Picturesque Setting In The Rhone-Alpes, With Direct Access To Pistes/ Mountain Walks
Located In A Quieter Part Of This Lively Resort, Yet A Short Walk/Free Bus Ride Gets You There
Sleeps 2/5 (1 Bedroom)
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Providing cosy, flexible accommodation, this 28 square metres apartment was refurbished in August 2012 and is fresh and pristine for the 2012/13 season. As a family we have confirmed that it sleeps 5 in reasonable comfort and is super-convenient for skiing - located on the same floor as the ski lockers and access to the pistes (when snow conditions permit - alternatively the free shuttle bus stops some 25 metres from the front door). The summer range of activities eg walking, biking, swimming, parascending, archery, golf etc is awesome. The apartment's efficient design, flexible accommodation, bright interior and cosy wood-panelled ceilings enable us to relax after a tough day on the slopes. A guaranteed undercover parking space is included. A TV is installed with a Freesat dish, giving access to a host of channels, including BBC 1, BBC2, ITV, Channels 4 & 5 etc etc. Wifi access in the apartment is available at a local charge of 20 Euros per stay (of up to 3 weeks duration).
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Prices Currency Conversion
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 26 January 2013 - 2 February 2013 | £399 | 7 | ||
| 2 February 2013 - 16 February 2013 | £499 | 7 | ||
| 16 February 2013 - 2 March 2013 | £675 | 7 | ||
| 2 March 2013 - 16 March 2013 | £489 | 7 | ||
| 16 March 2013 - 6 April 2013 | £429 | 7 | ||
| 6 April 2013 - 27 April 2013 | £325 | 7 | ||
| 1 June 2013 - 27 July 2013 | £319 | 7 | ||
| 27 July 2013 - 7 September 2013 | £325 | 7 | ||
| 7 September 2013 - 28 September 2013 | £295 | - |
Notes on prices
Discounts are negotiable on second and subsequent weeks - last minute bookings may also attract a discount - please make contact.
Changeover day
Changeover day is Saturday. There will be flexibility about this during off-season and in the summer - please contact me to discuss.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | There are 3 sleeping areas: one bedroom with double bed; one sofa bed in the living room which converts into either a double or two singles; one bunk bed with storage cupboards under in the "coin nuit" (entrance hallway). |
| Bathrooms: | Bathroom with 3/4 length bath and hand held shower; full size handbasin; washing machine; unlimited hot water. Separate toilet. (NB occupants of each of the 3 sleeping areas can access the loo/bathroom without disturbing any other sleeping area) |
| Kitchen: | The new streamlined kitchen is light and stylish, allows you to make the most of the available space, contains a fridge, sink, dishwasher, 3 ring ceramic hob, small electric oven/grill, kettle, coffee maker and microwave with crockery, pans & utensils. |
| Utility Room: | Hair dryer, vacuum cleaner; broom and hand brush for the balcony. |
| Living Rooms: | The living room/diner faces south and the large panoramic window/balcony door offers amazing views of the mountains above Venosc, often with soaring eagles or paragliders in view. The very comfy folding chairs add to the flexibility in the use of space. |
| Other: | The balcony extends to over 4.5 sq.m and is very private - not overlooked from any aspect. The afternoon sun can be a real tonic to bones wearied by a day's hard skiing, walking, or biking. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
To maintain our high standards, a rental charge of 15Euros per person will be made for linen; towels can be rented at 10 Euros per person if required. |
| Amenities/Facilities: |
hob/stove oven fridge microwave dishwasher washing machine tv internet access central heating |
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Notes on accommodation
Please note that this is a non-smoking apartment (the balcony is available if you wish to smoke). It was refurbished in August 2012, so it's fresh and pristine for the 2012/2013 season.
The apartment is managed locally by Charlotte Swift of Easi-Apartments who, as our representative, will:
Liaise with you before your departure to get your eta and, if you wish, lift pass/ski hire requirements.
Meet & greet you upon arrival (normally between 15.00 & 20.00), collect a 250E deposit and your linen hire charges.
Provide local information and be on hand for any local issues.
Inspect the apartment upon your departure (normally between 7.30 & 10.00) and refund your deposit providing the apartment is left as it was found.
As a qualified and experienced ski instructor, Charlotte is also available for group or private ski tuition.
Location
Accessibility
The apartment block is served by two lifts.
