I want to take my 2 kids aged 10 and 12 for a skiing holiday next week. None of us has ever been or even tried on a pair of skis ! I have found 2 possible holidays - can anyone suggest which would be more suitable?
The first is with Club Med at Peissey vallandry - the second at Hotel Edelweiss at Obergurgl - the latter being much more expensive.
What's the quality of the ski tuition with either of these? Do we need lift passes? Shall I book the skis and tuition myself before we go - the Obergurgl one is non incluive of these.
Any help/suggestions would be really appreciated.
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Choice of 2 holidays - any advice?
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I think he may have already made his choice somehow. :mrgreen:
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Started by Silverflora in Beginning Skiing 04-Apr-2010 - 6 Replies
Silverflora posted Apr-2010
Brucie
reply to 'Choice of 2 holidays - any advice?' posted Apr-2010
Wherever you go, you are going to have to rely quite heavily on the reps for advice, as this is your first ski holiday.
I wouldnt want to put you off, but first ski holidays can be quite stressful when you dont know anything about the whole jing bang. And if you have children then it can be much worse.
My advice, and I have been involved in ski-ing for a long time, would be to plan for a ski holiday next YEAR and not next WEEK, and go with people who have been before, for support and advice when you get there.
Thyen again, if you are adventurous and independent, go for it!! I would choose Peisey, as that is part of the Les Arcs area, and the ski school will be good(albeit French!!).
I wouldnt want to put you off, but first ski holidays can be quite stressful when you dont know anything about the whole jing bang. And if you have children then it can be much worse.
My advice, and I have been involved in ski-ing for a long time, would be to plan for a ski holiday next YEAR and not next WEEK, and go with people who have been before, for support and advice when you get there.
Thyen again, if you are adventurous and independent, go for it!! I would choose Peisey, as that is part of the Les Arcs area, and the ski school will be good(albeit French!!).
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Caron-a
reply to 'Choice of 2 holidays - any advice?' posted Apr-2010
I've been to Les Arcs and Obergurgl and I don't think you can go wrong with either.
As a first time trip I'd say the Club Med would be much easier for you as you'd get it all done for you. It can get very stressful and complicated if you do it yourself and don't quite know what you need. As beautiful as the Edleweiss in Obergurgl is and as great as the ski school is.
Maybe if can book your own tuition I would as New Generation in Vallandry come very highly rated.
As a first time trip I'd say the Club Med would be much easier for you as you'd get it all done for you. It can get very stressful and complicated if you do it yourself and don't quite know what you need. As beautiful as the Edleweiss in Obergurgl is and as great as the ski school is.
Maybe if can book your own tuition I would as New Generation in Vallandry come very highly rated.
Boondock
reply to 'Choice of 2 holidays - any advice?' posted Aug-2010
I 100% think you should go Club Med at Peissey vallandry, went here last year and was fantastic. the slopes the people the lifestyle was all top draw, beer was abit steep but hay ho :mrgreen:
Peakmonster
reply to 'Choice of 2 holidays - any advice?' posted Aug-2010
Peissey vallandry for me two great area for beginners
Snowb4ndit
reply to 'Choice of 2 holidays - any advice?' posted Aug-2010
Tony_H wrote:Agreed, for beginners Les Arcs would be ideal and Club Med its all laid on a plate for you. Fill your boots.
I think he may have already made his choice somehow. :mrgreen:
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Topic last updated on 03-August-2010 at 16:27