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ADH at christmas

Sat, 9 Jul 2011 08:53:17 GMT

Anyone been here at Xmas?

We were booked for January but may now go over Christmas to avoid taking my little one out of school twice. I was just wondering what the atmosphere will be like? I obviously just want to ski but I am sure the family will still want that Xmas feeling.

Also, how snow sure is ADH at Xmas time.... I know early season is always going to be a lottery but compared to other resorts how does it compare?

Re:ADH at christmas

Sat, 9 Jul 2011 14:43:08 GMT

I've skied at Christmas time, and it's been pretty festive. Many resorts celebrate Christmas Eve more so than Christmas Day, though having snow underfoot makes it seem more festive throughout.
Seen many folks turn out in fancy dress on the slopes. Generally a fun time, with seasonal markets and resorts making an extra effort for their visitors. I've not skied ADH at Christmas, though as it's reasonably high, it's as snow sure as anywhere else.

Re:ADH at christmas

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 14:03:54 GMT

Fancy dress sounds great Bandit, think I will do that!

I think we will look at a hotel or chalet this time as we normally go sc, I'm sure there will be more fun that way.

Re:ADH at christmas

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:31:46 GMT

Call me dumb, but what is ADH???

Re:ADH at christmas

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:31:22 GMT

steverandomno wrote:Call me dumb

Would I do that??? :lol:

but what is ADH???

Alpe d'Huez :D

Re:ADH at christmas

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:18:58 GMT

Ohhh I see - thanks. Have heard good things about Alpe d'Huez. Never been though.

Re:ADH at christmas

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 10:58:00 GMT

Alpe D'Huez is very festive at Christmas and if you head for a catered chalet, the hosts will have the tree and decoration and all that to make it special for the family.
Christmas in a ski resort is a real treat and its great not to have to cook the dinner or wash up the dishes!

Re:ADH at christmas

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:19:35 GMT

I was hoping to ski somewhere pre Xmas this season in order to appreciate the festivities and deccies around resort.

I've skied ADH early Jan and the conditions were incredible. Its high up so no need to worry at all. Great varied ski area.

Re:ADH at christmas

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:59:07 GMT

Well, the Mrs just got her holidays confirmed by work so we will be off to Alpe D'Huez on the 24th Dec. Can't flippin' wait.

Now the dilemma is do i book now or sit tight a little bit and hope for reductions?

Re:ADH at christmas

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:24:42 GMT

Snapzzz wrote:Well, the Mrs just got her holidays confirmed by work so we will be off to Alpe D'Huez on the 24th Dec. Can't flippin' wait.

Now the dilemma is do i book now or sit tight a little bit and hope for reductions?

Big Dilemma. Prices are high so waiting is good advice. Problem is, thats a premium week and now you know where and when you're going, I bet a lot of money you won't find a deal for that exact spec if you wait.
If money is not too much of an issue, I'd get it booked and be happy with having made a decision on where to go on the week you want to go. Then turn off the internet until you've been to avoid seeing deals!!!!

Re:ADH at christmas

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:23:16 GMT

Reductions for Christmas week. No chance!

I would book now.

Re:ADH at christmas

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:33:47 GMT

steverandomno wrote:Reductions for Christmas week. No chance!

I would book now.

I think thats roughly what I said in about 500 words less

Re:ADH at christmas

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:37:31 GMT

Tony_H wrote:

steverandomno wrote:Reductions for Christmas week. No chance!

I would book now.

I think thats roughly what I said in about 500 words less

:lol: )

Re:ADH at christmas

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:58:26 GMT

Well done Spapzz on deciding to go at Christmas. We went on 26 December a few years ago to Zell and the atmosphere was great and I think Christmas would be even better. Lots of Santas on the slopes. Definitely book early I had trouble finding hotel accommodation and had to go self catering and eating out was very expensive at that time of year. Have fun :) Ria x

Re:ADH at christmas

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 21:19:51 GMT

In the famous words of Thomas whats his name "Book Early" :D for the prime time!

Re:ADH at christmas

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 19:11:36 GMT

Well, in the end i hung on a few more weeks and the price fell by GBP300 so I'm very happy.
This morning i booked and we now have a week in ADH to look forward to.
Flying out on xmas eve.

Just good buy up some fancy dress for xmas day on the slopes now......seen quite a nice elf one for me, remember buddy the elf from the movie?

Re:ADH at christmas

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 19:24:46 GMT

I loved that movie. Don't forget to take a photo!

Re:ADH at christmas

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 07:35:47 GMT

Behave, fancy dress and skiing what a no no :shock: