Low Cost May Bank Holiday French Mountain Chalet Breaks

When the skiing ends, the Alps don’t stop. Spring brings perfect temperatures for hiking, cycling, mountain biking and sporting events such as the Marathon du Clair de Lune (9 May), a moonlit race around Lake Annecy and nearby areas. There’s also theatre shows, festivals, concerts, local markets, and picturesque mountain villages to discover.

You can escape to the mountains this spring, with three-night Bank Holiday chalet breaks in May from just £118pp* with rental specialist OVO Network.

Walk Alpine meadows, cycle Lake Annecy, relax in a spa, explore traditional markets and more – this spring grab a few days of fresh air, mountain activities and chic chalet style with OVO Network.

OVO Network specialises in high end chalet rentals in authentic Alpine resorts, with its chalets offering a range of facilities – everything from hot tubs and cinema rooms to swimming pools and saunas. Short breaks (of less than seven nights) are available at selected chalets throughout April, May and June, including over the Bank Holiday weekends.

Chris Thompson, director of OVO Network says: “For anyone thinking about a spring break then it’s hard to beat the Alps in terms of scenery, activities and value for money. Many of our partner chalets now offer short breaks with flexible arrival dates and low season prices, making it easier and more affordable to discover picturesque Alpine villages and exceptional accommodation.”

Example chalet breaks from 1 May 2026 – 

• *Chalet Arsene et Lea, Manigod – four nights rental costs £942 for up to eight guests. With stunning views, a sauna in the garden and an enclosed children’s play area, this three-star chalet offers a perfect mountain break.
• Chalet les Vardafes, La Chapelle d’Abondance/Châtel – three nights rental costs £1287 for up to eight guests. Relax in the hot tub surrounded by a large garden, enjoy Cool for Kids facilities and there’s great walking and cycling from this Portes du Soleil chalet.
• La Ferme des Artistes, Mieussy/Les Gets – three nights rental costs £1374 for up to 10 guests. Take in the incredible views of Mont Blanc from this charming farmhouse with its hot tub, games room, gym and Cool for Kids facilities, all surrounded by great walking and cycling.
• Le Primpiolet, Combloux – three nights rental costs £1460 for up to nine guests (max seven adults). This penthouse apartment comes with a lift, arcade games machine, Cool for Kids facilities and it has the Cycling Friendly label – all just 250m from the cycle path.
• Chalet Evelyn, Morzine (pictured top) – three nights rental costs £1633 for up to ten guests (max eight adults). A lovely family chalet with a sauna and hot tub, outdoor dining area and a barbecue, making it perfect for a spring break.
• Chalet Chamaline, Le Grand-Bornand – three nights rental costs £2065 for up to eight guests. This lovely four-star chalet has a hot tub, petanque court, home office and Cool for Kids Extra facilities including swings and a slide.
• Chalet Stellaone, La Clusaz – three nights rental costs £2238 for up to 12 guests (max eight adults). Explore picturesque La Clusaz from this five-star chalet with its hot tub, sauna, gym and five-star reviews.
• Villa Trois Lauriers, Talloires, Lake Annecy (pictured above) – three nights rental costs £2410 for up to eight guests (max seven adults). A stunning five-star Lake Annecy villa with a sauna, outdoor swimming pool, outdoor dining area, and Cool for Kids facilities.

Getting to the Alps is easy with the Eurostar to Paris and then the TGV to Annecy, or take the car and hop across the channel by ferry or train.  Airlines such as Easyjet, BA and Swiss flying from various UK airports directly to Geneva, an hour’s transfer from the region.

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