 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi all
New to this site, been very interested in all the useful information posted esp those relating to 2 alpes.
Heading out there shortly, booked the flights, hotel, transfer, etc independantly. Staying at Lutins Hotel, I gather this is a good base for the week but wanted to know what to expect esp as there is no website?? Price clearly means its not going to be luxurious but would be interested to hear others experiences. Any tips on nearby restaurants / apres would also be appreciated!!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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devonski, Welcome to snowHeads. The Lutins is L2A homebase for all snowHeads and as such a sacred place. It might not be luxurious but has a decent bar and is perfectly placed for the Jandri. If smoke levels are down, it will be fine. Plenty of good eating places in walking range.
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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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devonski, wot he said. And the beds are quite comfortable.
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You need to Login to know who's really who.
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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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As you have guessed, it's not 5*...but it's incredibly good value, close to the lifts, and clean and friendly.
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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Some guests were very rowdy when I stayed there.
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| Frosty the Snowman wrote: |
| Some guests were very rowdy when I stayed there. |
Your Brain-Cell survived the alcohol abuse? 
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Thanks for the posts to my questions.
Seems as though the general consensus is good. Most importantly it sounds central and next to the lifts. Not fussed about basic facilities - planning on spending as much time as poss on the slopes!
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devonski, they have various games in the bar, which are fun when you don't have the energy to go out. However, do beware French foozeball players. I was there in Jan & watched 2 teams (French, 1M & 1F on each team) playing incredibly competitive games. The alarming bit came when the male on the losing team stripped off his top layers, unbuckled his belt, dropped his strides, dropped his BOXERS and then crawled under the table to present his butt to the female half of the winning duo, who spanked him soundly. He had quite a nice butt though.
As for restaurants, the Blue Salmon (walk out of Lutins, turn left, about 75 yards) does a good value Prix Fixe, and there's another place, between Lutins & Blue Salmon (I forget the name) which you can identify by the lit-up wooden hut-like thing where the menu is displayed, which does fab food. Crepes Suzette there highly recommended, and highly alcoholic.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Bar was noisy with some very dubious "musical" renderings when I was there last  .
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Lutins rooms are good, all en-suite and all have access to a shared balcony, just a few minutes to the main lift, tourist office. Brekkie is traditional bread/cheese/cereal/fruit/tea/coffee etc. Buy the owner/bar manager a drink and all will be fine 
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You know it makes sense.
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