Looking at the prices for Xmas week (26th Dec onwards) i was pleasantly surprised at the cost and are therefore seriously considering it for next year.
Can i ask those that have skied over xmas what their thoughts are? Is it way too busy? Is the early season just to early to risk snow wise? Would you recommend it?
We are looking at ADH or Flaine.
Thanks
Jon
Christmas Skiing advice.
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Started by Snapzzz in Ski Chatter 28-Feb-2011 - 13 Replies
Snapzzz posted Feb-2011
Skied: Arinsal, La Plagne, Alpe D'huez, Flaine, Les Arcs, Morzine, Les Gets, Avoriaz, Sauze, Courchevel, Val Thorens
Tropicana
reply to 'Christmas Skiing advice.' posted Feb-2011
Xmas week is normally quite busy most areas. not too early in the season for good snow. . . normally .
Roger Mayne
reply to 'Christmas Skiing advice.' posted Mar-2011
Been skiing in France over Xmas for the last 3 years. Snow was a bit thin in Saint Gervais 2 years ago but was fine this year in Termignon and good 3 years ago in Notre Dame de Bellecombe.It is not generally busy where I have been and I would certainly recommend it. :mrgreen:
Skied, Aviemore, Arinsal, Bansko,Notre Dame De Bellecombe, Saint Gervais, Termignon, Alpe D'Huez x 3, Flaine
Buntycake
reply to 'Christmas Skiing advice.' posted Mar-2011
Only skied once over Christmas and it was full of "escapees" from the traditional UK Christmas. Had champagne at the top of a mountain on Christmas day so it can't all be bad. Alos, nowhere near as crowded as New Year.
Frostbite
reply to 'Christmas Skiing advice.' posted Mar-2011
Snapzzz
Have tried to persuade 'my lot' to go over XMas for the last 3 years; if you leave it late there always ( at least when have looked on the web) seems to be very cheap deals to be had with at least 50% off retail price. Would wait so you get the deals & know what the snow is like.
Good luck
FB
Have tried to persuade 'my lot' to go over XMas for the last 3 years; if you leave it late there always ( at least when have looked on the web) seems to be very cheap deals to be had with at least 50% off retail price. Would wait so you get the deals & know what the snow is like.
Good luck
FB
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Snapzzz
reply to 'Christmas Skiing advice.' posted Mar-2011
I was looking at the week between xmas and new year, the flights seem to be on xmas eve. I was just a touch worried about the crowds!!
@FB
Leaving late sounds good but i would prefer to be booked and know what is happening.
Of course the other main reason to go early is to give my self the excuse to have two holiday next year, perhaps on in early march. I cannot pull my daughter of of school twice in three months.
@FB
Leaving late sounds good but i would prefer to be booked and know what is happening.
Of course the other main reason to go early is to give my self the excuse to have two holiday next year, perhaps on in early march. I cannot pull my daughter of of school twice in three months.
Skied: Arinsal, La Plagne, Alpe D'huez, Flaine, Les Arcs, Morzine, Les Gets, Avoriaz, Sauze, Courchevel, Val Thorens
Frostbite
reply to 'Christmas Skiing advice.' posted Mar-2011
Snapzzz,
Seriously looked over the last 3 xmas breaks & there have always been some seriously excellent late discounts; leave it late or you will kick yourself; most folks seem to want to stay home for xmas & go over new year.
FB
Seriously looked over the last 3 xmas breaks & there have always been some seriously excellent late discounts; leave it late or you will kick yourself; most folks seem to want to stay home for xmas & go over new year.
FB
Snapzzz
reply to 'Christmas Skiing advice.' posted Mar-2011
At the mo we are looking at around £1200-£1300 for 2 adults and 1 child SC.
Do you think it will get cheaper than that? I have noticed that late deals seem to be become less just lately and the TO's are favouring early bookings.
Do you think it will get cheaper than that? I have noticed that late deals seem to be become less just lately and the TO's are favouring early bookings.
Skied: Arinsal, La Plagne, Alpe D'huez, Flaine, Les Arcs, Morzine, Les Gets, Avoriaz, Sauze, Courchevel, Val Thorens
Topic last updated on 02-March-2011 at 20:33