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Experienced advice on the right resort for us.

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:41:58 GMT

Hi there,

A group of mixed snowboarders and skiers, about 6-8 of us, all of an intermediate standard. Just need help to find a suitable resort in france. we're looking for a place with decent snow around end of march time, with long runs, that vary in challenge.

We want a decent night life, to go out for drinks and a meal on an evening. We're also looking for somewhere reasonably priced, nothing too expensive.

Any more details, just give me a shout.

Thanks.

Re:Experienced advice on the right resort for us.

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:04:34 GMT

........does it HAVE to be France? You just described most of Austria.

Re:Experienced advice on the right resort for us.

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:15:39 GMT

Well some of us have been going to france for the last 10 years, been to places like samoens, Flaine, Tignes, Notre Dame De Bellecombe, Saint gervais, Valloire etc. It's all we really know.

The age range is 20 - 25, so a night life is important, and some really long chilled out runs.

Do you think Austria is more suited?

Re:Experienced advice on the right resort for us.

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 21:13:06 GMT

For your criteria, ability level and age group, Ischgl, St Anton or Mayrhofen may suit.

Re:Experienced advice on the right resort for us.

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:42:41 GMT

If it has to be France, I suggest ADH or Serre Chevalier.
Otherwise, I'd recommend looking at Bandit's suggestions. Having been to St Anton and Mayrhofen, both are great resorts. Hof is better priced generally, but St Anton has better skiing. Not so good maybe for boarders where Hof is a great place for the gays on trays.
Val d'Isere would be an idea, but its pricey in resort and on the slopes.

Re:Experienced advice on the right resort for us.

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 18:44:41 GMT

You might want to look at the Aravis resorts Plenty of skiing for all levels

Re:Experienced advice on the right resort for us.

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 07:21:26 GMT

I'd recommend Alpe De Huez...Fits all your criteria. :D

Re:Experienced advice on the right resort for us.

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:42:23 GMT

snowb4ndit wrote:I'd recommend Alpe De Huez...Fits all your criteria. :D

......except that the sun badly affects the slopes in ADH so you might struggle late season if its been warm and sunny, as it often the case. But I guess thats one of the risks going late in the season.

Re:Experienced advice on the right resort for us.

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:38:46 GMT

Yep decent night life off the Austria you must go, I'd hate my peace and quite in France to be disturbed :wink: