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queen_sheba wrote:i think because it's xmas - it would need to have a reasonable priced accommodation that allowed you to get a lot for your money. so rekcon Klosters and St Moritz are out.

Possibly somewhere that would be good at new year too. the xmas week next season is SHOCKING! you leave on boxing day. Boo!

Zermatt looks awesome - somewhere like that but a wee bitty cheaper. I think for pure xmas pleasure - somewhere with plenty pretty shops to look round - good bars and places to having huge steaming mugs of cocoa, sleigh rides, ice rinks..

Yes i did come across saas fe on my travels. going to look into that in more detail

: - )


Samnaun might be quite good if you can find somewhere to stay, linked to Ischgl in Austria and it's duty free.
Tony_H wrote:Have a look at Val d'Anniviers, one of Europes best kept secrets, isnt it Ise?
Proper old fashioned Switzerland with good skiing spread out over a valley.


I've never heard of it :lol:
queen_sheba wrote:no - sorry the question was

WHAT/WHERE is the top chocolate box resort.

My criteria as described are good amenities, fairly social environment (not over the top brits abroad/major parties all night). A bit like Morzine - but in Switzerland. Where is that place? Is there such a place?

cheers


That's a bit easier although most Swiss towns have industrial estates with underpasses with more alpine charm than Morzine so that's not a really useful benchmark.

The list is just huge, most everywhere that's not allowed development to get out of hand would fit the bill. Adelboden is certainly pretty nice, as is nearby Lenk. The list seriously is too big, have you a shortlist? This is the rule in Switzerland much like Austria really in that respect.
queen_sheba wrote:I was thinking of Verbier for next xmas - till someone told me it was full of annoying, far too rich Russians.

Although a (rich) Russian husband would come in handy - I'm not sure it would appeal to the rest of the group.

What would you rate as top for Choc Box beauty, that has great amenities and a fairly social environment - the Morzine of Switzerland I guess - not too in your face (also not a tiny hamlet - although they are pretty you'd be kinda bored stiff)


that's hard to unravel, how would it rate for ""Chocolate Box" Swiss Ski" ? out of 10? around 1/10 I would say, it is in Switzerland geographically at least. Unless you're buying Swiss Chocolates from Aldi I suppose.

Is it the Morzine of Switzerland? That's very much been the concern. Although a large number of Russians is a new one on me. There are other stereotypes visiting I might recognise though )

It might be better if you described what you were looking for. Did you want somewhere small, traditional etc?
Les Deux Alpes recommendations
Started by User in France, 5 Replies
La Grave is fairly serious so you'll really need to organise a trip with a guide. If you're after tuition with that then I would recommend Charlotte http://www.easiski.com/
RossF wrote:I might not be troublesome but I am a foolish 18 year old...


I was with a group of young people a few weeks back and one of them turned around to one of the younger leaders and said "young person not stupid person" which has had me chuckling ever since :)
Camelbacks and water bladders
Started by User in Ski Chatter, 31 Replies
bandit wrote:
ise wrote:
bandit wrote:
Gosh ise you do google some unusual items, thanks for the suggestion :wink:


no, I know a lot of women mountaineers, on a trip in the summer a couple were discussing which was the best for toilet breaks on long alpine days without taking a hraness off :D this was after a few drinks...


My god, I would need to be totally legless to be discussing peeing arrangements with another woman and in front of a bloke :shock:

In no way could they have mistaken you for another woman :lol:


using huts and bivvies does tend to break down a lot of those taboos, besides anyone leading mixed gender groups can hardly ignore certain practical issues.
Christmas
Started by User in Ski Chatter, 29 Replies
snow I would imagine ...