The apartment has its own dedicated undercover parking space with key access.
Golf
For summer visitors, the Les 2 Alpes 9 hole golf course is an option.
Skiing
Les 2 Alpes sits high in the southern Alps at 1650m, with great views from the glacier to the rugged Ecrins mountains and Mont Blanc. The lift system tops out at 3600m, offering 220km of pistes with a 2300m vertical drop and extensive off-piste skiing.
Snow reliability is excellent on higher slopes, even in a poor winter. Above 2200m most of the runs are north-facing and the top glacier section guarantees good snow (this is a summer ski area). There is a great variety of snow-sure slopes, including an extensive glacier area, lots of good off-piste terrain, and one of the most extensive and admired snowparks in Europe, with a halfpipe, kickers, 2 boardercross courses and many jumps. Our apartment is situated on the Pied Moutet mountain with straightforward access (steepish blues) to the glacier side.
The six-day pass also allows you to ski in Alpe-d’Huez (a shuttle-bus goes on Wednesdays and Thursdays, or alternatively you could travel by helicopter!) and in Serre Chevalier or Italy.
How to get there
We regularly drive to Les 2 Alpes, taking 9 hours from Calais (more during peak periods) at legal speeds and with a couple of comfort stops. We know where the cheap petrol stations are located - please ask!
The closest airports are Grenoble, Chambery, Lyon and Geneva with regular flights from many UK airports. Bus links are available from airports (train necessary from Chambery) and car hire is available.
Distances
Distances from Les 2 Alpes to:- Calais - 940km (585 miles); Alpe d'Huez - 32km; Serre Chevalier - 65km; Montgenevre and the Italian Alps - 74km.
The 2 villages that combine to form "Les 2 Alps" are Mont de Lans (with a market on Wednesday mornings) and Venosc at either end of and below the resort, whilst the nearest regional town is Bourg d'Oisans, distance 19km, with an excellent market on Saturdays.
Further details
There is a host of shops in resort, both food (best is Marche U Express; also Spar and 2 "Casino" shops and a Carrefour Montagne; try also "La Ferme" selling prepared local dishes for eating at home) as well as fashion/clothing/equipment retailers. There are numerous restaurants; Chalet Mounier for a special occasion; L'Abri and Il Caminetto for pizzas, and L'Igloo for a good cheap lunch in resort. There is also a wide variety of bars - those popular with the British are Smokey Joes; The Secret; and The Red Frog; The Dutch is also rated as good fun; Le Saxo is a lively, young French bar, with Les Lutins being more traditional.
There are lots of bars/restaurants on the slopes.
Booking notes
A deposit of 20% of the total cost is required to confirm your booking, the balance is due 8 weeks prior to your departure, so bookings made within 8 weeks of departure date require full payment. A deposit of 250E is payable locally, fully refundable at the end of your stay provided the apartment is left as it is found.
Guest comments
Feedback from previous guests has been very positive - for example, 100% of respondents would recommend us to their friends.
Owner profile
About the owner
Skiing has been a regular and important part of our lives for many years, and it is surprisingly satisfying to observe our daughters catch the bug and easily surpass 'the Rents' in enthusiasm and ability. The big bonus to owning in Les 2 Alpes is the amazing variety of summer activities that is available and which we also enjoy. The temperature in August often seems to be as hot as we would wish it to be, without the humidity that is often associated with beach holidays in, say, the Riviera or the Spanish costas.
Year purchased: 2003
Why the owner chose an apartment in this location
We've skiied in Austria, Italy, Switzerland and France over many years, and enjoyed the mountains in summer too. It was the assured snow conditions in Les 2 Alpes, and relatively straightforward access by car, that persuaded us to buy here. Having rented in the resort twice, and scoured it for the second home apartment that would suit us most, we chose our apartment for 3 reasons:-
1 Location - on the piste with ski-in/ski-out capability, given normal snow, 20 metres from apartment door.
2 Location - elevated position within the resort, with great views to the south; covered car parking.
3 Location - quieter position than some others in this lively resort yet with easy access to the range of facilities.
For booking and further information
Send an enquiry to the owner
Property Ref FR9279
Contact Name:
Susan Gorman
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 01494673436
Mobile +44 (0)7980619452
Alternate Contact Details:
(FRANCE) +33 682795734
Charlotte Swift
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