J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by pubsinger

Would thoroughly recommend La Plagne/Les Arcs, and Val D/Tignes.

La Plagne has loads of ski to door, especially Belle Plagne, Plagne Village and Plagne Soleil. Belle Plagne has a 'villagey' feel, and best positioned for easy access to the whole area. Good mix of hotels, chalets, and apartments. Virtually all ski to door ( or at least pretty darned close). Plagne Centre and Plagne Bellecotte have lots of (ugly) apartments for self caterers. Skiworld have several good chalets in the Balcons de Belle Plagne complex, which are alongside a blue piste, and can be skiied back to from 2 different areas. They always have rooms available last minute, for late bookers wanting to save a fortune.

Ler Arcs, has slightly better skiing than La Plagne, with lovely wide tree lined pistes, as well as high altitude open pistes.

Both La Plagne and Les Arcs have great snow records.

Val D/Tignes don't have as much ski to door, although if you stay on the Legattaz side of Val D, you'll find a some more ski to door. Also this side is on the way back from Tignes, as well as on the way back from Solaise side of Val D, so 2 routes back. Bit flat coming back from Tignes but do-able. Room sizes in Val D are generally laughable (shoeboxes)


Flaine from reports of mates, is an ugly apartment block resort, but blessed with tons of snow every year. Can be accessed from other prettier villages such as Samoens.

The others I can't say as no experience.

Cervinia
Snow sure, wide cruisey blues and reds, and Gondola back to the village if needed.

I'd say, that as you are outside of peak season, you can probably wait and book your ski lessons when you get there. However, if you know that you will be having lessons, why not book them now. There seems to be a difference in your abilities so can't see you taking lessons together. I'd call or email the ski school in advance and ask their advice.

As far as lift pass, as your hubby is a relative beginner, you'll only need the La Plagne pass rather than complete Paradiski pass. Again, contact the ski school first, as they may well say that he won't need a pass for first couple of days at all. Beginners I've taken before have not needed lift passes for first 2 days.
If he felt particulary good about his skiing towards the end of your holiday, you could always buy a one day extension to your pass, but I don't reckon you'll need it, as plenty of skiing on La Plagne side. Besides it's a bit of a trek from Plagne 1800 over to Les Arcs.

Bearing in mind Morzine is linked with Avoriaz, which is very high, and that the snow base is very good, you should be fine to go to Morzine/Avoriaz.

Assuming that you 3 beginners are getting lessons, then the ski school will not require you to have lift passes for the first 2 days. You can either sign on with the ESF school in Belle Plagne, or catch the bus into Plagne Centre, where the beginners slopes are more extensive, and sign on with a school there. Bus stop is at the back of Bellecote and free. Oxygene is very good, with lots of english staff. Give them a call. They often arrange their own minibus to collect people from hotels in Belle Plagne, and return them back again. Then 1/2 way through your holiday you'll be able to ski over to Plagne Centre for your lesson, instead of taking the bus.

Eljay wrote:
Oh no............here we go again!!!! :lol:

OMG :!: :!: :D :D It's Morzine and baked beans again :!: (another similar thread).

The Hotel du Col, and the Cavern bar have Sky sports so you should be OK.

Sorry to say I'm a Tottenham fan so 'up the Spurs'

Tony
Bigot is a strong word, maybe too strong for the situation.

But surely you have to take note. If your posts in this thread, have caused two people to object ( Bandit and hymac580), and Admin has had to sensor one of your replies, due to being inappropriate, and you have to employ asterisks in your posts to prevent further offence, then maybe, just maybe, you're overstepping the mark.

Ian Wickham wrote:

It is not about taking sides, it is about having an opinion

Firstly; Not sure you're right about that. Charlie wasn't asking for an opinion on whether it's right or wrong to watch TV whilst away, only where he can watch it. Many people may be reluctant to ask simple questions on this forum if they feel that opinions take over from the answer.
'Where can I buy baked beans in Morzine' could result in a whole range of opinions about the rights and wrongs of eating 'English' food while away :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Secondly; La Terrasse in Aime shows a lot of footy. May show English rugby, but you might have to ask very nicely.