Reviewed by Simon Partridge

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Kalinka

Holiday Company: Independent Trip

Stayed there in Dec 2001

Review: Early ski weekend, great snow and jumps on the snow cannoned lumps. Pub in full flow gearing up to the season, good atmosphere. Apartment great, Sky Sports and a dishwasher!

Reviewed by Mark Eneas

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Britania

Holiday Company: Other not listed

Stayed there in Feb 2002

Review: La Tania Feb 2002 will be memorable for me - not for the skiing - but because I had to leave after 2 days of my scheduled 7 as my girlfriend (at home in UK) went into labour 11 weeks early. Luke is now 8 m old, doing great and I will be back in France next Feb to celebrate.

Reviewed by Mark Slater

Accommodation Type: Day Trip / Visit

Accommodation Name: Did not stay in La Tania

Holiday Company: Other not listed

Stayed there in Mar 2001

Review: Day trip to ski whilst on a works trip! The guys at the Ski Lodge (Fleet, Toffa, Chris, Di and Ingrid) sorted out everything in advance - Lift passes from Chabi, skis from Ski Higher, lessons from Magic in Motion and Champagne outside on the terrace at lunch. Cheers.

Reviewed by Graham Campball

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Grand Bois

Holiday Company: Independent Trip

Stayed there in Feb 2002

Review: Apartments basic but dead handy for the town and bubble. Organised my own holiday using the internet. Flight to Geneva with easyjet and then transferred to La Tania with 3 Vallee Transfers - Excellent value! See you next year!

Reviewed by Andy Morgan

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Emeralde

Holiday Company: Ski Beat

Stayed there in Mar 2002

Review: Too much to drink on the Eurostar on the way down. Looked after very well by Emma & Susie. Not much skiing done though - due to my condition not the snow conditions!

Reviewed by Jack Morgan

Accommodation Type: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Montana

Holiday Company: Other not listed

Stayed there in Feb 2003

Review: First time skiing, absolutely excellent. Conditions were perfect, I was told! The Magic In Motion guys were brilliant, they had me doing parallels down red runs after 4 days! Everyone was really friendly and helped me out after falls! Beautiful scenery, a whole new experience for me. Wish I didnt have to come home!!!

Reviewed by Mary Summers

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Grand Bois

Holiday Company: Other not listed

Stayed there in Jul 2002

Review: Stunning scenery, loads to do - visited so many places I can't remember - Brides le Bain - great outdoor market! Walked areas that in the winter you would ski - would love to see/do that! Le Pub was great. I was on my own, but felt part of a group, everyone was so friendly. The tourist office gave great info - hated having my photo taken for the lift pass though! But the people in the shop that did it made you feel at ease, so the photo, though not good, could have been worse. La Tania was what I was looking for - an escape from everyday life. If I could afford it, I would buy a property to escape to more often. Wonderful

Reviewed by Arthur Brown

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Kalinka

Holiday Company: Independent Trip

Stayed there in Apr 2002

Review: Great weather, soft snow, cool beer and very friendly locals! Particularly liked Happy Hour down the Ski Lodge and the Rose wine on the terrace. Great Caesars Salad at Lodge du Village in the sunshine too.... (and more Rose!). Thanks to all the great staff and residents of La Tania and Meribel Village, RAB.

Reviewed by Duncan Smith

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Clementine

Holiday Company: Icicles

Stayed there in Jan 1997

Review: Great food and wine. Brand new chalet - first guests, some leaks and electrical problems added to the fun. Their new chalet Helene is sooooo much better now. Some maniac called TC was our ski guide, are you supposed to ski down the drag lifts looking fot the best snow???? Thanks Ronnie & Ian - was a great introduction to skiing!

Reviewed by Sarah Shaw

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Kalinka

Holiday Company: Accommodation in the Alps

Stayed there in Jan 2003

Review: We had a great stay and everything went smoothly as far as the organisation by Accomodation in the Alps are concerned. Phil Spence picked us up, Debbie looked after my 4 month old baby and all the ski/boot hire was also sorted. Loved the flat because it is Toffa's and as a fellow Toons supporter I felt right at home! Also great to have Sky TV because it kept the kids happy in the evening. Only criticism was we were unaware we needed the children's passports to confirm their ages re the ski passses - so a wasted journey over to the ticket station from the flat but that is a very minor point. Had a lunch in the pub ski lodge and thought food was excellent, plentiful - plus the service was FAST which was a key point with a starving 4 year old! Wonderful to see all that snow (went late January) and the skiing was superb. Cannot wait to get out there again.

Reviewed by Ruth Oreschnick

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments L'Atrey

Holiday Company: Independent Trip

Stayed there in Feb 2003

Review: Several Questions spring to mind regarding the holiday: Did I need to drink that much? What are the real names of Keith and Bob (Jim and Pete, mmmm Chaz and Dave, you know the Irish bloke singery people) Is it possible to have such tall people in the Ski Lodge - are there no height restrictions? Is there anything better to eat than a Ski Lodge Burger when you have a hangover? is there anywhere better than La Tania on a powder day? Of course the answer to that is no!! But seriosly, despite the slight liver poisening, La Tania is, as ever, one of my favourite places. Sitting on the balcony looking up at Col de la Loze watching the sun go down...... (bit of poetic licence there as the sun go downs on the other side of the mountain but hey I need another holiday big time so bear with me), Foliers at the end of the day......,the absolutely awesome snow last week. If you haven't been you have to go. Don't expect glitz and fur coats but do expect to have a fantasitc time in a beutiful place full of unpretentous people who love to board./ ski. And now that the advertisment is over the desperate plea follows: If you give me the holiday I will clean my own toilet, hoover my room, even help with the cooking..... anything....anything at all to come back for another week. Ok I'll even take the rubbish to the poubelles!!!!! Pretty please?!

Reviewed by Gavin Skerry

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Helene 1

Holiday Company: Icicles

Stayed there in Jan 2003

Review: What stunning weather... this week was perfect. A fall of snow on the weekend before we arrived, then day after day of beautiful sunshine! In fact the hot air balloons in Courchevel were making the most of it going up almost everyday! They make for a great backdrop to your picture from the top of Saulire! Had a few memorable evenings in La Tania, including numerous late night expeditions to Pub Le Ski Lodge... only Bob and Hector were missing from Le Pub crew. La Tania is fast becoming one of the best ski resorts to visit, the Chalets are all modern most with en-suite, which, let's face it that's what most of us want these days... a great bus service to Courcheval valley, which one of non-skiing members used frequently. Not their choice, an unfortunate tumble on the first day

Reviewed by Corinna Taylor

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Clementine

Holiday Company: Airtours

Stayed there in Jan 2003

Review: Okay! So we're back in the land of reality, BUMMER, but there you go. We arrived in La Tania on a crispy Saterday afternoon, with beautiful blue skies and no possiblity of snow for at least the next few days. We were welcomed by our Chalet Staff who were eager to get us settled and sorted out. Unpacked and ready for dinner, later saw a few of us down at the Ski Lodge for a couple of tipples with the locals. That proved to be a rather potentially hazardous experience, it's amazing what the high altitude and some fresh air could do on our first morning out on the slopes. We had made an impression as someone approached me in Corchevel 1850 and asked if I had been at the Ski Lodge the night before... As 2nd, 3rd and 4th days drew to a close, there was still no dump in sight, so we had to adapt to the rather icy conditions, albeit challenging for the beginner/intermediates. 5th and 6th days saw such amazing fun on the lower runs, with all the friends I had met, some staff from other chalets etc and even some of the reps were out. GREAT to see them ease into both the social informants as well as the "hard-core" ski bums. Friday evening saw our "until then - goodbyes" to fellow ski/board enthusiasts as our transfers were a 4:30am start back to Geneva. La Tania is perfectly situated for the 3 Valleys and I agree, it can be as lively or as sleepy as you want it to be. Great family facilities and the free ski buses to other resorts superb. Although, we wouldn't mind them running a little later, I'll be going back for a long weekend before the end of the season.

Reviewed by Suzanne

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Other not listed

Holiday Company: Crystal

Stayed there in Mar 2002

Review: Had a fab week here earlier this year. Its a good base for the whole network, and cheaper too! The chalets are all modern and most have ensuite facilities too which is better than most of France where some of the chalets are ancient! Met up with a great bunch of people some of whom I am still in contact with. Thanks too to our amazing chalet hosts who are opening their own chalet this coming season 2002/2003--good luck to you both! I'll always remember the singsong... Trios Vallees is one of the most amazing areas I have boarded in, better than Whistler BC; but the lifties aren't so friendly! You can go in a different direction every day and not cover the same runs once. Snow was good as we had some fresh to arrive to which was great, but went slushy as the sun was hot! You can't have it all I guess... I remember one run down into Les Menuires (amazing snow willies there!!!) and the entire run was mud and puddles; not nice... However, give me a good snowy season and I will be back!

Reviewed by Nev Nolan

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments L'Atrey

Holiday Company: Accommodation in the Alps

Stayed there in Dec 2002

Review: This was our first time skiing in the Alps and I'm happy to say it was an excellent experience. The staff of 'Accommodation in the Alps'(Sue, Sandy, Karen and Nick) were absolutely first class - friendly, professional, always available and extremely efficient). The apartments were comfortable, well furnished and well situated with fantastic views of the piste and mountains. The snow and skiing were great considering the season had just begun. Ski classes were well organised and the instructors (English speaking) were friendly and accommodated everyone's needs. The local hostelry (Le Pub Ski Lodge)provided great food and entertainment in a 'Kid - friendly' environment and the staff were again first class. The owner/manager - Tim 'The terrible tyrant who can't play twister' has been known to rip the tablecloth from underneath the plates and glasses of unsuspecting diners to the rapturous applause of kids and parents alike. A great festive holiday.......We will be back!!!

Reviewed by Sam Turner

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Britania

Holiday Company: Pierre & Vacances

Stayed there in Jan 2002

Review: La Tania is small but lively, and proved an excellent medium budget resort. Nightlife mostly centered around 'Pub Le Ski Lodge' which hosted 2 great live bands during the week, and seems to be most popular amongst the British. Other venues catered for tastes varying from a billiards contest to Russian folk dancing! Regular busses run until late should you wish to sample the attractions of nearby villages / towns, such as Courcheval 1850 or 1650. During my stay it was possible to ski right into the village, but convenient lift access makes it an ideal location whatever the snow conditions. From families to young groups of friends,I would definitely recommend La Tania to anyone looking to ski the 3 valleys.

