Residence Pierre & Vacances Premium Les Alpages de Reberty in Les Menuires

We had a great week in the Three Valleys in part because of the almost ski-in, ski-out location of these apartments which have a supermarket, ski hire shop and good restaurant and bar on their doorstep. Reception team were friendly and helpful. However the accommodation was very small even with only 3 people in an apartment intended for 6. The decor and furnishings were tired and in need of renovations. Irritatingly, we booked a 2-bedroom apartment for 3 adults but the would be second bedroom wasn’t a room. Rather it was a tiny windowless space with bunk beds separated from the sitting area by a curtain. A bedroom is a room with a window and, especially, a door.

We have nothing to say but good things about our stay at this residence in March. The 6 person flat was exactly as described and perfectly equipped for a family of 5 (1 double bed, 2 twins, and the sofa bed). Sure, you could argue that having the sofa bed unfolded takes up some room (we left it open all week), but even then the flat was absolutely big enough for us all. The 2 bathrooms helped a lot, too. The residence was also extremely quiet considering how close it is from the slopes and the 'Ferme de Reberty' bar/restaurant. We were on the 1st floor, with a balcony, and couldn't hear a thing past 7pm. The cleanliness of the apartment was spot on (the first thing we checked after reading a few bad reviews!). The kitchen was perfectly equipped, the fridge big, the beds very comfy, the pillows nice (I was worried). The flat was warm and even had underfloor heating! The ski room was old-ish yes, but served a purpose & was very accessible. The staff at reception (in a building opposite) were very helpful, the swimming pool was indeed on the coldish side, however this absolutely didn't stop our kids playing in it for one hour on two occasions. I just logged watching them and was perfectly happy with that. The pool room is quite spectacular. The reception lobby is very comfortable too, and we sat there on a couple of occasions reading books. People even take drinks there, and toddlers have a play-pen they can play in, Location wise: it is simply UN-BEA-TA-BLE. Les Menuires is very much a kids-friendly resort to start with anyway. But Families with kids: do not hesitate. It is 50m from the slopes, 1min down-skiing from the first lifts, for both beginners and advanced skiers, taking you to the higher summits. The Ski Schools (the ESF or the others) meet their pupils just by the residence as well (The ESF have a lodge right there). It couldn't be easier. The bus stop (to go further down to La Croisette, where the main restaurants are) is also a 2 min walk away from the residence, for a ride every 20min. There is also an app showing you where the buses are.Be mindful that you may need to go down to La Croisette to collect your ski passes too. SkiSet (rentals) & The Sherpa ('Casino') supermarket are also a 1min walk away. Be weary of prices though: Altitude Food & drinks have gone through the roof in the last 24 months. To give you an idea, we went self catering with the intention of doing a mixture of dine in & out, sorting our breakfasts & lunches at home. And yes, we like a bit of wine & chocolate, but even then, we spent £1000 in a week between a few restaurants and the multiple supermarkets top-ups. And we are a frugal family, trust me! But be prepared to spend double what you spend at home on food. As for restaurants: account for 30 euros per head. It is simply incredibly hard to do cheaper than that (25 Eur burgers, 20 eur pizzas, 30 eur raclettes, 9 eur for a pint etc.). It can be eye-watering, and the days of eating out cheaply are well & truly behind us. So LOAD up on food & booze in excess & in the valley beforehand if you are travelling by car.
Now: would we go back to this location/apartment residence in particular?? 100%. The whole experience with Sunweb was flawless as well (very recommended too, if compared to the more expensive Crystal holidays), from the booking process, to the multiple notifications about flights or transfer services (in private, air con minibuses). Overall, an expensive yet fabulous holiday which the kids will remember all their life :)

We've just returned from a two-week ski holiday is Les Alpages, and enjoyed an excellent time there. Perhaps the most important thing is that the accommodation was precisely as advertised, so no unpleasant surprises and a few pleasant ones! We were later than average arrivals; it's a long drive from the UK, departing Rotterdam at 10 o'clock. and arriving nearly twelve hours later. We knew the office would be closed, but so did our booking agent, and all arrangements were in place as per the briefing prepared for us. We were soon in our apartment in Les Bluets, getting orientated and unpacking as quickly (and quietly as possible). We were only a couple, so the six-bed apartment was generous for us. For four, it would be perfectly comfortable with its two proper bedrooms one of which is en-suite with a shower and one larger standalone with a bath. For six, hmmm, OK for a family using a sofa bed but I would offer that six adults would need to be very comfortable in each other's company. But that is standard in our experience of French chalet accommodation. The kitchen was well appointed and equipped. Even an multi-use oven (a bit non-standard), with four hot rings and a microwave, just fine for us. Good dishwasher, substantial dining table and lots of storage space. In fact, while on storage space, lots throughout so it was easy to keep the apartment tidy. And a safe for security. On arrival, the apartment was clean, and mid-way though our stay, we had a cleaning service, sheet change and fresh towels. Our apartment had a large balcony, but as temperatures dropped to -23 degrees C, we didn't use it. Facing the mountain, we didn't have much of a view, whereas I assume those on the other side would have had amazing views of La Masse. But we were there to ski, not admire views. Car parking was straightforward; a short drive back down the hill to access secure underground parking, with lift access to a chalet adjacent to reception. Which brings me on the the real positives. The location is superb. For a start, it's in the Three Valleys and access to 600 km of world class skiing. I would assess it as ski-in / ski out. The boot room is adjacent to reception with individual lockers, though without boot heaters (we have our own, so took ours back to our apartment). From there, a side-door, and onto an access slip adjacent to La Ferme de Reberty. With skis on, straight down the Boyes piste; our normal start was up the Sunny Express lift (smaller queue than Les Bruyeres) and straight onto the mountain. At the end of the day, just slip off the Boyes piste and you can glide to the access door (except for the last few steps down). Or enjoy an end of the day drink in La Ferme. More positives. Right outside, a small but superbly stocked Sherpa supermarket. Adjacent to that, ski hire and an ESF office. Oh, and did I mention ESF lessons meet right on the edge of the Boyes piste, as close to the accommodation as possible? Also outside,