Located in the heart of Chamonix, the MGM La Ginabelle Residence boasts newly upgraded apartments that are designed to offer you the maximum comfort. Designed for groups of 4 to 8 persons, the apartments are spacious, warm and fully equipped with everything you require to make your ski holiday a pleasant one. The residence offers ski in/ski out facilities, Wi-Fi access throughout and is ideally located at the heart of the Chamonix ski resort.

After a day outdoors or a mountain hike, discover the peaceful ambiance of our “Spas by Algotherm”: « Well being » centre open to all free of charge, with indoor heated swimming pool, saunas, steam rooms, and cardio-training room. Facial and body treatments (available for a supplement) and shop featuring a wide range of beauty products

Accommodation - 70 Apartments

- Fully fitted kitchen with 4 ceramic hobs, multifunction oven, hood, refrigerator, dishwasher, electric coffee-maker, toaster, cupboard/upper and lower storage space
- Bathroom or shower room and toilet
- Towel dryer radiator
- Television (multi-channel national and international TV package)
- Telephone
- Wifi Internet access
- Balcony

Bunk beds comment
Note: Sleeping in the top bunk is not recommended for children under 6 years old.
French Decree No 95 949 of 25/08/1995.

(Click on "Accommodation" for further information)

3 apartments available for persons of reduced mobility
1-bedroom apartment for 3/4 persons on the ground floor of the “Mont Blanc” building»
2-bedroom apartment for 5/6 persons on the first floor of the “Brévent” building

Services & Amenites in the residence

- Lounge with fireplace, ski lockers
- Wi-fi access in reception and apartments
- Bakery & meal delivery service
- Indoor heated swimming pool
- Sauna, Turkish baths,
- Cardio-training and relaxation rooms

Apres-ski activities in the resort

enjoy discounted rates on a whole range of activities organised by our preferred partners : snow shoe walks, paragliding, quad bikes and karting on ice, helicopter flights …

General Information

Official classification: 4 Star Tourist Residence
Languages spoken: French, English, German & Italian
Tourist tax
Based on winter 08/09 prices
Price per person per day: Adults and children (aged 13 and over): € 1,50
Free for children under 13.

Main reception is open:
- Sunday to Friday from 8 am to 9 pm
- Saturday from 7 am to 11 pm

Chamonix / Mont-Blanc

1-bedroom apartment for 3/4 persons

Fully fitted kitchen with 4 ceramic hobs, multifunction oven, hood, refrigerator, dishwasher, electric coffee-maker, toaster, cupboard/upper and lower storage space.
Bathroom or shower room and toilet, towel dryer radiator, television (multi-channel national and international TV package), telephone, Wifi Internet access, Balcony.

1 bedroom with 2 single beds (side by side) separated from the living area by a door or curtain, 1 living area with 1 sofa bed + pull-out bed (2 single beds) or double sofa-bed.

1-bedroom apartment for 4/6 persons

Fully fitted kitchen with 4 ceramic hobs, multifunction oven, hood, refrigerator, dishwasher, electric coffee-maker, toaster, cupboard/upper and lower storage space.
Bathroom or shower room and toilet, towel dryer radiator, television (multi-channel national and international TV package), telephone, Wi-fi Internet access, Balcony.

1 bedroom with 2 single beds (side by side), 1 cabin with 2 bunk beds (1.80 m) (or 1 bedroom with 2 single beds or 1 sofa bed + pull-out bed (2 single beds)separated from the living area by a door or curtain), 1 living area with 1 sofa bed + pull-out bed (2 single beds)

2-bedroom apartment for 4 persons

Fully fitted kitchen with 4 ceramic hobs, multifunction oven, hood, refrigerator, dishwasher, electric coffee-maker, toaster, cupboard/upper and lower storage space.
Bathroom or shower room and toilet, towel dryer radiator, television (multi-channel national and international TV package), telephone, Wi-fi Internet access, Balcony.

2 sloping ceiling bedrooms with 2 single beds (side by side), 1 living area

2-bedroom apartment for 5/6 persons

Fully fitted kitchen with 4 ceramic hobs, multifunction oven, hood, refrigerator, dishwasher, electric coffee-maker, toaster, cupboard/upper and lower storage space.
Bathroom or shower room and toilet, towel dryer radiator, television (multi-channel national and international TV package), telephone, Wi-fi Internet access, Balcony.

