J2Ski Holiday 2014

Thanks Billip :D

I will promote you to an official Chalet Hunter if you disentangle all the German for me and find a suitable chalet/hotel in Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis for our group holiday.

And I will add the resort to the list :D

Ideally we would like somewhere large enough for 20 people, that will take at least 3 singles without charging them more than an extra £200 each, has twin rooms with real twin beds, is as close to the slopes and the village as possible, is comfortable (doesn't have to be snazzy, just comfortable will do, but snazzy is nice), and is easy enough to get to with a transfer time of not more than 3 hours.

We have had to make a few compromises in the chalet search, like allowing accommodation that isn't close to the slopes as long as it has a private free shuttle service to it.

And it mustn't cost more than about £450 for catered accommodation only. This allows us about £150 for flights and transfers, and £200 for lift passes, making a total of around £800. As long as it meets these criteria for January, February and March can cost more.

One way we have found of solving the numbers problem is to find a couple of chalets next door to each other in the same ownership, or a hotel.

It's OK using a TO as long as they allow us a discount for making our own way there. CatP will be flying from the U.S. and some of us might like to fly from our own local airports etc. etc.

Thanks very much Billip, and good luck :D

You could always put a plank (or perhaps a wardrobe door) between the mattresses. Failing that why not get in touch with the chalet/hotel directly and ask them if they can provide you with a double room with single beds.

If you want easy access to the Sella Ronda Arabba and Corvara are good places to stay, try Collett's, Ski Total or Inghams (both part of the Hotelplan group). I think most of the 'chalets' (most look like former hotels to me) are run by TOs, sometimes the get yourself there price is higher than the flight inclusive price!

Bear in mind that the Dolomites are on the southern side of the main alpine ridge so the weather patterns are different from those on the northern side. This year was not a very good snow year.

Serfaus looks nice ...and an easy drive with no French tolls

Thanks SwingBeep :D

I've tried looking at quite a few really lovely chalets and hotels in Arabba now, as well, and they seem to suffer from the same problem - no real twin beds.

And I'd already e-mailed one hotel in Selva to ask about their bed configuration, but I haven't received a reply as yet. It's all very irritating, but I must say you and Dave have cheered me up no end - I'm going to look out for French trolls, and be sure to bring a screwdriver with me in case I have to dismantle any wardrobes :lol:

Selva would be my Number 1 choice, better apres

Snapzzz wrote:Selva would be my Number 1 choice, better apres

Hi Snapzzz,
Would you like to be promoted to Chalet Hunter as well :?:

I'm going to be really busy for the next couple of weeks. I'm helping with a local history exhibition (military aviation is my specialty, although I do other things as well - like I'm doing a piece on the Royal Yachts), which starts in one week and I've hardly done anything for it yet.

I've totally failed to find any suitable accommodation for us in Selva, and I'd really appreciate your help :D

http://www.skitotal.com/resortdetails.aspx?resortId=13

Snapzzz wrote:Selva would be my Number 1 choice, better apres

Lovely 'twin' beds, as well (Chalet Brigitte) :wink: