Hotel Des Geneys

Features

Half board

The Des Geneys enjoys a quiet location, set in a small park 100 metres down a path from the main road and within easy reach of the resort centre. Comfortable and with a friendly atmosphere, it offers accommodation of a high standard. There is live piano music in the bar twice weekly.

Location · 20 minute walk to ski lifts and ski school meeting point · 2 minute walk to ski bus stop · 5 minute walk to resort centre

Features · family-run · bar · spacious lounge area · fitness room · extra charge for sauna · satellite TV room · extra charge for WiFi · twice weekly live music · table tennis room · entertainment programme including walking tours, aerobics and board games · FREE shuttle service to and from Campo Smith slopes at set times · ski room · lift · 52 bedrooms

Meals · buffet breakfast · 4 course evening meals with a choice of menu and salad buffet · Christmas and New Year gala dinners included

Rooms for 2 people on half board sharing a room with twin beds, private bath or shower and WC. Quad rooms also available. Family rooms sleeping 3-4 people consisting of two twin rooms sharing a bathroom and single rooms are also available at a supplement. All bedrooms have telephone, satellite TV, hairdryer and safe.

Official Rating ****

Bardonecchia Resort Info

Bardonecchia is found on the Italian side of the Fréjus tunnel, which links Italy and France. It makes an excellent base for travel, as you can drive to both the Trois Vallées and the Milky Way area, providing massive skiing potential. Bardonecchia is a large town, based around the station. It offers good value eateries and accommodation, lovely scenery and friendly locals. It's a short transfer from Turin (90 minutes) but that can mean considerable weekend crowds. The resort takes on two personalities - deserted in the week, overrun at the weekend. This is particularly true of the après-ski/nightlife.

The skiing itself is quite substantial, with 140km of pistes. These are shared between three areas, two of which are lift-linked. You'll need a bus to get to all of the lifts. Most of the slopes are geared towards intermediates. Beginners' pistes are quite tough and families with little kids might not find it the most suitable base. The snow can be rather unreliable, as can the lifts, which are quite antiquated. If you are in Bardonecchia during the week, you should find it a very accessible intermediate ski experience.

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