J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Camelthief

Thanks for advice so far, I'll look at the suggestions. We're going for a week from 5th January.Is it advisable to go high then for a better chance of good snow? Struggled to find good catered chalets that can take 14 in Courchevel. Have been recommended Meribel, any views on that? Been focussing on France as chalet options seem to be better and more, but open to suggestions.

Any advice out there?

We are a party of 14, looking for a catered chalet to ourselves. Our skiing is not very advanced (all been once before) so looking for plenty of greens and blues, easy access to and from slopes, good food etc. I know some places claim good greens and blues, but access to them or back to the village can be difficult. Age range from 12 - 50yrs. Looking for good accommodation,not spartan, but we don't have an unlimited budget. For reference last ski trip we were at Le Dauphin in Alpe D'Huez, which was great, but we'd like to try something new.

Thanks for your always helpful answers!

Yup Tony, sorry for the hijack of the Austria forum! I was thinking Austria a strong possibility...but am easily distracted by good suggestions! Thanks for the comments guys.

Thanks Felthorpe. Can't do the 13th Jan - kids are back to school then. (we're in South Africa) Keen to hear more re the chalet you're off to. We're flexible on where we go.

We are a group of 12. Most went skiing for the first time in March 2011 at Alpe D'Huez. We want to head somewhere in the 1st week of Jan 2013, where there will be plenty of snow (things started thawing out a bit in march. Still on green and blue slopes, edging onto red by the end of our trip, but some on the black slopes. Also looking for: good ski village with fun things to do and a catered chalet to stay in. I would welcome any recommendations!

Thanks

we are going to chalet Dauphin in Alpe D'Huez in 2 weeks time. The size suits your needs. Google it to have a look. I'm happy to let you know how it goes when I get back.

it gave me a good chuckle!

Ok thanks. Either I should have expressed myself better or that was a funnny answer! I did not mean literally the route, but the mode of transport: criteria being: smooth, safe as swift as possible, without breaking the bank