J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Julia Moss

I can definately endorse Montgenevre as a great choice. It's super for kids and there's plenty of accessible, safe territory with lovely wide pistes and amazing views. Crossing into Italy is a bonus and lunch over the border is a must (cheaper too!)

The village gets very busy - we've been there when the roads through the village have been in gridlock. However, there's plenty of space for people to spread out on the slopes.
Start the day by going up the Beauregard gondola and head for Merdassier or Beauregard sectors where there are mostly blue, tree-lined pistes.
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Here are a few ideas to think about:
Les Menuires - right in the heart of the 3 Valleys.
Les Arcs - a bit obvious but would provide the great family holiday you're looking for.
Or for somewhere a bit smaller and friendly try Les Saisies - in the shadow of Mont Blanc and gets surpisingly good snow. Good skiers can also ski the Espace Diamant circuit given good snow conditions. Check for English speaking ski instructors before you book.
You don't specify an area so how about further south on the Italian border at Montgenevre - fantastic snow, family friendly, and the lure of cheaper lunches across the border in Italy.
Happy hunting!

I'm deeply jealous. We skied Sun Peaks when it was still a relatively new resort but we loved it and the snow was amazing.
My tips:
-take plenty of layers of clothing, especially something to cover your face - it can get seriously cold, take advantage of the warming huts at the top of some of the longer lifts.
-use a guide to show you around and try some off-piste powder skiing. I did this as an early intermediate at Sun Peaks and it was fun with a guide.
-enjoy all that lovely food!

I assume you've looked at the Les Menuires website? On their access and transport pages they have extensive lists of taxi and transfer companies plus all the timetables and booking details for bus transfers.
http://en.lesmenuires.com/winter/access-transport-210.htm

Good luck!

Yes, Morzine is quite low and susceptible to mild spells of weather as happened last season but it does have cable-car access to snow-sure Avoriaz.

Les Menuires is a great option and you'd have a good time, but I remember when I learnt in Courchevel (the other side of the 3 Valleys) I was completely overawed by the extent of the skiing on offer and frustrated by only achieving a few local runs by the end of the week. You may end up feeling slightly short changed.
Why not head for somewhere smaller?
Les Saisies is great for learners and you'll be able to access most parts of the domain by the end of the week. In the southern Alps, Montgenevre is a favourite with plenty of easy runs and snowsure skiing. My best choice would be La Clusaz or Le Grand Bornand - they are in the northern Alps so less journey time, both super villages and with plenty of accessible learner pistes amid stunning scenery. La Clusaz has the more lively nightlife.

Have fun!

There's a website called SkiPals where people like you are looking for others to share their ski holidays. Go to http://www.skipals.com/ where you can respond to ads or post your own.

Good luck!