Reviewed by Sarah Cooper

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Murettes

Holiday Company: Other not listed

Stayed there in Jan 2003

Review: How can I possibly convey the sheer joy and excellence of my first ever skiing holiday? Let me try it this way - YEEEEEHAAAAAA!!!!!!! OK to give a bit more detail in the more conventional way. La Tania is a beautiful resort, offering something for everyone. Fairly quiet(ish) apart from pub le ski lodge on Tuesday night after toffee vodka and tequila slammers! But seriously, it is the sort of place you can make as relaxing or as lively as you wish. The 'locals' are very welcoming and keen to share 'local practices', such as tobogganing 'La Tania style'. Again, refer to Tuesday night, toffee vodkas etc. Say no more. Those of you who were involved know exactly what I mean! The whole thing from start to finish was superb and to say I am suffering from post holiday blues is the understatement of the year. PLEASE SOMEONE TAKE ME BACK THERE NOW!!!!!!!!

Reviewed by Tamara Bernstein

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Saboia

Holiday Company: Accommodation in the Alps

Stayed there in Jan 2003

Review: The apartment was great - dishwasher is a good idea. Also Ski Higher's services was very good. We were not very lucky with a whether, but it is not depend on anyone of us. So, I would be glad if I can repeat this vocation next year.

Reviewed by Edward Bunn

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Grand Bois

Holiday Company: Pierre & Vacances

Stayed there in Dec 2002

Review: Fifth Visit. Wonderful Resort Apartments starting to look a little tired. Although the snow was not good at resort level the run down was OK. Snow cannons really earnt their keep. Snow on the mountain was sufficient. Would recommend the resort to anyone. See you next year

Reviewed by Alex Wilkinson

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Grand Bois

Holiday Company: Other not listed

Stayed there in Dec 2002

Review: we returned after a wonderful week in easter 2002. the new year week was really wonderful- despite "iffy" snow some days The new year party in resort was never to be forgotten - fireworks fantastic! and once again a great meal at "la ferme" all my family love la tania so much that were even coming back in the summer for a week AND with a coachful of mates again next new year!

Reviewed by Mark

Accommodation Type: Backpackers

Accommodation Name: The Mountain Centre

Holiday Company: The Mountain Centre

Stayed there in Jan 2003

Review: 15 of us go away for a boys weekend every year. We always go to the top resorts and this has proved to be one of the best.Most of us board and the off piste is great,the snow parks are fantastic and the pistes are vast. We skied from one end of the Three Valleys to the other in one day although we were completly shattered at the end of it. I think this is one of the best areas in the world . Next year i'm going to take the family there to . WE WILL BE BACK. MARK

Reviewed by Mary Summers

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Grand Bois

Holiday Company: Other not listed

Stayed there in Jul 2002

Review: I am new to this E-mail stuff & forgot to post my E-mail last entry! ( give me another chance please) La Tania impressed me so much, I don't want to miss out on the chance to return - but in winter & appreciate the winter sport side of this area, along with the Apres Ski!

Reviewed by RAY POULTER

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Juba

Holiday Company: Nick Ski

Stayed there in Mar 2003

Review: fantastic week of snow.Wonderful chalet hosted by Nick(one of the most enthusiastic skiers I've ever met!)Brill resort.Must return soon!

Reviewed by Tracey & Paul

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Jamias Bleu

Holiday Company: Other not listed

Stayed there in Jan 2002

Review: Chalet was excellent due to fab chalet hosts who don't work there any more. BIG SHAME. Had 2 excellent weeks, loved the ski-ing,the resort and the Toffee Vodka at Rond Point in Meribel. We have visited many times before any will come many times again. Just got back from Alpe D'huez (MAR 2003) which was great for the kids but the resort is no where near as good. Back to La Tania and the 3 valleys next year though.

Reviewed by Tracey & Paul

Accommodation Type: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Montana

Holiday Company: Neilson

Stayed there in Apr 2002

Review: Hotel was nice and had 2 excellent weeks, loved the ski-ing,the resort and the Toffee Vodka at Rond Point in Meribel. We have visited many times before any will come many times again. Just got back from Alpe D'huez (MAR 2003) which was great for the kids but the resort is no where near as good. Back to La Tania and the 3 valleys next year though.

Reviewed by Sandy Stewart

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet La Source

Holiday Company: Other not listed

Stayed there in Mar 2003

Review: Absolutely awesome & then some! Excellent Skiing on vast terrain, helped by a heavy dump on the first day. (A bit of a whiteout but nothing to us Scottish Skiers) Good weather & fantastic Skiing for the rest of the week. Who said the April Skiing was Quiet / boring? Top nights on Mutzig? & shot?s in Le pub, culminating in 3 am sledging down Folyeres & impromptu firework displays which even the neighbours appreciated. (Well they threw full cans of beer at us, a definite compliment where we come from!) Last but not least, a terrific Chalet with enthusiastic (on duty for a 5:30 am breakfast on our last morning was well impressive) hosts & some of the best home cooking ever. Thanks Tim & Maz. It is so good we will be back next year, hopefully same place same time, only this time with reinforcements! P.S. A special thanks to Red Dwarf & mates for an epic pub-crawl & don't worry although the bruises are fading the memories & photos will last forever!!

Reviewed by Pamela Philippi

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Britania

Holiday Company: Other not listed

Stayed there in Dec 2002

Review: How do you describe La Tania, I'm not sure, a haven from the snobs of Courchevel or Meribel?? We came as a family for the first week, including non skiing parents then for the second week skiing friends joined us , it was fantastic, Parents loved it too - not sure what the village thought of them! Great lifts to the top, ski school great (according to Tracy, she wanted to pick the best looking instructor but was too scared to!)Skiing fantastic. However, don't take the sign 1/2 way down to La Tania that says La Tania on an off road when the snow is light. We spent an hour walking (with skis in the now dark) back to the village, no clue where we were going and convinced we would have the search parties out looking for us (thank god for walkie talkies!) A pub has never been so welcoming as that night!!!! New Year = best place in the whole world, we'd got rid of the family and the friends had arrived. Fantastic meal at Le Ferme then into the square, put it this way we are coming back this year!!!!! I now love the ketchup song, they kept playing it (reminds me of La Tania)! I know I am very sad. My son (14) drank a whole bottle of wine without suffering (well he is a snowboarder so what do you expect?). From La Tania you can do the 3 valleys and back in a day, we did it new years day (those who had'nt taken their phones off the hooks!!!) You must do this!! I'm not sure how to end this except to say that we (partner and I) still visit the website everyday, and wish we were there!!!! Going home - another story, caught in a blizzard on the peage - moved 12kms in 10 hours!!! ended up wearing dirty laundry to keep warm!!!! The only down thing about the whole holiday (no we didnt mind getting stranded on the peage with 15,000 other cars!) was my sons snowboard (his brand used twice new christmas present) and my skis were knicked from the hotel lockers. (But I guess thats why we have insurance)

Reviewed by John Foster

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Le Foret

Holiday Company: Other not listed

Stayed there in Jan 2003

Review: LaTania is the best kept secret place in the Alps that once you've visited you'll want to tell everyone about. It's a cute little place snuggled in between Meribel and Courchevel so you get everything from both those areas with a touch of exclusivity and at low prices by comparison. The log cabin village above the village within an alpine forest has stunning views down the valley and it is connected to the town by a lift to make the evening walk back from one of the bars a pleasure rather than an expedition. Our chalet was clean, and spacious; well run by two New Zealanders that cooked great food, provided us with good local information and gave us a good laugh. We ski'd to and from the door, well more so from the door because most afternoons we ski'd directly from the slopes to the door of the pub. The town it's self is cute more of a village really; just a few modern but tastefully built hotels, one of which houses a public sauna and swimming pool and a village centre. There's a supermarket, a fantastic baker's, and a few different food shops for lunch time snacks. I tried out most of them, all great quality and I never felt ripped off, unlike at some other resorts. Apres ski varied. Some nights we went to the Ski Lodge a couple of times to the French bar and one night we took the free ski bus to and from Le Praz (back at midnight) I have to admit to not paying full price for any of the beers all holiday, or at least not remembering paying full price because it was happy hour seemingly every time we ordered. The Ski Lodge provided the football fixes by means of Sky TV and the internet facilities allowed me to email work and gloat. The live music night at the Ski Lodge was a bit too live for my taste so the French Bar provided a gentler evening's entertainment and a refreshing change of beer brands. The Folyeres blue ski run runs straight through the town and just over the wooden bridge is Ski Higher.

Reviewed by George Jameson

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Delta

Holiday Company: Other not listed

Stayed there in Mar 2003

Review: The snow was just fantastic, with the help of a dumping at the beginning of the week and a second mid-way through, just to make sure that we had the most perfect skiing conditions throughout from Courceval to Val Thorens! The accommodation was... well... interesting, but with Fiona and Martin looking after us, I think I have come home about 3 stone heavier with a broken liver and a desperate need for some sleep, but my, what a holiday! Emerdale Farm was another experience however, and I shall forever be reminded of such delightful company when the theme tune comes on...! Fiona and Martin thanks - you rock and you looked after us just perfectly!

Reviewed by John Smith

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Dahu

Holiday Company: Other not listed

Stayed there in Mar 2003

Review: Great chalet, foot of snow on 2 March made the week skiing with excellent powder and great snow conditions. La Tania was it's normal excellent self and the Pub Ski Lodge provided a couple of excellent singing nights where all the good old classic rugby songs came out.

Reviewed by Bjorn Ladegard

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Saboia

Holiday Company: Accommodation in the Alps

Stayed there in Mar 2003

Review: With no accommodation in order, standing at Geneva airport, no vacancies in sight. Nic and Karen did some on the spot customer relationship building by letting me and my friends get the Saboia apartment at a very competitive price and at a moments notice. And what an apartment! I would have been satisfied with your regular tasters choice and you gave us this gourmet stuff! Thanks! Weather was stunning all week, which sort of ruined the snow at the end, but the sun made up for it.

Reviewed by Wayne, Luke, Hutch etc...

Accommodation Type: Backpackers

Accommodation Name: The Mountain Centre

Holiday Company: The Mountain Centre

Stayed there in Feb 2003

Review: Wayne, Luke, Hutch, Sumo, Joffan and Dames (Miggy, Gesina and Toya): We sent the girls in first to check out the resort ! They came back with top reviews for the skiing (the important bit) and some well selected restaurant ideas. Despite problems with planes (too much snow) they still managed a full weekends skiing so the boys arrived a few weeks later... Transfer was quick and easy in the minibus; helped by alcohol consumption. Ski lodge was basic but adequate with helpful staff (what little we saw of them). Making the most of fantastic ski conditions we were out a lot of the time; La Tania is a superb ski base and it would be best not to tell too many people about it; so easy to get up high quickly and without the queues faced elsewhere. Apres ski was reasonably quiet but adequate for everyone; Apart from the main pub, the hotel was a different venue in which to enjoy a competitively priced drink and game of pool until 2am !!! The gym & pool was available as well, at a price. Three hard days of skiing and partying later and we had to leave LaTania with a fresh 8" of snow; what more could entice us back next year (a free holiday perhaps !).

