Hotel Le Rock Noir, Villeneuve
Excellent 4* hotel offering contemporary accommodation in a fantastic location
- Hotel
- Half Board
- Ski-in, ski-out location in Villeneuve
- Chic and luxurious boutique hotel
- Wellness area with an indoor pool, sauna & whirlpool
- Wi-fi Available
Overview
Boutique and chic are just two words to describe the Le Rock Noir Hotel in Serre Chevalier. The bar and lounge are the ideal venues for pre-dinner drinks, while the courtyard-style outdoor area has its own fire pit to enjoy a hot glass of mulled wine by while the sun sets. Rooms are stylishly designed and feature a good selection of facilities. Guests are welcome to use the hotel's Thémaé spa, have a dip in the pool, or warm up in the Swedish-style hot tub and sauna.<
Description
Location
- in the resort centre
- 10 minutes' walk to the ski school meeting point
- 30 seconds' walk across a car park to the slopes
- 3 minutes' walk to the historical area of Villeneuve
- 1 minute's walk to the nearest amenities
Rooms
All rooms are non-smoking and have a flatscreen TV with UK channels, music dock, free WiFi, telephone, hairdryer, safe, tea and coffee making facilities and fridge. Cots and room service are available on request.
Double room - sleeps 1-2: double bed, private bath, WC and balcony.
Facilities
- two restaurants
- bar and lounge
- sun terrace
- free WiFi
- wellness area with indoor pool, hot tub and sauna
- extra charge for massage and beauty treatments
- lift
- laundry facilities
- ski lockers and heated boot racks
Meals
- cold buffet breakfast with eggs on request
- complimentary afternoon snacks
- sit-down evening meals
- Christmas and New Year's Eve gala dinners included
- There is no evening meal on Sundays as the restaurant is closed
About Serre Chevalier
'Serre Chevalier', home of Luc Alphand, the downhill world champion from 1995 to 1997, is found near the Italian border. Offering indirect links to Montgenèvre and the Milky Way, it has its own 250km of pistes and another 900km available with the Grande Galaxie Pass. The resort itself is very much an intermediates' paradise, good for beginners, and there is still plenty to keep the more advanced skiers happy. More accomplished skiers are best advised to head for Monetier for some good black pistes, or a considerable variety of off-piste terrain. Two-thirds of the mountain enjoys wooded surroundings and, as the slopes are north-facing, they do hold snow. Boarders will find masses to do, particularly those more advanced, with a specialist park and good off-piste.
The overall impression of Serre Chevalier is one of traditional, almost 'provencal' charm, particularly in Monetier. It is an atmospheric venue, of good value and unpretentious, also with a strong French feel. The restaurants serve good local fare, a car is a good option, allowing you to try each village's eateries but there is also a bus linking up the resorts. Briancon is a great destination if you are looking for off-snow activities. Families may be particularly attracted, with a very good ski school and decent childcare provision. Turin and its airport are two and a half hours away.
Briancon has many activities including their famous ice skating ring where the ice hockey team Briancon will play their home matches.
