hour.
- Sion station is 17 km from the chalet.
- From Sion station, bus 371 (Theytaz Excursions) to the Les Masses, Darbelenne stop: about 40 minutes, 5 times a day. Bus 372 also stops there, in about 53 minutes. Winter timetable 2026/27, check sbb.ch before you travel.
- By car: Geneva Airport 175 km, Turin 134 km. Group transfer from Geneva in two vans from CHF 1,100 in total.
- Garage for one car, plus outdoor spaces. Grocery shop La Mura 1.8 km, restaurants 1.2 to 2.1 km.
Don't take our word. Read theirs.
As of 15 October 2026
Superbe chalet. Les différents équipements et la localisation du chalet.
Downside: Le réseau wifi / connexion internet
Alpvision's reply: Merci également pour votre remarque concernant la connexion internet, c'est la première fois que ce point est soulevé, nous allons donc le traiter avec attention.
Fantastisch huis op een schitterende locatie. Prachtig was ook het grote scherm die zeer makkelijk te koppelen was met je telefoon zodat we 's avonds alle foto's op groot beeld konden bekijken.
Quotes in the original language, copied from the Alpvision listing on 16.10.2026. The Wi-Fi remark still applies. All reviews on the Alpvision listing
Our family's house, your week
[NEED: family facts from Faustyn] When we are not there, Alpvision Résidences looks after guests on site. Write to us with any question before you book.
Ask usAsked before booking, answered straight
Is there enough snow in Les Collons?
The chalet sits at about 1,700 m according to the listing. The 2026/27 season runs from 5 December to 11 April in Thyon. Current conditions and open runs are on thyon4vallees.ch.
Can we walk to the lift?
Yes, 1.4 km downhill, about 19 minutes. By car it is 4 minutes, with a covered car park at the lift.
Is it suitable for grandparents or small children?
There is a lift between floors and no steps at the entrance. Children born in 2020 or later ski free in the 4 Vallées.
Are pets allowed?
No.
Can we hold a party?
No. Groups are welcome, parties are not.
Where is the sauna?
There is an infrared sauna in a separate studio room, with its own shower and WC.
Can we stay without a car?
Yes. Train to Sion, then bus 371 or 372 to the Les Masses, Darbelenne stop.
When can we check in and out?
Check-in from 16:00 to 23:45. Check-out by 10:00.
Is the hot tub open all year?
Yes. The hot tub on the terrace runs in winter and summer, at no extra charge.
Where do we park?
The house has a garage for one car and about 5 spaces in front.
What do bed linen and cleaning cost?
Bed linen is mandatory: EUR 32.24 per person. Final cleaning is EUR 343.90. As of 15.10.2026.
What is the deposit and until when can we cancel?
The deposit is EUR 1,074.68. Cancellation is free up to 61 days before arrival. As of 15.10.2026; Alpvision confirms the terms when you book.
How do we book?
Through Alpvision Résidences, our local managing agency. Click Check availability to see dates and the full price.
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