Reviewed by Gary Dunsmore

Accommodation Type: Backpackers

Accommodation Name: The Mountain Centre

Holiday Company: The Mountain Centre

Stayed there in Apr 2003

Review: Quiet resort but conveniently located to board either courcheval or Meribel. Apres Ski was a bit limited and if it wasn't for the one pub, would have been a taxi trip each night to find some life!! Limited choices to eat as some restaurants had decided to shut up shop for the season so once again the local pub saved the day. Accomodation was very basic considering what we payed and would definitely look at an inclusive package next time in our own chalet. Snow was fantastic. 3 valleys is surely the best resort in the world. Didn't board the same run twice..superb. So in summary I would recommend La Tania for a quiet ski holiday, with great access to all valleys. If you want to party stay in Meribel..

Reviewed by Alan Horton

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Hayleybelle

Holiday Company: Le Ski

Stayed there in Jan 2003

Review: If you want to avoid the morning queue's waiting to enter the Three Vallys system then La Tania is superb ! Not once did I have to wait to board the lifts and within minutes you are on the slopes. The choice of ski-ing is huge and all areas are within range of La Tania, although to get across to Val Thorens was a bit of a trek. La Tania is a quiet resort with little choice except the one pub, however due to the quality and quantity of the ski-ing and the fantastic weather I have never skied so much in my life and had little energy left for Apres Ski especially having eaten a large meal and unlimited wine at the chalet each night. I would recommend La Tania to anyone especially families or couples. However if you must have a good night life then you should choose another location unless you are prepared to pay for a taxi each night.

Reviewed by Julie Barclay

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Amethyste

Holiday Company: Ski Beat

Stayed there in Jan 2003

Review: Fifth time visit to the 3 Valleys in as many years; second year in a row in La Tania! We were all getting a bit worried when we got to la Praz and there was no snow to be seen (December 28th 2002)! Nerves about our chalet hosts soon were soothed and we settled into Chalet Amethyst (second year in a row here too!) In a nutshell we had a good week skiing mainly up and over into Courcheval 1850 and back again at the end of the day. Highlights of the week - New Year's Eve, shopping in Courcheval 1850 the day it rained, and our afternoon out with Robbie from SCF in a white-out!! It is the first time ever I have come home and had to wipe mud off my boots, but we had a great time and look forward to next year with you all in La Tania.

Reviewed by Karen Bettesworth

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments L'Atrey

Holiday Company: Ski Accommodation

Stayed there in Mar 2003

Review: Booked through SkiAccomodation.co.uk once again and had a homely well looked after apartment. The slow cooker with timer was a God send, especially after a hard day on the slopes.Plenty of hot water plus all the home comforts we could wish for without our children or husbands! Great snow, blue skies all week only queued once. We've already booked for next year.

Reviewed by Alan Bettesworth

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments L'Atrey

Holiday Company: Ski Accommodation

Stayed there in Jan 2003

Review: My 10th visit to La Tania. The perfect resort whether with children or adults who enjoy a quiet week away from the family.Once again booked with the reliable SkiAccommodation.co.uk. and Bob even arranged the snow to fall - a bit too soon though as we had to put on snow chains at La Praz. Back next year.

Reviewed by Steven Whittall

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Kalinka

Holiday Company: Accommodation in the Alps

Stayed there in Mar 2003

Review: Excellent time had by all. Great Ski-in ski-out location, nice informal resort and well appointed apartment. We especially liked the door to door service for our lift pass and skis!

Reviewed by Stuart Collin

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Christiana

Holiday Company: Accommodation in the Alps

Stayed there in Jan 2003

Review: Just what we wished for - nice appartment, good snow and no injuries! Was good to catch up with the old locals again but wishing I was there for the season again - Ferg do you have any jobs going!?

Reviewed by Joan Hughes

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Grand Bois

Holiday Company: Other not listed

Stayed there in Apr 2003

Review: Although very late in season the snow was still excellent and in fact we had a white out during the week! Great meal again at Le Ferme, our 5th time in La Tania. Great resort where you can ski a different run/valley every day. Great time in Ski Lodge and the French bar. Will definitely return

Reviewed by Andy Deas

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Pascal

Holiday Company: Family Friendly Skiing

Stayed there in Dec 2002

Review: Singalong folks (apologies to Chicago and Frank Sinatra) This was my kind of Town,La Tania was My kind of town,La Tania was My kind of people too People who smile at you And each time I Board,La tania was Calling me home,La Tania is One town that won,t let you down It,s my kind of town And each time I leave,La tania was tugging my Ski,s , la tania was The Pub le ski lodge,La tania was The La Tania babes,La tania is One town that won,t let you down It,s my kind of town.

Reviewed by Nellie & Richie

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Emeralde

Holiday Company: Ski Beat

Stayed there in 2003

Review: jan-april 03: had a fantastic season - great resort. Want to come back next year but I have to get a real job and am skint, so can you give us the free holiday please?!

Reviewed by Mark Nichols

Accommodation Type: Backpackers

Accommodation Name: The Mountain Centre

Holiday Company: The Mountain Centre

Stayed there in Feb 2003

Review: Fantastic week of skiing although the accommodation was very cramped and basic. No space for hanging up ski suits at the end of the day or for storing other clothes. Still had a good time though.

Reviewed by Rogiers Patrik

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Saboia

Holiday Company: Independent Trip

Stayed there in Jul 2003

Review: Prachtige vakantie gehad, genoten van het prachtige weer. Afgezien tijdens de fietstochten. (Te)veel Murfy's gedronken en genoten van de wiskey in Le Ski Lodge. Zeker voor herhaling vatbaar. Na jaren van skigenot in Oostenrijk zou dit wel eens voor verandering kunnen zorgen in onze skigewoontes.

Reviewed by Beckie and Matt

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Chevallier

Holiday Company: Other not listed

Stayed there in 2003

Review: A whole season - WOW. Fantastic everything, snow, weather, food (obviously we cooked it!), people, fun, nights out, nights in and of course 'vin chaud'!! We definately collected some amazing memories. We'll be back next season, but only as guests - ****. An amazing time, but now back to real life and full time jobs - life just isn't fair.

Reviewed by Alex Jardine

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Saboia

Holiday Company: Accommodation in the Alps

Stayed there in Jan 2003

Review: It was great fun. I am only 11 years old and it was my first skiing holiday. The ski school was great andthere was loads to do. The apartments were really nice to and the best thing was that my Auntie and Uncle were there. We had lovely views. All i can say about it is that it was one of the best holidays i have ever been on and thank you for making it special!!!

Reviewed by Marcus Stephenson

Accommodation Type: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Chalet du Sud

Holiday Company: Independent Trip

Stayed there in Jan 2004

Review: Wicked time: Great snow, decent beer and superb live bands in the Ski Lodge. And we could also watch The Premiership on ITV in the pub. Couldn't better it. Will be back.

Reviewed by Piste Cruisers

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Chamois

Holiday Company: Other not listed

Stayed there in Mar 2004

Review: Wow,our first time in the three valleys and we were mightily impressed with the ski range. It really is as good if not better than it says in the brochures.2 min walk to the piste in the morning then we could ski right back to the door in the afternoon , even through the french window if you fancied a repair bill. W e were lucky enough to have plenty of fantastic snow and the weather really picked up for our last 4 days. Can`t speak highly enough we will definitely be going back(that`s a secret though)

Reviewed by Charlotte

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Britania

Holiday Company: Pierre & Vacances

Stayed there in Mar 2004

Review: What a fantastic area to ski!...will definately be returning. Being a lower intermediate skier too the range of skiing was incredible...so easy to get to places and if your legs were tired...just catch the ski bus back toresort instead of skiing.....Everyone must visit the 3 valleys...Fantastic.

Reviewed by Jean & Ken Cook

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Simone

Holiday Company: Other not listed

Stayed there in Mar 2004

Review: We had a superb time, never laughed so much in my whole life we had lovely chalet hosts James and Amy who made sure we were always well fed and watered. The small sledge ride down the blue run to the ski pub at night was interesting and caused much laughter. We skiied mostly in Courchevel 1650 a 10 mins bus ride away or ski direct if you are a little more advanced. A vast area to ski in with wide open pistes. Excellent would definately go again.

Reviewed by Edward Bunn and friends

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Juba

Holiday Company: Nick Ski

Stayed there in Mar 2004

Review: Have been to La Tania for 8 years now and this is the place to stay!!!!! What a difference it makes when you stay in a chalet which is also the host's home. We arrived early on the Saturday (none of this you can't arrive untill at least 4.00pm) and the Chalet was spacious, warm, comfortable and immaculate. Nick and Joey were fantastic throughout the week. The food was excellent, and what a difference it makes to drink decent wine poured from the bottle!! It was hard to leave. The skiing was the best.... over 36cms of snow in the week and sunshine as well. I wil always remember those first tracks in the morning. Nick and Joey---- Thank you

Reviewed by Andy Morgan

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Pavot

Holiday Company: Ski Deep

Stayed there in Jan 2004

Review: Well looked after by Fergs team on a long weekend - apologies for waking everyone up on returning from Meribel at 4am. I was out of order (probably). Thanks for being so understanding the next day - top people.

Reviewed by Andrew Parmenter

Accommodation Type: Backpackers

Accommodation Name: The Mountain Centre

Holiday Company: The Mountain Centre

Stayed there in Jan 2004

Review: Just out for a quick weekend of beer and skiing - accommodation was spot on for us. No fancy meals, just more skiing and apres time!

Reviewed by Paul & Karen Gorman

Accommodation Type: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Chalet du Sud

Holiday Company: Independent Trip

Stayed there in Jan 2004

Review: Big room with a great view and handy for the piste in the morning. Good value for the Three Valleys for sure. Will definitely come again!

Reviewed by Graham Curry

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Folyeres

Holiday Company: Accommodation in the Alps

Stayed there in Jan 2004

Review: Great time, first time skier. Now addicted and coming back at Christmas next year with the whole family - can't wait! Pub Le Ski Lodge has some great live bands playing while I was there and had a great atmosphere every evening. Loved Happy Hour everynight - perhaps a bit too much....

Reviewed by Pamela Philippi

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Britania

Holiday Company: Independent Trip

Stayed there in Dec 2002

Review: THE TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN LA TANIA: 1: Ski 2: Visit the pub - every night straight from the slopes 3: Eat a fondue at La Ferme 4: If your not staying in a fab chalet or the hotel order a fondue from the supermarket (can you tell I am a fondue junkie) 5: DON'T take the sign and path 1/2 way down to the village that says La Tania, unless you like walking in the dark. 6: Ski the 3 Vallees in a day - you'll ache the next day! (Or board Julian)! 7: Dance in the square at midnight on new years eve 8: Visit Corchevel and Meribel, just to see how pretentious it is (except the Altiports for my plane mad partner!) 9: See a torchlight procession come down the slopes - its really moving - or was it the Vin Chaud? 10: Promise to come back - and do - in the mean time the web cam has to do!

