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  5 of 5, "A Holiday I'll Never Forget!!!!" 14/01/2009 @ 10:27 |
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| 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful: |
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| Price Paid |
| 420EUR |
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| Booked Chalet Through |
| Directly with Jon the owner |
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| Times Visited |
| Just Once |
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| Review Detail |
Stayed on the 2nd week of December in 2008. All booking was sorted through email and went smoothly. There was 4 of us going and as it was so early in the season we had the whole chalet to ourselves for all but 2 of the days we were there.
Pick ups were good, Jon, our chalet host Jamie and a the chalet host from the other chalet met us on our arrival. Usually they dont all come out, but it being so early in the season Jon was showing them the route to and from the airport. But it was useful having 3 people coming to pick us up becasue it meant we didnt really have to carry anything to the mini bus!! Journey to the chalet was i think up to an hour but the views kinda pass the time.
On our arrival we were introduced to the other chalet host Sophie, who had muffins and tea ready (this was very welcome after our early start). We were showed our rooms and basically left to rest. We all settled pretty quickly and were laying about on the sofas after a few hours. Hosts were really friendly and down to earth so it was almost like staying with friends which made all the difference.
Now i have to mention the food here. What was good for us was that our chalet host Jamie was a executive chef in his previous job and his food safe to say was amazing. I like to eat out alot and like my food alot and food at such a high level was not expected especially at the price we paid!! Not to forget that the wine is on tap (had a 3-4 glasses a day) and very good, and i'm not even a wine drinker!! Also when you come back from a day of boarding or skiing, there is always freshly baked cakes or muffins for you to dig into. Tea and coffee are always on hand which you make yourself, which i was thankful for as i am a massive tea drinker and was worried that there would be lack of tea.
We stayed at the older chalet which now has ensuite rooms as well as a hot tub. Jon and Lisa did pop over a few times and was just a phone call away if we needed them. It was nice to know we could contact them even though we could always ask Jamie and Sophie for help on matters.
Safe to say this has been one of the best holidays i have been on, and this would have still been true even if there was no snow. Jon and Lisa know how to run an amazing chalet!!
As for the snow.... Even though it was so early in the season there were massive amounts of snow fall just before we went and it even snowed heavly a couple of days. This meant that we had a couple of powder days which is an experience it itself. I do highly recommend this area for beginners as the runs are very good and easy to build up confidence on. Also if you're into freestyle i do recommend you pop in the Stash! This place was amazing and relatively easy when you take the beginner route. This was my first time on snow other than MK and i even managed to hit a couple of boxes.
As for the walk to and from the lifts. If you walked it would only take you about 5 mins. But we got a lift each day which was good and depending on time you could get a lift back too. Most of the time we popped into the bar (which you can board right to the door) for a quick beer at the end of the day and it was usually where our hosts were after their time out in the snow and where we always found Jon and Lisa!
My stay in Ride and Slide was fantasic and i was considering picking a new place to board next season but after this holiday i think i'll be going back!! If Jon and Lisa can convince Jamie and Sophie to come back again i think its safe to say they'll have another booking from us. |
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Jamie and Sophie's cooking skills!!
Hot Tub
The amazing chalet
Hosts were always there to help
Free Wine
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| None! |
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| 5 of 5, "Fantastic staff" 24/03/2008 @ 18:10 |
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| 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful: |
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| direct |
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| Times Visited |
| Just Once |
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Last minute booking for 3 of us was easy through Jonny. Communicated well via email.
When we arrived at the chalet was met by our hosts for the week Craig and Ju. Chalet was very clean, looked like staff had been on their hands and knees and used a tooth brush to get it so spotless! Chalet was not full the week we went. I imagine if it was full space in the living areas would be a bit tight but was great for the 6 of us that was there for the week. All guests got on really well which made the stay even more fun. Good facilities with board games, internet access, small pool table (it's amazing how much fun can be had from one of these), dvd player and playstation. Rooms were not ensuite which did not bother us as we are used to staying in budget chalets however some people may feel a luxury chalet should have ensuite rooms. Jonny did mention that they are going to change layout to include ensuites.
The location may put a few people off as it is some distance from Morzine town however only a short 5 minute walk from the pondains lift was provided quick easy access to avoriaz area. This was great for the week we were there as it rained at lower areas and therefore we did not go over to Morzine slopes that much. Some guests did walk into Morzine at night (by choice as staff offered them a lift) and repeatedly told us the walk was very picturesque and only took 30 mins or so. We were just too lazy!
The real 'luxury' of this holiday was the chalet staff. They could not have done more for us. Despite only being a short walk to the lifts they drove us every morning. They even drove us into Morzine at night on the 2 occassions we felt we could drag ourselves away from the unlimited wine. The food they cooked was absolutely fantastic, 4 courses every night, so delicious that no one could leave any which meant that most nights we were too stuffed to make it into town! They came out on the slopes with us which meant that we got loads more boarding in than if we had to plan our own way. They even took loads of photos of our 'big air jumps' (he he) and then emailed them.
Get a good crowd in this chalet and it won't be beaten - Craig and Ju and fantastic! |
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- Chalet staff
- Relaxed feel in chalet
- closeness to pondains lift |
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| - Some people may be put off by distance from Morzine town but there is a bus that runs til early pm and staff seem more than happy to provide lifts or organise taxis. |
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| 5 of 5, "A Very Happy Freestyle Camper" 10/06/2007 @ 11:38 |
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| 4 of 7 people found the following review helpful: |
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| Directly |
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| Just Once |
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I was in the lucky position to be able to go on two trips this season, but not lucky enough to have any mates to go with a second time. I came across the Freestyle Camp on this forum and after several emails with Ride&Slide I decided to go ahead and book it.
