Name: Rsidence Le Grand Chalet
Address: Esplanade des Thermes 73570 Brides Les Bains,Esplanade des Thermes, Brides-les-Bains, Brides-les-Bains, Brides-les-Bains, 73570, France
Rating: 7

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Olympe 1 Gondola

Meribel Airport

Praz Ski Lift

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Belvedere Ski Lift

Alpe d'Huez Airport

Chambery Airport

Rsidence Le Grand Chalet

Brides-les-Bains

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Darling, let me regale you with the tale of our journey, a tragicomedy of errors worthy of a Shakespearean sonnet, but alas, without the poetic flair. We arrived at the airport a good two hours before our flight, only to be met with chaos reminiscent of a Greek tragedy.

Picture this: the check-in line stretched longer than the Nile, with half of the booths seemingly abandoned like ships lost at sea. To add insult to injury, we discovered that our flight had commenced boarding at 7:45, leaving us scrambling like headless chickens. And then, oh darling, the audacity! They demanded £60 for my snowboard bag, despite my diligent inquiries prior, where I was assured it would be covered by my hold baggage allowance.

After a frantic sprint through security, we reached the departure gate, only to be greeted by the news of a further delay until 8:20. My nerves were frayed like the hem of a well-worn gown. And once aboard, we languished on the tarmac for an eternity, as if the universe itself conspired against our timely arrival in France.

The journey from the airport was a saga unto itself, compounded by the traffic woes that were beyond anyone's control. And then, darling, our accommodations! Basic would be a generous term; lacking even a modest grill or mini oven, our culinary options were reduced to the confines of a microwave or saucepan.

The beds, my dear, were akin to slabs of concrete, and the pillows... well, let's not dwell on the pillows. And to add insult to injury, we were denied towels until the following Monday, leaving us to lament our soggy fate after each shower.

Even when we dared to raise our concerns about the cleanliness of our bedding, the response was tepid at best. And the scent that permeated the apartment block? A distinct aroma of... herbs, shall we say, that lingered like a ghostly apparition.

And as the cherry atop this calamitous cake, the collection coach had the audacity to inform us of its tardiness precisely at the appointed hour of arrival, leaving us to shiver in the damp embrace of the drizzle.

In sum, my dear, our experience with Crystal was a lamentable affair from start to finish. Oh, and lest I forget, the ski hire debacle! Imagine my dismay upon discovering that the package I had booked failed to include boots, leaving us to fork over an additional £40 for what should have been included.

In conclusion, darling, our escapade was a symphony of disappointment orchestrated by fate herself, leaving me yearning for the comfort of our humble abode in Schitt's Creek.

Trip via Crystal Ski

All other reviews still fairly accurate wrt accommodation, location, facilities, gondola.
Most bars, Spar, Brides Thermal Spa within 2 mins walk.
Spa is pricey at €30 but could be worth a visit midweek to loosen off stiff muscles)
Le Fabrik opposite - great little sports bar and separate restaurant with great pizzas/calzones/burgers €10 to €15 with more expensive Savoyard dishes on offer - all great.
Hotel - Amelie - for Apres-ski drinks serving HappyHour drinks until 6:00pm. Inside stylish and outside seating with heaters & firepit.
Restaurant/Pizzeria - che Rickette behind Le Fabrik & Hotel Amelie - serving Tartiflette, Savoyard and Pizzas dishes. Had an incredible ‘Fillet de Poulet au Camembert’ for €15. Not many tables so book if going at a busy time.
Back to accomm - would be very cozy for four. (Two of us.) Wi-Fi did not reach our room - no loss there.
Not great privacy with sliding bathroom door opposite the double bunks. With the two electric hob plates cooked two meals no probs. If kettle and hobs on at the same time may trip the circuit breaker  - reset by pushing back in at the consumer unit beside the door. Kettle, coffee, fridge, dishwasher, perculator, toaster - all good.
Remember dishwasher tablets, scourer, tea towels, tea bags, salt/pepper. 
Taxes included in the ‘Crystal’ price and no deposit to pay. They say to check and query the room inventory within 48 hours but no one’s going to check unless you manage to break a lot of stuff. Most of the crock is different stuff anyway. The ladies in the Nexity Agency are really helpful - just smile, try a bonjour and they’ll do their best. AlI locals really polite and friendly. I loved my week there and ‘Brides’ informal and small town feel. Also way cheaper and easier to get about than Meribel for the sake of a 20 minute gondola ride. Would definitely go back!

