Cristal de l'Alpe

Right at the very centre of the action in the popular ski resort of Alpe d'Huez lies the brand new luxury apartment complex of Le Cristal de l'Alpe, with a total of 71 apartments on offer. The combination of careful planning and well-equipped apartments results in a great holiday atmosphere throughout all of the properties. Every one of the apartments is intended for 4-10 people, and is equipped with satellite TV, free wireless internet access, a telephone, balcony, ski cupboard and ski shoe dryer, as well as a towel warmer and hair dryer in every bathroom. The overall price also includes access to the in-house "wellness" area, which includes an indoor swimming pool, jacuzzis, saunas, steam pools and a fitness studio. The attached spa additionally provides a range of massages and beauty treatments. The various services provided by Le Cristal de l'Alpe make sure every need is catered for, for example freshly made-up beds on arrival day, fresh hand towels and final cleaning of all areas except for the kitchen. A "kitchen set", including fresh tea towels and cleaning towels, is also provided for guests to use. Visitors to the complex are also welcome to use the secure luggage storage service, which provides somewhere to leave luggage both on arrival day before checking in, and on departure day after having checked out, allowing for more time out enjoying the ski slopes. Fresh bread can be pre-ordered and provided every morning. Reception can also loan out various pieces of larger equipment to guests, that might be difficult to transport from home, such as a baby cots, high chairs, as well as kitchen equipment typical of the region, including stone grills and raclette/fondue sets. The cosy fireplace lounge also provides some good reading material in the form of copies of various international newspapers.