Intrawest opens second alpine venture

Intrawest has announced the opening of the brand new four star residence Flaine Montsoleil in the French Alps, Intrawest’s second project in Europe following the success and recent completion of Arc 1950 Le Village in Paradiski.

Famous for their first class Canadian design and construction and specialising in luxury finishing and convenient ski-in, ski-out access, Intrawest has bought their expertise to Flaine as part of the resort’s huge multi million euro investment to optimise the ski area.

Just one hour from Geneva airport, the first phase of Flaine Montsoleil, opened on Saturday 20th December 2008, features 145 apartments in the first two self-catering residences of ‘Les Terrasses d’Eos’. The development is located in a quiet position directly on the new slope of Flaine where a chairlift has been added to render the residence totally ski-in ski-out. A comprehensive list of facilities include an outdoor heated swimming pool, Jacuzzi, saunas, steam room and fitness area.

The overall masterplan of Flaine Montsoleil will feature further residences (totalling 500 apartments) with shops, restaurants, bars, leisure centre and landscaped grounds. Summer guests can also take advantage of Flaines 18-hole panoramic golf course at 1800m.

Meanwhile, Arc 1950, Intrawest’s first European venture, is entering its second successful year after final completion of the village with opening celebrations this weekend. Radisson SAS, the village’s hotel, is proud to have been ranked second in the Top 10 French hotels favoured by skiers run by Tripadvisor with the ‘world’s largest community of travellers’.

Erna Low is offering packages to both these destinations. Prices start at £655 at Flaine Montsoleil, based on four people sharing a one bedroom apartment for a week including return Eurotunnel crossings with free upgrade to Flexi Plus. Prices at the Radisson at Arc 1950 start from £784 based on four people sharing a one bedroom apartment for a week including return Eurotunnel crossings with free upgrade to Flexi Plus.

For more information and reservations, log on to Ernalow.co.uk.