2 bedrooms with 2 single beds (side by side), 1 living area with 1 sofa bed + pull-out bed (2 single beds)

2-bedroom apartment for 7/8 persons

Fully fitted kitchen with 4 ceramic hobs, multifunction oven, hood, refrigerator, dishwasher, electric coffee-maker, toaster, cupboard/upper and lower storage space.
Bathroom or shower room and toilet, towel dryer radiator, television (multi-channel national and international TV package), telephone, Wi-fi Internet access, Balcony.

2 bedrooms with 2 single beds (side by side), 1 cabin with 2 bunk beds (1.80 m), 1 living area with 1 sofa bed + pull-out bed (2 single beds), 1 shower room in addition to the bathroom

3-bedroom apartment for 7/8 persons

Fully fitted kitchen with 4 ceramic hobs, multifunction oven, hood, refrigerator, dishwasher, electric coffee-maker, toaster, cupboard/upper and lower storage space.
Bathroom or shower room and toilet, towel dryer radiator, television (multi-channel national and international TV package), telephone, Wi-fi Internet access, Balcony.

3 bedrooms with 2 single beds (side by side), 1 living area with 1 sofa bed + pull-out bed (2 single beds), 1 shower room in addition to the bathroom

Select your accommodation: Show all accommodation 1 bedroom apartment for 3/4 persons 1 bedroom apartment for 4/6 2 bedroom apartment for 4 persons 2 bedroom apartment for 5/6 persons 2 bedroom apartment for 7/8 persons 3 bedroom apartment for 7/8 persons

Prices in € for a 1 bedroom apartment for 3/4 persons
Holiday from 2009-12-12 to 2010-04-24
From Saturday to Saturday

December			January			February			March			April
Day		€	Day		€	Day		€	Day		€	Day		€
05		-	02		1060	06		1410	06		990	03		900
12		640	09		800	13		1730	13		900	10		800
19		1410	16		760	20		1730	20		800	17		760
26		1730	23		900	27		1530	27		800	24		-
			30		990

Prices in € for a 1 bedroom apartment for 4/6
Holiday from 2009-12-12 to 2010-04-24
From Saturday to Saturday

December			January			February			March			April
Day		€	Day		€	Day		€	Day		€	Day		€
05		-	02		1160	06		1620	06		1110	03		990
12		750	09		960	13		1940	13		990	10		960
19		1620	16		890	20		1940	20		960	17		890
26		1940	23		990	27		1740	27		960	24		-
			30		1110

Prices in € for a 2 bedroom apartment for 4 persons
Holiday from 2009-12-12 to 2010-04-24
From Saturday to Saturday

December			January			February			March			April
Day		€	Day		€	Day		€	Day		€	Day		€
05		-	02		1330	06		1680	06		1270	03		1170
12		780	09		1070	13		2080	13		1170	10		1070
19		1680	16		960	20		2080	20		1070	17		960
26		2080	23		1170	27		1810	27		1070	24		-
			30		1270

Prices in € for a 2 bedroom apartment for 5/6 persons
Holiday from 2009-12-12 to 2010-04-24
From Saturday to Saturday

December			January			February			March			April
Day		€	Day		€	Day		€	Day		€	Day		€
05		-	02		1440	06		1720	06		1370	03		1210
12		800	09		1110	13		2190	13		1210	10		1110
19		1720	16		990	20		2190	20		1110	17		990
26		2190	23		1210	27		1850	27		1110	24		-
			30		1370

Prices in € for a 2 bedroom apartment for 7/8 persons
Holiday from 2009-12-12 to 2010-04-24
From Saturday to Saturday

December			January			February			March			April
Day		€	Day		€	Day		€	Day		€	Day		€
05		-	02		1870	06		2230	06		1780	03		1510
12		990	09		1410	13		2710	13		1510	10		1410
19		2230	16		1310	20		2710	20		1410	17		1310
26		2710	23		1510	27		2400	27		1410	24		-
			30		1780

Prices in € for a 3 bedroom apartment for 7/8 persons
Holiday from 2009-12-12 to 2010-04-24
From Saturday to Saturday

December			January			February			March			April
Day		€	Day		€	Day		€	Day		€	Day		€
05		-	02		2400	06		2700	06		2290	03		1880
12		1270	09		1820	13		3130	13		1880	10		1820
19		2700	16		1720	20		3130	20		1820	17		1720
26		3130	23		1880	27		2910	27		1820	24		-
			30		2290

