 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi folks
I’m thinking of renting an apartment for five weeks, from the beginning of January, in Serre Chevalier. I was wondering if any of you had any tips about the area?
Which village is best to stay in? I’m thinking Villeneuve, but that’s only because it’s in the middle and still relatively close to Briançon on the bus. How does it compare to the other villages? How easy is it to get to Neighbouring ski areas e.g Alpe D’Huez, La Grave, Montgenevre?
Obviously, I’m looking for the best deal on accommodation possible. Currently I’m going through the online rental sites, can anyone recommend any agents in the area to contact? I’m looking for an apartment for at least six. Although I’ll be there by myself for most of the month, I’m going to have my family and friends over some of the time.
Has anyone used New Gen in Monetier? Are there any other ski schools people rate?
Is there a discounted price on a season pass if you buy early, and if so when can you get them from?
Those are the sort of questions I have. If anyone has any other pointers, they’d be appreciated!
Thank you!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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eversolazy, I'm sure [b]hells bells [\b] will be along with loads of advice when she's back from watching the tour de France
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Nice. I was up there a couple if weeks ago, it's lovely.
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eversolazy, I am doing just that next season but just for 4 weeks. A great place to spend a month or so as you have easy access to other resorts, but you will need a car to get there. You get 3 days of skiing at Les Deux-Alpes, Alpe d'Huez, Montgenevre, Sestriere, and Puy St Vincent are included on the season pass which breaks even at around the 3 week mark if you buy before the end of October for a 25% discount, and a free summer lift pass included. It is only 20 mins on the bus from Briancon to Monetier. New Gen in Monetier are excellent. Contact melanie @ eurekaski . com she may be able to help with accommodation and New Gen as her hubby runs the ski school. You can bus to La Grave, but there might be an early start and a bit of hanging around at the end of the day to get back again.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Thanks Hells Bells, I'll drop Melanie a line.
What's Monetier like as a place to stay? I get the impression it's got more of a village feel than the other resorts. Is that right?
Tour operators always seem to do day trips to other resorts, I wonder if the reps would let non clients join them.
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That's good good to know Hells Bells, I'm trying to negotiate taking the car with me, but it"s not going well!
What would Briançon be like to stay in? I'm assuming it would be cheaper, but I worry if it's a bit out on a limb as far as the skiing concerned. Also, I'm guessing it would be easier to meet like minded folk in one of the villages.
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eversolazy, Briancon is fine and yes, it is cheaper but you do have to be careful where you stay. The old town is some distance from the ski lifts (steep hill down and back up), but there is a bus service. It tends to be quiet in January too, as many of the visitors are Italian. Seasonnaires are more likely to be in the main villages.
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Ah ok, I'm not so keen on hills you have to walk up!
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eversolazy, then look at the main villages, there is accommodation in Briancon close to the lifts though.
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