Chalet Petit Planica, La Rosiere, France

We are a group of 4 'mature' ladies who choose to ski together annually. We used a forum to find resorts within a reasonable transfer distance of Geneva (to take advantage of direct flights avoiding Gatwick) and of all the 147 replies, Chalet Petit Planica in La Rosiere ticked all the boxes; modern, fully-catered and ski-in / ski-out. We chose Iglu Ski and Ski Specialist Darren James was a patient gem from start to finish. The Chalet was all it promised to be with the added bonus of the most fantastic chef; Myles Williamson! The rooms were a fair size, clean, warm and our adjoining twin rooms shared a private south-facing balcony. So after a days skiing, we'd take our tea + delicious home-made cake sitting in our swimwear gazing over to Les Arcs across the valley We'd then swim in the Chalet's indoor pool and/or use the sauna, jacuzzi + steam room. After showering we would again watch the sun go down over the mountains with a glass of champagne before going down to dinner. And what a pleasure that was each evening. It was fine-dining every night of the week. The ski host was most helpful but if any criticism could be levelled it would be to discourage beginner skiers from joining the ski-hosting.

Apres-Ski 3/5

Jane Tullier