Basic S/C Ski Offer. Loved my week in Brides-Les-Bains

As you enter the vestibule it would be easy to think that this is a tired drab building. However, once inside my room all was well. 
It is clean, tidy and although I think it would be a squeeze for 4 people it was perfect for my needs. Pretty much everything you need is available for self catering. All shops, restaurants and ski hire is within 5 minutes walk and just a further 5 minutes to the Gondola to Meribel. ( without ski boots)
Some things to bear in mind that Crystal ski, who I booked through didn't tell me about. 
You need to provide a £300 deposit on arrival. 
The "reception" is at Nexity which appears to be an estate agents situated about 100m away 
You will need to bring your own towels and toilet roll/ cleaning products. Or buy them from the nearby Spar. 
All in all s very comfortable and pleasant stay. 

Don't be put off by appearance

This a great affordable option for skiing the three valleys. My partner and I have just returned from a package holiday with Crystal. 

The apartments themselves were immaculately clean! Seriously for what we paid, we were impressed! Really well equipped for self catering too, we even had a hand blender and salad spinner! (not that we sued them!) The sofa bed was super easy to pul out and put away. The little balcony was a great addition. It was a really cosy little apartment and we would definitely stay again. The Spar is a short 2 min walk away, but is tiny and a little pricey. If you can, head to the supermarket in Meribel and then catch the bubble. 

Brides les bain is a very quiet resort, so if you are after lots of apres, you'll be in the wrong place. Hotel Amelie is the only place we found happy hour. The bubble is a good 5 minute walk (uphill) so I would really recommend paying 20 euros for the lockers at the lift station. Much easier to walk downhill in your shoes and not ski boots. The Olympe bubble ran on time and the 5.30pm cut off wasn't too bad at all. We certainly didn't feel we missed any skiing because of it. 

The wifi was good too, we managed to stream some you tube episodes of our sitcoms. 

You do need your own towels, but they do provide bedding and it is included.

We only ate out once at Pizza Man La Cabane and we would also recommend this place! Only a few tables, but great food and very friendly! Booking advisable.

Clean and affordable!

I have stayed here five times. The apartments are adequate for budget skiing and probably the best option in Brides-Les-Bains. The lifts and corridors look a bit tired, but the insides of the individual apartments are fine. Having said that, the apartments vary. I think they are all privately owned and rented out as time shares, so some have nicer decor than others. The basic layout is consistent, though, with a storage cupboard and a bunk bed in the passageway next to the bathroom, leading into the lounge/diner which has a wardrobe, chest of drawers and a fold out double bed. The kitchenette is adequate with some or all of the following: (depending on the luck of the draw) a microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, oven and twin hob.
The village pub is opposite which serves good pizzas to eat in or take away,  as well as cheese, ham and potatoes melted/baked/roasted in various combinations. There is a fantastic boulangerie 100m up the road which is open early enough that you can go to get your daily bread, have your breakfast croissants and make your picnic for the day and stil lhave plenty of time before the gondola up the mountain opens at 08:30. It is a 5 minute walk to the gondola and a 20 minute ride to Meribel.

Making Meribel affordable

Brides Les Bains is a lovely little village, although a tiring walk to and from the gongala from our apartment (not very far, just a steep hill). Apartment had all of the facilities and was clean and tidy. You must remember to bring your own towels which was a bit odd???? Ski shop about 10 yards from the door which was good and a pub over the road with a very very nice restruant in it (once you get past the grumpy landlord)

Adequate for a family of four

This is our second stay here and again it has been very good. You need to bring your own bedding and towels, you also need to bring dish clothes and cleaning products as none are provided.  We travelled by car so this was not a problem, otherwise there is an option to pay €45 to have the appartment cleaned or you can buy cleaning items at the local shop. If you can take your own pillow I recommend this.  The sofa turns into two single beds so plan for that. The appartment is well equipped there is a ski storage area and for €20 you can book a parking space in their underground car park for a week, I recommend this as there is direct access to all floors via the lift. The free wifi is good, especially between 9am and 3pm as most people will be skiing. The location is central and a short walk to the gondola. our appartment was clean and tidy on arrival, plenty hot water in the shower and all the cooking appliances and utensils you could need. You should also bring dishwasher tablets as they only supply one.  I would stay here again.

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