Pierre & Vacances Residence Les Bergers Review

Name: Dean          Location: London     Date of Holiday: Jan 08

Had a fantastic time on the slopes in Alpe d'Huez, the snow was
perfect and plenty of runs for all abilities. The green runs near
the resort are great for beginners, whilst venturing up on the
Marmottes bubble or DMC will take you to some challenging blues,
reds or blacks (depending on where you get off). The pistes are
very well maintained and regularly snow cannoned - even when
nature is already laying heaving quantities of snow.

Stayed in the Résidence Pierre & Vacances Les Bergers, which is 
classified as a 4 star apartment block - occupying rooms up to 4
and 6 people. The overall quality of the hotel was good, the
rooms were clean (although you have to clean the rooms
yourselves at the end of the week), well equipped, and offered a
nice bar, free sauna, swimming pool, gym and ski locker
facilities. "Ski to door" isn't entirely true, unless you count
the 100m walk to the slopes but never caused us any problems,
even with ski/snowboard boots and equipment. 

Après ski can be very expensive, with most establishments
charging an eye watering 7/8 EUR a pint! Food is also expensive 
but the quality generally allowed me to overlook this. Places to
check out are Smithy's (for Tex Mex), Lilly's Irish Bar, Freeride
(even if its only for the slide to the toilet) and Lounge 21 for
the most sublime food and great service.

All in all, I would go back to Alpe d'Huez without hesitation;
just need to save up a lot more to cope with the extortionate
drinks prices.