chamonix or brides les bains
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I think the ride down is worse than the ride up, its in the shade and a horrible way to finish a days skiing.
Also there isnt much to do in Brides of a night time.
Chamonix is fairly much in the shade earlier in the season [the price you pay for the spectacular peaks towering above you :) ] but of the 2 I would choose Chamonix every time. You might be better off at the top of the valley in Argentiere or Le Tour.
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Started by Bellfi in France 07-Nov-2008 - 11 Replies
Bellfi posted Nov-2008
where is better for 2 children ages 9 and 12, i have heard chamonix is not the best for children and how is the weather last week in feb, heard they do not get alot of sun that time of year!
Dave Mac
reply to 'chamonix or brides les bains' posted Nov-2008
The problem with Brides-les-bain is the half hour Gondola ride from the town up to the main ski area. And the half an hour down again.
Neiltoo
reply to 'chamonix or brides les bains' posted Nov-2008
Dave Mac wrote:The problem with Brides-les-bain is the half hour Gondola ride from the town up to the main ski area. And the half an hour down again.
I think the ride down is worse than the ride up, its in the shade and a horrible way to finish a days skiing.
Also there isnt much to do in Brides of a night time.
Chamonix is fairly much in the shade earlier in the season [the price you pay for the spectacular peaks towering above you :) ] but of the 2 I would choose Chamonix every time. You might be better off at the top of the valley in Argentiere or Le Tour.
Dave Mac
reply to 'chamonix or brides les bains' posted Nov-2008
This seems a very restricted choice. Is there a reason?
If you start of with your criteria, you might get more positive pointers.
If you start of with your criteria, you might get more positive pointers.
Neiltoo
reply to 'chamonix or brides les bains' posted Nov-2008
Dave makes a very good point , Bellfi.
You have chosen 2 extremes in terms of resorts and neither would be at the top of my list as child friendly. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure you would have a good holiday in either but if you start with what you want out of a resort, as Dave says there may be other choices.
You have chosen 2 extremes in terms of resorts and neither would be at the top of my list as child friendly. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure you would have a good holiday in either but if you start with what you want out of a resort, as Dave says there may be other choices.
Bellfi
reply to 'chamonix or brides les bains' posted Nov-2008
The reason for the very different choices was down to the offers, took the deal to chamonix £563 for family of 4 - can not believe the price (no flight supplement from Glasgow or under occupancy supplement) with crystal, checked it out today is now £1450, have never been to france skiing do not fancy it, but at that price had to give it a go - Usually go to Italy or Switzerland.
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Neiltoo
reply to 'chamonix or brides les bains' posted Nov-2008
At that price it would have gone straight to the top of my list too :)
Dave Mac
reply to 'chamonix or brides les bains' posted Nov-2008
Ok , can see your price logic, and can distictly recall being in a similar position.
So, did you book Chamonix at £563, or not?
What was the Brides offer?
So, did you book Chamonix at £563, or not?
What was the Brides offer?
Topic last updated on 21-November-2008 at 09:47