Résidence Odalys Les Balcons D'auréa

“A brilliant budget self catering block, 20 metres from the slopes.”

Been here for over 10 years, returning annually. I love the resort as its perfect for kids, has enough ski terrain to keep the kids (8-14) entertained, and they are sufficiently good enough skiiers and know the pistes to not need me to ski all the time with them so we can take an afternoon off if w… more

Been here for over 10 years, returning annually. I love the resort as its perfect for kids, has enough ski terrain to keep the kids (8-14) entertained, and they are sufficiently good enough skiiers and know the pistes to not need me to ski all the time with them so we can take an afternoon off if we want. The block is more basic then some and much better than others, so, I guess how it figures in your mind will depend on your expectations. For us it contains: Wifi, underground parking, large apartments that are well kitted out with most things like dish washer, kettle etc but no oven. The complex includes washing machines, a heated pool, spa area, exercise area, central ski lockers and a central foyer. Bedding, towels etc are always clean and of good standard. The cleaning before you depart process is however littered with potential pitfalls that can cost you and your deposit dearly. To give you some idea, after you departure a member of the cleaning staff will record the state of cleanliness of your apartment and identify shortcomings (and I kid you not with the following examples) - A (1) sweet wrapper left in the bottom of a mop bucket, two small spots on the bathroom mirror, two full (present to the next occupant?) toilet rolls in the bathroom, the lights being left on in one room and the heater being left on in another. The dishwasher's contents while clean and had not been emptied at the point of departure. It may rankle that the level of cleanliness expected at departure is probably in excess of that you experience on arrival, particularly if you dislike dust. Apart from that, perfect.

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“Tomorrowland winter festival”

Tomorrowland festival - we couldn't get into Alpe d'huez - so we stayed in Auris. Cable car is ideal and only 3 stops away from Huez. However last lift is 5pm, so if you wanted to stay later it meant a taxi, which ranged from €70 - €100. Apartment was spacious and clean, good on site facilities. Re… more

Tomorrowland festival - we couldn't get into Alpe d'huez - so we stayed in Auris. Cable car is ideal and only 3 stops away from Huez. However last lift is 5pm, so if you wanted to stay later it meant a taxi, which ranged from €70 - €100. Apartment was spacious and clean, good on site facilities. Reception was only open at random times, which could be inconvenient if something urgent was needed. Only down side, my husband and our friend had all their hired ski gear stolen. It was left in the allocated racks outside one of the bars in the village, when they went back a couple of hours later they were gone. The hotel weren't particularly helpful in trying to help us resolve the situation and just responded with "we've had a lot of crime this season". It resulted in an 2 hour long trip to the next village to report the crime, to allow a police report to be issued, inorder to help us reduce the insurance excess we had to pay to the hire company. This aside - we had a great trip!

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