Reviewed by Ingrid Mol

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Juba

Holiday Company: Nick Ski

Stayed there in Apr 2003

Review: OK snow (no powder) but thanks to the great guiding from the chalet ownder Nick we found some excellent off piste an great ways back to the chalet. Great food, wine and fun in the evenings in the chalet really completed the the days. Brilliant holiday, will be going to Nickski in chalet Juba again next year!

Reviewed by Chris West

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Juba

Holiday Company: Nick Ski

Stayed there in Mar 2002

Review: Long time since we skied in France, having been to Austria and Italy for several years A change of scene was called for.......no more 4 star hotels. Let's try a chalet again? What a difference a few years makes. Wow! Pictuesque alpine looking wooden chalets, set amongst trees, in a quiet part of the mountain. Ours, Chalet Juba, seemed brand new. Everthing clean, fresh, sparkling. Warmly decorated, cosy, imaginative recipies with pleanty of great food and lots of good wine, (definitely not cheap plonk). A great welcome and genuine interest was exuded by our hosts Nick and Joey to help make our stay everything we wanted. We skied, virtually to and from, the front door every day. The nearest lift to get up the mountain was only minutes away. An enormous choice of pistes, big wide blue cruisers, rattling good red runs and mean black runs will cater for every level of ability. It's high too, so you are assured of good snow. Nick, (of NICK SKI), knows the mountain so well and will guide you to some magic places! Finally, the really good news - it wasn't expensive! Which was what had driven us away from France all those years ago.........We'll definitely go back again!

Reviewed by Tracey Lowther

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Juilette

Holiday Company: Ski-Dazzle

Stayed there in Dec 2003

Review: Stayed in Chalet Juilette with SKI Dazzle. Lovely well equipped Chalet. Fantastic cuisine especially Christmas Dinner. Loads of really decent wine. Very lucky with the snow some fab lunches at Bouc Blanc. . . as usual. Overall a great holiday. Used the Nanny service in Meribel for the 2 year old and that was excellent too. Took 3 kids with us and used Magic as the ski school. Kids who are 9,6 & 2 are seasoned skiers (apart from the 2 year old!) Great resort, love the whole 3 valleys area, been before and already booked into Meribel for w/c jan 3 o5. Counting down already!.

Reviewed by kaz

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Emeralde

Holiday Company: Ski Beat

Stayed there in Dec 2003

Review: this was my first skiing holiday and it was the best holiday i have ever been on. the food was good, the chalet hosts were really helpful and friendly and there was quite a lot of snow. i will definately be coming back again this year and hopefully many years to come.

Reviewed by Quentin Rollings

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Grand Bois

Holiday Company: Other not listed

Stayed there in Jan 2004

Review: snow was good except down to la tania.The food was good but had to watch the euros being a family.nice coffee,hot chocolate,and vin chaud.Accommodation was basic could do with updating like having a tv/dvd player and maybe a dvd libary somewhere but it was nice to have a bath to relax your aching legs in.overall very good.

Reviewed by Tony Smith

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Lucca

Holiday Company: Ski Deep

Stayed there in Mar 2003

Review: It's about our 5th or 6th time there. We are just suckers for Fergus's charm

Reviewed by TAF

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Côtè Cœur

Holiday Company: Alpine Action

Stayed there in Dec 2004

Review: Great trip with Alpine Action, and very helpful and cheery chalet hosts Alex and Mel. Will defintely be back later in the season. Chalet Coté Coeur - convenient, clean, bright, very warm, and excellent food. Thanks chaps !

Reviewed by Martin Hejger

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Les Charmes

Holiday Company: Airtours

Stayed there in Jan 2005

Review: Just got back from one of the best ski holidays of my life. The locals said that normally there is more snow but it was great none the less.

Reviewed by David & Cherrie Cullen

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Baikal

Holiday Company: Ski Beat

Stayed there in Dec 2004

Review: We came to La Tania on the 30th dec, stayed for 9 days. La Tania was sunny and white due to good snow falls on the day before we arrived. Our chalet host Nik, was an excellent Host, even if he couldnt bale a decent cake! Baikal 2 was our home, It was fine for our family of six but eight adults might find it a tight! The walk down (and back) into the Village via the public lifts is a bit of a slog.. until we learned to cut through to the piste near the Telmark Hotel! (Also excellent food there!) La Tania is an excellent base for any family, we have 4 boys, Ben aged 13,Harry 9,Oliver5 and Jamie 3. Ben and Harry were off on the slopes on there own. TOP TIP bring some walkie talkies if you are happy to let the kids go off but want to keep in touch with them! Oliver was skiing from the top of Folyeres by day 3 and Jamie was skiing down the Troika on his own by the end of the holiday. All the locals were friendly, Le Ski pub great, Overall mark 11/10! We will be back!

Reviewed by Rachel Knight

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Other not listed

Holiday Company: Grand Alpes Chalets

Stayed there in Jan 2005

Review: Our self-catering chalet for 8 was lovely, although we got stung by a 30 Euro per person cleaning charge, which did not include emptying the dishwasher! I would recommend doing a big shop in Moutiers on your way out if you are self-catering. The Sherpa in La Tania is ok, but small and not great value. The public lift was an absolute life-saver after a knackering day (or night)out! But I would advise girls to wear hard-core walking shoes because the grit on the pavements is patchy. The restaurants in La Tania were great, which made up for having to take out a second mortgage to pay for lunch anywhere in Courchevel! Unfortunately the snow deteriorated throughout the week, which made getting to and from the main Courchevel valley pretty tricky unless you are a very good and confident skier. But luckily the excellent free ski shuttle bus saved the day. I would heartily recommend a stay in La Tania, it is really pretty and has a village atmosphere unrivalled in my experience. I will be back!!

Reviewed by Mia Mathias

Accommodation Type: Other not listed

Accommodation Name: Other not listed

Holiday Company: NBV / Eurogroup

Stayed there in Dec 2002

Review: worked for nbv so obviously the usual excellent service was provided at all times. the food was impressive and entertainment was always a winner! long live nbv

Reviewed by john Casey

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Chocolat

Holiday Company: Neilson

Stayed there in Jan 2005

Review: the best snow I have seen, fantastic, the food in Chalet Chocolat is superb due to the chalet having its own personal chef. The holiday was great, great Chalet, great food, great snow and a great resort, will go back again.

Reviewed by Ross Goodburn

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Juba

Holiday Company: Nick Ski

Stayed there in Jan 2005

Review: We were looking for somewhere to stay in La Tania and after narrowly missing out on a Snowline chalet we found Chalet Juba on the La Tania.co.uk. I spoke to Nick on the phone and he was very friendly and enthusiastic. Nick owns and runs the chalet with his partner Joey (very friendly helpful lady). All I can say is that I'm glad we missed the Snowline chalet. We had the best week ever at Chalet Juba. The chalet location is superb. In the morning you only have to walk a couple of minutes before you can strap on your skis/board/blades and pop out onto the red slope down to the main gondola. In the evening you can literally ski back to the chalet door. Once back, there was always delicious fresh cakes and tea and coffee. Loads of hot water to soothe the aching muscles and then excellent food and wine in the evening. After dinner just relax with a coffee in front of the fire. A perfect experience. The week we went the snow was excellent after a dump of about a metre of snow in the first couple of days. It did go very cold (-18 outside the chalet!) but it didn't matter, we had some of the best skiing we've ever had. Thanks Nick & Joey, we will be back in the future!

Reviewed by Brian Randall

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Kalinka

Holiday Company: Accommodation in the Alps

Stayed there in Jan 2005

Review: Fantastic holiday, great skiing and great apres. Locals are very friendly, some great bands - Campari Impact were superb. Great value food in the Ski Lodge with more expensive (but excellent quality and a lot more fancy) in La Taiga and Le Farcon. Top eBayer - oops wrong form....

Reviewed by Claire Swinfen

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Juba

Holiday Company: Nick Ski

Stayed there in Feb 2005

Review: This year we returned to La Tania for the fourth year so we thought we knew exactly what we were getting however our holiday expectations were far exceeded when we stayed in Chalet Juba (Nick Ski) with Nick and Joey - and we had a fabulous time! The Chalet is great - the rooms are all lovely, with a really nice open living and dining area which really felt like our home for the week! The position of the Chalet is great too - sometimes ski in ski out doesn't really mean that but at Chalet Juba we did just that every day! We all ate for England with hearty porridge for breakfast, delicious cake and afternoon tea (and even hot chocolate - which made it for a couple of us!!followed by delicious and lots of it three courses every evening - with ample really nice wine!! Thank you once again to you and Joey - we all really had a fantastic time last week, it was really good of you to take us out skiing too lots of us now have aspirations to be able to ski like Nick Ski does! Pete and I had a really fab holiday - although now it is back to work for us, hope you enjoy the rest of the season and we hope to return to Chalet Juba again!!

Reviewed by Mick Bostock

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Saboia

Holiday Company: Accommodation in the Alps

Stayed there in Jan 2005

Review: Great holiday, the accomodation was superb both in respect to the level of fittings + the nice touches such as books and vids to watch. Nic was the true professional and made us feel most welcome. As for the skiing we were lucky in that we got the last of the pre-christmas snow before the heavans truly opened up in mid jan. It was very firtunate that with so many snow cannons runs such as the Troyeres will still pleasant to ski. having skied the 3 Valley's often, it is not many times that you can the say the worst snow we skied was of the top of the Cime Caron. Overall though still excellent Thanks Mick

Reviewed by liz horley

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Saboia

Holiday Company: Accommodation in the Alps

Stayed there in Jan 2005

Review: The apartment was lovely and great position. The snow was very very thin at the top by the end of our week stay, but the run down into La Tania was always ok. That is never a blue run though !!!! The restaurants were good in La Tania and the bars were ok, although another couple of bars would be even better. The overall holiday was excellent.

Reviewed by Alastair Bilsland

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Saboia

Holiday Company: Accommodation in the Alps

Stayed there in Feb 2005

Review: Snow-great: food - we ate in the apartment half the time and ate out the other half. La Tania restaurants not great in our opinion, Ski Lodge in particular was like eating in a down market transport cafe - will not be back there again! The best value and a great pub was in Le Praz, the Darbelo. Accommodation was good value for money, we would use Accommodation in the Alps again. Overall it was a great holiday and we will definately be back.

Reviewed by Alan Flavell

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments L'Atrey

Holiday Company: Accommodation in the Alps

Stayed there in Jan 2005

Review: The snow was outstanding, snowed on and off throughout the holiday,often powder above the knees. The accomodation was exceptional, clean, spacious, great views and doorstep sking. Great friendly village for cosy eating and drinking and wonderful link into the three valleys with runs to suit all levels. To top it all return flight to lyon for £80.00 and 5 days of car hire for £117.00. Assesment,fantastic.

