Résidence l'Ecrin d'Argent

Résidence l'Ecrin d'Argent is a beautiful apartment complex in Valmorel, right next to the slopes and just 50m from the Pierrafort cable car. All of the local shops are within walking distance, including a supermarket. L'Ecrin d'Argent offers a range of modern apartments, each featuring 1 – 3 bedrooms, a handy kitchenette, and a private balcony or terrace. Whether you’re travelling with just the two of you or with a group, you’re sure to find the perfect apartment to suit your needs. Enjoy a contemporary yet authentic home-away-from-home, with access to a fantastic relaxation area. Unwind in the heated indoor swimming pool, the sauna, or the hot tub after a wonderful day on the slopes.
  • Prime location just 50m from the Pierrafort cable car
  • Modern but authentic apartments
  • Access to pool, sauna & hot tub

Room types

2-room apartment (1 bedroom) type A
for 2 to 4 persons
  • surface approx. 45-55m²
  • number of beds: 4
  • balcony or terrace
  • kitchenette
  • (mini) fridge
  • hotplate
  • (mini)oven
  • microwave
  • coffee machine
  • kettle
  • toaster
  • dishwasher
  • television
  • (living) room(s): 2 sleeping places (1 x two persons sleeping couch)
  • bedroom(s): 1 bedroom
  • 1st bedroom: 2 sleeping places (1 x double bed)
  • separate toilet
  • bathroom with: bath or shower, hair dryer
  • deposit: 500,00 € per unit (to be paid at resort, obligated)
3-room apartment (2 bedrooms) type A
for 2 to 6 persons
  • surface approx. 55-65m²
  • number of beds: 6
  • balcony or terrace
  • kitchenette
  • (mini) fridge
  • hotplate
  • (mini)oven
  • microwave
  • coffee machine
  • kettle
  • toaster
  • dishwasher
  • television
  • (living) room(s): 2 sleeping places (1 x two persons sleeping couch)
  • bedroom(s): 2 bedrooms
  • 1st bedroom: 2 sleeping places (1 x double bed)
  • 2nd bedroom: 2 sleeping places (2 x single bed)
  • separate toilet
  • bathroom(s): 2 bathrooms
  • bathroom 1: bath or shower, hair dryer
  • bathroom 2: bath or shower, hair dryer
  • deposit: 600,00 € per unit (to be paid at resort, obligated)
4-room apartment (3 bedrooms) type A
for 4 to 8 persons
  • surface approx. 70-85m²
  • number of beds: 8
  • balcony or terrace
  • kitchenette
  • (mini) fridge
  • hotplate
  • (mini)oven
  • microwave
  • coffee machine
  • kettle
  • toaster
  • dishwasher
  • television
  • (living) room(s): 2 sleeping places (1 x two persons sleeping couch)
  • bedroom(s): 3 bedrooms
  • 1st bedroom: 2 sleeping places (1 x double bed)
  • 2nd bedroom: 2 sleeping places (2 x single bed)
  • 3rd bedroom: 2 sleeping places (2 x single bed)
  • separate toilet
  • bathroom(s): 2 bathrooms
  • bathroom 1: bath or shower, hair dryer
  • bathroom 2: bath or shower, hair dryer
  • deposit: 800,00 € per unit (to be paid at resort, obligated)
4-room apartment (3 bedrooms) type B
for 4 to 8 persons
  • surface approx. 65-85m²
  • number of beds: 8
  • balcony or terrace
  • kitchenette
  • (mini) fridge
  • hotplate
  • (mini)oven
  • microwave
  • coffee machine
  • kettle
  • toaster
  • dishwasher
  • television
  • (living) room(s): 2 sleeping places (1 x two persons sleeping couch)
  • bedroom(s): 2 bedrooms
  • 1st bedroom: 2 sleeping places (1 x double bed)
  • 2nd bedroom: 2 sleeping places (2 x single bed)
  • cabin(s) (cabin 1: 2 sleeping places (2 x single bed))
  • separate toilet
  • bathroom(s): 2 bathrooms
  • bathroom 1: bath or shower, hair dryer
  • bathroom 2: bath or shower, hair dryer
  • deposit: 800,00 € per unit (to be paid at resort, obligated)

