Pengguna Tetamu
5 Februari 2023
We've just returned from a two-week ski holiday is Les Alpages, and enjoyed an excellent time there. Perhaps the most important thing is that the accommodation was precisely as advertised, so no unpleasant surprises and a few pleasant ones! We were later than average arrivals; it's a long drive from the UK, departing Rotterdam at 10 o'clock. and arriving nearly twelve hours later. We knew the office would be closed, but so did our booking agent, and all arrangements were in place as per the briefing prepared for us. We were soon in our apartment in Les Bluets, getting orientated and unpacking as quickly (and quietly as possible). We were only a couple, so the six-bed apartment was generous for us. For four, it would be perfectly comfortable with its two proper bedrooms one of which is en-suite with a shower and one larger standalone with a bath. For six, hmmm, OK for a family using a sofa bed but I would offer that six adults would need to be very comfortable in each other's company. But that is standard in our experience of French chalet accommodation. The kitchen was well appointed and equipped. Even an multi-use oven (a bit non-standard), with four hot rings and a microwave, just fine for us. Good dishwasher, substantial dining table and lots of storage space. In fact, while on storage space, lots throughout so it was easy to keep the apartment tidy. And a safe for security. On arrival, the apartment was clean, and mid-way though our stay, we had a cleaning service, sheet change and fresh towels. Our apartment had a large balcony, but as temperatures dropped to -23 degrees C, we didn't use it. Facing the mountain, we didn't have much of a view, whereas I assume those on the other side would have had amazing views of La Masse. But we were there to ski, not admire views. Car parking was straightforward; a short drive back down the hill to access secure underground parking, with lift access to a chalet adjacent to reception. Which brings me on the the real positives. The location is superb. For a start, it's in the Three Valleys and access to 600 km of world class skiing. I would assess it as ski-in / ski out. The boot room is adjacent to reception with individual lockers, though without boot heaters (we have our own, so took ours back to our apartment). From there, a side-door, and onto an access slip adjacent to La Ferme de Reberty. With skis on, straight down the Boyes piste; our normal start was up the Sunny Express lift (smaller queue than Les Bruyeres) and straight onto the mountain. At the end of the day, just slip off the Boyes piste and you can glide to the access door (except for the last few steps down). Or enjoy an end of the day drink in La Ferme. More positives. Right outside, a small but superbly stocked Sherpa supermarket. Adjacent to that, ski hire and an ESF office. Oh, and did I mention ESF lessons meet right on the edge of the Boyes piste, as close to the accommodation as possible? Also outside,
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