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Mixed ability resort

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:19:40 GMT

This winter, my main trip is likely to be with someone who is returning to skiing after quite a few years so I'd be interested in suggestions for a resort that is good for mixed abilities, has a reasonable (preferably British-run) ski school, and is convenient for lunchtime meet-ups etc.

I thought about Morzine, but its low altitude makes March a little risky, and I'm not really keen to return to France just yet.

Any thoughts would be most welcome.

Re:Mixed ability resort

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:59:46 GMT

I go in a mix group twice a Year to Chatel in the Portes Du Soleil. I know its France but it ticks all the boxes for us (1 hour from the airport being one of many). We are 2 families + the occasional male skier tagging along. Very mixed abilities. There is a British Ski School in Chatel. The snow record is very good and the area links into Avoriaz and Switzerland. We meet up at lunchtime following ski lessons everyday. There are many ski snobs that poo poo Chatel for some reason. I have skied for 30 years including 5 seasons in total in 3 Vallees, Espace Killy and the PDS and this is where I return to. Best I can say really.

Re:Mixed ability resort

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:05:34 GMT

The last 2 years we've been to Are Sweden in march and had plenty fresh dumps, mainly blue and red runs, ski school is excellent, not British run but no language barrier, I had an Aussie teacher and a major breakthrough in technique. Plenty decent meeting spots. More of an alpine feel than much of scandi.

Mixed ability resort

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:17:18 GMT

LOTA wrote:This winter, my main trip is likely to be with someone who is returning to skiing after quite a few years so I'd be interested in suggestions for a resort that is good for mixed abilities, has a reasonable (preferably British-run) ski school, and is convenient for lunchtime meet-ups etc.

I thought about Morzine, but its low altitude makes March a little risky, and I'm not really keen to return to France just yet.

Any thoughts would be most welcome.

As your remit says you want to avoid France, I would suggest ESS at either Verbier or Zermatt. Here's a link to their site. If you contact Julian, you can say I suggested his Ski School :D

http://www.europeansnowsport.com/ski-school-verbier/verbier-team/

I know of several other really good teachers, but they are all in France!

Re:Mixed ability resort

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:27:02 GMT

I would second bandit in looking at Verbier

Re:Mixed ability resort

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 16:57:19 GMT

Verbier, good for mixed abilities and convenient for lunchtime meet-ups? Not sure about that.
Amazing place but not he first I'd think of for someone returning to skiing.
Zermatt would be the better of those two I'd suggest.

Re:Mixed ability resort

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:23:41 GMT

I know your not keen to return to France but you will struggle to beat Val D'Isere for what you want.

Re:Mixed ability resort

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 01:14:21 GMT

Last time I looked Val D'Isere was in France but thanks any way for suggestions so far. Afraid Verbier doesn't float my boat and Zermatt might prove a bit too expensive.

Re:Mixed ability resort

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 07:36:09 GMT

LOTA wrote:Last time I looked Val D'Isere was in France but thanks any way for suggestions so far. Afraid Verbier doesn't float my boat and Zermatt might prove a bit too expensive.

You may get more ideas if you offer a list of suitable ski countries, and a budget ceiling.

Re:Mixed ability resort

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 07:52:03 GMT

how about La Thuille

Re:Mixed ability resort

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 09:59:09 GMT

La Thuile is one to consider, thanks.

Suitable ski countries, Bandit? By only ruling out France, I thought I'd left plenty of other options!!!!!

Re:Mixed ability resort

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:02:35 GMT

LOTA wrote:La Thuile is one to consider, thanks.

Suitable ski countries, Bandit? By only ruling out France, I thought I'd left plenty of other options!!!!!

The desire for a British run ski school is harder to source outside of France, Switzerland, or Andorra.

Edit: I've found these folks on the web, don't know them personally, but it might help with resort choices.

http://www.blacksheepski.co.uk/index.html

:D

Re:Mixed ability resort

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:44:11 GMT

Thank you for the edit. They look very interesting - particularly as Hinterglemm is on my possibles list.

I was disappointed today to discover that Austria SuperSki don't seem to be operating any more; I always fancied their one and two-day trips to Maria Alm.

Re:Mixed ability resort

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:56:27 GMT

Singlesport.com have a trip to Courchevel on 9 March which includes free lessons perfect for your friends confidence. Large group so ski buddies for both of you

Re:Mixed ability resort

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:44:34 GMT

Thanks, but really not that keen on France, so will give Courchevel a miss, thanks.

Re:Mixed ability resort

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:25:15 GMT

What about the likes of Khutai or the Montafon Valley. Their reasonably high for late season and most of the Austrian ski school's have English speaking instructors if not English run. Although not massive in piste miles they should keep you occupied for a few days. -)