Montgenèvre France

Our stay at Hotel Lucille provided by SkiMiquel was fantastic! Our room had an amazing view of the mountains, the dining room and bar were homely and the boot room at Hotel Elise was a massive plus - a five minute walk to the slopes with boots and skis. Boots were always dry and warm as the room is heated with boot warmers. We regularly had drinks in the bar at Hotel Lucille and ventured to Hotel Elise bar on Thursday for a different experience. Being able to access 3 private bars with a shared tab was great. I would recommend the resort and chalet to others however if apre ski is an important and large part of your ski trip then options at Montgenevre are limited.

This is my second holiday with Ski Miquel. I chose a chalet holiday because I love being with others. From the moment we arrived in Montgenevre for our ski holiday we were looked after by the very friendly and attentive staff.
I loved the fact that I was contacted the day before the holiday and told what to expect during our journey and on arrival.
We were taken to the chalet by staff and reunited with our luggage which had been transported there for us.
There was then a simple lunch of hot soup before we were taken to the ski shop to arrange ski hire
It was a real bonus to find that our pre ordered lift passes were valid for 4 hours on arrival day, allowing everyone to get their ski legs back at their own pace.
The next day we were taken onto the piste and asked to choose which group we would like to ski with
Ski Miquel runs 5 days of Ski Concierge using their own staff. I was very impressed with the two leaders that I skied with, Javier and Mark.
Despite being young men and very capable skiers they were patient and sympathetic to the needs of our more mature group.
We were encouraged to explore the resort with them. Coffee breaks and lunch breaks were offered at restaurants that were not at all pricey.
During the afternoon it was free skiing before afternoon tea and the evening meal.
The evening meal was three courses, after canapes and followed by cheese.
The food was fresh and well cooked and special requests were taken into consideration.
A special feature is wine being available free of charge during meal service.
The evenings were very sociable as we sat around talking about our day. There was friendly rivalry between the chalets for the weekly quiz which Chalet Lucille won.
Nothing was too much trouble for the staff. Michael is a superb manager, always looking out for ways to enhance the guest experience. His staff who are generally in their twenties are well motivated and willing.
Michael led by example working hard to clear snow and ensure safety.
I loved the way that there was a short briefing every night so that we were kept well informed.
I consider that this is one of the best ski holidays I've ever had. Prices are reasonable and give good value for money.

In a world of hype I feel that Ski Miquel is quietly providing a superb experience for its guests.  The holidays represent good value for money and deliver an experience beyond expectations.
I'm just sad that I am approaching the end of my skiing days as I loved the whole experience.
Thanks to everyone for providing a very enjoyable holiday for John and myself.

Had a fantastic week with Michael and his welcoming team from Ski Miquel. So friendly and efficient with great food, good rooms and helpful staff. The ski concierge service is just brilliant. Our first time with Ski Miquel but definitely not the last.

Great challet and great hosts, chefs and service all round. We have been here numerous times now and it's just all round great and take really good care of their guests, perfect for a small or large group booking for skiing, excellent knowledge of the village and travel to other areas of the resort.

Absolutely loved our week here. Fluffliest towels, toasty warm rooms, beautiful views of the mountains. Staff went above and beyond! Food was delicious. Great to have the bar onsite. Easy access to facilities. Comfortable beds, plenty of hot water. Can thoroughly recommend.

We have just returned from a great trip at Chalet Lucille. It was our first experience of both Ski Miquel and Montgenevre but we were really impressed and will return to both. Ski Miquel offer a great value chalet experience with an extremely warm and friendly vibe. Excellent ski concierge helped us to get to know the resort. Open pistes were limited due to the early season but this didn't really matter. In all honesty we prefer ski in/out, however the chalet is only a short walk from lockers on the slope and given the overall price this is a minor detail that would not deter us in the future. Highly recommended. Many thanks.

Excellent chalet managed by the magnificent Martina and her wonderful team, who go above and beyond to make sure all guests have the best possible week on the slopes. Lovely atmosphere in the chalet, great food, superb hosting. One of the best Ski Miquel experiences I have had. Highly recommended.

