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New to France....where to go?

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Started by Flowerbug in France - 22 Replies

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Flowerbug posted Oct-2012

Need a bit of help as usually ski in Austria. Want to try France this year, driving from the UK over via the Eurotunnel.

Have been looking at various resorts - we are 4th time skiers, hubby more confident than me. I enjoy nice blues/easy reds.

What resorts would you recommend? Ideally would like:
Ski in/out
Few restaurants/bars (will be taking food) as looking to book via homeaway.co.uk or ownersdirect.
Parking facilities
No bunk beds!

So far I've looked at La Plagne, Belle Plagne, Alpe D'Huez & Courchevel.

Any advice is welcome as total newbies to skiing in France.

Thanks

Bandit
reply to 'New to France....where to go?'
posted Oct-2012

Flaine Montsoleil might fit your needs. Newer French resort developments tend to have bedrooms, and less bunks. It's also a bit closer to the Channel ports, so a shorter drive.

http://www.flaine.com/en/summer/ficheproduit-ete-pierre-et-vacances-premium-les-terrasses-d-eos-90-5-2.html

Merryski
reply to 'New to France....where to go?'
posted Oct-2012

Try www.Peakretreats.co.uk Morillon ski in / out prices include euro tunnel

RWBURGESS
reply to 'New to France....where to go?'
posted Oct-2012

La Clusaz is only a short drive from Geneva. Good variety of skiing.
Plenty of places to buy food etc. & restaurants if you change your mind!

Smokey Barr
reply to 'New to France....where to go?'
posted Oct-2012

Tignes - We stay in La Vanoise in Val Claret. Nothing too fancy, but very good value, and couldn't be closer to the slopes.

Biki17
reply to 'New to France....where to go?'
posted Oct-2012

La Tania is a superb base for 3V skiing with plethora of blue runs in Courchevel and Meribel valleys plus 2 lovely home runs.

Ian Wickham
reply to 'New to France....where to go?'
posted Oct-2012

Have a look at the Aravis area incorporating Le Grand bornand-La Clusaz-Manigod or over the other side of the motorway valley to the Porte du solieu, easy drive and nice french resorts.
Drop me a Pm if you require more infomation :thumbup:

OldAndy
reply to 'New to France....where to go?'
posted Oct-2012

Hello Flowerbug .....
What time of year?
Can make a big difference to choice of resort.
www  Snow dance !!! my snow dance on youtube

Topic last updated on 12-March-2013 at 11:10