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Special offers

Ski information - Winter 2009/10

SKI EQUIPMENT RENTAL WITH OUR PARTNER: SKISET

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Prices are per person (€)		High season (6 Day rental)	Low season (6 Day rental)
ADULTS	Sensation (Gold)	120	104
	Sensation (Gold) - Skis or surf only	78	67
	Discovery (Silver)	110	94
	Discovery (Silver) - Skis or surf only	70	60
	ECO (Bronze)	76	65
	ECO (Bronze) - Skis only	48	41
CHILDREN 6 to 12 years	Champion + helmet	74	63
	Champion - Skis or surf only + helmet	48	41
	Espoir + helmet	48	42
	Espoir - Skis only + helmet	31	27
CHILDREN Under 6 years	Mini-Kid pack + helmet	24	21
	Mini-Kid - Skis only + helmet	16	14

All prices above include a 30% discount during high season and a 40% discount on all other dates.
High season: 19/12/09 to 01/01/10, 06/02/10 to 05/06/10 and from 03/04/10 to 09/04/10
Low season: Until 19/12/09, 02/01/10 to 06/02/10, 06/03/10 to 03/04/10 and 10/04/10 to end of the season.
Rates include: Skis, boots, ski poles, surf and boots, parabolic skis, or snowblade depending on formula.

SKI LIFT PASSES - 6 DAY PASSES

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Prices are per person (€)	Chamonix Le Pass	Mont-Blanc Unlimited Pass
	19/12 - 10/04	19/12 - 10/04	10/04 - 09/05
Adult (16-64 years inc)	200	240	180
Children (4-15 years inc)	160	192	144
Senior (65-74 years inc)	160	192	144
Senior (75 years and over)	100	120	90

Conditions: Pre-booked ski passes will be delivered at the reception desk the morning following your arrival. They are delivered like hand free cards and must be restored to reception at the end of stay.
- Free for children under 5 years old and seniors over 75 years old.
- Proof of identity and age is required for children and seniors.

SKI LESSONS WITH ESF SCHOOLS

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Price per person in €	Level	Formulas	Peak season (1)	Low Season (2)
Adults (13 and over)	Debutant to Class 4	6 mornings	188	188
Children (3-12 yrs inc)
	Ourson to Gold Star	6 mornings	144	112
		6 afternoons	144	112

Peak season: From 07/02/10 to 23/04/10
Low season: 20/12/09 to 05/02/10

CHILDREN's club

We would like to remind you that a health record, including up-to-date vaccinations (at least BCG/triple+ Polio) must be presented in child care centres, clubs and mini-clubs.

Resort kid’s clubs (payable locally)

• Piou Piou Club
Information and bookings: + 33 (0)4 50 53 22 57 - Fax : +33 (0)4 50 53 65 30
Website : www.esf-chamonix.com
Email : info@esfchamonix.com
Children aged from 3 to 12 years.
Open every day from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm (5pm during the February school holidays)
Full day and ½ day options available with ski lessons, lunch and games.
Competition courses from age 8 to 11, adapted to suit age group.
Distance from the residence : 600 metres

• The Panda Club in Argentière
Tel:+ 33 (0)4 50 54 04 76 - Fax:+ 33 (0)4 50 55 91 33
Internet : www.panda-club.com – Email : info@panda-club.com
From age 3
Spacious private ski kindergarden with large chalet and après-ski activities. Activity : group ski lessons (8 children maximum). 1 day and ½ day options available. Lunch and snacks can be included.
Distance from the residence : 8 km

Services on reservation

1 / Services payable on reservation

Catering service :
« Régal’Pass » Food shopping delivery service : now you don’t need to worry about going food shopping as soon as you get to resort !
We have selected a whole range of top quality products for you and have created menus to suit everyone’s needs and appetites.
To take advantage of this service, place your order before you arrive and your shopping will be delivered to your apartment on your arrival day.

Skiing Services :
Ski passes, ski equipment hire and ski lessons with the ESF (French Ski School).

Well-being services :
Body and facial treatments available, as well as several different massages within our « Spas by Algotherm » well-being centre.


2/Services free on reservation :

Baby kit provided in the apartment (for children weighing no more than 15 kg)
- Folding cot (NF standard EN 716) with 1 sheet
- Highchair (for infants over 6 months)
Note: the baby kit is suitable for children aged 0 to 2 years
For children weighing over 15 kg, we recommend using the bed safety rail available on loan at reception.

