J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by NellyPS

smartski wrote:

Tony_H wrote:Not sure why people arent factoring in lift pass prices to this as without that you aint going skiing people ;-)

The lift pass price is nothing to do with the TO - everyone has the freedom to buy direct or through an agent.

It isn't about the "total" cost, this thread started with an observation that TOs are "REALLY" expensive.

nellyps wrote: Or does there not appear to be much choice with the TOs this year and everything is REALLY expensive?

I disagree, and thought it interesting to see if we can directly compare TOs with DIY
(excluding Ski-hire, lessons, lift-passes and other add-ons that are equally available to both package and DIYers.)

I am on a TO package at £590
AllyG is on "semi-DIY" £554
("semi" because I don't class catered as full DIY)

So looking for a comparable of FULL DIY (UK to large french resort, self catering, during non-school hols, winter 2013) to see just how much can be saved.

Anyone?

AllyG wrote:

Dave Mac wrote:
Free flights.
return train fare 52 Eu.
Hitched up the mountain, got a lift back.
b&b, 24 Eu/night. 168 Eu
Lift pass 36 Eu, (One sixth of a season pass.)
Total: 251 Eu, about £200.

Dave Mac,
That sounds pretty cheap to me :thumbup:

If anyone is looking for a cheap catered chalet (no flights or anything included) for January, Bonjour have built a new one called Pere Marie in Le Pre, les Arcs, and it's only £299 all through January and £399 for the 3rd February. I didn't pick it for the group holiday because the location isn't suitable for beginners.

tonypants wrote:

NellyPS wrote:Sunday evening again. When does Ski Sunday start?

Hi Nelly, I wouldn't get too excited as the snooker will run over and eat into ski sunday time, always does ! :evil: