"This hamlet is exceptional for many reasons : its location first of all : Perched on the south facing hillside, on the balcony of the Lavancher Chamonix Valley, it offers breathtaking panoramic view on the Mont Blanc, the surrounding summits and the entire valley. And then by its conception : The chalets and mazots (perfectly self-contained  little houses) that have been meticulously renovated and furnished with refinement ... Antique ornaments and furniture, sourced from all over the local region, which evoke  a vision of a  bygome era , with an added touch of luxury : Lounge, dining room, fully equipped kitchen, cosy bedrooms and pretty bathrooms. And everywhere, paintings from alpine artists, flannel bed linen in winter, and embroidered cotton in summer, Hermes toiletries etc ? without mentioning the numerous services available (hammam, outdoor spa, sauna, massage, limousine with chauffeur, wi-fi, home cinema ?) or a meal prepared by the head chef in your own chalet, heavenly ! "
Guide Michelin 2009

The totally unique south-facing position of "The balcon du Lavancher" ensures its day-long year-round sunshine, and from this exceptional location at a place called the "Alpage des Esserts", Philippe’s 7 chalets look down on the beautiful Chamonix valley ...   These eco-chalets, with their warm tones of old alpine wood, are curled up in a small authentic hamlet whose southern exposure directly faces the majestic "Mont Blanc" itself.

The chalets and mazots have been restored with meticulous care and attention to detail, and feature beautiful  "Antique" furnishings, exquisite decoration and  many paintings of the "masters of the mountain". Siting on the mountainside in perfect harmony with the surrounding alpine pastures, amongst a lovely garden lavishly decorated with flowers.
When night falls, our hamlet is illuminated in summer as in winter time..... And standing at your feet...Chamonix sparkles in the heart of the valley. In summer time, you are right at the beginning of many mountain paths, a 30-minute walk from "La mer de Glace" glacier, and in winter time, you are at the end of the famed off-piste ski route "la Pendant" (taking its roots in les Grands-Montets).

As a true natural mountain balcony, we have uninterrupted views to Mont-Blanc, les Drus, le Brévent, la Flégère, ..., and very near you, you’ll find the forest and its clearing, where you may see Roe deers: and similar wildlife. House linen and bath linen are provided, all of the highest quality. Beds are made for your arrival. Bed sheets are flannel in winter, embroidered cotton in summer. Parfums and Hermès toiletries are provided.

A "Hammam" (steam room) chalet , 2 outdoors Jacuzzis (water 38°) with views over Mont-Blanc and a "Cinema Full HD" chalet are at your disposal, as is a large dining room from the 17th century which can seat 10/12 guests. All  chalets are equipped with televisions, safes and WiFi internet @ connection. On your terrace you will find a large wood table, loungers, a sun umbrella and a barbecue.

You can take advantage use our catered services, and have your meals delivered. If you prefer, you may use the services of our Chef who will cook your favourite meals in your chalet...Soon an ancient bread oven, a chapel, a natural lake (Biotop pool) and other chalets will complete the hamlet, which will also function on solar energy.