Anyone who chooses France in preference to Austria needs to think again......discuss.
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The great news is that it will be banned in Austria after this May (might be slightly out with that) so next season will be smoke free in bars etc. Yahoo!! :) :) makes it an even better place to visit now.
It certainly isn't completely daft at all. There is no question that the vast majority of ski resorts in Austria are much prettier and have a much higher standard of accommodation than the majority of resorts in France.
I agree with most of what you say but when you talk about "quieter French resorts" there are also numerous quieter Austrian resorts.
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Started by Furthy34 in Ski Chatter 10-Nov-2016 - 51 Replies
Dobby
reply to 'Anyone who chooses France in preference to Austria needs to think again......discuss.' posted Nov-2016
Hi Furthy. Chose les 2 alpes because it was cheap, good snow and I am one of those who like this marmite resort. I know lots of people don't! Chose Risoul because nephew did a season there and recommended it for families. Good resort for beginner kids with easy greens. Recently been to Hemsedal and åre. Also skied in Italy, Andorra and Slovenia. Will hopefully ski in Austria one day and got my eye on trip to St johann which looms good for family trip
Le minceur
reply to 'Anyone who chooses France in preference to Austria needs to think again......discuss.' posted Nov-2016
We/I have a second home in France and I ski about 40 days each year, mainly there but I also ski in Austria,often a few days a year, doing some form of training (I am also a part time instructor). They both have their pros and cons, Austria is cheaper, has almost as good skiing, better apres and very vibrant resorts. Brilliant if you are single or just a couple. However, the quieter French resorts are better for families as quicker to get to by car with empty pistes, low key night life good restaurants.Just stay away from the resorts the Brits flock to - 3V, PDS, Les Arcs, Val D, Flaine.
We also tend to think just of the Alps and completely forget the Pyrannees which are fantastic too.
Italy is also lovely, also cheaper than France, but does not have the apres that Austria has.
We also tend to think just of the Alps and completely forget the Pyrannees which are fantastic too.
Italy is also lovely, also cheaper than France, but does not have the apres that Austria has.
Admin
reply to 'Anyone who chooses France in preference to Austria needs to think again......discuss.' posted Nov-2016
The whole premise of judging an entire country's 300+ ski areas is completely daft. They're all different, massively diverse, so pick one that suits you and go and have fun!
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Julier
reply to 'Anyone who chooses France in preference to Austria needs to think again......discuss.' posted Nov-2016
I absolutely agree with the picture postcard villages and lovely skiing but I am afraid it's the smoking in public places i.e the ski huts that has totally put us off, when it's -29c outside you really need somewhere inside to warm up and you end up with your ski gear stinking of smoke, as soon as Austria catches up with everyone else we will surely return.
Ade73
reply to 'Anyone who chooses France in preference to Austria needs to think again......discuss.' posted Nov-2016
I've boarded in both Austria and France for about 13-14 years now (plus Swiss and Italy) I've had great trips to all every time but I've gone back to Austria 9 times and next march will be my 10th and the same area (ski circus) which is odd for me as I like different places but I can't get enough of the place. Love it. That's not to say we haven't enjoyed France because we really have but Austria is always top of my list. Love the villages, the people, prices..... the list goes on. Switzerland on the other hand, as lively as it was I felt financially violated on my return flight. Never again. I'm not tight but I felt robbed out there. France-Austria??? Easy do both.
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Far Queue
reply to 'Anyone who chooses France in preference to Austria needs to think again......discuss.' posted Nov-2016
Julier wrote:I am afraid it's the smoking in public places i.e the ski huts that has totally put us off, when it's -29c outside you really need somewhere inside to warm up and you end up with your ski gear stinking of smoke, as soon as Austria catches up with everyone else we will surely return.
The great news is that it will be banned in Austria after this May (might be slightly out with that) so next season will be smoke free in bars etc. Yahoo!! :) :) makes it an even better place to visit now.
Furthy34
reply to 'Anyone who chooses France in preference to Austria needs to think again......discuss.' posted Nov-2016
Admin wrote:The whole premise of judging an entire country's 300+ ski areas is completely daft. They're all different, massively diverse, so pick one that suits you and go and have fun!
It certainly isn't completely daft at all. There is no question that the vast majority of ski resorts in Austria are much prettier and have a much higher standard of accommodation than the majority of resorts in France.
Furthy34
reply to 'Anyone who chooses France in preference to Austria needs to think again......discuss.' posted Nov-2016
le minceur wrote:We/I have a second home in France and I ski about 40 days each year, mainly there but I also ski in Austria,often a few days a year, doing some form of training (I am also a part time instructor). They both have their pros and cons, Austria is cheaper, has almost as good skiing, better apres and very vibrant resorts. Brilliant if you are single or just a couple. However, the quieter French resorts are better for families as quicker to get to by car with empty pistes, low key night life good restaurants.Just stay away from the resorts the Brits flock to - 3V, PDS, Les Arcs, Val D, Flaine.
We also tend to think just of the Alps and completely forget the Pyrannees which are fantastic too.
Italy is also lovely, also cheaper than France, but does not have the apres that Austria has.
I agree with most of what you say but when you talk about "quieter French resorts" there are also numerous quieter Austrian resorts.
Topic last updated on 15-December-2016 at 15:51