Hi there
I am just planning ahead, trying to look at the best time to go skiing that avoids both uk and european kids half term. I have found out when our kids are off school (Feb 15 - 19 2010) but was wondering if anyone knew when either France or Austria have their half term? I think we fancy La Plagne for next year. But just thinking about it, that could change by tomorrow lol
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I have never queued anywhere longer than a couple of minutes in early Jan, and that includes Mayrhofen and St Anton, both very popular and generally busy resorts. Its the perfect time of year to go.
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Started by Karen72 in Ski Chatter 17-Mar-2009 - 9 Replies
Karen72 posted Mar-2009
Tony_H
reply to 'european kids half term 2010' posted Mar-2009
First or second week in Jan avoids any school holidays and is the cheapest time to go. Never ever had a problem with conditions that time of year either.
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AllyG
reply to 'european kids half term 2010' posted Mar-2009
Hi,
I found this on the internet. It gives holiday dates for next year as well, if you scroll down,
Ally
http://about-france.com/school-holidays.htm
I found this on the internet. It gives holiday dates for next year as well, if you scroll down,
Ally
http://about-france.com/school-holidays.htm
Acarr
reply to 'european kids half term 2010' posted Mar-2009
Have looked at French holidays - complicated :shock:
Basically, you have to allow not just for school holidays in the immediate area of the alps, but people taking holidays from the likes of Paris who might take their hols in the alps as well.
So write off all dates between 6 Feb and 7 March. :roll:
I think I'll take Tony's advice and go 1st or 2nd week in Jan :lol:
We usually meet loads of Dutch people wherever we go in Austria, so I wonder when their half term is?
Allie
Basically, you have to allow not just for school holidays in the immediate area of the alps, but people taking holidays from the likes of Paris who might take their hols in the alps as well.
So write off all dates between 6 Feb and 7 March. :roll:
I think I'll take Tony's advice and go 1st or 2nd week in Jan :lol:
We usually meet loads of Dutch people wherever we go in Austria, so I wonder when their half term is?
Allie
Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity
Acarr
reply to 'european kids half term 2010' posted Mar-2009
Actually, I've just thought of something. Given my total loathing of crowds of any sort AND queueing (spelling?) maybe skiing isn't for me - though if I gave up I'd have to leave this forum as well :( as Mr Admin won't let us post about anything that's not ski-related...
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AllyG
reply to 'european kids half term 2010' posted Mar-2009
Allie,
Don't give up ski-ing just because of the crowds - I'm sure you can find somewhere less crowded.
Here is something to help with the Dutch holidays, although it's not totally comprehensive and doesn't include all the 2010 holidays. This year, the Feb half-term holiday was the same for the Dutch as us - there were several Dutch families ski-ing in our lessons.
Ally
http://hollandsouth.angloinfo.com/information/24/schoolhols.asp
Don't give up ski-ing just because of the crowds - I'm sure you can find somewhere less crowded.
Here is something to help with the Dutch holidays, although it's not totally comprehensive and doesn't include all the 2010 holidays. This year, the Feb half-term holiday was the same for the Dutch as us - there were several Dutch families ski-ing in our lessons.
Ally
http://hollandsouth.angloinfo.com/information/24/schoolhols.asp
Tony_H
reply to 'european kids half term 2010' posted Mar-2009
acarr wrote:Have looked at French holidays - complicated :shock:
Basically, you have to allow not just for school holidays in the immediate area of the alps, but people taking holidays from the likes of Paris who might take their hols in the alps as well.
So write off all dates between 6 Feb and 7 March. :roll:
I think I'll take Tony's advice and go 1st or 2nd week in Jan :lol:
We usually meet loads of Dutch people wherever we go in Austria, so I wonder when their half term is?
Allie
I have never queued anywhere longer than a couple of minutes in early Jan, and that includes Mayrhofen and St Anton, both very popular and generally busy resorts. Its the perfect time of year to go.
www
New and improved me
Acarr
reply to 'european kids half term 2010' posted Mar-2009
Tony, is the snow ok at that time of year?
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