Have a look at Serre Chevalier as well.
There is a really good green up in the main bowl above Villeneuve that would probably suit - not tree lined, but is really wide and long, and has enough of a slope that your wife can practice technique without pole-ing or walking.
There are a couple of tree lined greens that take you back to the village as well, which may involve a bit of walking.
Resort advice, green runs
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Started by Snapzzz in Ski Chatter 22-Jan-2011 - 18 Replies
Djtj
reply to 'Resort advice, green runs' posted Jan-2011
Derek N
reply to 'Resort advice, green runs' posted Jan-2011
ADH as you mentioned.Tree lined skiing is limited, but if you take the chairs to Auris or Vaugany you can get some tree lined runs and a good mixture of grades(green to red/black)
Derek
Derek
Snapzzz
reply to 'Resort advice, green runs' posted Jan-2011
Thanks everyone for the comments, i appriciate it.
I think it will be either ADH or Soldeu.....plenty of time to decide.
Its a shame they have limited SC apartments of any decent size.
I think it will be either ADH or Soldeu.....plenty of time to decide.
Its a shame they have limited SC apartments of any decent size.
Skied: Arinsal, La Plagne, Alpe D'huez, Flaine, Les Arcs, Morzine, Les Gets, Avoriaz, Sauze, Courchevel, Val Thorens
Biki17
reply to 'Resort advice, green runs' posted Jan-2011
Hi Snapzzz,
We have a similar problem as my wife feels confident on easy blue runs only.
Just got back from Saalbach where despite many marked blue runs I struggled to find her an easy run :(.
We did however get some friendly advice from a nice, seasoned Scottish skier who stayed at the same hotel.
He strongly recommended for my wife and me: Corvara in beatiful Dolomites and Courchevel.
Hope it helps.
Regards,
We have a similar problem as my wife feels confident on easy blue runs only.
Just got back from Saalbach where despite many marked blue runs I struggled to find her an easy run :(.
We did however get some friendly advice from a nice, seasoned Scottish skier who stayed at the same hotel.
He strongly recommended for my wife and me: Corvara in beatiful Dolomites and Courchevel.
Hope it helps.
Regards,
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OldAndy
reply to 'Resort advice, green runs' posted Jan-2011
I've been avoiding suggesting Courchevel, as it unfortunately has a reputation as being very expensive (which I don't think it is!) but the area above 1850 is a beginers paradise.
And as long as you are not skiing too late in the season there are lovely tree lined runs down to 1550, Le Praz and la Tania (plus all the other delights for better skiers that 3V offers).
I don't know of a protected (fenced off) green area bigger than Pralong anywhere and there is a whole variety of gentle skiing below Les Verdons to enjoy.
What I particularly like about Courchevel is the ability for mixed groups to enjoy their skiing without being too far apart, so meeting up is simple. A good skier can dive off for half an hour and enjoy themselves before rejoining the novice.
And the novice can get in some quite long runs without worrying about getting stuck somewhere awkward.
:thumbup:
And as long as you are not skiing too late in the season there are lovely tree lined runs down to 1550, Le Praz and la Tania (plus all the other delights for better skiers that 3V offers).
I don't know of a protected (fenced off) green area bigger than Pralong anywhere and there is a whole variety of gentle skiing below Les Verdons to enjoy.
What I particularly like about Courchevel is the ability for mixed groups to enjoy their skiing without being too far apart, so meeting up is simple. A good skier can dive off for half an hour and enjoy themselves before rejoining the novice.
And the novice can get in some quite long runs without worrying about getting stuck somewhere awkward.
:thumbup:
Lynn_D
reply to 'Resort advice, green runs' posted Jan-2011
Hi Jon,
As Biki mentioned, Corvara is ideal for easy blues, a lot of it is tree lined and the scenery is stunning. I'll post some pics if you're interested or there is a massive choice of webcams in the area at http://www.altabadiaski.info (google 'Arabba webcams' if the link doesn't work). If you fancy more of a challenge yourself then you have easy access to Selva or Arabba on either side. It's not massively high at 1500m but does have snow cannon cover and if you're planning a later trip you could check conditions before booking however this season looks pretty good. There are SC options such as Colletts (who we are going with at the beginning of March) and probably others too. I guess being Italy it's probably a lot cheaper than Couchevel as well.
Hope this helps,
Lynn
As Biki mentioned, Corvara is ideal for easy blues, a lot of it is tree lined and the scenery is stunning. I'll post some pics if you're interested or there is a massive choice of webcams in the area at http://www.altabadiaski.info (google 'Arabba webcams' if the link doesn't work). If you fancy more of a challenge yourself then you have easy access to Selva or Arabba on either side. It's not massively high at 1500m but does have snow cannon cover and if you're planning a later trip you could check conditions before booking however this season looks pretty good. There are SC options such as Colletts (who we are going with at the beginning of March) and probably others too. I guess being Italy it's probably a lot cheaper than Couchevel as well.
Hope this helps,
Lynn
Snapzzz
reply to 'Resort advice, green runs' posted Jan-2011
OldAndy wrote:I've been avoiding suggesting Courchevel, as it unfortunately has a reputation as being very expensive (which I don't think it is!) but the area above 1850 is a beginers paradise.
And as long as you are not skiing too late in the season there are lovely tree lined runs down to 1550, Le Praz and la Tania (plus all the other delights for better skiers that 3V offers).
I don't know of a protected (fenced off) green area bigger than Pralong anywhere and there is a whole variety of gentle skiing below Les Verdons to enjoy.
What I particularly like about Courchevel is the ability for mixed groups to enjoy their skiing without being too far apart, so meeting up is simple. A good skier can dive off for half an hour and enjoy themselves before rejoining the novice.
And the novice can get in some quite long runs without worrying about getting stuck somewhere awkward.
:thumbup:
I never really looked at Courchevel because of the cost but upon reflection i see a mass of Greens.
Thanks, i will investigate further.
Andyhull
reply to 'Resort advice, green runs' posted Jan-2011
Don't get too hung up on the colours on the piste map, I can think of several resorts where most of the greens are basically paths. Snow conditions are just as important when building confidence, so go for somewhere high.
Soldeu has miles of really easy blues and reds that anywhere else would be blue.
I'd certainly recommend ADH, the beginners areas there are fantastic. With several areas to explore too.
Les Arcs would be pretty good too.
Soldeu has miles of really easy blues and reds that anywhere else would be blue.
I'd certainly recommend ADH, the beginners areas there are fantastic. With several areas to explore too.
Les Arcs would be pretty good too.
Topic last updated on 29-January-2011 at 16:38