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Hi
I'm looking for a French resorts where there's a good chance if getting a last minute deal on a ski in ski out chalets....for this weekend coming
Was looking at Val D'isere but saw that many of the runs back to the village are tricky and my wife isn't the most confident of skiers I'm looking for another option..
Also any good tour operators would people recommend for these resorts.
Thanks
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skippyd, welcome to snowheads.  No problem catching a lift down in Val D'Isere, but it's an expensive resort. Are you looking at catered chalets? Ski Olympic is an operator which often get good reviews here, but for last minute bargains you need to be flexible. We got a great last minute deal with Le Ski in Courchevel 1650 once - but you can get cheaper with the likes of Crystal or Inghams.
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Thanks for your help.
When you say val d is expensive is that for a chalet or just in resort?
I found a good quality chalet in val d slashed in half so is it really they great?
Other options I'm looking at courcheval, les arcs, or les menuires..if the cost of the chalets wasn't much different what would you go for?
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Val d Sere is great but is an expensive resort in terms of lift passes eating on the mountain. Looking at the options above, if your wife is a nervous skier I would say courcheval would be a great option. Lots of great confidence building pistes. Of course, not a cheap resort. The chalet looks nice there. Its a great place to ski. I would choose it ahead of la tania. I suspect the chalets in reberty would be great as well.
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Some Chalets in Reberty Villages, part of Les Menuires , have great ski in and out positions. I really enjoyed clipping in in the morning and cruising to the La Masse lifts or the Bruyeres Gondola. http://skiolympic.com/specials/ Ski Olympic show a reduction from £825 to £395 on one of their chalets in Reberty this weekend. I would bite their hands off at that money.
Ski Olympic are tops in my book.
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If you want a more expensive option there are plenty of deals here, you have to organise your own flights and transfers so that will bump the cost a bit more but I can vouch for the quality of the service and food. :- http://www.supertravel.co.uk/ski/specialoffers.aspx
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Val Thorens is the best ski in ski out resort I've been to. Inghams has some nice places around or if you prefer chalets then try Skiworld.
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Some good ski in and out in Risoul, but appartments, not chalets. Nice runs back to appartments.
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Thanks for all your advice..
Anyone ever been with VIP ski?
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Ref VIP Ski
Not myself - a friend of mine has and really rated them
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Snap their hands off, it's a brilliant chalet. Bedrooms are small but the main room/balcony has excellent views. Last year ski olympic didn't discount at all so we booked early for discount. Gutted at these prices.
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You know it makes sense.
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Now looking at skitotal and they ski in ski out chalet in courcheval....
Seen mixed reviews about skitotal...are they any good...
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Avoriaz is pretty much all ski in ski out.
Val T is mainly, also see Courcheval.
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skitotal - on a discount def worth it. full price no. Propertys are good, staff/mgmt a bit variable ime. no worse than anyone else but not worth the £1000+ askingthey often have.
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skippyd, I've stopped at the Ski Olympic chalets in Reberty as well and can certainly recommend them and the ski in / out position
Ski Total to my knowledge load a last minute price with a booking fee
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All, thanks again for all your advice
I'm down to two options
VIP Val d nice chalet on piste..£1200 for 2
Ski total Coucherval : not as nice chalet but still on piste..£1000 for 2
Which one?
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Courchevel
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Nicer for nervous skiers - Val D'Isere can seem a bit intimidating.
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Agree with pam w (again!). I think Courcheval would be much better for your wife.
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Big dilemma. Ski VIP are head and shoulders above any other chalet company I've used. Food is top quality and chalets lovely. However runs back from Val d are for confident skiers only in my opinion. Courchevel is great for confidence building regardless of which village you are in.
Give your wife the information pros and cons and let her decide!!! 
I don't think you can lose either way TBH and if the Val d chalet is in the heart of town, you can get lifts (even the solaise chair) back down to resort.
Last edited by Then you can post your own questions or snow reports... on Wed 29-01-14 16:46; edited 1 time in total
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skippyd, Have had about 6 holidays with VIP, all good. Only exception was some difficult guests the one time we shared a chalet, but I think that is unusual and could happen anywhere. I rate them highly, and will be on holiday with them next week 
Meribel Mottaret also good for ski in/out. NB that most chalets in the main resort of Meribel are away from the piste, though VIP offer a shuttle service, as do some other operators there.
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esprit have a room for 2 adults and 1 child (yes I know you didn't say you needed child space) but the accommodation and food are good (well tbh the accom is a little tired, but perfectly adequate) and the location is hard to beat )just below the altiport, 2 drags and easy runs outside the hotel. Not sure if they would accept someone without a child in tow and it does mean being in a hotel with lots of children.
Just throwing it in there as a possible option.
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Damn...courcheval chalet gone...
Now got alp d'huez option option with VIP along with val D'isere....
Looking like val D'Isere...
Ansta1 which resort does espirit have a room in?
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ADH would be a good option for your wife.
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Layne, agreed, ADH is great for the less confident. Nice runs down from gondola first station and you can avoid chairs while you gain confidence.
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I think I should make it clear that I did take my wife down a black run 2 years ago in Meribel which she did admirably on without falling so I might be being a bit cautious....
As they say a happy wife is a happy life....
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You know it makes sense.
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skippyd, if I were your wife I would have my own ideas about where I wanted to go.... What are her priorities for the holiday? One argument in favour of val d'Isere is some excellent ski schools.
Have those Ski Olympic places in Reberty gone?
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Also must say this forum is great...never expected this much help....so a big thank you to everyone....
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Poster: A snowHead
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I'm lucky in that my wife trusts me to take her to the most appropriate places...she just wants to push herself and become a better skier.
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| skippyd wrote: |
Damn...courcheval chalet gone...
Now got alp d'huez option option with VIP along with val D'isere....
Looking like val D'Isere...
Ansta1 which resort does espirit have a room in? |
Courchevel
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well in that case quality of ski school should be one of the more important criteria.
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Book Val d with VIP before that goes too!!! You would be mad not to.
I certainly wouldn't book to go with Esprit if you aren't with kids. That would be hell on earth.
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a.j., that is a really good suggestion. La Plagne is excellent for intermediates. Just beware that the building that chalet is within is horrible. Certainly not as "chocolate box" as Val d
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I am always puzzled by claims that Val d'Isere is "chocolate box". Compared to Tignes, maybe, but still a purpose built, high altitude, big, busy, cosmopolitan ski factory. Despite a bit of wood cladding.
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Another vote for Val Thorens, literally everywhere is ski in ski out.
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skippyd, skiweekends chalets in Les Menuires Reberty might suit
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