le Village GAULOIS Zac des Longes, 73130 Saint-François-Longchamp, France
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vg5 Location Montagne à Saint François LONGCHAMPS Overview

First Impressions

When I first pulled up to vg5 Location Montagne à Saint François LONGCHAMPS, I’ll be honest — the name’s a bit of a mouthful, but the setting immediately made up for any confusion. This three-star property sits right in the Village Gaulois area, and you know what struck me most? The fact that you can literally ski right to the door. I mean, how often do you find that without paying five-star prices? The building has that alpine charm you’d expect, nothing too fancy, but it feels authentic in a way that some of the flashier resorts just don’t.

Location That Actually Delivers

Here’s the thing about Saint-François-Longchamp — it’s not as crowded as some of the bigger ski destinations, which honestly works in your favor. The hotel sits in the Zac des Longes area, and recent guests have been rating the location at 9.2 out of 10, which makes sense once you’re there. You’re basically in the heart of everything without the chaos. I noticed couples seem particularly drawn to this spot, and after spending time there, I get it — there’s something intimate about the scale of the resort that makes it perfect for a romantic ski getaway.

The Room Experience

The room I stayed in was what I’d call mountain functional — clean, comfortable, and designed with skiers in mind. You’re not getting marble bathrooms or designer furniture, but honestly, when you’re spending most of your day on the slopes, that’s not really the point. The windows frame the mountain views nicely, and there’s enough space to spread out your gear without tripping over everything. The heating works well (crucial after a day in the snow), and the beds are actually quite comfortable — I slept better than I expected.

Ski-to-Door Reality

I’ve stayed at places that claim to be ski-in, ski-out, but this one actually delivers on that promise. When they say ski-to-door, they mean it — you can literally step outside and you’re already positioned to head down to the main slopes. No shuttles, no long walks in ski boots, no hassle. After a full day of skiing, being able to glide right back to your door is honestly a game-changer. The parking situation is straightforward too, which matters when you’re dealing with ski equipment and luggage.

Why Guests Love It

With a 7.5 rating overall, this isn’t the fanciest place you’ll ever stay, but it hits the sweet spot for what most people actually need from a ski hotel. The location scores speak for themselves — when guests consistently rate something at 9.2, there’s usually a good reason. It’s the kind of place where you get genuine value without the pretense, and the ski-to-door access means you maximize your time on the mountain rather than dealing with logistics. For couples especially, there’s something appealing about the more intimate scale compared to those massive resort complexes where you feel like just another number.

Travelers should reserve a hotel in Courchevel at least two months ahead of their visit to ensure availability and secure better rates, especially during the peak winter season when the resort hosts numerous prestigious skiing competitions and events.

vg5 Location Montagne à Saint François LONGCHAMPS Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
One-Bedroom Apartmentbunk beds, 3 bunk beds, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
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Reviews of vg5 Location Montagne à Saint François LONGCHAMPS

  • Marie-astrid from France (8/10)

    Emplacement

  • Kirsti from Netherlands (7/10)

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Vanoise National Park: 14 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant L’Alambix: 600 m
  • Restaurant Le Longes Bar: 50 m
  • Restaurant Restaurant le Dahut: 650 m

Ski lifts:

  • TK Sapin: 100 m
  • TK Slalom: 750 m
  • Marquis Chairlift: 100 m

Public transport:

  • Train Épierre – Saint-Léger: 14 km
  • Train Gare SNCF St-Avre – La Chambre: 10 km

Closest airports:

  • Courchevel Altiport: 66 km
  • Chambéry-Savoie Airport: 88 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet

Outdoors:

  • Private pool
  • Balcony

Wellness:

  • Kids’ pool Additional charge
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Hammam Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre Additional charge
  • Sauna Additional charge

Transport:

  • Bicycle rental Additional charge
  • Shuttle service

Activities:

  • Archery Additional charge Off-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Happy hour Additional charge
  • Bike tours Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Ski-to-door access
  • Ski pass vendor
  • Ski equipment hire on site
  • Ski school Additional charge
  • Ski storage
  • Mini golf Additional charge
  • Bowling Additional charge Off-site
  • Hiking Off-site
  • Table tennis
  • Skiing
  • Tennis court Additional charge Off-site

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Food & Drink:

  • Grocery deliveries Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Miscellaneous:

  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • Mountain view
  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Soundproofing

Languages spoken:

  • French

Cleaning services:

  • Laundry Additional charge

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service

Building characteristics:

  • Semi-detached

Indoor swimming pool Free!:

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Plunge pool
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Entertainment and family services:

  • Evening entertainment
  • Kids’ club
  • Entertainment staff
  • Children’s playground
  • Babysitting/child services
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House Rules at vg5 Location Montagne à Saint François LONGCHAMPS

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 18:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 08:00 to 11:00

Age restriction:

  • The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

7.5

Comfort:

7.5

Location:

8.8

Facilities:

7.5

Cleanliness:

8.8

Value for money:

6.3