Hi guys
Thanks for response, Mayrhofen sounds good at the mo, good transfer time does help, couple of our young ones dont travel to well, but fine when flying. will compare other resorts as well.
Could I ask another favour, seeing you guys are well informed, What about Italy, :-) same requirements really. ( should I go to italy section?)
Again thank s for advice
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Started by Johntin in France 14-Feb-2009 - 11 Replies
Johntin
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Cumbrianman
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Johntin
Only place I've skied in Italy was Sauze D'Oulx. It used to have a reputation as the Blackpool of the slopes, but I believe it has calmed down a bit now.
There's plenty of skiing, as it's part of the Milky Way (Sestriere, Sansicario, Montgenevre). The last place being in France !
The fitter members of the group should be able to make it to Montgenevre and back in a day.
The resort is about 1450m I think, but main ski area fans out from about 1800m (Sportinia).
Nightlife was really good when I went. Loads of bars, clubs, but like I say, I understand it has moved up in the world. Prices were always cheaper than France.
In France, Alpe D'Huez is quite good for mixed abilities, plus there's always plenty to do in the evening, from bars, pubs & clubs, to ice skating, outdoor swimming pool, sports centre (with a weekly five-a-side comp that you can enter - the local team is good !), ice racing track (Andros Trophy and all that). Suffice to say, the only downer is the prices !
But hey, book in to a Clubhotel, which caters half board and provides wine with your evening meal, then you can hit the happy hours straight off the slopes, have your wine with your meal, and then either hit the bars, or get a load of carry outs from supermarket.
Also been to Val D'Isere, Meribel & Courchevel 1850. Now they can be exepnsive, especially Courchevel (was there 2005, and one bar was selling a large beer at €10 !!!)
Only place I've skied in Italy was Sauze D'Oulx. It used to have a reputation as the Blackpool of the slopes, but I believe it has calmed down a bit now.
There's plenty of skiing, as it's part of the Milky Way (Sestriere, Sansicario, Montgenevre). The last place being in France !
The fitter members of the group should be able to make it to Montgenevre and back in a day.
The resort is about 1450m I think, but main ski area fans out from about 1800m (Sportinia).
Nightlife was really good when I went. Loads of bars, clubs, but like I say, I understand it has moved up in the world. Prices were always cheaper than France.
In France, Alpe D'Huez is quite good for mixed abilities, plus there's always plenty to do in the evening, from bars, pubs & clubs, to ice skating, outdoor swimming pool, sports centre (with a weekly five-a-side comp that you can enter - the local team is good !), ice racing track (Andros Trophy and all that). Suffice to say, the only downer is the prices !
But hey, book in to a Clubhotel, which caters half board and provides wine with your evening meal, then you can hit the happy hours straight off the slopes, have your wine with your meal, and then either hit the bars, or get a load of carry outs from supermarket.
Also been to Val D'Isere, Meribel & Courchevel 1850. Now they can be exepnsive, especially Courchevel (was there 2005, and one bar was selling a large beer at €10 !!!)
Tony_H
reply to ' Advice France and groups' posted Feb-2009
Sauze is brilliant, good shout. Its not tacky at all, but theres definitely a lot more to choose from apres if you want it. It can be quite chilled out at times.
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Stewart Dowling
reply to ' Advice France and groups' posted Feb-2009
I would concur with Mr H as Sauze is a good resort in terms of price. Apres is brilliant there and prices are reasonable.
For mixed ability Les Arcs is a defo.
I am off there on Sunday and cant wait as I know my OH is going to get a superb skiing experience.
I know it is pricey but if you have mixed ability there is many miles for everyone to ski.
For mixed ability Les Arcs is a defo.
I am off there on Sunday and cant wait as I know my OH is going to get a superb skiing experience.
I know it is pricey but if you have mixed ability there is many miles for everyone to ski.
Topic last updated on 18-February-2009 at 18:30