The location is rural amongst working farms with views across the valley and mountain walks on the doorstep. Interesting places nearby include the Gorge at Le Jotty, the Abbey at St. Jean D'Aulps and Lac de Montriond. Alternatively you can just relax and enjoy the clear mountain air. Summer temperatures are about 75 degrees although it is much hotter in the sun. There are many beaches around the shores of Lac Leman.
Swimming is also possible in many of the mountain lakes eg.
Lac de Montriond. Other activities include canoeing and white water rafting on the Dranse, paragliding and climbing. You can easily visit Switzerland and Italy, although the local area is one of outstanding natural beauty. The house is situated in a small hamlet just above the village of La Baume in the Dranse valley. Altitude is approximately 850 metres above sea level, and local mountains are typically 1800 to 2000 metres high.