Hotel chalet Lucille was a great find, very clean and welcoming, it was nice to have lovely soft towels and pristine bedding. We thought we’d treat ourselves and go for a chalet holiday instead of our motor home this ski trip and we certainly wasn’t disappointed. Although in the past we’ve had a chalet experience, I have to say that this surpassed our expectations, all of the staff went out of their way to help or advise when needed, so hats off to Sam, Luke, Molly and the two chefs (sorry I didn’t catch your names) it was like a home from home. What was even better was the ski hosting, which we’d never experienced previously, it was a revelation someone actually taking you round the area, skiing to the ability of the whole group and the choice of groups to go in depending on your ability. We loved it. Finally I can’t say enough about Martina, what a great lady, someone who goes above and beyond for her guests, always with a smile and a great sense of humour. The days we went skiing with her were brilliant, loved every minute. We’d never heard of Montgenevre as an area but the skiing was brilliant and when other areas lacked snow that wasn’t an issue here. They well deserve their accolade for the best groomed pistes. Will definitely be returning to Montgenevre.

Kudos to Martina and her team, especially Molly, Max, Philip, Carlos and the chefs for providing us with a fantastic ski vacation over New Year. As well as being well-organized, the briefings were good, the helpfulness was great, the food was excellent. The team took particular care over safety both in terms of looking after every individual’s needs but also things like clearing snow etc. The team could not have been more helpful.

Wow! What an amazing first ski trip we had in the safe hands of Team Lucille at Ski Miquel! The wonderful staff could not do enough to ensure we had a warm welcome and everything we needed for our stay. The meals were delicious and evenings in our cosy chalet were an absolute delight. The Ski Miquel set up is clearly a well oiled machine and we had the best time as part of a large group. The accommodation was clean and location was brilliant – easy reach of everything in the heart of Montgenèvre. The scenery is STUNNING! Some of the experienced skiers really enjoyed the guide service which is an added bonus and I hope I can go with them next time. The chalet’s own bar was great value too! Big thanks to Max, Hugo, Aggie and Co. for an amazing experience. It was so good we've booked again for next year and hope to see some familiar faces x 🙌 👏

1 week skiing with Ski Miquel. When we rolled up at the hotel Lucille we couldn't believe it, a lovely wooden chalet with fabulous views over some of the pistes we were to explore for our first time. Great facilities, food and drink, and lots of help and advice from hosts and returners. So good we're going back again this year!! Says it all really? Just do it.

Our group of 23 just about filled the chalet but we did meet two youngsters who were also staying and everybody got on like a chalet on fire. Adam and Mel, hope you haven’t gone home scarred for life😂! The team looking after us were fantastic. Andre, Sinead, Carlos, Adam and Iga. Breakfast was from 8 to 9 with the keen skiers down first, followed by the B team, then coming up at the rear the non skiers. Doesn’t make any difference. We all got a beautiful breakfast to set us up for the day. Do what you want after that then afternoon tea was served at 4.30. Tea/coffee and cake. Go and get changed/showered before 6.30 when the bar opens and you can talk about what you’ve got up to through the day or play cards/board games until the canapes arrive at 7.30. Dinner is served at 8, and it was gorgeous. Usually 3 courses followed by cheese if you had room! Compliments to Spanish chef Carlos! On Thursday the staff get a night off, and we had to eat out. Makes you appreciate what we had at the chalet. No comparison. The whole week was brilliant. Blue skies, snow, good company and a superb team of people to look after us. What more would you want? Thank you everybody.

We have worked our way through the Ski Miquel brochure over the years and have stayed with them twice before at Montgenevre, although this was our first visit to their new chalet, Lucille. The chalet itself has a large lounge with plenty of comfortable seating and a well stocked bar. The dining room is also pretty spacious, and as the chalet was not at full capacity, there was masses of room. Turning to the bedrooms, we were lucky in that we had family room with three beds plus an annex with two further bunk beds. As there were just the two of us there was more than enough space. The rooms are comfortably furnished and warm, with their own en suite with plenty of hot water, critical after a long day on the slopes. One word on the food, brilliant! There a big buffet breakfast (cereals, cheeses, ham, breads, boiled eggs, etc) plus one or two different hot options each day (fried or scrambled eggs, pancakes, porridge, etc). As you come off the slopes there are home made cakes or biscuits waiting, while at 7.30 tasty canapes are served. However it is the evening meals that stand out with three courses plus cheese plus unlimited wine. The food is plentiful, tasty and well presented so hats off to the welsh wizard in the kitchen! A real plus point of the Ski Miquel hols is the guiding which is a great way to discover the resort without getting the map out. Skiers can chose an espresso group which goes faster with less stops, or cappuccinos who take things a bit more leisurely. The two groups always meet up for coffee and lunch, so it's a really sociable way of skiing. Underpinning everything is chalet manager Emma and her wonderful team. As mentioned, we have skied with this company numerous time and they do have a knack of finding the right people to look after their guests. However, this year the hosts were just exceptional and I cannot speak highly enough of them. All in all, a great week of skiing and I have no doubt we will visit this resort again.

