J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Salski

Any resort is expensive if you eat out all the time, indulge in a lot of apres ski & visit the top restaurants. My last 2 holidays have been in St.Gervais/Megeve & I think I've achieved good value for money (considering the exchange rate). I'd rather keep costs to a minimum so I can stay for more days :-) . My budget doesn't allow for catered chalets & lunches on the mountain, so I self cater & take a picnic. The great thing about the area is that there are places specifically built for you to go inside & eat your own food. If it's sunny, you can sit out to eat your lunch & enjoy the stunning scenery. A baguette from the bakery in town for 0.55 €, & a flask of hot chocolate - it doesn't get any cheaper than that! We had our evening meal on Christmas Day in a really nice pizza restaurant in St. Gervais for just under 80 € for 5 of us.

The area lift pass is cheaper than many other European resorts & it's a lovely area. I've only stayed in St.Gervais rather than Megeve, but its easy to find apartments that are both relatively inexpensive & flexible on change over days (cheaper mid-week flights). I can't comment on the off-piste - I only ever go near it if something goes horribly wrong!

I'd say that it's only expensive if you allow it to be )

Mine too - head first on my back!! OH skied over the back of my skis near the top & that was the end of me :roll: I went back & did it again when he was nowhere to be seen. I've had some great holidays there - lots of happy memories :D

Thanks for your concern - but I really don't think it will happen this season. I've got away for a second break a few times in the past, but this year all the girls I would go with are having babies imminently! We did have a lovely time in France over Christmas, so I mustn't complain

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ps Still have space for 1 one in the car......

I'm only down the road......can you pick me up? :mrgreen:

:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: I knew you'd have a go!!!

If you're able to get to your hospital fairly easily & at short notice, you could contact the physio department & ask for a cancellation. Lots of people are cancelling appointments at the moment because of the snow.

I found snowbrainer to be cheaper than ski-set, hiring from the same shop. Sadly, this was after I got back from my trip :(