 Poster: A snowHead
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Hope someone can help, I'm going skiing in the 3 valleys area in February, probably 6-8 of us, we are driving and need some accomodation, we are thinking of a chalet, does anyone know what company or can anyone reccomend a place where we can stay?
That particular area is a bit of a shocker with regards hotel prices, so we're looking for an alternative i.e a Chalet
Many thanks
Michael
ps, 3 valleys isn't only option, but we are driving so France is a preference and we do have some very good skiiers with us so area needs to be able to accomodate
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Catered or self-catering and price range would help.
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Thanks, either catered or self catered, wont mind
Out of interest though, what would a general catered chalet provide?
Budget is £400 each, but there would be some of us who would love cheaper
Thanks again
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Welcome to snowheads
If you're driving then I'll asssume you'll be self-catering (i.e. not on a package) so allow me to recommned: - http://www.montagnettes.fr/montagnettes/bienvenue
Locations in C1650, Les Menuires and VT. I've stayed in both their c1650 and their LesM properities. Both spacious, well equipped, good locations.Nice modern style chalets. C1650 was across the road and about a 3-4 minute walk to /from the main bubble in 1650. My 8 year old nieces were with us and they found the walk abit of a faff but could cope with it. Probably not suitable for younger kids. Various bars/restos scattered along the road nearish the main bubble.
Les M is ski-ski out as it's about 200 m above the main part of the resort, in a development just of those residences. Slightly tedious if going for post dinner 'apres' as it's a bit of a stroll/slide down to the bars, and uphill to get home. But perfect for the skiing.
As to the skiing well in 3v you'll have more than enough to keep everyone happy. Get a 3v pass and it's all your oyster..
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what would a general catered chalet provide?
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Catering? 
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what would a general catered chalet provide?
Catering? Laughing
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the cheek, you know, meals, drinks included etc etc, not done it before, complete chalet virgin
Thanks Bertie, am looking into it now, I'll let you know what we end up going with
Cheers all
really appreciated
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Usually breakfast every day, dinner (anything between 2/3 and 5 course depending on the company) with wine on 6 days, afternoon tea and cake
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saddlerken, TO chalets usually include breakfast/afternoon tea/dinner with wine as well as daily cleaning. You may or may not get a cooked breakfast depending on the company/chalet, and if you want to pay lots for a luxury holiday you can add to that tea in bed, canapes, pre-dinner drinks, cheeseboard, fluffy dressing gowns etc etc. Some chalets have saunas/jacuzzis, but I should warn you that chalet staff use the jacuzzis for naughty purposes and never clean them properly.
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Thanks again, if we booked for 6 people but we turn up with 7, will we get away with that?
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oh, and one more thing, in terms of payment and booking, is it always all up front or can we pay deposit and rest later?
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oh, and another, does anyone know how much it is for ski pass that covers the whole of the 3 valleys rather than just one area
I've done a search and it's 225 Euros for the whole 3 valleys (£183.50 at current exchange rate) for 6 days, seems expensive, is this correct or can I get it cheaper?
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if we booked for 6 people but we turn up with 7, will we get away with that?
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Er, no. What makes you think that would be acceptable? Do you shoplift as well?
When you book a holiday you would usually expect to pay a deposit and then the full balance a set period before departure. And that price sounds about right for a 3V pass, don't rate your chances of getting it cheaper.
PS. £400 each for the 3V in February peak season? You're having a giraffe, surely.
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No, already spotted one for £350 each self catering
Has anyone any thoughts on:
http://www.chaletfinder.co.uk/
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Thanks
PS, I once stole a Mars Bar when I was 9
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You know it makes sense.
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Have a look at Ski Amis, for the three valleys try La Tania or Le Bettaix, also have a look at latania.co.uk lots of chalets, you could try Les Arcs as an alternative coolchalets.com are good cheaper as they are at the bottom of the mountain but with the funicular you can be there very quickly, or thegoatshed.com over in Peisey the other side of Les Arcs and close to the cable car to La Plagne.
You don't get discounts on lift passes, the price seems right check out www.les3vallees.com, www.lesarcs.com/?lang=en
If you book for 6 and turn up with seven some one will be very cold, best to phone the chalet and see if they have a space or can put in an extra bed.
Chalet finder is a good site.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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If you're driving then I'll asssume you'll be self-catering (i.e. not on a package) so allow me to recommned: - http://www.montagnettes.fr/montagnettes/bienvenue
Les M is ski-ski out as it's about 200 m above the main part of the resort, in a development just of those residences. Slightly tedious if going for post dinner 'apres' as it's a bit of a stroll/slide down to the bars, and uphill to get home. But perfect for the skiing.
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We've just booked an 8-person appartment here for 10th-17th January Glad to read that it's as ski in/out as it says it is! Very reasonably priced indeed, we thought, certainly at that time of year, & you get to look at a floorplan so you know pretty much what you'll be getting. Nice to have four bedrooms rather than two/three & sofabeds in the lounge. Run by the same company as L'Oxalys in VT, btw...
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Poster: A snowHead
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| Thanks again, if we booked for 6 people but we turn up with 7, will we get away with that? |
With the place I suggested you can book the whole place out - 'sole occupancy' then if you turned up with one extra that wouldn't be an issue - Provided that you'd rented a place with more than 6 beds!
For catered chalets they tend to sell places by rooms - i.e. if it's a catered chalet for 10 and you book 6 but turn up with 7 then it's highly likely that the other 4 beds have already been sold. Generally the smaller independent chalet operator will have more flexibility than the 'big boys' like crystal etc.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Thanks Bertie, I checked for the LesM and its not available, Courchevel 1650 is free but is 8-10 persons, we are now a definite party of 6, still Val Thorens looks a good bet
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