My principal concern prior to booking was my complete lack of freestylin’ skills, and doubting how well I could actually ride… I was still stacking it getting off the chairlifts at that stage! I was reassured by the emails I received from Ride&Slide on this issue, especially as they felt that I was in a good position to learn on the camp.
After a week in Chatel, another part of the Portes du Soleil, in early February I was constantly monitoring the webcams for signs of snow as it came around to the trip. Thankfully it thoroughly dumped, the evening I arrived it was lashing it down in Geneva which was a good sign of things in the mountains… It hardly stopped snowing during the week! Loads of powder and soft landings!
The Freestyle Camp is basically two holidays, you eat, sleep and drink with Ride&Slide and ride with the OurCamp team. The two companies are independent of each of other and worked well with each other. There were a few niggles to iron out during the week but they were all quickly resolved.
I learnt so much on the week, clean dismounts from all sorts of lifts, riding fakie, nose/tail presses, 180s and even managed a few boxes in the park. The tuition was great I was not pressure to do anything I didn’t feel comfortable with and I never felt that I was being criticised. The coaches were pleased to see the progress we made, landing new tricks, or simply landing in my case!
The Ride&Slide Chalet was great, I shared a room with four strangers but this didn’t faze me and we were all still speaking at the end of the week. It’s a good-sized Chalet and the hosts were great, ferrying us around during the day and friendly when we were relaxing in the evening. The food is lovely and the free wine slips down a treat.
A few other campers have mentioned some niggles but for me there was nothing that spoilt my holiday. I met some great people- Campers, Coaches, and Chalet Hosts & Owners and enjoyed brilliant riding conditions. I’ve not been to any other Chalets but I have travelled a bit and been on many trips which have been far less professionally run, overpriced and not put the customer came first. Overall Ride&Slide were keen to ensure that everyone got the trip they wanted, and they worked very hard to make this happen… but be assured that we weren’t made to anything we didn’t want to do.
I have no complaints; I went with an open mind and thoroughly enjoyed myself. If there is a GB Camp in 2008 I might just see you there! |
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OurCamp’s Coaching – friendly, knowledgeable
Ride&Slide Chalet – comfortable, warm, friendly
Campers – a nice mix of abilities and all good craic
Weather – we were very, very lucky! Almost too lucky as some days the visbility was poor |
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| None, I had a great time |
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| 5 of 5, "Best chalet! Think about your reviews" 30/05/2007 @ 15:26 |
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| 5 of 15 people found the following review helpful: |
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| The website |
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| 2-5 Times |
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| I would just like to say how wrong the reviews i have read are! To start off with i can't believe people have written them, Lisa and Jon always provide a excellent service and i have nerver had a problem with them not once, and i took my mom over there and she loved them all. Now if i did have a problem i wouldn't have gone back but in April was my 3rd time i had been there this year, if there was the slightest little problem i wouldn't have gone back. They make you feel home away from home, great food, comfortable area to relax after a hard day of work, and one this is they try to push you also encourage you to get on and have ago, everyone gets competative but these two people (Lisa + Jon) are two of the most amazing people you will meet they never have a problem if you don't want to eat in or anythink, so i can't complain. If you would like a fantastic holiday in a nice homey chalet then this is the one to go to and it's called RIDE & SLIDE! Don't listen to these nasty reviews, Ride & Slide is close to the town if you want to pop out for drinks, theres a bus to take you to and from the moutains, but it's only a short distance to the bubble ride which will also take you up the moutains. The rooms are just right enough space for clothes and to dry your boots and board in, you know were after a holiday not a castle, i think that's enough said so i hope you take up the offer and go and visit Ride & Slide, not only that Lisa and Jon also try to join in and there always up for a laugh or going out for a drink, there relaxed and go with the flow! |
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| Everything about it. |
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| Absolutely nothing. |
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| None, wouldn't go any where else. |
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| 5 of 5, "Morzine Splendro" 26/04/2007 @ 14:12 |
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| 4 of 6 people found the following review helpful: |
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| Revision #1 (Last edited: 26/04/2007 @ 17:30) |
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| Direct |
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| 2-5 Times |
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This review is very long overdue – my apologies.
I have been to Chalet Lanchettes twice now & thoroughly enjoyed both trips. Lanchettes location is perfectly placed for the Avoriaz gondolier in Les Podains area of Morzine (5 mins on a bus to the centre), excellent this year as Morzine was slightly lacking in snowfall.
Jonny & Lisa have really got the luxury chalet business sorted! Everything is organised for you (the Geneva transfer & lift passes etc). The Chalet truly is a home from home. Wifi, Sky TV, excellent food, buckets of wine & great hosts – What more can you ask for…?? The one thing I am glad not to have is an alarm clock! Who needs them on holiday! Sorry Stuart, got to disagree.
I truly feel that staying with Jonny & Lisa is like staying with friends! Not forgetting Tom (cheers mate!)
I second & third all the good comments that everyone else has said! Keep up the good work. |
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| Everything |
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| Weaknesses |
| Well, I found out that my weakness is Mutzig! |
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