 Location
Although the valley in which Onnion is situated is easily accessible it
remains unspoiled. It is less well known to the English compared to neighbouring
villages such as Les Gets and Morzine and is a hidden gem. The village
is nestled at the foot of the "Pointe des Brasses" and enjoys
the most idyllic views of the Mont Blanc and the surrounding Alps.
 Onnion
is a quiet, friendly, typical alpine village well served by a supermarket,
bakery, patisserie, several bars and restaurants, a church and tourist
information centre plus a hair-dresser all of which are only a five minute
walk from the chalet. In addition the village boasts a heated outdoor swimming
pool in the summer season as well as tennis courts. During peak seasons
the village organises many excellent festivities to which everyone is welcome.
In the local region are many first class restaurants to suit all budgets.
Otherwise for self catering there are many large, well stocked supermarkets
found within a five to ten minute drive.
 Access by Road:
It is 528 miles from Calais. You can find the complete itenary by
clicking here
(viamichelin web site) .
Access by Air:
You either fly to Geneva, Chambery or Lyon.
The closest airport is Geneva. The chalet is only 35 minutes drive from
the airport. It is also has the highest number of budget airlines:
- easyjet from
Bournemouth, Bristol, Doncaster, Edimburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, London
(Gatwick, Luton, Standsted), Newscastle, Nottingham East Midlands...
- bmibaby from
Birmingham, Cardiff, Nottingham East Midlands.
- flybe from Birmingham,
Exeter, Norwich, Southampton.
- jet2 from
Leeds Bradford, Manchester.
- flyglobespan from
Edinburgh, Glasgow, London Stansted.
The second closest is Chambery. It is 65 miles from the chalet and it
should take you no more than 1h15. Two budget airlines fly to Chambery:
- flybe from Birmingham,
Exeter, Norwich, Southampton.
- jet2 from
Leeds Bradford, Manchester.
The third airport is Lyon. It is 107 miles from the chalet and it should
take you no more than 1h45.
Which ever airport you choose we recommend that you hire a car. Having
your own transport allows you to explore the area with freedom and in winter
to choose the ski stations and conditions that best suit your needs. There
are many rental companies based at each airport that offer good value
car hire:
Access by Rail:
The Eurostar goes to Paris from where TGV trains travel onto Geneva 7
days a week.
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