The attic roof apartment was very clean and good condition. The apartment block lift takes you to third floor and then you have a further 2 levels to walk up. The kitchen is small but well equipped and the modern bathroom was excellent. I think the oven use tripped the mains electricity (not the circuit breaker as is usual) once and we were in darkness until caretaker reset a master switch in the basement somewhere? The 2 bedrooms are in the roof slope and have limited space but beds were comfy and clean linen. Electrics in small bedroom are rather odd and maybe could be problem for small children. The main sofa bed in the lounge area could be left down but we didn’t use it, so not sure how comfortable it is. Difficult to park at times but we just made it - so not sure if you can park a short way away near the supermarket or not.
Whilst we had a great 4 days skiing the resort was very busy and I’ve enjoyed the resort more when it’s quieter but queues were only for 5-10 minutes so ok. However it’s not a great season and so ski in and out was not possible. But even walking (to blue piste 54 – but be careful if you are beginners as the part where you need to get off – just pass the restaurant on that piste – is quite steep and more red than blue we felt) was nicer than having to get in the car as unfortunately the ski bus was in the main village area and that’s a very long walk especially back at the end of skiing. You can park near Pradalogo lift for 3.50euro per day but get there early for best location.
Quite a walk to and from the nearest restaurants and bars. We didn’t try the very close restaurant on the piste where they transport you up to in a sort of Antarctic 4 track vehicle. There is a small friendly supermarket a short walk away. Pizza at Le Roi in Madonna is great!!!
If you’ve not been to the resort before then I really recommend – best suited to beginners and intermediates. The lunch stops are great value (top of Pradalago and halfway down Groste are quieter and good value).
Finally the hosts are lovely and really looked after us from afar. Responses to emails etc were very prompt. Caretaker on site – despite language difficulties – was also helpful. In summary the apartment was a bit isolated and up some stairs but a good place to stay if it’s the skiing rather than après ski you are after.