Beautiful, newly built, 1 bedroom apartment in Monetier-les-Bains, Serre Chevalier only a short walk to the slopes. Sleeps 4/5.

This beautiful, newly built, 1 bedroom apartment in Monetier-les-Bains, Serre Chevalier, has been built to the highest standard, in traditional wood and stone. Eco-friendly geothermal underfloor heating system from the local thermal springs. Ground-floor location with terrace and small garden with views of the mountains. The apartment has one double bedroom and a lounge/kitchen area which is fully equipped with hob, small oven, large fridge and dishwasher. There is also a washing machine. The lovely shower-room has a vanity unit, hairdryer and shaver socket. The double bedroom has fitted cupboards, large chest of drawers and bedside tables. The lounge area has sofabeds and dining table, there are sliding doors to the terrace. There is a ski locker and boot storage in the lobby. From late 2006 there will be a partly covered swimming pool, heated by the thermal springs, with a private changing cubicle for each apartment. It will also have saunas and steam room.

Only 200m from the ski lift in winter, it is also an ideal location for a relaxing (or active) summer break. The lifts reopen in mid-late June for walkers, climbers and mountain bikers, or simply enjoy the wild flowers and mountain animals. It is a short walk to the village centre, with shops and restaurants, and a Museum of religious art. Enjoy a stroll along the river to Villeneuve or Le Casset, or hire a bike for a more exhilerating trip. The town of Briancon with its Napoleonic history is only 20 minutes by car.