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  Malcolm Rawles

  Travelled with Snowcoach many times and always received great friendly service at a very competitive price. 3/4 board every night is particularly welcome.

  28-05-2023
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  factorclassic

  It was good to visit StGervais after 2 year break due to pandemic. Just as nice now as it was before. Also nice to meet up with usual ski company.

  27-05-2023
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  Hannah Simpson

  Highly recommend Snowcoach! The quote and booking process was simple and email queries were answered quickly and efficiently putting our minds at ease and adding hire etc to booking when we were ready. Coach arrived on time and drivers were very friendly. Hotel staff were all amazing and really made the holiday. The food was great and dinner time was a really enjoyable part of the day. Entertainment put on by hotel staff was also a great way getting to know other guests, such as bowling, quiz and games night. Thank you Snowcoach, will definitely be booking again!

  23-05-2023
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  Ian Hazlehurst

  Myself and a group of friends have enjoyed ski holidays with Snowwcoach for over 20 years- our trip in January 2023 went off as we had ordered via the helpful S/C. staff. The "Hotel L' Aigle" is for skiers and meets our needs well- a helpful staff group-- what more do you need?

  23-05-2023
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  Geoff Amir

  Stayed at Val Meinier for a week. Hotel is well situated just a few short steps from the slopes. Very comfortable hotel , staff were very accommodating, attentive , professional and always available for any assistance. Food was very good and plentiful . I had the pick-up and drop off at Geneva , all worked well and a reasonable price. The hot tub and sauna were well used by other guests ( I didn’t bring my trunks ! ) .I travelled on my own , but the friendly accommodating nature of the staff and other guests ensured this was not a problem . I have no hesitation in recommending Val Meinier as a great place for a weeks skiing. I will be returning next season .

  23-05-2023
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  Stephen Williams

  Best way to get to the Alps without flying! Have used them for 2 family holidays and have always been v happy with the service they offer. Nice accommodation, food is good and staff have always been very amenable.

  22-05-2023
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  Mac Grzybowski

  Absolutely fabulous hotel, staff and overall top quality of a skiing trip!

  22-05-2023
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  Karen Rigby

  Excellent for families - comfortable coach, ski school on doorstep. comfortable rooms, friendly & helpful staff, excellent food, excellent childcare.

  22-05-2023
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  Matthew

  29-01-2023
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  Chris

  Looking at other reviews of Snowcoach, I would honestly have been put off if I wasn't a previous customer. We decided to chance it anyway and have not been disappointed. Clearly Snowcoach (and the travel industry in general) has had a very tough few years and their service levels dropped, but this year has been as good as we remember so they've definitely picked it back up again. Be aware before you book, this is a completely no frills skiing holiday in a very basic hotel, don't expect any luxury. This is of course reflected in their attractive pricing. For what you get the price is extremely good. Included in our total package was: 1. Transport by coach from London, this was pretty comfortable as coaches go and we slept well. I'd definitely recommend going for the P&O club lounge on the way out as you get a full hot meal, all you can drink (incl beer/wine/champagne/spirits), and plenty of snacks. If you're like me the free alcohol definitely helps get to sleep on the coach! Get Snowcoach to book this for you as they get special rates not available to the general public. Biggest criticism of the coach journey is the annoying film they put on pretty late in the evening. Everyone has their own devices nowadays so please stop this infuriating practice so we can watch our own stuff or fall asleep in peace. 2. Hotel room for 5 nights. The rooms are small and could probably do with a refurbishment. However the beds are reasonably comfy and there's plenty of space to put your ski gear. Additional heaters are provided in the rooms so you won't be cold. 3. 2 hot meals a day. Breakfast is a small hot buffet with some french pastries, cereal, toast etc. Dinner is a 4 course meal served in a "dinner party" style. You're at a large table with other guests and a member of staff is on the table to serve you. The food is basic but generally tasty, we didn't have a bad meal. Unlimited wine is provided until the cheese course (at which point you're encouraged to top up your glasses!). 4. 6 days of ski pass. As the coach arrives first thing in the morning, you can get your ski gear, eat a full breakfast and then get a whole day on the slopes. Likewise on the last day the coach leaves at 6pm so you get a whole day skiing then. As the hotel is right next to the slopes you've just got to climb a few short steps and you're next to the main lift, big plus! 5. Ski gear (skis, boots, poles, helmet). These were collected from inside the hotel and were well maintained (we were on the bronze package and they were fine). 6. Tea/coffee/cakes in the afternoon. This is a very pleasant way to finish your skiing day. Obviously it's not all inclusive but as you can see, you do get a lot for your money. The only things we spent extra on were extra drinks outside of meal times, and lunch. For lunch I'd either recommend the Italian cafe called "Ski Food" - almost opposite the hotel, or skiing over to Valloire where you'll get a much better selection at better prices than Valmeinier. Google maps reviews haven't let us down when it comes to finding places to eat. A word of warning, just avoid the restaurants immediately adjacent to the lifts at Valmeinier 1800 as they're extremely pricey for the area. The Galibier-Thabor (Valmeinier) ski area is a good size with a wide variety of runs. We went during the week where the news was saying all the ski resorts were closed due to warm weather, but as this resort is so high the majority of the runs were open. Don't expect anything like the size of 3 valleys but it's enough to fill a week. There are 3 mountains across the ski area, with lifts/runs between them. Overall we had a great time, the staff have been a real credit to the business and were very helpful. I will certainly look at Snowcoach again for my future ski holidays.

  29-01-2023