I had travelled with Ski Miquel before so I knew what to expect. A nice cosy week with fantastic food thanks to the ever smiling chef Nigel. Great chalet hosts Emma & bearded Mike. Plus chalet staff Pippa, Vereley & little Mike who were always super friendly and helpful. Our room was a decent size, having 3 beds for the 2 of us, a nice balcony & a very small but functional (slightly dated) bathroom with a shower & heated towel rail. The chalet was only a short walk away from the ski shop where Ski Miquel have a private locker room with heated boot warmers. This was also very conveniently located for the slopes just across the road. But the best thing of all was the atmosphere. It was a super crowd of people staying the week we were there, all quite like minded ski enthusiasts, with a wicked sense of humour! Will definitely be working our way through the various resorts in the Ski Miquel brochure and can’t wait to do it all again next year.

Chalet Lucille proved a relaxing home from home for our party of 22 over Feb half-term. Set a few metres uphill from Montgenevre’s main street and nursery slopes, the chalet was ideally located and fitted the Ski Miquel model well. Although the bedrooms were on the small side, the dining room and (cheap) bar were just right, with enough space to relax in an informal atmosphere. What keeps us coming back to Ski Miquel are their keen prices, good resorts and great staff – this year proved no exception. Montgenevre catered well for our mixed group, especially the beginners who revelled in the good snow and long green runs. Whilst the lift system is slow in places, queues were almost non-existent and the lift pass was relatively cheap. Under the experienced leadership of Emma, the Ski Miquel team were excellent, remaining relaxed, cheerful and efficient during the busiest week of the season. Special mention to Mike S for his bar-tendering skills, Mike B for his ski guiding, Nigel for his outstanding food and Pippa & Vereley for their ever-smiling service. Thanks to you all for making our week so enjoyable. We’ll be back with SM next year and for as long as you’ll have us!

This was our first Ski Miquel holiday and we're now converts! We have felt thoroughly spoilt this last week, staying in Chalet-Hotel Lucille. Emma was just brilliant in ensuring that everything ran like clockwork and she and Mike were so good at ski-guiding, catering for both the 'cappuccino' and the 'espresso' skiers. The food was superb and Nigel, the chef, is a real gem. Fabulous cake in the afternoon and then dinner in the evening was always amazing. Thanks also to Vereley, Pippa and Mike who worked so hard in looking after us and always being so helpful and cheerful. We had such a lovely time, we felt like we were staying with friends, not chalet staff! Great snow conditions and excellent weather just made it!

Just spent a week with Ski Miquel in Montgenèvre. This was our second trip and we will definitely be booking again for next year. The chalet hotel feels like a cosy chalet rather than a hotel and the service you get is what you would expect in a private chalet too. The photo shows a large building but only the bottom 2 floors are Lucille so don’t be put off by its size. The food was fantastic on both visits but this year Chef Nigel made every meal amazing. He also made us sandwiches to take to the airport with us which was a lovely touch. The afternoon cakes were different every day and really lovely. The breakfast options were also cooked to perfection! He is a real credit to Ski Miquel and I hope he is there next season. The other staff are helpful and thoughtful and really approachable which is lovely. The resort itself is great – lovely and quiet. The ski guiding from the staff is so useful and you have a choice of two groups, the cappuccinos or the espressos. The staff are great guides and explain every step of the way. I really recommend this company and I’m looking forward to seeing more of their resorts. Thank you everyone.

We had a fantastic week with Ski Miquel in Montgenevre. As ever with this type of holiday it's all about the staff, the entire team were top notch. Thank you to Emma, Mike S, Mike B, Vereley, Pippa and Nigel for making our stay so enjoyable. The food was fantastic (thank you Nigel). The ski guiding was a great way to discover the mountains and the trip to Italy was well organised and a great way to discover skiing in Italy. We will be booking again next year for sure, returning for our third trip with Ski Miquel in Montgenevre.

The chalet was perfect, very spacious and comfortable. Resort manager, Emma, and all the chalet hosts, Mike B, Mike S, Vereley and Pippa looked after us very well, they were friendly, welcoming and genuinely seemed to want to do everything they could to make our stay great. Chef, Nigel, did a brilliant job of ensuring we were very well fed all week. All the food was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. Finally, the ski hosting was amazing! This is such a wonderful benefit that Ski Miquel provide. Emma and Mike B looked after us really well on the slopes. I have holidayed with Ski Miquel before a few years ago (Serre Chevalier), I was impressed before and I was equally impressed this time too. I would definitely recommend and I hope to ski with them again in the future.