 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi All.
We are staying at Residence Club mmv Le Hameau des Airelles in Montgenevre Feb half term and would appreciate any feedback on the apartments, especially as the latest reviews are not good to say the least. In particular I am keen to establish which apartment block might be in the best condition (I think some are older than others) and which is easiest for ski in/out access.
Thank you in advance for any feedback
Ross
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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It is several years since I stayed in those apartments so I can not give up to date information on the state of the decoration etc. However I can tell you that the newer part is on the western side next to the drag lift which runs between Chalet des Dolines and Le Hameau des Airelles. If you stay on that side, to start skiing you take the drag lift then ski down to the gondola up that and you will be on the piste down to the Tremplin lift.
If you stay on the other side of Le Hameau you can walk across the road and put your skis on and you will be on the run down to the Tremplin without having to take the drag lift and gondola. Although you can walk a few paces round the building wherever you are staying and choose your starting point.
To ski back to either part of the residence you would need to take the Serre Thibaud lift up and ski down from there.
We found the Hameau ok when we last went. I remember the ski lockers being a bit basic and the jacuzzis near the pool were not sufficient for the number of guests. However there is another spa within the building which I think had a further jacuzzi and steam room and was much better. We arranged early access to our apartment which is worth doing to use the free afternoon's skiing on the preceding day to the start of a six day lift pass.
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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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We stayed there two years ago - family of five. It was a bit more basic than previous accommodation we have used - bit of wear and tear in the decor in apartments and in reception. Reception hours are limited (might be different at half term) and therefore was busy on check in.
If you aren’t happy with your apartment it is worth asking for a change - first apartment we got stank of smoke but they quickly moved us.
On the plus side the outdoor pool is great and we found it brilliant value for money.
We stayed in the block above the reception and it was ski in and ski out to access one of the pistes -
Literally had to walk a few steps across a road. However the main ski area with ski school is the other side of the valley so you would have to walk or bus it (bus would take 5 mins and stops right outside door)
Shop very close and 5 /10 min walk to restaurants and bars
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Thank you Cosmojo and snowymum for your replies, really helpful and so much appreciated. I will look to stay on the west side for hopefully the less worn apartments along with Ski in/out. I think this block might be called the Ancolie. Does anyone have any experience of staying in this block please?
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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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I’ve just looked at the booking.com reviews and it looks really good. I’ve been very happy in places with far worse reviews and scores than those. I really wouldn’t worry. Get there and if you aren’t happy, ask to move. It’s a great resort and I’m sure you will have a lovely time. If you like swimming and your hotel facilities aren’t all that then Durancia is excellent. I know it’s extra but well worth it for a couple of hours.
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We stayed in a Club MMV, in Val Thorens a few weeks ago, and it was very good.
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