Résidence Pierre & Vacances les Ravines

There are many positives about this accommodation which have already been covered in the previous reviews. I agree with the positives so thought I would concentrate my review on some of the concerns raised by previous customer reviews. The first thing I’ll say is that you need to consider this is self-catering accommodation in a high-end ski resort, where almost everything is expensive. Overall I think it’s very good value considering this fact. Wifi was good in the room allowing 5 devices for free. This is not a hotel and you’ll be responsible for some cleaning and taking out the rubbish. Having stayed in other self-catered accomms this is better than others I have stayed in. Quality cooking equipment and crockery we included and a small welcome cleaning pack to keep you going until you get to the shop (which is across the road). Cleanliness. My apartment was very clean. The bathroom smelled a little damp but once it was vented for a bit it was fine and there were NO signs of mould which is the most important thing. The bed linen and towels were clean and plentyful. Space. It’s fairly spacious for the type of accomm and cost, although there was only me staying in this room. The sofa bed. Mine looked really new, it was solid with a very comfortable mattress and I had a great night sleep every night, there was NO squeeking as previously reported by some reviews. Noise. I was at the rear of the hotel, so didn’t hear much noise from the outside bars as most of the bars are at the front side of the hotel. Part of being so close to the centre means you will get more noise from bars than other accomms that are not in the centre, however, I loved how close I was to everything. There was some noise in the corridor sometimes when guests came back late but again this is what I have experienced in most places like this. Overall, the noise wasn’t a major issue. I sleep heavy anyway and I would always suggest taking earplugs on any holiday. Ski lifts. I don’t consider this true ski in/ski out, but I think there may be access to a blue run across the road, although I never used it. The chaudanne centre is about 10 mins walk down the hill and a shuttle bus stops at the front of the accomm which takes you down to the chaudannce. Checkin is limited to between 5pm and 7pm. If you are arriving outside of this, you will need to contact the hotel ahead of time, details on their holiday listing regarding this. So, over all really good and I will be staying here again!

Visited this camp style "hotel" which is pretty similar to Russian hotels in class for one week for 4 persons. We had quite small 1 room apartment, with small alcove with bunk beds next to toilet and in the bigger room a wall bed. So every time you go to toilet you end up waking up the alcove sleepers and want to sit on the couch you make up the bed. Apartment has microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, tableware, safe deposit box, heated drying rack, hairdryer, 32" TV, vacuum cleaner, balcony with two chairs and a table and roller covers to cover up window and door. Apartment was in general quite poor condition as all the lower priced are, paint chipped and missing here and there, water damage signs in bathrooms doors lower parts. The apartment have clearly had its best days some time ago even though there had been some attempts to renovate it with newer laminate, dishwasher and a fridge. F.e bathrooms sink is flat so the water was not drain out from it since there's no askew in it and if you spit toothbrush - you end up having mess with all of the edges toothpaste which is nice. The pinnacle was the bathtub shower with rusty shower screen. You'll need to do your own bedding in and out, carry out your own garbage, clean out the kitchenette, no cleaning is done via the time you visit and no towels will be washed. Remember to bring your own toilet papers and 50L garbage bags since there's just the initial one with no additional ones aren't supplied. Ski room is in the 2nd floor and you go there via the reception in the 3rd. Same key to room works to ski locker closet. Bring your own boot dryer there's none in the room or ski room. Walls and ceilings and doors seem to be quite shallow and baffle sound poorly so if the neighbor is a heavy snorer or flatulent or party-hard person you'll get to enjoy the party too. Upper floor sounds from walking is a joy too let alone the aisles with or even without boots on. Sauna costs 10 EUR per 30 minutes and you'll need to order it from the reception in advance. Ski-bus does not go from in front of the place and you'll either need to walk almost whole 400m downhill to La Chaudanne lift or walk also downhill to next street Rte Albert Gacon's bus stop. At 1st floor theres a side door there's a shortcut unless your keen on going get around building by walking on the streets. Coming back in the end of the day from La Chaudanne at least bus labeled altiport does stop in front of the "hotel", press stop at the second bus stop. Ps. Take a look at the keycode on the paper that you get when you arrive, you use the code to get in from the outdoor while its locked.

Établissement très bien situé et propre confortable. De plus, l’hôtesse d’accueil était très agréable et serviable que ce soit pour les activités aux alentours que les restaurants. Nous renouvelons très certainement l’expérience jamais déçu avec Pierre et vacances

nous sommes un couple avec une fille de 4 ans et avons passé un super séjour dans cet établissement. l'emplacement est idéal, on peut tout faire à pied ! un service de navette est disponible gratuitement en bas de la résidence où se situe également restaurants, magasins de location, boulangerie, fromager, office de tourisme, auditorium etc... nous avions inscrit notre fille à l'école de ski au niveau de Chaudanne, accessible à pied en 5 minutes comme en navette. les filles de la réception sont très professionnelles et souriantes. un dépose minute devant la résidence permet de décharger ses affaires sans problème. le parking se situe à 5 minutes à pied et effectivement il n'est pas donné mais comme cela est le cas dans n'importe quel lieu touristique. nous avions loué un studio mais grâce à l'agencement chaque espace est optimisée. le couloir dessert un lit superposé sous lequel 2 grands tiroirs permettent de ranger ses affaires + une grande penderie avec des cintres et des patères pour suspendre les grosses vestes. vraie salle de bain avec baignoire et là encore beaucoup de rangement. le séjour est composé d'un lit commode, qui lorsqu'il est rabattu fait place à un canapé confortable. là encore des placards ! le coin cuisine est également spacieux avec un grand frigo, un range bouteilles, une bouilloire, une cafetière à filtres, un grille-pain, un micro ondes, 2 plaques à induction et beaucoup d'ustensiles de cuisine. à l'extérieur un beau balcon avec une table et des chaises ! les services en + : l'établissement possède un sauna et une salle de jeux avec un billard et une table de ping-pong. Des jeux de société sont également disponibles sur demande à la réception. bref je recommande cet établissement !