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Started by Karlinamillion in Ski Chatter - 6 Replies

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Karlinamillion posted Nov-2006

Planning on going snowboarding early next year, but my GF tried it once & hated it! So does anyone out there have a recommendation of a resort where there is lots of things to do such as walking, snow shoeing, spa, nearby (ish) places, such as cities, to visit etc? And is cheapish. Or is that too much to ask? I'm keen on Austria



Thanks very much

Karl

Bennyboy
reply to 'Not skiing at a ski resort'
posted Nov-2006

Seefeld has a lot of extra stuff as well as the skiing/snowboarding.

http://www.seefeld.at/winter.html?&L=1 - Try that to start off with.

Its fairly near Innsbruck meaning transfer time etc is pretty short.

Ben

David@traxvax
reply to 'Not skiing at a ski resort'
posted Nov-2006

You could do worse than go to Innsbruck, it's a lovely city there are slopes nearby, it's the only place I've ever caught a city tram to go skiing! There are some very goods resorts nearby; Igls, Axmer Lixxum etc and if your timing is right, Xmas or New Year, you could get to see some ski-jumping. So lots to do and everything you'd expect in a city.
www  David Last Tracks Vacations Great value holidays in La Rosiere

Glenn Mc
reply to 'Not skiing at a ski resort'
posted Nov-2006

Good size resorts have Leisure centres with a Gym etc...

Val Thorens and Les Menuires have one...

G.

Powderhound
reply to 'Not skiing at a ski resort'
posted Nov-2006

Glenn Mc wrote:Val Thorens and Les Menuires have one...


Hmm... they may have some great skiing but I don't think I'd like to spend very long in either of those resorts if I wasn't getting out on the snow.

Innsbruck sounds like it fits the bill but do the slopes get crowded with such a large city at their feet?

Powderhound

JimOtea
reply to 'Not skiing at a ski resort'
posted Nov-2006

im in the same boat mate, off to Avoriaz (france) for christmas. our lass dosnt really like.... snow! but were off with the familly. anyway ill let you know how i get on, or how she gets on rather.

jim

Meercat
reply to 'Not skiing at a ski resort'
posted Nov-2006

Davos - Switzerland.

Highest town in Europe. Loads to do.

Topic last updated on 30-November-2006 at 16:09