APARTMENTS EQUIPPED WITH : kitchenette with oven or grill (except apt type S2), bathroom (hip bath in type S2) or shower. South/South-West facing (except type S2, north-facing), balcony (except for type S2).
The residence DES 2 ALPES 1800 is situated at the entrance of the resort centre, 100m from the ski lifts, ski in/ski out, 50m from the ESF ski school and 1.5km from the snow kindergarten. Free shuttle buses operate throughout the resort during the day.
The residence is made up of many chalet-style building (no lift) forming a independent pedestrianised "village" with entertainment and shops.
PAYABLE SERVICES
- Cot hire- - 25 euros/week and high chair hire- - 20 euros/week (*subject to availability - state at time of booking and pay locally).
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
(state at time of booking and pay locally).
- Free underground parking (1 space/apt - direct access from the buildings).
- Bed linen - 9.50 euros/single bed- ; 13.50 euros/double bed- ; towels - 6.50 euros/person- (*per change).
- TV - 39 euros/week.
- Pets - 35 euros/week.
> MINI STUDIO 2 PERSONNES (S.2)
MINI STUDIO SLEEPS 2 (S.2) approx 13m², living area sleeps 2.
> STUDIO 4 PERSONNES (S4)
STUDIO SLEEPS 4 (S4) approx 20m², living area sleeps 2, entrance separated by sliding partition with bunks.
> STUDIO 5 PERSONNES (S5)
STUDIO SLEEPS 5 (S5) approx 25m², living area sleeps 2, entrance separated by sliding partition with bunks and single drawer bed.
> STUDIO 6 PERSONNES CABINE (S6K)
ALCOVE STUDIO SLEEPS 6 (S6K) approx 32m², living area sleeps 2, entrance separated by sliding partition with bunks, alcove sleeps 2.
> 2 PIECES 5/6 PERSONNES (256)
1 BEDROOM APARTMENT SLEEPS 5/6 (256) approx 26m², living area sleeps 2, entrance separated by sliding partition with bunks, double bedroom (opens onto living area).
> 2 PIECES 6/7 PERSONNES (267)
1 BEDROOM APARTMENT SLEEPS 6/7 (267) approx 36m², living area sleeps 2, entrance separated by sliding partition with bunks and drawer bed or single sofa bed in living area, double bedroom.
CHILDREN
Children: (BCG and healthcare records required)
'Le Bonhomme de Neige' nursery (2-6yrs) - Tel. 0033 476 79 06 77
ESF Snow Kindergarten (3-6s) - Tel. 0033 476 79 21 21
www.2alpes-esf.com
ESI Snow Kindergarten (4-6s) - Tel. 0033 476 79 04 21
ecole.ski.internationale@wanadoo.fr
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Local Ski Area: 220km of ski runs.
6-day lift-pass (08/09 prices):
Adult: 182 euros
Junior (5-12s): 145,60 euros
Children under 5: free.
Ski Schools:
ESF Ecole du Ski Francais - Tel. 0033 476 79 21 21
www.2alpes-esf.com
ESI International Ski School - Tel. 0033 476 79 04 21
www.oisans.com/ecoleski.2alpes
European Ski School - Tel. 0033 476 79 74 55
www.europeanskischool.co.uk
Cross country skiing : length of cross country track 25 Km
Cross-country Skiing: 25km of trails on 2 mail trails in the forest between the resort and the Veneon Valley (access pass free).
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
The resort of Les 2 Alpes is within easy reach by coach from Grenoble railway station (76km).
It has all the required facilities for you to spend a great winter holiday:
> shops
> bars/restaurants
> doctors and pharmacies.
This information is intended for guidance only and holds no contractual value. For further information, please contact the Tourist Office on 0033 476 79 22 00 or log on to www.les2alpes.com
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