Messages posted by : andyhull
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I judge a ski resort in main on the skiing it has to offer, also the quality of the surroundings. There is a perception that the bigger resorts will be overrun by people, which in my experience is simply not the case, admittedly we avoid the school holidays like the plague, but having skied both big resorts and smaller ones I find the slopes in the big areas are usually quieter. Ok some of the runs back to resort can get a bit silly late in the day, but I believe it's a small price to pay for the scope to explore a big area.
I'm no fan of rowdy 'brit' nightlife, but I can't really think of anywhere where it's in your face. You have to go and look for it if that's your cup of tea. Bringing this thread back on topic 8) , the Alp Auris Lift is a perfect example, it give access to an area which contrasts the area around ADH itself, there some great skiing lots good runs with great snow and with loads of low risk un-pisted opportunities. There are a couple of small villages over there which give it that small resort sort of feel. There's a great black run over there too, the Col de Cluy which because it's out of the way it's usually really quiet. The other outlying villages of Oz and Vaujany in the opposite direction also have this feel now I think about it. Perhaps that's why I love ADH so much it's a big area which manages to feel like a small one? |
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Then I honestly think you're missing out Ian.
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This will be my 5th holiday to ADH, the reason I keep going back is it's simply superb.
I've skied most of Europe's big resorts and ADH is right up there with the best. If you were designing the perfect resort you'd end up with something looking a lot like ADH. It's the perfect resort for groups of mixed ability, the easiest skiing being closest to the town, the higher up go the more challenging the skiing. The scenery is stunning and ADH itself is an established little town not the typical 'French ski abomination'! The Tunnel is a must if you're up for a challenge (see youtube). The Sarenne is special, not particularly difficult, but long with rewarding views. Loads of other great runs, both on and off piste. With several distinct areas, there's loads to explore, the long run down into Oz being one of my all time favourite runs. There's a great little mountain pizza restaurant which is well worth a stop for lunch. |
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Cheap as chips. £555 per person inc lift pass. :lol:
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Tony, you forgot to tell Stewart that the lift goes under the runway first, before it decends.
It's a bit wierd to start with, but well worth it. There is some superb skiing the other side. |
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Yep, there are 30 in our group alone.
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We'll be very close, we're in Chalet Eterlous in Les Bergers. |
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There wasn't a lot of snow off piste when I went so can't give you any first hand advice, however there are good off piste oppotunities up on the Marmolada, also up around Alta Badia. I don't remember there being a great deal in the Val Gardena area, but I may be wrong.
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