The long awaited Flaine Montsoleil residence, the newest jewel of the Intrawest crown, has just opened its doors, with the completion of the first stage called Les Terrasses d’Eos.

The development has been conceived along the same lines as their prestigious Arc 1950 complex in Paradiski, and for Flaine it is an exciting addition to the resort.

Flaine has one of the best snow records in the world for a non-glacial resort and has long been a popular resort with British families, Whilst the brutal architecture doesn’t win too many admirers, the ski area and the convenience of getting into it, has won many fans.

Now with the new Intrawest apartments available, visitors have the option of some good quality accommodation, which will be ski in ski out by Winter 08/09, with the completion of a new chairlift to link the development to the ski area.

The apartments themselves are a far cry from the shoe box style studios often found in the French purpose built resorts. Large flat screen TV’s, wifi, fluffy bathrobes, designer toiletries, and excellent fixtures and fittings are the norm in these apartments. There is also an outdoor swimming pool, heated to 30 degrees, a jacuzzi, sauna and fitness area with large windows overlooking the ski area.

To encourage visitors, prices for these new apartments are highly competitive – Christmas 2008 for example starting at less than 300 euros a person, in a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with views of the slopes.

So if you’ve never skied in Flaine and the extensive Grand Massif ski area – with 5 linked villages, excellent snow cover for most of the season, and a short transfer from Geneva – this year you can stay in luxury for a fraction of the price, so it might be a good time to try it.

Take a look at our Flaine section on Chalets Direct.