Service on site

Pets admitted
Admitted on presentation of anti-rabies certificate
€ 50 /animal / stay (7 nights or more)
€ 10 /animal / day (stay less than 7 nights)

Cleaning
Mid-week cleaning:
1-bedroom apartment: € 53
2-bedroom apartment: € 60
3-bedroom apartment: € 94
More than 3-bedroom apartment: € 122

Launderette
€ 5 per wash cycle
€ 4 per dry cycle
€ 2 soap powder
€ 9 laundry package

Other services payable on site
Catering services* to be booked in resort:
Bakery Service, food shopping delivery service.

*Independent from Residences MGM services.

Free services on site
Loan service: (subject to availability)
Irons and ironing boards, hairdryers, board games, fondue and raclette sets, newspapers available to be read in the reception lounge, bed safety rail, stair gate, paperback books, portable Playstation® (refundable deposit required).

Spa & Well-Being Facilities

Well-being services - spas by algotherm

After a day’s skiing or a snow shoe walk, MGM Residences invite you to relax and unwind. During your stay, make the most of the unlimited access to the relaxation areas in your residence : indoor heated pools, saunas, steam rooms, cardio-training and relaxation rooms.

Relaxation and well-being go hand in hand in our Spas by Algotherm, where you will find a whole range of body and facial treatments.

Pleasure of Orient - 175 €
3 treatments spread over 3 days
- 1 Soin Régénérant à la Fleur d'Oranger
- 1 Scouring
- 1 Massage Energie d'Orient

Polynesian escape - 210 €
- 1 Soin Visage Algo Performance
- 1 Scouring
- 1 Deep Blue massage
4 treatments spread over 3 days

Family and friends pack - 252 €
4 massages of your choice from the list of massages available, to be reserved the day after your arrival (excluding the deep blue massage)

Cocooning pass - 258 €
- 1 Pure relaxation facial massage
- 1 Facial massage
- 1 Hot Stone massage
- 1 Harmony and Energy massage
- 1 Softness Massage
5 treatments spread over 3 or 5 days


Informations
Loan of bathrobe and towel included in the price.

Advantages to reserve before your departure :
Benefit from 5% of reduction on the public price proposed by the center.
One place guaranteed available at the time of the reservation (specify your days' care)

The massages available are neither medical nor paramedical.
They are well-being and beauty treatments but non-therapeutic treatments.
The word "massage" can also be used to express a corporal modeling realized according different techniques.

Special Offers - Winter 2010

Early Booking Offer - Book before October 31st
Save 10% when you book minimum 7 nights in any apartment size between 12/12/09 and 26/12/09 and between 06/02/10 and 13/02/10

Early Booking Offer - Book before December 19th
Save 10% when you book minimum 7 nights in any apartment size between 27/03/10 and 24/04/10.

Christmas ski offer - 8 nights for the price of 7
Benefit from 1 night FREE this Christmas when you book 7 nights between 19/12/09 and 26/12/09. Arrive on Friday 18/12/09 at no extra charge.

Shopping Service - Delivered to your apartment

Regal Pass - To be booked online

Have your shopping delivered to your apartment on the day you arrive!
You don't need to worry about going shopping as soon as you get to resort!

We have chosen a whole range of quality products for you, along with a selection of well balanced menus in the form of packs to suit all tastes and requirements...

To take advantage of this service, place your order before your departure and your shopping will be delivered directly to your apartment on your arrival day.

Adult Formula - €129
- 6 day breakfast pack (coffee, tea, nutella, brioche)
- 1 condiments kit (cooking oil, mustard")
- 1 household kit (paper towel, coffee filters)
-6 adult meals

Child Formula (Up to 11-years) - €79
- 6 day breakfast pack (hot chocolate, nutella, brioche)
- 1 snack pack (bar of chocolate, brioche buns)
- 6 child meals (starters, main courses and desserts)

Picnic Option (6 days) - €29
- 6 day picnic pack (sandwich loaf, cooked meats, bar of chocolate....)

First day pack - €59
- Breakfast (chocolate powder, nutella, brioche...)
- 1 condiment kit (pepper, salt, sugar, oil...)
- 1 household kit (paper towel, coffee filters...)

Important:
- "Teenager" and "Child" packs are not valid unless accompanied by an "Adult" pack.
- Bookings can be made up until 8 days before the date of your arrival in resort.

The Picnic option can only be reserved following the purchase of an "Adult" or "Child" formula

The "Adult", "Child", "First Day" and "Picnic" formulas are directly delivered to the apartments on Saturdays between 3 pm and 8 pm, if the cleaning has been carried out.

