Opinión Les Terrasses d'Hélios

The accommodation was really great. For our family trip it was a perfect stay. The only disadvantage of the location, is that it is pretty far from any bar/restaurant/etc. If you are looking for a drink after skiing, I would not go to this place. But if that is not of any importance, it is really a great place. We don't have any complaints at all.

Following a holiday at the Eos apartments two years before, we returned to Flaine and upgraded ourselves to the Helios - it's got a Jacuzzi,sauna and pool, a restaurant, and a Spar in the building, along with a ski-shop that we used last time and found to be excellent and really friendly. We were not disappointed with the upgrade, and even got an apartment with a fireplace (logs available from the Spar for a tenner a bag). The apartments are compact - 2-4 actually means one bedroom, done as a twin not double, with a sofabed in the 'lounge' which is also the main room. Last time we had 3 people, and it was a bit too cosy; this time with two people it was perfectly sized. The kitchenette is likewise compact (think bedsit / studio apartment) but has a combi microwave / traditional oven and a full conduction hob, dishwasher, and most kitchen implements you need during a week. Self catering is a good option in Flaine, as the town is a bit boring, and limited bars / restaurants, and having the Spar in the building makes life easy. The supermarket in town has a bigger selection, and is cheaper, and the hotel run a shuttle into town, but we were just lazy.

Perfect location for skiing; ski in ski out. Would definitely recommend for families and group holidays. Will definitely be going again! We paid for the view of Flaine and it was well worth it! I recommend the restaurant l'Ancolie just up from the property for a nice meal, worth booking ahead.

all ++++ Reception staff professional but could be more welcoming and personnal To be ensured of a view to the valley you pay 50€ extra if you stay 7 nights. From 1-6 nights only 25€ so the double for one day more...

Feb half term family ski holiday. Good clean comfortable apartment, bit short on space in bedrooms but as only sleeping in them it wasn't much of an issue. No oven just a microwave/grill/hob. Good fridge/dishwasher. Good starter pack of tea towels/washing up liq etc and tea/coffee sachets. You have to strip the bedding off before you leave, this wouldn't be too much of a problem but when you have a very early departure with sleepy/grumpy children it is a pain. The ski in/out was open when we were there but hadn't been the week before very weather dependant, not suitable for real beginners as last bit is steep and busy. Free bus service every 10 mins from top of drive, 5/10 min journey. No bar at this establishment which was its only let down for us it would have been nice to socialise a bit more and not stay in the apartments. Went with friends they accommodated us having apartments next to each other. The Spar shop was handy some things expensive but not too bad if you went for local brands.