Nothing like skiing holidays to breathe the good air of the mountain and catch the fishing. But for your stay to be synonymous with rest, it is also important to choose your own accommodation . Here are all our tips to find the holiday rental you need.
Web reservation platforms
Rather than travel through a travel agency, it is now very easy to book online accommodation. There are several possibilities.
Reservation stations
They usually belong to ski resorts and offer a selection of accommodation which they do not own. The choice is generally large enough but to rent you must go through an intermediary, which can complicate your steps in the event of booking changes or details on accommodation.
Leasing companies
They are companies that have chalets or apartments in several ski resorts. In this case, there is no intermediary but the choice is smaller.
Collaborative Tourism Sites
It is now possible to rent its accommodation on sites like Airbnb or Wimdu. Against a relatively low commission, these sites have the advantage of connecting directly with the owner and you quickly have accurate information about your accommodation.
What type of accommodation is available?
Before you drop down on the first attractive rental offer on the web, ask yourself if the accommodation in question really corresponds to you.
Apartments in residence
It is a generally very comfortable option that is convenient for families because it is more economical than the hotel. The residences also have convenient facilities for families such as a restaurant, a kids club or a small grocery store to make extra purchases (which avoids traveling miles by car to shop at the supermarket). It can be found at vacances.logic-immo.com.
A residence apartment can also accommodate people who do not just want to ski but also practice other sports activities. Most residences are equipped with a swimming pool or fitness room.
Finally, in a group or family, sometimes some people do not ski but come to the mountain above all to recover and relax. However, some residences are equipped with a spa, and they will delight these recalcitrant slopes.
The hotel
If you leave for a long weekend, the hotel is a good option because you can enjoy your stay without having to worry about anything.
But if it's for a stay of one to two weeks, during a red period like that of school holidays, you risk settling a fairly salty note, not to say completely givée.
Guest rooms
This accommodation will be particularly suitable for lovers of authenticity who want to discover the "true" life in the mountains in contact with the premises. Cheaper than the hotel, guest rooms are also a good solution for tighter budgets.
Some points to check before booking
Distances
If you plan to take the ski slopes every day, it is best that they be close to your accommodation. If you have to lose 45 minutes every morning to go to the lift, you may grind your teeth.
Sometimes it is better to pay a little more expensive and stay close to the tracks!
Equipment
In the case of apartment rental, make sure that sheets, towels are provided.
If you need to use the Internet, check also that WLAN is good, it is not always the case in the mountain…
Finally, if you intend to prepare good dishes in the mountains, consider whether all cooking appliances are in good working condition.
Customers
Before booking your rental in a residence, inquire about the type of hotel guests. This will prevent you from finding yourself with all the University of the Corner students who celebrate every night on your level, while you wanted to spend a stay in love.
