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Could this now become the new N but M :hunf: :hunf:
Ski schools meet up at 9.30 I think, but the gondolas start at 8.15am!!
They all start in 1 location up the Penken, and you tend to all return and eat at the same place in ski schools, but I guess its much the same wherever you go.
Theres plenty of other places to try, but Mayrhofen is a good all rounder as it is a nice town with lots of shops, good bars/restaurants, high skiing and a good snow record, and a large ski area to go at. The only downside is you cant ski back down to resort from the main area, but that never bothered me there.
Give it a good look before you dismiss it, you can get some really cheap deals, and its only 75 mins from Innsbruck airport.
I can't suggest anything to you as in 32 years of skiing I have never skied Austria no real reason just never fancied it I can recommend resorts in France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Andorra but thats about it..... Maybe next year I may dabble in Austria, I just do not share the British love affair with Austria. :hunf: :hunf:
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Started by Helenp3 in Austria 17-Feb-2009 - 72 Replies
Amanda n
reply to 'Where to go end-March' posted Feb-2009
helen - tony h sent me an excellent review of mayrhofen today and i am probably going to be booking it on friday fingers crossed deal still available, but sounds fantastic from his review, i even printed it off at work today to take with me, better than a tourist board site
Ian Wickham
reply to 'Where to go end-March' posted Feb-2009
amanda n wrote:helen - tony h sent me an excellent review of mayrhofen today and i am probably going to be booking it on friday fingers crossed deal still available, but sounds fantastic from his review, i even printed it off at work today to take with me, better than a tourist board site
Could this now become the new N but M :hunf: :hunf:
Amanda n
reply to 'Where to go end-March' posted Feb-2009
okay mr w where do you suggest, ? either 4th 0r 11th april my fave is austria love the scenery could sit on a mountain top all day,but alas fear of poies and sitting on cold surfaces i dont
Amanda n
reply to 'Where to go end-March' posted Feb-2009
** piles even
Tony_H
reply to 'Where to go end-March' posted Feb-2009
helenp3 wrote:I have heard about this "N"! I think we are probably going a bit too late for there this year.
We haven't much experience of proper ski resorts - apart from Ellmau last Xmas, the boys have skied Serre Chevalier (school trip), Cairngorm and Oslo - so I am trying to sort something out by reading all the reviews.
Wondered about Mayrhofen, but would the location of ski schools suit a mixed ability family? Also - how early would the boys have to get up to get on the slopes?
Ski schools meet up at 9.30 I think, but the gondolas start at 8.15am!!
They all start in 1 location up the Penken, and you tend to all return and eat at the same place in ski schools, but I guess its much the same wherever you go.
Theres plenty of other places to try, but Mayrhofen is a good all rounder as it is a nice town with lots of shops, good bars/restaurants, high skiing and a good snow record, and a large ski area to go at. The only downside is you cant ski back down to resort from the main area, but that never bothered me there.
Give it a good look before you dismiss it, you can get some really cheap deals, and its only 75 mins from Innsbruck airport.
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Ian Wickham
reply to 'Where to go end-March' posted Feb-2009
amanda n wrote:okay mr w where do you suggest, ? either 4th 0r 11th april my fave is austria love the scenery could sit on a mountain top all day,but alas fear of poies and sitting on cold surfaces i dont
I can't suggest anything to you as in 32 years of skiing I have never skied Austria no real reason just never fancied it I can recommend resorts in France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Andorra but thats about it..... Maybe next year I may dabble in Austria, I just do not share the British love affair with Austria. :hunf: :hunf:
Tony_H
reply to 'Where to go end-March' posted Feb-2009
Both of those are good shouts late season. Mate of mine went to Kaprun and found it bleak. Obergurgl is generally expensive.
Have a look at Verbier and Zermatt, although neither are great for beginners.
Try skiworld for good deals on catered chalets.
Have a look at Verbier and Zermatt, although neither are great for beginners.
Try skiworld for good deals on catered chalets.
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