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Am I Looking for the impossible!!

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 22:47:05 GMT

I am looking for a Ski resort that is chaep has lots of varied runs good Apres Ski and lots and lots of snow!!

I did Bulgaria last year and got bored even after driving fom Bansko to Borovets.

we are looking for 3/4 nights and are willing to stop in Youth Hostels like we did last year in Les Duex Alpes, only thing is we don't want to be to fare from the slopes.

Looking at going the first week of February.

Any accommodation tips welcomed.

Thank you for any help given.

Matt :mrgreen:

Re:Am I Looking for the impossible!!

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:43:11 GMT

Yes. You are.

Re:Am I Looking for the impossible!!

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:21:14 GMT

Is there such a thing as a cheap ski resort? :-o

Am I Looking for the impossible!!

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:43:21 GMT

MattSki_score wrote:I am looking for a Ski resort that is chaep has lots of varied runs good Apres Ski and lots and lots of snow!!

Let me know when you locate one.

Re:Am I Looking for the impossible!!

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 23:17:33 GMT

OK then cheaper resort!! some resorts are alot more expensive than other!

cheap good accommodation is possible!

Re:Am I Looking for the impossible!!

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 07:53:10 GMT

Switch your departure dates to low season. It will help.

You can stay at a lower cost in ski area base towns such as Bourg St Maurice (for Les Arcs and Paradiski) Catch the funicular up to Arc 1600 (7 mins AFAIR)

It's not too realistic to expect to be close to slopes and be in dirt cheap digs. It's been thought about, and there is money to be made )

Re:Am I Looking for the impossible!!

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 09:31:40 GMT

ive just booked a week in Tignes jan 28th GBP580 for 5 bed apartment at the bottom of the funicular. 4 of us staying there so GBP145 each for the week isnt bad. but that is accom only lift pass and fuel costs still to come :/

Re:Am I Looking for the impossible!!

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 09:55:49 GMT

Check out the French half term dates and get in the week before they start, you'll save money on accommodation.
If you're driving over, take as many people as you can with you to share the cost - you can take up to 9 people in one vehicle for the same price on a ferry crossing.
Check out any lift pass offers online - family tickets for instance can be cheaper, and there's sometimes discounts on other things thrown in. It might also be cheaper to get the ski pass and channel crossing included in a package with a tour operator.
Finally, small things like planning your shopping carefully i.e. keep resort shopping to a minimum and visit a large supermarket in the nearest large town. You'll also get the cheapest fuel there for the journey home.
Good luck and happy hunting!

Re:Am I Looking for the impossible!!

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:16:14 GMT

Julia Moss wrote:Check out the French half term dates and get in the week before they start, you'll save money on accommodation.
If you're driving over, take as many people as you can with you to share the cost - you can take up to 9 people in one vehicle for the same price on a ferry crossing.
Check out any lift pass offers online - family tickets for instance can be cheaper, and there's sometimes discounts on other things thrown in. It might also be cheaper to get the ski pass and channel crossing included in a package with a tour operator.
Finally, small things like planning your shopping carefully i.e. keep resort shopping to a minimum and visit a large supermarket in the nearest large town. You'll also get the cheapest fuel there for the journey home.
Good luck and happy hunting!

...and it'll still set you back a small fortune! :wink:

Re:Am I Looking for the impossible!!

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 11:12:27 GMT

Have a look at Pras de lys a nice little resort with about 90k of skiing and cheap accommodation and the pass for the week is about Euro100 but it is within 30 minutes drive of the grand massif and 15 minutes to les gets
http://www.prazdelys.com/index.php?saison=hiver&alias=home_station&moid=3

Re:Am I Looking for the impossible!!

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 16:38:46 GMT

My boyfriend has a studio apartment in Megeve, cheap rates and very near the main cable lift. Cant say the night life is hopping or the town cheap, but the slopes are varied and really fabulous.

Re:Am I Looking for the impossible!!

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 02:36:01 GMT

Why not try Anodorras resorts like Pas de la casa or Arinsal. Nightlife meant to be really good, and its not too much of a highend ski resort.

Just a thought

Re:Am I Looking for the impossible!!

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 08:41:14 GMT

Marc_uk wrote:Why not try Anodorras resorts like Pas de la casa or Arinsal. Nightlife meant to be really good, and its not too much of a highend ski resort.

Just a thought

Andorra has recently spent many millions of Euro's taking the ski area accommodations upmarket. Pas now has smart 4* Hotels.

Re:Am I Looking for the impossible!!

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:23:58 GMT

Dont bother saving a couple of quid going to satellite resorts with long lift links, or by making the mistake of thinking some french resort looks cheap, as the price of food and drink will crucify you.
Austria is where you get the cheaper deals all round, but choose your resort carefully.
Have a look at Bad Gastein

Re:Am I Looking for the impossible!!

Tue, 5 Jul 2011 20:07:03 GMT

Hi,

From a totally biased point of view Bourg-St-Maurice/Les Arcs has plenty of good places to stay at very reasonable prices, and has a very large , snow reliable ski area ( as reliable as can be had when the weather is the main controller of your holiday ).

There are plenty of runs for all abilities and some well served piste side off piste, as well as plenty more further afield. Also if staying for a week on the 6 day pass you get a days discounted skiing in La Rosiere , Ste-Foy , Tignes & Val D'Isere , and the Trois Vallee's.

jon

Re:Am I Looking for the impossible!!

Wed, 6 Jul 2011 13:42:42 GMT

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