Reviewed by Danny Woolston

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Other not listed

Holiday Company: Ski Hame

Stayed there in Feb 2005

Review: Four o’ clock in the morning starts are never the most agreeable, least of all when Gaylord Focker (Paul) is scratching away in the next room all night. Remember, I’m the one with the allergies, right. So there we were on the M25 at 5.00 in the morning. Not pleasant for me but probably par for the course for the Canon corporate slaves. I decided this year to begin my trip with some semblance of where I might actually be going, devoting detailed study time to the piste map while sat at my desk. Pic Noir, Jerusalem – I could even tell you what colour they are. This geographic familiarisation proved somewhat redundant at the airport, when I found myself lost and alone fifteen minutes prior to departure. I only went to buy some sweets. Gill was as understanding as ever. “That’s your problem”. The transfer couldn’t have been smoother. We were picked up by a Kiwi called David in a smart looking mini-bus and he may well have wondered how his week was to pan out, as echoes of “smell my cheese” whipped the frosty morning air. Having your boots, skis and ski passes delivered directly to the chalet is a new and pleasurable experience that Laura obviously enjoyed. I suspect without such convenience, it may well have taken her a few days to actually get up and hire anything; such was her laid-back approach to mountain life. A few slices of cake in the delightfully homely chalet (as long as you’re not allergic to it of course) and we were off. I can’t be held fully responsible for misreading the map but given my previous ten hours of study, I felt a tinge of guilt as David careered head first down the black run an hour later, with his tongue out and one ski on. “I can’t stop, I can’t stop” echoed through the Three Valleys until some French guys rescued him, halfway back to Geneva. And so the inevitable daily adventures began. The following day, I dropped Gill off at her ski school armed with her dinner money and a miserable expression and waved her goodbye at the gates – or what is at the lift? At least I know what it will be like taking the kids skiing for the first time, should we ever have any. On the Tuesday, they decided to take her to Courcheval 1850 and leave her there – a little unfair for someone so young – but despite the sprinklings of snow, we knew how to get back over to La Tania and carefully boarded the chairlift to Cote De La Loze. As we reached the top, the weather was appalling – thick snow, biting wind and freezing cold. Visibility was no more than a few yards, the only conceivable benefit being that you couldn’t see Gaylord’s dodgy ski outfit anymore. “Don’t make me do it. Don’t make me do it. Why did you bring me here – I knew this would happen”, Gill yelled, tears streaming down her face. I hadn’t considered that I was somehow responsible for the prevailing weather systems but that’s relationships for you. Despite some encouragement and some stern looks, the group’s attempts to get Gill down the run to safety were always going to be doomed – persuasion seems to have the opposite effect with her. “I’m staying here, I’d rather just die”, was the worrying decision she took as the conditions worsened and our gloves started to freeze. There was only one option. I hopped over to the lift and in my best pseudo French-English-Russian-Thai begged, “My girlfriend she cries. We must go down.” Whether he understood me or not is perhaps not relevant, as her face told a thousand stories and the lift was brought to an abrupt halt and we clambered aboard – not without more tears mind, as descending a chairlift is another experience Gill hasn’t be schooled in – but a few minutes later as the weather eased at a lower altitude, she calmed down. If only that was the end of it. I though it best to get back on the slopes briefly and head down to 1550, but Gill decided to walk down the slopes, with me boarding and carrying her skis. Don’t you just love a good skiing trip? Needless to say, she resigned from ski school the following day. The chalet was very homely – great food, great hosts (who thankfully didn’t get the guitar out every few hours as in a previous trip) and a prize selection of dorks to boot. Damien and the badminton boys occupied the remaining downstairs room, and debate ensued about the mechanics of their relationship. At first, it appeared that the badminton boys were gay lovers and, after the slopes, would take advantage of each other while Damien sat upstairs. Hours later they would emerge in their de rigueur uniform of jeans pulled up chest-high with a jumper tucked in, and a nice brown belt. But apparently they were brothers. If I was to guess their occupation I would have said they were account clerks for the National Trust. As it transpired, they were account clerks for the National Trust. Luckily we managed to lose them each day, but this meant that David and Annie would have to ensue the torture whenever they offered to go ski-guiding. A full day would have sent me over the edge – literally. My phone bill amounted to £70 over the week as I spent each day frantically trying to meet up with Dan and Chris at the top/bottom/middle of each run. Delete as appropriate. Since the chalet was equipped with about 40 novels, this kept Louisa occupied for the first few days and David, other than on day one, shared Gill’s facial expression most days as he headed down the run with La Tania’s largest blister of the season. Oh and he just really loved Damien. The remaining days passed with similar adventures – Gill and Lou skiing into a road, races, and a bag of potatoes on the end of your chair. A great trip, despite my aversion to the chalet – no idea what caused that (don't worry if you stay here - it's a medical condition) – and surprisingly Robbie the Scotsman’s wife did appear from upstairs about four days in. And to think we thought he’d knocked her off, pretending to take her a bread roll each morning. Danny Roosty

Reviewed by Alison Rowland

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Kalinka

Holiday Company: Accommodation in the Alps

Stayed there in Feb 2005

Review: Snow great, your apartments are great - ideal position, great facilities but your satellite wasn't working and that kettle you cooked when you were bladdered needs replacing. I'd like them both again for the half term week next year. All at Accommodation in the Alps are great.

Reviewed by Lisa James

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments L'Atrey

Holiday Company: Accommodation in the Alps

Stayed there in Dec 2004

Review: excellent!!!!!!!!!!

Reviewed by David Entwistle

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Kalinka

Holiday Company: Accommodation in the Alps

Stayed there in Feb 2005

Review: Overall the holiday was excellent. We are thinking about coming back next year.

Reviewed by Alison Stuart

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments L'Atrey

Holiday Company: Accommodation in the Alps

Stayed there in Jan 2005

Review: The holiday was excellent ... too short as always. Accommodation was great and the service from accommodationinthealps superb. Snow was a bit thin on the ground at the start of the week and then snowed loads mid-week to our relief. Going-out wise, the ski-lodge is very lively with lots of entertainment and live bands. The restaurant at Hotel Telemark was lovely end of holiday treat. Really enjoy La Tania as a resort and have now been there twice with the third trip this April.

Reviewed by Rebecca Bleackley

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Saboia

Holiday Company: Accommodation in the Alps

Stayed there in Dec 2004

Review: Our appartment was good clean and comfortable, enough space for the four of us. Kitchen well equiped. Welcome pack was much appreciated!! great having skis and boots fitted in appartment a definate big bonus!! The appartment had a fantastic view and very well situated. We had lunch out every day we ate in a variety of places up the mountains and in La tania,all were good. The pub in La Tania we spent a lot of time my daughter loved the chicken wings!and my son lived on the bolognaise! We drunk a lot (especially New year!!) all the bar staff at the pub were familiar with us!! the staff in the pub were really friendly and very helpful excellant service. We had great snow when we got there and it lasted well for the week, But when we went home it could have done with some more snow. Fantastic skiing it really was the best skiing holiday I have ever had, My 7 year old daughter absolutely fell in love with skiing and she definately has the skiing bug!! I enjoyed every day of skiing had fun at ski school great great time !! I cant fault the holiday at all La tania is lovely very friendly, the skiing was great good variety of slopes to suit all levels. I just cant wait to come back!!

Reviewed by andy campbell

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Saboia

Holiday Company: Accommodation in the Alps

Stayed there in Dec 2004

Review: Snow was wicked great skiing we had a large group and everybody had a great time apartment was really greatespecially the sauna, and la tania is lovely liked the ski lodge great atmosphere

Reviewed by Michael and Sarah Russell

Accommodation Type: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Telemark

Holiday Company: Independent Trip

Stayed there in Feb 2005

Review: La Tania is a good resort to stay in. It has good access into the 3 Valleys, a good variety of accomodation. The Hotel Telemark provides a compact but comfortable standard of accomodation. Its Bistro provides excellant quality fare, top marks to the chef. The night life is quiet but this suited us so as to take full advantage of the skiing on offer. No waiting for lifts.

Reviewed by Susie Pratt

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Grand Bois

Holiday Company: Other not listed

Stayed there in Mar 2005

Review: We as a family have been coming to La Tania every year for the last 5 years as well as skiing in other resorts. La Tania ticks all thi right boxes, its got the alpine charm, amazing skiing terrain. Its quiet and traffic free, so the adults can dring beer and watch children participationg in dangerous activitites .Accomodation is always clean and whilst basic has everyjing we need. The food is affordable in La Tania you are getting good value and excellant quality. We always love our La Tania holiday its perfect for families, and people who have not sjiied before. I would reccomend, however would be saddened if it become to busy and touristy as this is its attraction for me and my family.

Reviewed by Jayne Carr

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Topaze

Holiday Company: Ski Beat

Stayed there in Mar 2005

Review: Carr family Matthew 4 and James 6 all had one of their best weeeks yet in Chalet Topaz(Ski Beat) Sophie and Daisey were such fab hosts, great guide Daisey on board and skis a real home from home.Lots of delicious food and more importantly great cake!! Weather was so hot clear blue skies all came back with lovely panda eyes.Snow bearing up well. Eather(sorry about the spelling) had both boys sussed and sorted with spot on ,after ski school care. Big thanks girls for making our holiday one not to forget. All batteries now recharged .

Reviewed by Andrew Wainwright

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Helene 1

Holiday Company: Icicles

Stayed there in Mar 2005

Review: What can I say. From the moment we arrived, the week could not have been better. Ron (Veronica) and Ian were the ideal hosts who prepared fantastic food, served great wine, and treated us as if we were family. Ron is a great chef, Ian does a superb breakfast and, get this, he imports wine as well, so both quantity and quality were excellent (not at breakfast though). The only trouble was we had to eat and drink it all! Although we went towards the end of the season the snow was still good, but lower down was “a bit sugary in the afternoons”. As well as being perfect hosts, we picked up the skiing jargon from Ron & Ian as the week went on also. La Tania was the ideal location for us. We were a party of 3 families , 6 adults and 7 kids. Seven of the party hadn’t skied before. A combination of the beginners run in La Tania and the greens in Courchevel 1850 were perfect for them, whilst those who thought they knew what they were doing were able to go further a-field quickly and easily. The après-ski is as lively or quiet as you want it to be. Finally, to sum up how good a time we had, despite the party collecting one fractured wrist (teenage boy who thought he could snowboard) and two damaged knee ligaments (forty something beginners getting a bit cocky and over-confident towards the end of the week), the fact that we are all desperate to return to the same chalet in the same resort as soon as we can is the best recommendation I can make. Fantastic.

Reviewed by Simon Eardley

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Grand Bois

Holiday Company: Airtours

Stayed there in Jan 2005

Review: We arived at the end of January after a big snow fall, giving us brilliant snow conditions with plenty of fresh powder. The ski lessons with ESF were great and everyone was really helpful. The food was brilliant, as was the service. All in all a Great holiday, even if it was a bit too short for my liking.

Reviewed by Chris and Sally Gough

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Topaze

Holiday Company: Ski Beat

Stayed there in Jan 2005

Review: We were in La Tania for the week from 8th January staying with Ski Beat in Chalet Topaze. Our hosts were Sophie and Daisy. The snow was not the best we have had but there was excellent skiing to be had over the whole area. Sophie and Daisy proved excellent cooks and Daisy's ski guiding was brill. It is the only chalet party we have ever been on where the "5th dimension" was a dinner conversation topic!! One of our fellow guests had been given the latest Stephen Hawking book as bedtime reading! It was a good thing that the Chateau Topaze red was reasonably palatable! Overall an excellent week with first rate hosts.

Reviewed by Chris and Sally Gough

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Grand Bois

Holiday Company: Independent Trip

Stayed there in Mar 2005

Review: After an overnight drive (3 drivers)we arrived in La Tania at about 0930 on 19th March and were on the lifts by 1030. We were able to get into our duplex apartment at 1600 after a full day's skiing. The apartment was spacious and very well equipped. The advantage of renting from an English owner is that there is a kettle and mugs and a reasonably well stocked store cupboard. Also a good selection of interesting books and games to keep the non-skiers or anyone unfortunate enough to have a mishap entertained. The kitchenette, whilst not spacious, was adequate for our needs and we enjoyed meals out at La Ferme, the Telemark and Les Marmottes. On departure day we enjoyed another full day's skiing before setting off on the long drive home neatly avoiding the traffic. We caught the shuttle at 0545 and were home mid morning on Sunday. Snow conditions were rather Spring-like and the sunshine was wonderful. It was like skiing on wet sugar by the early afternoon although the morning skiing was excellent and we enjoyed some well prepared runs into Meribel and Courchevel. Having visited in early January and again in early March, we seemed to cleverly avoid the best skiing and a consolation pair of skis would be warmly received!!

Reviewed by Nick

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Jonquille

Holiday Company: Ski Power

Stayed there in Jan 2005

Review: Chalet Jonquille Excellent Chalet- good food good hosts great snow Well organised from uk office too- well worth a go!

Reviewed by Daniel Byrne

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Grand Bois

Holiday Company: Independent Trip

Stayed there in Feb 2005

Review: Holiday was gr8, best ski-in eva but was ruined when i tore my ligaments in 1650 on the 2nd last day. Lol. Quality place would reccomend it 2 ne1.

Reviewed by Becky

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Grand Bois

Holiday Company: Thomson

Stayed there in Jan 2005

Review: First time to La Tania and hope it won't be the last. Had a fantastic time and arrived the week after the great dump of snow so perfect conditions. Great value for money. Everybody was so friendly whether in the village, on the lifts or in the mountain restaurants such as Les Corbelys (Spell??!!). The area is so vast that it far exceeded any of my expectations. We made it to Val Thorens once but then had a run of our lives to get back to the lift we wanted from Courchevel in time - just made it too - great laugh though! (I guess we should get out of bed earlier!!) Hope to get there next year. Stayed in La Tania Apartments but couldn't remember the name of it. Its the one just over the wooden bridge from the main hotel I think.

Reviewed by Family Bettesworth

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: ApartmentsL'Atrey

Holiday Company: Ski Accommodation

Stayed there in Feb 2005

Review: Another brilliant week. Very cold but was the snow good - best condition for years.Congrats to all those who maintain the pistes in the 3 Valleys in such good nick (especially La Tania) Many thanks to superb accommodation once again organised by Ski Accommodation - the slow cooker, wok, oodles of hot water, advice of good eateries, comfortable beds and a real Britsh teapot make them a winner! We went again in March and Easter week as well this year....as for next year...pencil those dates in.

Reviewed by John Carruthers (JC)

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Brigitte

Holiday Company: Silver Ski

Stayed there in Apr 2005

Review: The snow was brilliant, the food and drink provided by Kath and Christine in Chalet Brigitte was par excellance. The experience of being a first time skier at the tender age of 51 was fantastic. From Day 1 finding myself wrapped around a fir tree coming down Les Foliere to Day 4 skiing from Courcheval to Meribel. I wear the bruises with honour the Two cracked ribs with pride. and yes I will be back in January. (cheers seasonaire Willy).Pub ski lodge was used for medicinal purposes only, due to the lager proving to be a real anaesthetic. Chow JC.

Reviewed by Nick

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Christiana

Holiday Company: Independent Trip

Stayed there in Dec 2004

Review: Snow was gd ths yr, little bit icy on the last blue down but kept it interesting I guess :), food was excelent (dunno if any remember Christoph Burke, used 2 run the Montana) well he's got a rly nice hotel in Brid les Bains wit an amazin chef. Skiing was also rly gd, went out wit another Christoph, one of the old La Tania ESF lot n tried snowboarding for the first time, lol. Overall a great hol,can't wait to come bak again for my 10/11th year (can't remember, lol) ths december.

Reviewed by Kevin Cairns

Accommodation Type: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Montana

Holiday Company: Neilson

Stayed there in Dec 2004

Review: Decent enough hotel in a great position next to piste, bars and lift. Well above average food too and really enjoyed Christmas dinner. Thought the night life was pretty good really, mainly centered around Ski Lodge but good nights in Taiga and Farcon too. Had a late one in 1850 - cost a fortune up there mind!

Reviewed by Mick Keyes

Accommodation Type: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Telemark

Holiday Company: Independent Trip

Stayed there in Mar 2005

Review: Quick decision on a long weekend. Telemark did the job, top food too. Skied from start to finish for 3 days - packed a lot in a shirt trip, probably more than a 6 day Saturday to Saturday trip 'cos you know you've no time to waste. Loved La Tania, small enough to get to grips with but big enough to be lively - skiing is the biggest in the world - nuff said.

Reviewed by Mike Spear

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Simone

Holiday Company: Crystal

Stayed there in Jan 2005

Review: This was my first time in La Tania and I couldn't find fault with any aspect of the Holiday. Transfers to and from Lyon relatively quick and stress free. Wonderful chalet at side of blue piste to village was ski in ski out. Chalet hosts Brett and Kate from Australia were absolutely fantastic hosts, cooked breakfasts, great afternoon teas and dinners out of this world. They even picked up slabs of beer for the troops in their own time. 5 star service. Snowmaking on run to resort first class during a bit of a lean spell regarding snow. Local bars very good especially Taiga which I now rave about to anyone who'll listen. Three valleys skiing continues to be the best in the world and improvements for the coming season with passless turnstiles and upgrading of lifts on the 1650 side will see me back again next year. Honest! I'm not on commission, I just love the place.

Reviewed by Mary Summers

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments La Troika

Holiday Company: Ski Accommodation

Stayed there in Jul 2005

Review: I have now stayed in the 3 valleys for a summer holiday for the last 4 years! The first year I was in Le Grand Bois, the second in the Cristiana appartments, the third I went to a hotel in Moutiers hoping to find other places to rival the 3 valleys, I failed. This year I went when the tour de France was on! I booked with Ski accommodation & it was excellent. The car hire was there, (Pricematch car hire), the appartment was better than home - I don't have a dish washer! The views from the balcony in the summer are great, just would love to see it with snow in the winter. I have skied just once, not very well. It was a business conference & we only had the lunchtimes to try, would love to come to La Tania in the winter to try skiing again, but also see the area with snow!

Reviewed by Heathcock Family

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Chalouis

Holiday Company: Ski Magic

Stayed there in Dec 2004

Review: Chalet Chalois Second visit to this chalet. Previously stayed in Ski Beat Chalet in Dec 2000 (also good). This must be one of the best located Chalets in La Tania. As you come into La Tania down Folyeres (The Blue) Chalois is the first chalet you come across. It really is ski in ski out (right into the garage on a good day :). Operated by Ski Magic we have had 2 great holidays here. Child care also very good. One of the further walks to the centre, but Telemark is nearby and the ambitous (foolish) can always walk (fall) down the slope. Coming back a third year Feb 06. Excellent Chalet, Excellent resort, oh and excellent website - better than the hopeless other one we shan't mention.

Reviewed by Sarah Bungay

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Chardon

Holiday Company: Other not listed

Stayed there in Feb 2005

Review: I booked a last minute deal on igluski.com having done a bit of research into the area (had not been to the 3 vallees before) . I'm so glad I chose to come to La Tania, we (Jez, my man & I) had just the best week. La Tania is pretty, (oozes alpine charm) is the gateway to a terrific ski area and is not over crowded or pretentious. Gorgeous George and Tim the lovely Ozy were our chalet hosts at chalet Chardon and a great job they did too, fab food and wine and really friendly helpful guys. The chalet was situated in a convenient position and was warm and comfy. We Enjoyed some great nights out after our 3 course meal & frequented the Taiga bar (pronounced Tiger) on the lower road, excellent atmosphere leather sofa's cool music etc and enjoyed a really good meal in their restaurant upstairs on George and Tim's night off. Pub Le Skilodge was busy (loads of tv's 2 people deep at the bar kinda thing)We were invited to stay for a lock-in on our last night in the bar next door to ski lodge! (mistake as we had to be up @ the crack of dawn the next day... not good). It snowed on and off all week which was great, and we really explored the whole area, enjoyed 1650 and it's wide runs. Did get bloomin cold -21c at points (but hey that's what yer thermals are for!) The Le Folyeres run back in to La Tania was prone to getting a tad icy in the afternoon, but having had a vin chaud @ lunchtime it wasn't that bad. Excellent holiday, really sad to go home and can't wait to go back!!

Reviewed by Tom Hiddleston

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Les Charmes

Holiday Company: Independent Trip

Stayed there in Feb 2004

Review: We've been coming here for the last 4 years (except this year where we ventured to Canada). What can I say?? The apartment was great, the skiing was great and La Tania is the friendliest resort I know.

Reviewed by Gary

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Simone

Holiday Company: Crystal

Stayed there in Mar 2003

Review: hi snow was excellent for march we went to chalet simone with crystal very good reps and good company the food at simone was superb and in the resort not to pricey like other resorts night life good but if you want more night life go to nearby courchavel la tania is good enough though i am coming back to the resort on january the 14 with 15 friends and hope the snow keeps coming down aye best ski holiday i have had from gary

Reviewed by Cus

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Kalinka

Holiday Company: Independent Trip

Stayed there in Dec 2005

Review: What a blast - opening weekend, great snow, great skiing, great food and great drink plus very friendly people. Apologies for my dancing, blame the mutzig or amstel or toffee vodka or genepi or absenthe or bombay saphire or chartreause or was it just all the red wine...? What a lovely place - truly a Winter Wonderland!

Reviewed by Nick Webb

Accommodation Type: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Telemark

Holiday Company: Independent Trip

Stayed there in Mar 2005

Review: Happened to arrive after some good snow and it continued through the time there. After a season running Mix Bar in Courcheval (yes it was some years ago so don't expect anyone to remember it!) and several visits to 3V's - it was the best snow I had skied. Hotel Telemark was excellent a great new concept. Excellent food and ambience. Last night of the trip saw the band - Superfly - in Telemark bar. Don't know how they managed to perform such a fantastic set in the area a size of a shoebox. Hotel Telemark - so good returning this year and with 2 groups (based on my recommendation), hope it's continuing its groundbreaking service and quality of food. Top marks to George and the team there.

Reviewed by Jon Hirons

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Beauvallon

Holiday Company: Ski Power

Stayed there in Dec 2005

Review: Light snow on day of arrival with plenty of snow fallen already - the pistes all looked great. Needed more snow towards the end of the week. Chalet was located just off the nursery slope down a few steps. Accomodation superb with Kath and Helen looking after us all much too well (Must start the diet again now!) Christmas Eve at the pub was a real hoot. Already missing La Tania - can't wait to return. Brilliant holiday - fantastic place and great people.

Reviewed by Natalie Baines

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet MarMau

Holiday Company: Le Ski

Stayed there in Dec 2005

Review: Both my husband & I are novice skiers but what a great place for our first skiing holiday. We stayed at the Chalet MarMau which was wonderful (only 2nd week of operation). Ed & Emma our hosts were great and I haven’t ever eaten so well - the meals were amazing. Our daughter was in the crèche which was great and she had a ball every day - spending most of the time out in the snow. La Tania is a great resort for families given that it is traffic free and has a 'small' resort feel about it but the skiing is great, although there is only one green run into the resort and it is a tough green run but that said we will be back next year.

Reviewed by Andrew Ellington

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Folyeres

Holiday Company: Independent Trip

Stayed there in Jan 2006

Review: Hit the snow just right after New Year - plenty of powder about and everything open. Was too knackered to really live it up on the night time, but couple of bars seemed friendly with reasonable prices unlike the £12 G&T at 1850. Supermarket stocked all necessities, as I say it was pasta then bed for me most nights...

Reviewed by Philippa

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments L'Atrey

Holiday Company: Come Ski

Stayed there in Jan 2006

Review: got home a while ago and can't stop thinking about that wonderful caring man I met, Mark I am missing you like crazy and thinking about coming again (literally) you were wonderful,let me know when you get back to Nottingham I will visit Pip

Reviewed by Edward Bunn

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Doron

Holiday Company: NBV / Eurogroup

Stayed there in Dec 2005

Review: Christams in Heaven... Very Cold week (-20c one day) Snow was alright.. lower runs better than high.. New green run good addition...Very tidy chalet comfortable and warm. Garage downstairs for all equipment. 50m walk to the piste, ski back to within 20m of the front door. NBV resort staff were excellent... Oven and dishwasher had minds of there own!!!

Reviewed by Snow Weasel

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Clementine

Holiday Company: Ski Magic

Stayed there in Jan 2006

Review: Snow good and great skiing almost to door. Top food( if anything a little over elaborate) and great service from a good team( thanks to Lloyd,Ken and Annemarie).SkiMagic get top marks for customer service..lifts to Courcheval etc and skis, boots, passes all sorted out in chalet. Clementine is pushing it a bit for size to accommodate 16 adults, nowhere for us all to sit down! But understand that SkiMagic are on the case and plan to reduce the numbers to a more manageable number( 12?) and change one of the downstairs bedrooms to increase the communal seating area. If they do that , then this will be a really attractive proposition for a great chalet holiday. The bars are few, the Taiga is best for chilling , Ski Lodge for a LOUD night. Beginners note: the green back to La Tania is pretty steep in places. You'll be better off on the shuttle bus from 1850.

Reviewed by John Coghlan

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Les Charmes

Holiday Company: Snow Safaris

Stayed there in Jan 2006

Review: Accommodation was first class and Billy and Sarah (two of the nicest people you could meet) looked after us like royalty. Absolute ski in ski out location 20 seconds from the heart of town with superb views...........what more could you want.....heaven on earth!

Reviewed by Jamie Grant

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Juba

Holiday Company: Nick Ski

Stayed there in Jan 2006

Review: Excellent week holiday with very friendly hosts, Nick and Joey. Week started well with flying from Bournmouth with Easy Jet to Geneva. Collected car hire organised via pricematchcarhire from this web site. Excellent car a 406SW with 400KM on the clock. Stayed at Nick Ski in chalet Juba. Excellent clean accommodation with good wholesome tasty food, as much as you could eat with excellent home picked wine that would look good on any dinner table. Booked ski and boot hire from Ski Higher also from this web site. Excellent door to door service, the only complaint I have is that I had the premier ski and they were blunt. With a small group of 4 of us of mixed skiing/snow boarding abilities we found La Tania and Courchevel the best areas to ski. The weather was a bit too hot for the snow and it showed towards the end of the week with a great deal of icy and bare patches appearing. On the last day we hired a few sledges and did the luge run which was great fun in Courchevel 1850. It is a lot steeper and hair pin bends that it looks from the lifts! All in all we had a great time and would recommend all the companies we used and thanks to www.latania.co.uk for all there hard work.

Reviewed by Kelly Greatrex

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Grand Bois

Holiday Company: Airtours

Stayed there in Feb 2006

Review: Excellent resort for access to the 3 valleys. La Tania is a beautiful ski village with a party atomosphere at the Pub de Ski Lodge. The snow was a bit patchy towards the end of the holiday, but with the vast ski area you couldn't tell very much. La Tania is very reasonably priced compared to Courchevel and Meribel for food and drink. There are some nice restuarants if you want to sample frogs legs but you cant beat the chicken wings from the ski lodge!! Our accomodation was basic but it was all we needed for a weeks stay. The view of the piste from our balcony was great. Holiday overall was absolutely fabulous and wouldn't hesitate going back there.

Reviewed by Lindsey Rayner

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Topaze

Holiday Company: Ski Beat

Stayed there in Feb 2006

Review: Just come back from a fab week in Chalet Topaze. Chris and Sam looked after us brilliantly - those boys can cook! Great Chalet & very friendly Ski Beat staff.We'll be back again soon. Fingers crossed you get some more snow out there.

Reviewed by Sandy Tanner

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Topaze

Holiday Company: Ski Beat

Stayed there in Feb 2006

Review: Just arrived home after one of the best holidays ever in La Tania. Chris & Sam from Chalet Topaze were truly fab hosts, with amazing cooking skills! Very impressive and always a great laugh! Some fab nights in L'Arbett too... La Tania is really an awesome resort! I'll definitely be back. xx

Reviewed by Jon White

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Juba

Holiday Company: Nick Ski

Stayed there in Feb 2006

Review: Well, where do I start? I was just one of 14 boarders staying at Chalet Juba during the 2nd week of February. The majority of the group had decided to drive - to gain an extra day on the slopes, with the last two chaps catching the snow train from Waterloo Via Paris & Moutiers (gaining an extra 2 days over the usual 6 days when flying) We had our first day (Saturday) on the piste -an excellent day due to being very quiet on the slopes - then mid afternoon rode down to the very back door of the chalet - only to be greated by Nick who had been out him self (probably covering all of the 3V in a morning!!!) We were able to ride out of the back door or a very short (10-15m) walk to the 'green' to ride on into town and on down to the gondola - an excellent location - simply excellent. The chalet is, what can only be described as perfect, a true home from home. In fact better than being that, is was a heaven from home! Once we were all changed from the slopes, fresh cakes, tea and coffee were waiting for our hungry bunch of boarders - and boy didn't it disappear quickly! - this was the same on all days - different cakes, awaiting for the tired 14 souls that returned back to the heavly abode that is Chalet Juba Nick & Joey were great - really welcoming, funny and extremley knowledgeable on the 3V area - we were able to get advise on which runs were going to be best each day - Nick took us out on two days - and for those that lasted! - a great day and many a mile was added to some quite already tired legs! Evening meals were exquisite, with different wines to accompany the meal each night, we were not going to go hungry or thirsty - that was for sure! Breakfast was ready each morning so we could re fuel before hitting the slopes again. The boot room allowed us to have nice dry boots every day rather than the semi dry of previous years! again - hard to put a price on this luxury. The only thing we would have changed was to have a tad more snow - but hey - at least everything else was perfect:-) We will definitely be returning to Juba in the future - there is simply nothing to fault with the chalet, Nick and Joey's attention to detail with everything from the food to the advise and the humour at the table in the evenings!!!!!!!!!!!! We departed saturday morning and 18 hours & 850 miles later - we were home - knackered - but home in one piece!!! So cheers Nick & Joey - you really helped make this the best holiday ever See you in the (I hope not to distant) future Jon

Reviewed by Richard

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Titania

Holiday Company: Le Ski

Stayed there in Feb 2006

Review: Chalet was well run by Rowan and Georgie, thanks guys - great food and though's cakes were fantastic even for a non cakey person like me. Met great people in the chalet and the kids loved the creche which was a good set up. Chalet was lovely though stairs a bit steep and floors on bottom level in bedrooms were freezing, it needs a warm room for boots. Well run operation and staff were good. Guiding was good from Richy - the other guide just went where he wanted to go without saying much, snow could have been better for feb, rented skis from Intersport which were rubbish, don't use intersport use ski higher, sport 2000, ski set more expensive but much better quality gear. Overall good but quite pricey holiday.

Reviewed by Terri Cowland

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Christiana

Holiday Company:

Stayed there in Feb 2006

Review: Great location in the center of village. Ski to and from door. Apartment very basic, lacking in few essential kitchen tools and not completely clean. Major problem with noise from teenagers till 4am. Was told by another guest in apartments that this problem is worse out of school holidays. Would not recommend it unless you are teenager or night owl.

Reviewed by David Slater

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Grand Bois

Holiday Company: Other not listed

Stayed there in Feb 2006

Review: Holiday Company - French Life Ski. We drove from Manchester which was a bit of a trek but were pleasantly surprised that there were no major delays, we arrived in the resort on Saturday 11th Feb at around 4.30pm, the road up to la tania is excellent (although not so good for a few drivers without snow chains when we left on Saturday 18th Feb!). The weather for the first three days was excellent which meant the snow was a bit worn and icy in places. Nevertheless it was very good skiing and a joy to be able to ski to the ski locker door! Ski hire for the children was very efficient at Twinner Sport, good supermarket and bread shop. The accommodation was very clean on arrival although could have been a bit bigger (our choice which we will obviously address next time) with great view over the mountains. We didn't eat out as when we tried to book the only times available were too late for the children, maybe next time we will book before we arrive. We found la tania and courchevel very easy to get around with good runs for all levels. One criticism, which we are sure will be sorted out in time, is that when the weather was bad (or good is you like to ski when its snowing) it was difficult to get over to courchevel for the children when the chairlift was not working (only the two drag lifts, which they did manage but my wife fell off!). We found la tania to be a very quiet, family friendly, 'happy' resort, overall we had a fantastic time and we will be back.

