The resort accommodation can be broken down into four property types; hotel rooms and condos in the pedestrian village, ski in/out condos in the resort location, and properties in the resort region that require a shuttle bus to get to the resort. Accommodation in the pedestrian village is the most convenient for accessing bars and restaurants, however is extremely noisy when the resort is busy - at weekends you go to bed with the last of the revellers and rise with the keenest skiers 'first-tracking' at 7.30am. The ski in/out condo accommodation in the resort is a happy medium. Slopeside access is hugely convenient and you can escape the bustle of the village with a 5-10 minute walk when you're ready to call it a night. The condos in the resort region are similarly relaxing, but one is reliant on shuttle transport, which does compromise things slightly.

Having stayed at the Westin in the village for several years, we knew that the ski-in/out condos delivered the perfect solution for us when we were ready to purchase our own condo.

Of all the condo developments, Le Plateau is the most private and family friendly. You are in the heart of nature and we often see families of caribou feeding on our lawn. Of course nothing beats putting on your ski bookts in the comfort of your own porch and walking 50ft to the slopes! A close second is being able to ski back home for lunch, which produces a big saving, particularly if you are feeding a family.

The thing that struck when we first walked through the door of this unit was its sheer space and tranquility. We knew instantly that this was the property for us. Although it's a two-bed unit, the volume of space available is greater than that of many three-bed units. The cathedral ceiling of the living area delivers great drama and you will not believe that you are in a condo.

The main bedroom is on the second floor and distant from the second, so children can play in peace and adults can take a well earned rest.

The condo is a happy medium of the vast choice of accommodation available in the resort and carries no compromises.

Aside from the obvious benefits of the ski-in/out in the winter, Le Plateau has a number of other facilities available exclusively to guests.

Swimming pool and club house. There is a large two-season supervised swimming pool which is served by a spacious club house, that has toilet facilities and a games room. In the winter months, the lake next to the swimming pool becomes a skating rink and there are often impromtu games of ice hockey between guests. Sadly we skate (and ski) like Brits and so do not often take up the challenge of our neighbours.

Walking trails and childrens' play area. Summer guests do not need to leave the tranquil surroundings of Le Plateau at all if they wish. Whilst you relax on the porch and read to the backdrop of the waterfall behind the condo, your children will be safely entertained in the play area, pool or nature walks.

Inside the condo, everything is finished to the high standards that you can expect to find throughout the resort. Home comforts are everywhere; a large and fully appointed kitchen, washer drier, selection of family games, flat screen TV and blu-ray player, large collection of DVDs, large porch with BBQ. Our favourite however is the large fireplace, which is just the thing for sitting in front of with a glass of wine at the end of the day whilst you share the stories of your heroic deeds on the slopes!

We have owned the condo for over six years now and we have never once regretted our decision to make a home in Le Plateau. In fact our only regret is only being able to visit for four weeks each year. Please come and share our experience.