Now then you lot

For the time of year I defo think you want to be looking high up in order to be safe.
I had a brilliant week in Verbier late March/early April in 2008 and got it at a ridiculously good price by booking 4 days before. Many resorts will not sell out that week in the season, as long as its not Easter peak week.
Verbs is 2.5 hr transfer, but its easy on motorway apart from the last 15 mins up to resort from the valley. If you book late, Skiworld do some great catered chalet offers.

Alternatively Obergurgl is a very good shout, although its always expensive to go there, even last minute and the apres is very limited and hotel based. Very plush hotels mainly though.

Solden is also worth a look, but not many tour op packages.

I'd also suggest Ischgl - perfect runs for both of you up there and its high up too. Great nightlife I understand - high on my list of places to ski.

And why not consider St Anton/Lech - only 90 mins max from Innsbruck and again some brilliant skiing to be had over there, and high up too. Some of their best powder days came in March/April last season there.



That should give you a few options to consider. Having been to Verbier and St Anton, I can recommend both. Solden and Ischgl are both on my wish list, and I know the lady who manages the local ski shop ALWAYS goes to Obergurgl every April and loves it.

Good luck, and enjoy.

Thanks Tony that's grand. Ischgl was on the list too :D

When and where are you off to in Jan (next month - yay!)

Off to Les Houches on 2nd January. Once my exams are over tomorrow I'm going to indulge myself by thinking of absolutely NOTHING ELSE until then. Husband may not like this :lol:

Pablo Escobar wrote:Dave, am I missing something?

We have an experienced boarder and a wimpy skier (me) - I'm a nice wide red run cruiser!

Sounds perfect to me... what I saw of Zermatt suggested that it has plenty of confidence inspiring terrain choices.

No, Pabs, I'm missing something, like, a brain! I read something different!

I agree, Zermatt would be good. There is even the odd cruisey black.

I dinnae do cruisy blacks :shock: much to the disgust of husband and 9 year old son....