Board basis

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Location and surroundings

Facilities

General Information
  • Official classification: 4 stars
  • parking
  • wireless internet internet in public area (free of charge), in the room (free of charge)
  • bed linen included
  • bath towels included
  • cleaning room
  • pets allowed
  • wireless internet available in public area: (free of charge)
  • wireless internet available in the room: (free of charge)
  • linen package (bed linen and bath towels): (included in the package price)
  • final cleaning (kitchen excl.): (included in the package price)
  • beds made on arrival: (included in the package price)
Optional facilities
  • pets, excl. food: approx. 15,00 € per night (to be paid at resort)
  • baby cot: for all guests with age up to 1 (incl.) year approx. 10,00 € per night (to be paid at resort)
  • children's chair in the room: approx. 5,00 € per night (to be paid at resort)
Mandatory additional costs
  • tourist tax: approx. 2,50 € per person per night (to be paid at resort, obligated)
Deposit
  • deposit: 500,00 € per unit (when a 2-room apartment (1 bedroom) type a (2p) has been booked) (to be paid at resort, obligated)
  • deposit: 600,00 € per unit (when a 3-room apartment (2 bedrooms) type a (3p) has been booked) (to be paid at resort, obligated)
  • deposit: 800,00 € per unit (when a 4-room apartment (3 bedrooms) type a (4p) has been booked) (to be paid at resort, obligated)
  • deposit: 800,00 € per unit (when a 4-room apartment (3 bedrooms) type b (4pc) has been booked) (to be paid at resort, obligated)
Spa facilities
  • hot tub
  • sauna (free of charge)
Swimming pools
  • indoor swimming pool(heated)

Valmorel

With its authentic houses built in chalet style Valmorel closely resembles a quaint little mountain village and is very popular with visitors today. Located on the edge of the forest, Valmorel merges with its beautiful surroundings.

From the easy and popular pistes on the Beaudin you can ski directly to St. François Longchamp. For the advanced skiers and snowboarders the long black pistes are definitely a highlight in the area. There is a snow park with a half pipe for snowboarders and for cross country skiers there are cross country skiing tracks located a few kilometers down the road and can be reached by bus. Because the tracks run through the lower laying valley, there is no continual snow fall here.

Valmorel also has more than 15 kilometers of hiking trails. The trails cut through a forested area and take approximately 1.5 to 3 hours to hike. Of course Valmorel also has plenty to keep you entertained off the pistes. There are numerous shops, restaurants, bars, nightclubs and even two cinemas in the lively centre of Valmorel.

Valmorel is the ideal destination for families and visitors looking for a relatively peaceful ski village!

Valmorel

  • Authentic ski village in a wooded area
  • Direct connection to St. Francois Longchamp
  • Luxury hotels and chalets

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Le Grand Domaine

 

The ski area of Le Grand Domaine varies in altitude from 1250 meters to 2550 meters.  It is a fantastic choice for half term as it remains relatively unknown within the English market. Besides ski slopes at every level, Le Grand Domaine also offers a snow park with a half pipe for snowboarders. The area is also highly regarded for its many natural obstacles perfect for freestylers!

The resort of Valmorel is surrounded by the famous mountain pass of Col de la Madeleine. The buildings in Valmorel have a maximum height of three floors and they are built in authentic Chalet style. St. François Longchamp 1650 and 1450 are located at the other end of the Col de la Madeleine in the Vallée de Maurienne. Together, these resorts make up Le Grand Domaine, a very diverse ski area with something to offer everyone.

If you are looking to explore beyond the pistes,  there is 15 kmof cross country tracks in the stunning area of Montaimon (approx. 3 km from Valmorel).

Le Grand Domaine

  • Sun all afternoon
  • Fantastic location
  • Wide and well-groomed slopes

Location and surroundings

Practical information

Capital:
The capital of France is Paris

Time:

France is one hour ahead of the UK (GMT+1).

