We stayed here with Crystal ski in january on a ski holiday to Bardonecchia.
Not the apartment's fault, but Crystal's, but it said it was 100 metres from the slopes, whereas it was nearer a mile, maybe a little less but in snow took us at least 10 minutes and we are very fast walkers. There is a free bus though which stops about 50 metres away at the hotel La Betulla
Crystal also didnt inform us there was a city tax to pay.
However, the apartment itself we couldn't fault.
I contacted them prior to arrival to ask if we could have a balcony as i was not skiing due to awaiting a knee operation. They duly obliged and also sorted out a cheaper lift pass and ski hire for us which was great and saved us £100 on crystal prices for 3 people. The balcony was only very small but there was also a little area at the end of each corridor where you could sit outside on a bench with a cuppa.
On arrival we thought we'd have to wait a while as check in wasn't until 4pm, but our room was ready so we were checked in on arrival at around 1.30. Some places dont do this, even if the rooms are free, which I have never understood. Nice to see people being sensible and giving their guests a positive start to their stay! Check in was quick and efficient by a friendly young man.
The apartment for 4 was roomy clean and bright. There was an oven and 2 cooking rings, a kettle and utensils. We had a problem with cooker which blew a fuse but the owner was helpful and provided us with a sandwhich toaster to make toast.
The beds were comfy and the room was warm.
There was a washing machine in the basement and also a gym, but we only got to use it once as they closed it at 6, and my famuily rarely got back from the slopes until 5 30 as theyd get the last lifts up, then take the skis back then get the bus home. It would have been nice for it to be open later. There was also a sauna.
Reception staff were friendly and helpful but their English was not as good as the owners, so there was a bit of a barrier. We were told we could have just asked them to ring the manager though, so if you go and arent sure you're being understood, just ask to speak to one of them. (It is a husband and wife who run it)
If you stay here, they have many partners in the centre, including restaurants and shops were you can get a discount . The best here is Snowscape , the ski hire store. They do good quality ski equipment, we picked the best ones and they were about 69 euros for skis and boots, plus you get 15 euros off the lift pass. (They give you a slip to take in.) For 3 or 4 people its a decent saving.
Overall it was a lovely place to stay and we wouldn't hesitate to use this apartment again should we revisit Bardonecchia