Flaine Review/Report

Nice report :thumbup: Flaine's interesting architecture style is the result of the vision of a leading Bauhaus structural designer.

Good to read about it from the point of view of someone I have grown to feel as if I know and can trust (if you know what I mean). Honestly written and some lovely photos too.

I've flicked through WTSS and wizzed straight past the Flaine and Avoriaz chapters in the past. Mainly because I know people who said the skiing there is good but its hellishly busy and somewhat ugly. But like you I go somewhere to ski, so the "other bits" aren't that important.

I don't like apartments. I did them before in Val Thorens and vowed never to go into French apartments again. Tiny, smelly, dirty and a dreadful check in and out experience which was akin to a rugby scrum.

Interesting that you say you'd go back but stop elsewhere lower down probably. I know a lot of people who adore Samoens.

For me, I think theres a lot of other resorts I'd rather consider before Flaine, but if a really cheap deal came up I don't think I'd rule it out. I did see a catered chalet advertised for the end of Jan at £329pp all in but then our ADH del came up at only £20 more pp so for me it was a no brainer.

Thanks for taking the time to review the area. I am sure theres plenty more for you to say, but it certainly gives a decent overview of the place, and more importantly I'm pleased you got to get another week on your skis this season!

Tony_H wrote:

Thanks for taking the time to review the area. I am sure theres plenty more for you to say, but it certainly gives a decent overview of the place, and more importantly I'm pleased you got to get another week on your skis this season!

Thanks bud, there was no one more please than me....wish i were still there :-(

St Anton 3rd March. You can afford it.

Thanks very much Snapzzz for going to the trouble of writing the report and posting the pictures :D

Tony_H wrote:St Anton 3rd March. You can afford it.

I think his missis will want to "sunny" holidays....

Virgin engineers are minted ;)

Tony_H wrote:St Anton 3rd March. You can afford it.

I have a long weekend at that time......if only it were closer.....

<thinks about weekend in morzine>

Snapzzz wrote:

Tony_H wrote:St Anton 3rd March. You can afford it.

I have a long weekend at that time......if only it were closer.....

<thinks about weekend in morzine>

A long weekend in St Anton .... 8)