Reviewed by Trev Girt

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Amethyste

Holiday Company: Ski Beat

Stayed there in Feb 2006

Review: Ski Beat were just ok. Food limited for us veggies, but clean and warm. But would not rush to use them again. The skiing was great. A little ice in places Bouc Blanc middle section & bottom of Moretta Blanche. Green runs into La Tania Plan Fontaine was well run and a little rough in places. I would recommend La Tania for a family who Ski and like a small quite place. Not good for a new starter and if you are looking for loads of nightlite. TG

Reviewed by Susie

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Grand Bois

Holiday Company: Other not listed

Stayed there in Feb 2006

Review: Arrived to a very welcoming snow fall, hello La Tania its been almost a year since we met. Had a fantastic half term week skiing, thought it would be stacked out not the case at all. The hands free lift passes made one of the busiest times of the season effortless. A few queues nothing over a 20 min wait. Skiied almost as far as Oriel, unfort got to Val Thorens and turned back due to the weather conditions. The conditions were the best i have seen for many years, a litttle patchy in oplaces however the pistes were well groomed and tended each day. Pub ski put on a champion show for my mate Trish on her birthday, even Tim managed a few off notes on his BIG horn!!! Cheers Tim, got some great piccies must send them over for the album! Susie from Bramhall Cheshire

Reviewed by Carol Thorpe

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Jamias Bleu

Holiday Company: Alpine Action

Stayed there in Feb 2006

Review: Just arrived back from a great week in La Tania.It has snowed for the last three days and although the ski-ing is fantastic,the visibility at the top stations has been very poor, plus high winds.We still had a great week in a fab chalet with the best hosts Paula and Mike[coincidentally from my home town of Stockport]. We had wonderful food and the other guests in the chalet were a really nice crowd.The Ski Lodge was the perfect place to meet after a day on the slopes for one or two drinks, before we staggered back to the chalet for a dip in the hot tub before dinner. Highly recommended.Just wish I was still there.Hope the sun comes out for the people arriving today.

Reviewed by Ross Goodknight

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Juilette

Holiday Company: Ski-Dazzle

Stayed there in Jan 2006

Review: SNOW: Not much had fallen but most of pistes were still great. Just goes to show that even when the snow is as bad as it gets you can still have great skiing. LOCATION: The chalet was in a great location. You can put your skis on right outside the boot room and pop onto the bottom of the red run. In the evening you can get within 20m of the door, PERFECT! CHALET: Good although I think some of the interior is due for a make over. The seating area can be a bit cramped if the chalet is full and everyone decides to sit down at the same time. FOOD: Absoultely gorgeous food. The breakfasts were the best and most varied I have ever had while skiing. The cakes in at tea were lovely and the evening meals were all excellent. HOSTS AND STAFF: Everyone was great and extremely friendly and helpful. Would I stay again and recomend it to others. I certainly would and it was all very good value for money.

Reviewed by Graham and Mark

Accommodation Type: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Telemark

Holiday Company: Independent Trip

Stayed there in Feb 2006

Review: Great trip - La Tania is a fantastic resort for access to the valleys - no lift queues despite it being half term week. Great snow and weather. Telemark was fine for our stay - good value and convenient though maid service didnt always happen. Dont go to the Telemark if you dont want to hear what the person in the next room is doing or sleep before 1 while the live band is playing in the bar

Reviewed by Steve and Lynne

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet La Source

Holiday Company: Crystal

Stayed there in Feb 2006

Review: Great holiday, excellent conditions (sunny first 2 days, 1 day cloudy and the rest it snowed) Chalet was excellent with hosts Simon and Jane caring for us extremely well, would recommend resort and chalet extremely highly!

Reviewed by Nia Luke

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Folyeres

Holiday Company: Independent Trip

Stayed there in Mar 2006

Review: 5th visit to la tania. Loved the skiing, superb snow, Restaurant Marmottons fantastic as always, apartment in Folyeres was great. The only downside is the noise that people make when they leave the ski lodge or L'arbatte. Talk about stereotypical yobbish British lager louts abroad. What is it about 4 pints of watered down beer and snow outside that makes people want to take their shirts off, run around singing badly and shouting loudly. The sooner these idiots realise that this behavior is irresponsible the better. More preferable if they find other ski resorts. Don't they realise that above the 2 bars they have just staggered out of are hundreds of people trying to get some sleep. This was not a one off incident. This occurred everynight! Everynight the same sad British accents. The bars should advise customers of their responsibilities to residents. Sort it out La Tania.

Reviewed by Bridget Kelly

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Dahu

Holiday Company: Ski-Dazzle

Stayed there in Feb 2006

Review: I only had time for a short ski break (Tuesday 28 Feb to Saturday 4 March 2006). I was very lucky to find Ski-Dazzle. My own room in Chalet Dahu, transfers, my ski pass ready and waiting on arrival, the food in chalet Dahu (cooked by David) was fantastic. David and Sallyann were so helpful - fab service. Chalet Dahu was conveniently placed, a few steps and then straight out onto a blue run and of course, the skiing was fantastic.

Reviewed by Ray Ford

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Simone

Holiday Company: Crystal

Stayed there in Mar 2006

Review: snow was fantastic, two weeks solid before we arrived. then perfect weather. chalet is right on the side of the piste. excelent food by Luke and Katie. the chalet rooms are on the small side, showers for skinny people only. and it is in need of some TLC. no TV so amuse your self at night. great holiday overall with 400 miles of piste to play on.... dont have an accident and need rescue.. 278 Euros for a ride down to the clinic.

Reviewed by Daniel

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Grand Bois

Holiday Company: Independent Trip

Stayed there in Feb 2006

Review: This was the first hiolday alown without parents. I went with Six friends one who organised it she gone to La Tania for about 9 years in a row now. The snow was good all week round. The slopes are pretty steep so thier hard to learn on but its good fun as you have to learn quick or it can get pianful but always good fun. The food was ok with good prices its not to expecive to cook for your self the shops have anouth food. Drink this is were La Tania is the best go to the Ski lodge on band nights they are really good fun. Drinks are ok prices but drink "muckzeg" it 3 beers in one you get drunk quicker. The accomodation was ok but not that good wear we were but it was keepish so it didt matter that much as your be out alot. Overal the Hiolday was great the Alps are the best thing ive ever seen. The people you will meet are all freindly and up for a good time. Made many Friend Stared the first minute we got there with our tranfer driver Neil then our instructure (can`t spell his name so i wont try) then the bar staff. And our Friends freinds. PS going back to alps in the summer to Le Get to ride downhill hope its just as good. GO to La Tabia or 3 valleye you wount regret it the best week ive ever had.

Reviewed by Simon & Sarah

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Delta

Holiday Company: Ski Fidelity

Stayed there in Mar 2006

Review: Fantastic time, hosts Martin and Claire looked after us so well. Really enjoyed the food, the skiing and the banter - will be back!

Reviewed by Sharon Davidson-Guild

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Grand Bois

Holiday Company: Crystal

Stayed there in Mar 2006

Review: Just returned from a fantastic week. Great snow, weather good and plenty of skiing. The accomodation was a typical French apartment - like many others I've stayed in only slightly scruffy (but clean). Perfect location though, literally ski to and from you door - and the La Tania gondola is literally 30 secs from the door, making it easy access to the slopes. We took our two and half year old son with us for his first holiday and he took to skiing like a duck to water. By the end of the week he was skiing the link from Courcheval to La Tania. Absolutely loved the resort. Ticked all the boxes for us as a family - we'll definately be going back! See you next year.

Reviewed by The Heathcocks

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Chalouis

Holiday Company: Ski Magic

Stayed there in Feb 2006

Review: Another excellent stay in this Ski Magic Chalet (3rd time now). Upstairs this time. Good for families, we had three generations. Probably not best for mixed groups as the upstairs room is a bit open plan above the lounge area (and a bit low roof for tall people). Still a good chalet though with excellent ski in, ski out. Food/wine was good and our hosts excellent. Bar in Telemark means you don't have to walk down to Ski Lodge if you want something a bit closer, but not as lively. Already booking downstairs for next Xmas 2006.

Reviewed by Richard Gribbin

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Grand Bois

Holiday Company: Independent Trip

Stayed there in Mar 2006

Review: Our apartment was privately owned and it was clear its owner took pride in the quality of her property. The location is excellent; you can ski off the end of the landing and is virtually next to the lift. It is close to the bars/pubs etc too. Only drawback is there is no parking and lugging luggage into the apartment is a bit of a mission. The views up the valley are stunning. Sadly the previous occupants had not bothered to clean the place and the cleaning person paid to clean up the place between guests is just clearly taking the money and going to the pub. Would we go again; yes! Good value and compact yet confortable apartments smack-bang on top of the slopes where you can access some incredible skiing!

Reviewed by Linda Kain

Accommodation Type: Apartment

Accommodation Name: Apartments Britania

Holiday Company: Thomson

Stayed there in Apr 2006

Review: Great place ,very convenient for the slopes . Appartments very clean and quite small but well organised . The views from the front were spectacular,noise at night from some of the late night drunks a bit annoying . I would not recommend the ESF ski school for very young children -they were useless ,they could not be bothered and my nephew learn almost nothing . They were ok for older children although I would not use them again. Magic in motion were much better. Would go back to La tania though anytime it was great.

Reviewed by Sue and Trevor Girt

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Amethyste

Holiday Company: Ski Beat

Stayed there in Feb 2006

Review: Trevor's third, and my first ski holiday. Loved the friendly village feel of La Tania, and the chalet was great - warm, comfy, boot driers, good food and plenty of wine! Skiing in the 3 valleys absolutely brilliant although would be OK without the Meribel pass on a first visit. Have to agree with other reviewers about the suitability of La Tania for genuine beginners - I've had lessons in a snow dome in England, but only just mastered that green run by the end of the week. That last bit down La Folyeres got me every time! Also agree about ESF and Magic in Motion - the latter far better for style of teaching and friendliness. Trevor's MiM teacher was an ex Olympic skier! Definitely will be back - came sooo close to booking for Easter, but Trevor would have had no holiday left after our (already booked) summer hol. Pants. Just got to win the Lottery ...

Reviewed by Simon Fry

Accommodation Type: Chalet

Accommodation Name: Chalet Dahu