I have been going to "the Village" for at least 20 years in both summer & winter and it's a truly magical place. From the early days where all the shops were owned & run by village families & English was not spoken at all through to today where English is spoken just about everywhere. The charm has remained the same over the years despite it getting more commercial by the season. I for one hope nobody else goes there because all who do fall in love with the place. the best part for skiers for the most part is (what is now the vast skiing area of Espace Diamant) covers plenty of different skiing areas covered by one pass and virtually no waiting at any of the lifts. As I said, if you have not been there before - please give it a miss.