Chalet Etoile Polaire is in the mountain village of Les Collons in the canton of Valais. As a ski resort it links into the eastern sector of the extensive 4 Valley ski domain. The village stands at 1800/1850 metres and benefits from additional snow making facilities so skiers and boarders are guaranteed snow from December through to April. In summer it makes a great starting point for walking/hiking trails and mountain biking and the area offers several first class golf courses, thermal hot springs, wine tasting plus plenty of scenic and cultural attractions.
The chalet boasts a convenient, central location which is just 10 -15 minutes walk away to the pistes and the main chairlift up to Thyon 2000. The Swiss accredited ski school can be booked in advance see www.ess-thyon.ch and the meeting place is at the top of the chairlift or accessible via the free ski bus. Lift passes can be pre-booked or bought at the chairlift station. There is a choice of 2 local sports shops for hiring skis/boards and boots in winter; mountain bikes etc in summer see www.genoletsports.ch or www.snowrental.net
- Central for shops, 1 supermarket, bars, restaurants, ATM, ski hire
- 150 metres chairlift and access to pistes
- 50 metres ski bus stop
- 200 metres Tourist Information
- 5 minute drive Thyon 2000 or access via chairlift/ski bus
- 20 minute drive Sion (20 kms)
- 2 hour drive Geneva Airport (via motorway/good mountain road from Sion).
- Ice-Bar 2 mins
- Children’s Playground 2 mins
- Tourist Information Office 3 mins
- Dixence Resort and Les Grands Bains d’Heremence thermal baths- 2/3 minute drive; 15 mins by foot