Language:

The official language is French.

Money:

The euro (€) is the official currency of France

Emergency number:

The local emergency number is 112.

Service charge (tip) in restaurants and bars :

It is not likely that the service charger will be added to the bill automatically. If you are pleased with the service you can round off or leave a tip of 10%.

Power:

The voltage is 220 and the socket is different compared to the general UK sockets. You can buy an European adapter in most airports and supermarkets.

Mobile:

A UK mobile phone should work in France. The setup for this may differ per provider, so it is best to inquire about this before hand.

Safety on the slopes:

In France, wearing a helmet is not mandatory but recommended (especially for children). In ski classes (for all ages), it is often compulsory.

Travel documents:

You must be in possession of a valid passport in order to travel to France.

Food and Drinks:

Cheese, croissants, baguettes and wine! It is possible to drink tap water.

Opening hours:

As a general rule, the shops are open on Monday/Friday from 09:00 to 19:00. However, some shops may close over lunchtime. On Sunday and Monday, a selection of shops are closed. Some supermarkets are open on Sunday mornings.

Public Holidays: 

Christmas Day:  25 December, 2014 (Thursday)

Boxing Day: 26 December, 2014 (Friday)

New Year’s Day:  1 January, 2015 (Thursday)

Good Friday: 3 April, 2015

Easter Sunday: 5 April, 2015

Easter Monday: 6 April, 2015

 

Travelling by car:
Most motorways in France require you to pay a toll fee. The Pas Piccolo San Bernardo is closed the whole winter (November - June). Always check the locat weather reports before departing.

In some cities and towns it is obligaroty to have a "environmentsl sticker". It is not possible to buy these stickers en route. You will have to order them online before you leave home. French authorities advise you to print out the form and the confirmation of the sticker if it does not arrive at your home in time. You can find the form on:
https://www.certificat-air.gouv.fr/en/demande-ext/cgu

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Flight information

You will fly into Geneva Airport (GVA). Flight times can be seen during the booking process, based on your choice of regional airport.

Transfer

During the booking process, it is possible to book a transfer. If you book a transfer via Sunweb, it will be a shared transfer to and from the resort. The average transfer time to Valmorel is approx. 2 hours.

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Lift pass, lessons and ski/board hire

A Le Grand Domaine ski pass is included in the holiday price.

You can see the surcharges and discounts for extending your ski pass or no ski pass in step 1 (preferences) of the booking process. If a child or senior discount applies, this will be shown in step 2 (price overview). Would you like to know which ski pass is included in your travel time? Take a look at our FAQ .

Ski passes for children up to 4 years old are free. Children from 5 to 12 years old, and seniors from 65 to 74 years old, will receive a discount on their ski pass. These discounts can be found in the calculation of your travel sum. Identification is required when collecting the ski passes.

Any surcharges and discounts are only valid upon booking. Other rates are applied locally. It is not possible to redeem the ski pass on another day onsite. An extension of the ski pass can often be booked as an extra; you will find the price for this further into the booking steps. The discount for “no ski pass” can also be found in the booking process.

You can specify ski and snowboard rental directly when booking. Check out our FAQ  for more information about equipment rental.

The following equipment can be booked:

Bronze

This equipment is ideal for beginners and intermediate skiers and snowboarders. The equipment is particularly manoeuvrable, so it makes turning and braking easy. Parallel skiing is also possible with these skis.

Silver

This is ideal equipment for intermediate skiers and snowboarders. The equipment is manoeuvrable and suitable for cutting corners sharply. Even at high speeds, these skis provide great performance.

Gold

These skis and snowboards are made of high-quality material and are perfect for experienced skiers. They can also be used by skiers who have mastered parallel skiing. This comfortable equipment is suitable for all track types and snow conditions.

Diamond

These are high performance skis and snowboards with the latest technology and are suitable for the most experienced skiers.

TIP:
 Tell our rental partner your exact requirements (e.g., off-piste skiing) so that they can help you select the right equipment.
Lessons can be specified directly when booking. See our FAQ  for more information about classes.
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