We stayed in the Eco Lodge for 10 days and loved pretty much everything about this place.

It is superbly located - overlooking the valley and the peaks of the Mont Blanc massif, it's only a short, scenic stroll along the river to Chamonix centre. The large outdoor terrace, big and comfortable hammock and the jacuzzi all allow to enjoy sunny weather and long evenings. We loved having dinners on the terrace while watching the sun setting on the peaks in front of us!

The living room is very bright and spacious and also spoils the guests with the views, thanks to floor-to-ceiling glass. Bedrooms, all but one located on the lower level, are all comfortable, and decorated to the highest standards. We used the kitchen a good bit and found it extremely functional and high tech, and we loved how well equipped it was. We were particularly fond of the coffee machine, which we made friends with very quickly! We also loved the music system, which allowed us to access our own Spotify playlists, making us feel at home.

We travelled with a toddler and were very pleasantly surprised to find some toys and books in the chalet to keep him busy and amused. How thoughtful!

Jon could not have been more helpful with any queries we had, advice about activities and places to go, and, last but not least, with any equipment that we needed (eg. our buggy did not work well on some of the tracks we took, Jon very kindly provided us with a proper mountain buggy).

We were visiting between seasons and loved how green, quiet and peaceful the valley was; plenty of mountain walks, woodland strolls and places pretty much to ourselves.

Hints for families with small kids: apart from fabulous time out in nature, there are plenty of playgrounds to enjoy too. On wet days, a play cafe in the centre of Cham and the municipal swimming pool are great places to visit. Though, our chalet was so gorgeous, staying in was a great treat in itself! :)

Finally, I loved that our eco lodge was indeed eco (eg. woodfired sauna, geothermal heating).

Definitely recommend this stunning lodge to anyone! Thank you to Marmotte Mountain Adventure for the most precious memories.