The resort and surrounding area

Tourist office details
85 Place du Triangle de l'Amitié – BP 25 – 74401 Chamonix Mont-Blanc Cedex
Tél : + 33 (0)4 50 53 00 24 : Fax : + 33 (0)4 50 53 58 90
E-mail : info@chamonix.com : Internet : www.chamonix.com

The resort and surrounding area

Opposite the Mont-Blanc mountain range, Chamonix is a typical alpine city. Chamonix is both the ideal departure point for many outings and hikes deep into several nature reserves, and also a town with a typical Savoyard centre offering varied activities notably at the sports centre. It never fails to impress lovers of spectacular scenery, and to delight guests seeking a lively resort offering a huge range of sporting and cultural activities.

• An encounter with nature :
The Aiguille du Midi (alt. 3,842m): the outstanding, unspoilt view includes the snowy peaks of the Mont Blanc range and the steep sides of the "aiguilles" or "needles" (accessible by cable car)
"Le Brévent" (alt. 2,526m): with a view across the French side of the Mont Blanc range, and over the Chamonix valley.
The "Mer de Glace" glacier (minimum altitude of the glacier: 1,700m.): view from the upper part of the resort over the Montenvers peaks, a well-known site comprising the Mer de Glace glacier, and the amazing obelisk of Le Dru and La Verte. Anyone with a taste for the unusual will certainly enjoy a visit to the ice caves and the "crystal gallery".

• Heritage and tradition :
Alpine Museum Tel + 33 (0)4 50 53 25 93
Museum of Alpine Fauna in Montenvers
Montenvers’ Little Train: this rack train goes right to the banks of the Glacier.
Montenvers Hotel: built in 1880, this hotel-restaurant of stone and larch wood is the tallest in the valley and is part of the resort’s heritage.
The Devouassoud bell-making works: for 6 generations this company has kept alive a time-old ancestral tradition.

Leisure

• Discoveries and sensations:
Mountaineering, Panoramic flying, Dog sleds, Walks with snowshoes, Trips in a barouche cart, Climbing wall, Ice climbing, Tobogganing, "Mer de Glace" *, « La Vallée Blanche » *, Montenvers train, Mont Blanc tramway
* high altitude mountain guide and equipment strongly recommended

• "Après-ski" activities:
Richard Bozon Sports Centre (swimming pool, sauna, hammam, gym, climbing wall, tennis and squash courts, ice rink etc.), bowling, tobogganing park, paintballing, bridge, casino, library, cinema, video game arcade, night clubs.

Events

- The Chamonix Corrida
- The Carnival: procession through the streets of Chamonix
- Chamoniards Race (cross-country skiing and giant slalom)
- Kandahar (alpine skiing)

Shops

A complete range of shops and services are available in the centre of Chamonix, close to the residence: Restaurants, shops, bars, night-club: 500 m from the residence, Casino (500 m away), Banks with cash machines, Ski equipment hire shop, Doctors, chemists, dentists, physiotherapist, etc

Resort transport

Le Mulet: free shuttle service serving the whole resort (every 10 mins) Information Tel. +33 (0)4 50 53 05 55 - Website: www.chamonix-mont-blanc.fr

How to get to Chamonix

Paris (610 km) – Lyon (226 km) – Switzerland via Montets Pass (16 km) – Italy via the tunnel under Mont-Blanc (11 km).
Weather / traffic information: 0892 68 02 74/0826 022 022

From Paris:
take the A6 motorway to Mâcon then A40 ("Autoroute Blanche") to Saint-Gervais / Le Fayet. Then take N205 towards Chamonix / Tunnel du Mont-Blanc, then follow signs for « Argentière ». Turn left at the place de Mont-Blanc roundabout.

By train
CHAMONIX railway station (St Gervais – Le Fayet / Vallorcine line) (100 m)
Travel information Tel: 36 35
Connection with the TGV in Annecy


By plane
GENEVA-COINTRIN AIRPORT (88 km)
Travel information – Tel: +41 22 717 71 11.
SAT – Daily coach connection (3 per day) – Tel: + 33 (0)4 72 22 71 20.
LYON ST EXUPERY AIRPORT (220 km)
Travel information – Tel: 0 826 800 826.
Satobus Alpes – Tel.: + 33 (0)4 37 255 255.
ANNECY-MEYTHET AIRPORT (90km):
Travel information – Tel: +33 (0)4 50 27 30 06.


Car park
Résidences MGM Car Park
Underground fee-paying car park (subject to availability)
Note: no booking available
Price per day, per vehicle: € 12
Price per week, per vehicle : € 60
Car park height limit = 1.90 m.

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