Detailed Resort Information

Supermarkets. There is a small but well stocked 'Spar' supermarket in Reberty. They also sell spit roast chickens but remember to reserve one in the morning if you want chicken for dinner.
There is a larger 'Sherpa' supermarket in Les Bruyeres who also run an internet ordering service from their website www.sherpa.net . There is a version of the site in English and the Bruyeres store will deliver your shopping to the apartment (we haven't tried this personally but even if you have to collect the box from the store it's better than fighting it out on Saturday evening).
Both are manic on Saturday afternoons and evenings. We recommend you leave the bulk of your shopping until Sunday!

Traiteurs. These are delicatessens who also sell very good, ready cooked meals. There is one in Les Bruyeres and two in La Croisette. All are equally good but buy your supper before 6.30 in the evening as they often don't have much left after that.

Lift Passes. These are available from the Sevabel office in Reberty (same room as the Tourist Office). Just fill in the form and hand it in over the counter with payment. There are three types of lift pass: Les Menuires and St. Martin, Vallee de Belleville (covers St. Martin, Les Menuires, Val Thorens and Maurienne) and Trois Vallees (as before but also including Meribel and Courcheval).
Half day passes are available from 12.30pm each day.
Pedestrian passes are also available for the main gondola lifts.

Ski School. The ESF still have pretty much a monopoly; lessons can be booked at the Tourist Office in Reberty. Mountain guides are also available for off-piste skiing.
Equipment rental. We recommend Absolu Sports in Reberty. They are very helpful, friendly and have a good range of equipment to suit all standards of skier. It's also the nearest rental shop to the apartment.

Navettes. Shuttle buses run every few minutes between Reberty and La Croisette. There is a bus stop just at the roadside by Coryles.

What's On? The Bouquetin what's on guide is distributed weekly and available in supermarkets and at the Tourist Office.

Radio station. The Belleville Valley has a radio station on 101fm - actually a tailored version of Europe 2 - which broadcasts pop music and gives details of what's on in Les Menuires, Val Thorens and St. Martin. There's also a daily weather forecast in English.

Market. Market days are Wednesday and Friday. You will find a good selection of regional produce - cheeses, salami style sausages and dried hams - as well as good value winter clothing, particularly fleeces.

Activities other than skiing. There are lots of activities for after skiing if you still have the energy. The swimming pool in Les Bruyeres is open every day except Saturday from 2.30pm until 7.30pm. The water is very warm and so are the changing rooms, so don't be scared about being in the open air - it really is quite nice swimming amongst the snow! The ice rink in Les Bruyeres is also open every day except Saturday from 4.30pm until 8.30pm. Espace Tonic in Les Bruyeres has a sauna, steam room, sunbeds and gym and is accessed via the Intersport shop (turn immediately left at the bottom of the steps from the footbridge) and is open every day. The Chalet Du Capricorn (health club) in La Croisette has the same facilities plus a Jacuzzi and offers massages and beauty treatments. For a bit of silliness on rubber rings try Lugeland, situated between La Croisette and Preyerand - open in the evenings as well as daytime. If you fancy a more adult kind of diversion, try the snow scooters. Trips are organised from La Croisette every evening after the pistes have closed.

Medical Centre. Hopefully, you won't need it but just in case… it's located just to the right of the footbridge to Les Bruyeres (Reberty side). The system is very straightforward - if you arrive on a bloodwagon (ie. on a stretcher) you are seen immediately; the walking wounded go into the waiting room and just wait their turn. There are no numbers or appointment times, just a friendly recognition of who got there first. However, if you arrive on foot needing urgent attention (with a dislocated finger for example) knock on the door to the surgery and they'll sort it out quickly. It's a very good service, they are extremely experienced at treating skiing injuries and can deal effectively and efficiently with just about anything (X-rays on site). You pay there and then for the doctor's fees and any medical supplies, then claim it back from your insurance later (they'll give you a receipt detailing everything). Be warned - they do not take credit cards.

Physiotherapy. There are a number of Kinestheraputes (physiotherapists) in La Croisette. You will need to call for an appointment but these are normally available the same day or the next day. They are not expensive, so if you've got aches and pains (other than those due to lack of fitness) it can be worth a visit.