Hotel le Totem – Flaine – Crystal Ski

Hotel Totem - functional styled but ultra well located

Hotel Le Totem enjoys a perfect position in Flaine Forum with skiing virtually to and from the doorstep. Under new management for 2009/10 the hotel will be run by Langley with their friendly service, good food and welcoming atmosphere. The hotel itself is modern with spacious communal areas and a lovely sun terrace. The bedrooms are minimalist in style, and families will appreciate the huge range of bedroom types on offer, with interconnecting rooms and family suites.

@foxychops says “Stayed at the Totem last year via Crystal Holidays, good location, good food”

Les Fermes du Soleil – Les Carroz – Ski Independence

A beautifully appointed residence in the centre of Les Carroz, ‘Les Fermes du Soleil’ offers an exceptional standard of self catering accommodation with hotel style facilities.

@skiindependence  says “Great location & excellent facilities – top seller every year”

Ski Massif – Samoens

Ski Massif - Chalet Ralley

The Chalet was built in 2002/3 and was built in traditional alpine style, in keeping with the natural beauty of the area surrounding the chalet. We want you to be as comfortable as possible in the chalet, where you can relax and start enjoying your holiday the moment you walk through the door. The rooms are beautifully furnished and decorated in an authentic style, which is why the chalet has been awarded five stars by the local authority. All rooms have ensuite facilities and are equipped with hair dryers, fluffy towels, dressing gowns, The White Company Toiletries including shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, soap, hand and body lotion,digital safes along with tea and coffee making facilities. (blurb taken from their website)

@Bazzarutto says “ I have stayed in Samoens a few times with Ski Massif who are great. I would recommend them highly”

Le Refuge de l’Alpage – Morillon – Peak Retreats

Located in a prime position at the foot of the ski slopes in Les Esserts (Morillon 1100m, pedestrianised resort), Le Refuge de l’Alpage offers some ski-in/ski-out apartments. It is located just a stone’s throw from the resort centre and 50m from the nearest ski lift. The Green run Marvel (a family favourite) leads back to some of the apartments. Le Refuge de l’Alpage is close to the nursery slopes, it is perfect for families looking for convenient, professional childcare, as well as for those without children looking for nearby skiing. The mini-market, ski school meeting point, ski hire shop and lift passes are all within short walking distance.

@skifamille says “Sheila from the office rates Morillon (bit like Reberty in some ways) this accommodation is good”

Of course there are lots more accommodation options in the Grand Massif ski area if none of these suit. The best place to see what’s available where is the Grand Massif tourist website.

Pierre & Vacances (P&V) and Intrawest announce an agreement for the acquisition of Intrawest’s lodging and commercial operations at Flaine and Arc 1950 in France.

Pierre & Vacances Group and Intrawest Hotels & Residences have signed an agreement for the acquisition of Intrawest’s lodging and commercial operations at Arc 1950 in Savoie and the Flaine Montsoleil resort located in the Haute Savoie region of France.

Arc 1950 is Intrawest’s first mountain resort in Europe. The acquisition agreement includes the resort’s lodging management business, which consists of 655 apartments managed under the Radisson and Intrawest Hotels & Residences brands. Also included in the transaction is the management of two restaurants, a bar and two commercial spaces located in the resort village. The operations at Flaine Montsoleil Resort include the resort’s lodging management business, which consists of 138 apartments. All of the staff associated with each of these businesses will also transition under the management of Pierre et Vacances. This includes both on site staff and support staff located in Bourget du Lac.

As part of the terms of the agreement, Pierre et Vacances will operate both resorts in accordance with 4-star tourist residence standards. The addition of these two branded resorts will significantly enhance the Pierre & Vacances Premium Alpine holiday offering, which includes residences currently operated under the Résidences MGM, and Pierre & Vacances residences (Courchevel, Méribel). The takeover is expected to take place on 1st October 2009.

France-based Pierre & Vacances Group (also known as P&V and PV-Holidays) is the number one provider of holiday residences, villages and hotels all over France. They have over 40 years experience of self catering ski holidays and have more than 120 residences & hotels in 40 major ski resorts.

Have a look at P&V ski accommodation here.