Apartments, totally worn out and badly equipped. Location is good but all the rest is not worthy. Knives are not even close to sharp, no hangers at all, cabin for skies is so small it can not fit more than 4 pairs of skies and that is in apartment for 10! We only received one key?!
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Had a group of 45 there in January 2016, apartments were very good- clean and well maintained. Indoor swimming pool definitely gives this residence a plus. We were all accommodated in one house so this was also benefitial for me as a tour leader. Also you can ski out of your appartemen directly on the slopes, when returning you need to walk a little bit, but nothing much, each room with a balcony
Many freeride possibilities, when you dont expect new hotel and you dont care about old furniture and equipment, is good. Ski area is direct in front of apartments, good cheap week deals incl. ski lifts. Pool. Lack of wifi (or expensive). Shops nearby.
The apartments are split over several blocks and depending on when you book, or with whom, will depend on which one you get. This time we booked through ski France and were allocated a room in block B. This had the advantage of being the one with the main reception and also the swimming pool. The Residence offers easy access onto the slopes, by walking a short distance along the road outside the apartment blocks, where you can get on the snow and make your way onto the main slopes. The swimming pool is handy to relax in after a day on the slope and if your room is in block B then you won't have to change blocks to get to it. The biggest downside is the steps into the building, the front door is built slightly uphill and is serviced by some steps and a slope. All the steps feeding into block B need attention as some are crumbling and could cause injury. The best option is to use the slope and avoid the main steps.
We have just returned from our 2nd successive ski holiday to Puy Sy Vincent, staying at this accommodation. Although the 2014 holiday was excellent in every way, in the past year the staff at Les Gentianes have completely changed. During our visit last week, the new staff were rude, made us feel as though it was our fault if anything was wrong & were generally unhelpful. We stayed in C block again, where the apartments are of very good size, but getting a little tired & in need of redecorating. Our friends in B block had a much smaller & older apartment even though they booked & paid for the same as us. The prices have increased significantly in the past year too.
Our 2nd stay in Les Gentianes was as restful as the first one a couple of years ago, despite some parts of the building (entrance hall) shows aging signs. Our apartment was in a good shape, clean, comfortable, quiet, correctly equiped and with superb mountain views from windows an balcony. Excellent value for money. Location excellent for hiking. Late afternoon spent at the swimming pool (eventhough too small) and Sauna. Will be back.... with more hikes in "Les Ecrins".
