Where to go skiing in January?

So I'm looking to go skiing in January but I drive myself mad looking for a place with the best snow and not too expensive. So far we went skiing to La Plagne in France. It was 2 years ago in February and was very busy because of French holidays (I've been there once before in January, my first time skiing, loved it). We went to Sauze d'Oulx 3 years ago and it was great. We had great snow but I can't remember when did we go there.
This year I thought about going to Austria but their resorts are pretty low above the sea level and i am worried if there will be enough snow. :?: I know there are places higher with more snow but the price goes quite a bit up.
Places I was looking at was Kitzbuhel, Mayrhofen, Finkenberg. We stayed previously close to ski lifts. the gondole in Mayrhofen doesn't look too appealing to me.
So, can someone please help me and give me some ideas, where to go skiing in January where I won't have to worrie if there will be enough snow or not. Thanks in advance. :D

Hi, Villars Switzerland. Not too lively, not too quiet. And is a huge playground with lots to do. I went there 1st week in Jan 2010. Just trying to work out where to go next myself.

But have a look, we got a right bargain on accommodation as well.

Hope this helps

Marc

Hello Marc_uk. I haven't even checked Switzerland as I thought it would be more expensive. I'll have to have a look. Thanks

Switzerland is more expensive than Austria, but not as expensive as France. Already there is more than a metre of snow at mountain level, across most of Austria, and !

There will be more than enough snow in Mayrhofen, its not low altitude skiing although the village is at 690m.
If you like the look of the place, go for it.
The gondola out of town is about 12 minutes or so, high and scenic (or in other words for pussy cats - scary!) but the skiing is mixed and varied and over 600km on the whole lift pass.
Finkenburg has quieter access to the slopes, but is a sleepy little village and if you want the good bars and eating places, you'll rely on taxis so I'd suggest stopping in The Hof itself.
Up to you, but recommended by me.

Why not go further up the Zillertal valley & stay in Lanersbach great access to the Zillertal 3000 range, no worries there about snow! Lanersbach has enough pubs to make après ski interesting without being a wrestling match. We are planning a two centre ski trip for January 2012 & Lanersbach is going to be one of the resorts.

Good link:
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Checked Villars Switzerland and it is definitely too expensive for me this year and more expensive than La Plagne 2 years ago. I'm on a bit short budget this year and it makes it harder to find something good. Anyone skied around Mayrhofen mid January?

Check the Vorarlberg resorts: http://www.skiresorts-test.com/ski-resorts/vorarlberg
The Montafon valley is vast, great skiing at the Silvretta Nova area.