Holiday Reviews
We invite every traveller who books a holiday via us to send in a review. Because we don't run the holidays they're completely independent and unedited... remember to read between the lines though, as two people on the same trip can have different views!
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Winter walking & snowshoeing, France, independent reviews
 Reviewed 21 Apr 2009 by Jennifer Steward |  |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Following wolf tracks along an icy river through a snow covered forest and, at last, finding the remains of a wolf kill. The views over the snow capped mountains after a hard snowshoe walk through the forest. The welcoming home and great company of our trip leaders Mel and Liz and the fantastic food and friendly welcome at the Les Grandes Chalets.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
A reasonable level of fitness is required as snowshoe walking can quite challenging.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Local businesses were used and we left only tracks in the forest.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
A good balance of challenging physical activity in a beautiful environment with fantastic food, wine and company.
| Reviewed 7 Apr 2008 by Paul Smyth | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Every day was exciting and memorable because each day we had a different activity and went to a different place. Our guides tailor made and adapted the holiday to suit us. We spent two days snowshoeing, two days skiing, a day hillwalking and a day sightseeing. Brilliant!
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Come prepared with suitable clothing and footwear for whatever activities you're planning to do.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Yes. Our guides encouraged us to 'leave no trace' on the environment and our hosts in Le Grand Chalet benefited from our custom and they were over generous with their wonderful home cooking.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Excellent!
| Reviewed 3 Jan 2008 by Yvonne DSouza | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Breath-taking views of the Mercantour National Park. The accommodation was great - oodles of delicious home-cooked food. The French people I met were all very friendly.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
It's worth doing some walking beforehand if you get the chance, though not essential. It can get quite chilly in winter once the sun has gone, so take a few warm layers with you.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
We stayed at a locally run guest house which used local produce where possible, so I would say yes. The main activity is walking so this has minimal effect on the environment.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Excellent - the company was great and the views were stunning.
| Reviewed 2 Jan 2008 by Elaine Axby | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The fantastic views on the walks. The welcome from Christine and Luc at Le Grand Chalet, and of course the fantastic food. The personal attention from Mel and Liz to ensure everything ran smoothly, and their welcoming attitude.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Snowshoeing is hard work!
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
It benefited local people in that it used local resources.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Overall, it was a great holiday.
| Reviewed 10 Jan 2008 by Vicki Brown | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Snow-shoeing across a ski slope and drinking mulled wine on the mountainside.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Make sure if you're vegetarian or don't meat eat, that you clairfy this and get it accepted so that you don't have to then pick the meat out of meals or go without and that lardons, (small bacon pieces) and chicken count as meat!
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Yes.