Location:Pra-Loup, France
Bedrooms:5 Property Type:Apartment Sleeps:12
Amenities:BBQ, Balcony, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Freezer, Internet Access, Kitchenette, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Sauna, Shower, Swimming Pool, TV, Towels, Wireless Internet AccessActivities:Ice Skating, Museums, Paragliding, Restaurants, Shopping, Snow Skiing, Surfing, Swimming, Tennis
Description:The ski resort ofPra Loup surrounded by pine trees and bathing in sunshine, boasts an ideal situation, combining snowy mountains with all the mildness and sweetness of Provence. At the heart of the Ubaye valley, since 1960, the resort has offered one of the largest skiing areas in the Southern Alps.Awarded the label « famille plus montagne », the resort offers skiing for children and adults alike, in an unspoiled, natural setting, just a few km from the Mercantour national park.The resort is made up of two villages, linked together by shuttle and by the skiing area.The resort- Minimum altitude: 1500 m - Maximum altitude: 2 600 mThe skiing area « Espace Lumière Pra Loup / Val d’Allos 1800 - La Foux » offers a total of 180 km of skiing, comprising no less than 81 slopes (13 green, 31 blue, 32 red and 5 black.Equipped with 43 ski lifts and more than 252 snow guns, the resort guarantees excellent skiing to all levels of skiers, whatever the weather and however busy the resort.Nordic skiing fans are also catered for, as there are two areas, at Larche and at Saint Paul sur Ubaye (a 40-minutes drive), comprising over 45 km of marked-out tracks, nestling amongst larch trees in the Mercantour national park.A 20-hectare Rider Space is designed for free ride addicts, with a Rider park, several Rider Frees (6 natural gullies on the edge of slopes of fresh snow), a rider cross(slope with moguls, half pipes) and two Rider Rocks areas (obstacle courses with rocks to be jumped over). The whole complex is divided into three areas: beginner, advanced and expert.The resort's attractionsA resort rich in winter sports' activities for the whole family, as well as varied activities and relaxation:- Awarded the label « Famille Plus Montagne”- Snow shoe outings (4 circuits in the Ubaye valley)- Cross country skiing, 45 min away- Natural skating rink- Snow scooter with night-time outings- Quad-bike on snow and ice- Paragliding, hang-gliding- Cinema- Indoor Tennis court- Discos- Heated swimming pool- Free internet at the Tourist office and on the little square of the shopping centre- Entertainment and activities for all, throughout the season- Most of the shops are grouped centrally in an open-air but sheltered parade.- 17 shops, 29 restaurants (4 high altitude restaurants), 4 bars / cafés…- Post office, cash machine…- Doctor, chemist’s, physiotherapist, ambulances…Your holiday rentalThe Luxury Residence Le Hameau de Praroustan is situated in the little hamlet known as Les Molanès at Pra Loup 1500. It is south-east facing and offers a magnificent view over the valley and the mountain peaks. This residence is ideal for a holiday rental at Pra Loup , as it is situated at 800 m from the new 10-place telecabin and from shops (small supermarket, restaurant, sports shop). The tastefully decorated Residence “Le Hameau de Praroustan” offers comfortable accommodation for your skiing holiday in Pra Loup.At your disposalHeated indoor swimming pool with terrace and solarium (to be booked, closed on Saturdays, swimming cap and trunks obligatory), sauna and hammam with entrance fee (to be booked, closed on Saturdays), free WiFi in certain apartments, ski lockers free outdoor car park (1 parking spot per apartment) and fee-paying indoor car park (limited number of places)Attractions of the residenceHeated indoor swimming pool (to be booked) - 40 m2 - with terrace and solarium (swimming cap and trunks obligatory).Fire-wood available at reception (to be reserved a day in advance)- Free shuttle in the resort, leaving from the residence every 30 minutesAccomodationIt is made up of apartments sleeping between 4 and 7/8 persons with balcony, of twinned chalets for 6 (luxury apartments) and of individual chalets for 10 and 12 persons. For your holiday rental at Pra Loup, the apartments and chalets of the Residence « le Hameau de Praroustan » are equipped with kitchenette (vitroceramic hotplate, oven (microwave/grill for studio apartments), dishwasher, fridge-freezer, hood in the chalets), bathroom or shower and separate toilet (for most apartments), free television. There is an extra bathroom for apartments for 10 or more people.Some apartments are equipped for persons of reduced mobility, but the residence is not well adapted to non-accompanied wheel-chair users, due to its slopes . Leisure activitiesFRENCH SKI SCHOOLSpecial Champions-to-beThanks to our partnership with the French school of skiing (the ESF), no more hurry and worry, just enjoy your holiday, with the odd lie-in or a few hours skiing in total liberty.Your children's skiing lessons begin here at the Residence !The skiing instructors come to fetch your children, these champions-to-be, to take them to their lessons (different age-groups according to the particular resort), group lessons (either morning or afternoon).From 5 to 15% off (with advance booking) the public price for group lessons of Alpine skiing, cross-country skiing and surfing (age-groups, days and times of lessons differ according to the particular resort).RestaurantFresh bread and croissants at reception (to be ordered the day before).Places to visit- Mercantour national park- Barcelonnette, its Mexican centre and museums- The Ubaye valley- Saint-Paul sur Ubaye- Jausiers- Wood centrePost office, cash machineDoctor, chemist's, physiotherapist, ambulances.MiscellaneousDeposit (2 separate payments : apartment cleaning) and tourist tax to be paid on the premises.The deposit is given back after inventory on the day of departure or by post.The accommodation should be left perfectly clean. Otherwise a statutory sum will be kept from the deposit.- Pets admitted. Dogs are to be kept on a lead within the residence.- Bed linen included on arrival- Ski hire : shop within the Residence- The swimming pool complex (swimming pool, sauna and hammam) is closed on SaturdaysSwimming cap and trunks obligatory for access to the residence's swimming poolRental conditionsPrice in euros, per accommodation and per week (7 nights).Arrival on Saturday between 5.00 and 8.00 pmIn case of late arrival, you MUST inform the residence, who will give you the procedure to followDeparture on Saturday, before 10.00 amAccording to reception opening times, and at your convenience, you may wish to complete the administrative procedure (deposit, reception of inventory, tourist tax etc.) during the day. The apartment will be at your disposal and the keys given to you, from 5.00 pm onwards.ReceptionReception open every day from 8.00 to 10.00 am and from 4.00 to 7.00 pm, Saturday from 8.00 to 10.00 am and from 3.00 to 8.00 pmIncluded in our prices- Apartment rental- Bed linen- Free servicesNot included in our prices- The deposit- The tourist tax (free for under 13)- The optional insurance- Drinks, meals and personal expenditureOptional services:- Ski pass (ski lifts)- Ski hire- Ski lessons- Sauna and Hammam, with entrance fee (to be reserved)- Fresh bread and croissants, fire-wood at reception (to be reserved the day before)- Bathroom linen hire (1 large and 1 small towel, 1 tea-towel)- Change of bed linen- Baby equipment hire- Supplement for pets- Launderette (washing powder supplied)- End of stay cleaning on request- Covered car park (limited number of places) 5-roomed apartment for 12 pers. Individual chalets :. Living room with fireplace and pull out sofa bed for 2. Kitchenette ( vitroceramic hotplate, oven, fridge / freezer, dish washer, hood)Shower and toiletUpstairs:4 bedrooms with double bedCabine with 2 bunk beds. Bathroom and generally separate toilet