Résidence le Rond Point des Pistes

It’s a functional apartment with the basic necessities. It’s very close to the lifts and ski rental shops, which is handy, but not especially clean or convenient because picking up and dropping off the keys means going a long way.

The location is the only thing going for this place. The flat is supposedly for 4 people, but the bedroom feels big enough for one, there’s almost no space, and there isn’t even a double bed. Everything stinks, there’s no locker space, and the kitchen is tiny. There was no cleaning equipment, no WiFi, and no television. The heating is a joke. The bedsheets weren’t prepared for 4 people, and the blankets had no covers and seemed unwashed. They give you just one key, and another requires a 50 euro deposit. When you leave, they expect you to clean everything yourself, probably to save money on cleaners. An absolute disaster. I’d steer clear.

The location meant about a 15 minute trudge in ski boots to the main lifts and meeting areas. Ski lockers were tiny, with room for only a few skis and poles. The rooms are basic, the furniture and fittings shabby but usable, and the beds were okay, though pillows were scarce. We arrived late in the evening and had to take sheets up to make the beds ourselves, which was annoying. Towels and toiletries aren’t included. The tiny shower room leaked onto the floor, and the toilet is a tiny room beside the bed. Kitchen supplies are sparse, and the fridge froze our food until we adjusted the dial. At least the water was hot and the radiator kept the room warm when turned all the way up.

The resort feels strictly 70s style. The location is very good, but the accommodation badly needs upgrading. There’s no garage for putting on ski gear. The duvet is just a sheet and blanket, so you have to keep the heating on, which isn’t very efficient. It’s fine if you don’t care much about standards.