 Poster: A snowHead
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Thinking of going here with Peak Retreats.
Staying in either Les Balcons de Val Cenis Village or Les Balcons en Haut at end of Jan.
Does anyone have any feedback on the Resort, the TO or either of the Apartments?
Cheers, B.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Bongo,
Went to VC a couple of years ago.............didnt stay at the apartments you mention but did see them whilst there; both look pretty good but think the 'village' ones are better located . VC is pretty low key so if lively apres is your thing, look elsewhere BUT ther are a few bars & restaurants that are very good value ( for France ) . Skiing is nice with lots of tree lined skiing, although you may get bored if your an expert skier. VC is also now linked to neoghbouring slopes of Termignon ( spelling may be wrong......opps) which give 125km of piste so not too bad at all. Ski hire is also cheap compared to other resorts I,ve been to & lift pass isnt to expensive either .
I really liked the place & would go back if a good deal was on offer. Go ahead & book it, I,m sure you'll enjoy it.
I think peak retreats do euro tunnel flexi pass upgrade so that is a good deal.
CheersMitch
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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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Thanks Mitch, This is sounding like a real possibility! As we are family the Apres Ski is (unfortunately) not that important for a few more years 
Have loads of questions so if you or anyone else can answer them it would be very much appreciated.
Would we have far to walk between accomodation and ski school (given we will be carrying extra skis at some point)?
What is ski school like - do the instructors really speak English?
That's it for now but I'm sure we will have more later.
Cheers, B.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Thanks Mitchell & kwaka for all info so far.
As we live very close to Portsmouth we are trying to decide whether to use the overnight ferry to Caen on a Friday rather than drive 2.5 hours (+)to Folkestone during rush hour. There's no difference in cost once you take into account less driving and no overnight stop going but we were just concerned on the reliabilty of the Ferry Service in the winter months. Any thoughts.
Cheers, B.
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Bongo, Been a couple of times. Agree with many of the above comments. When we went the instructors English for the kids was pretty good but it probably varies between different instructors.
If you are taking the car anyway there is a reasonable sized car park next to the main lift if your accommodation is not convenient. Though you may have to drop the kids and park for ski school as the meeting place is a little bit away from the main gondola.
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Bongo. Why book through Peak Retreats. We are going to Val Cenis at end of January. We have booked Les Balcons at Val cenis direct on its own web site. You get 5% discount if you book before end of Sept.
We are driving and have got chunnel booked through Tesco club card. So Chunnel was free 
So saved on what a tour operator would charge. Also as accom booked on credit card and also have an annual holiday insurance policy. All is covered.
If you are going at half term then you may find Les balcons may be all booked up already. But last weekend in jan certainly has spaces still.
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This is where I'm going in December. I'm flying to Geneva then hiring a car.
If folks are interested I will post up my thoughts on return.
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Would definitely recommend the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - as we are also based in Portsmouth it's one we use ourselves. With the overnight, you arrive fairly early in the morning, the 1 hour time difference has already been factored in and then the drive is the same as from Calais in terms of distance. The only slight drawback is that you have to go round Paris but most of the time I have done it it has been fine.
Otherwise for more tips on the resort and the accommodation just call and ask for someone who has stayed there - most of those who work for Peak Retreats have.
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FAQ
with loads to keep you occupied - some brilliant off piste within resort as well which really made it for me !
