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Resorts you haven't been to but should

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 12:55:26 GMT

I've got this wish list of places I want to ski, some of which I've been lucky enough to have done already.
But there's also a number of places I've looked at and put lower down the pecking order due to things I've read or been told, often things like access time to the slopes, queues, busy pistes etc.

But

I'm wondering whether I'm wrong and that these places should be investigated, especially as so many people rave on about how amazing they are.

So; I have 2 lists here. The first is places I've read about that I want to visit in the foreseeable future, the second a list of resorts I keep being told I should ski.

Anyone got any views on either list, in particular the 2nd list?

List 1; wish list

Dolomites - val Gardena/arabba/selva
Bad gastein
Ischgl
Solden
Cervinia
Crans Montana
Val d'Isere
Schladming

List 2; places I'm told to visit
Saalbach
Tignes
Meribel
Morzine
Zermatt
Wengen
Soll
Ski welt
Ski amade
Obergurgl

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 13:02:22 GMT

Now thats better ......

1. Cervinia

2. Sestriere

3. La clusza

4. Anzere

5. Jungfrau region

6. Dolomites

1 & 2 are possibles for March and maybe 5 next year.

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 13:08:09 GMT

Ian Wickham wrote:Now thats better ......

1. Cervinia

2. Sestriere

3. La clusza

4. Anzere

5. Jungfrau region

6. Dolomites

1 & 2 are possibles for March and maybe 5 next year.

What's this?
Places you want to go or places you're told you should go?

I was hoping for feedback on the places I'd listed really mate

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 13:15:11 GMT

Tony_H wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:Now thats better ......

1. Cervinia

2. Sestriere

3. La clusza

4. Anzere

5. Jungfrau region

6. Dolomites

1 & 2 are possibles for March and maybe 5 next year.

What's this?
Places you want to go or places you're told you should go?

I was hoping for feedback on the places I'd listed really mate

I was going on the thread Title " Resorts you have never been to but should" :shock:

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 13:15:13 GMT

what about whistler ? ive heard its great there by a couple of friends of mine. Is it as good as they make out ?

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 13:17:35 GMT

hey Wickers, are you going with Ally and co. to Kronplatz next year ? Me and my 2 kids are going.

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 13:25:11 GMT

oldboarder wrote:hey Wickers, are you going with Ally and co. to Kronplatz next year ? Me and my 2 kids are going.

Not too sure at the mo ..... never really throught of The Kronplatz as a place to ski, I think i would rather be more into the dolomites than the Brenta D's, so at the moment I am not saying no but I have to convince her in doors that a J2ski ski holiday is the place to be.
Little W is not too bothered where she skis but her in doors may need some convincing.

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 13:28:48 GMT

OK. Just to set the ball rolling, here's my 'two- pennorth' on your List 2.

Saalbach: interests me, but never managed to find it for the 'right' money.

Tignes: Do it!

Meribel: can't put my finger on why 3V has never appealed. Might have a better idea when I return from VT in April.

Morzine: been to PdS once. Spent most of the time in Chatel, Avoriaz and over the Swiss border. A brilliant ski-area Night-life can be a bit erm... 'French' though :wink: .

Zermatt: Would love to!

Wengen: as above (but not as much as Zermatt.)

Soll/Skiwelt: Big area, nothing too challenging. Would go back with family like a shot. Great value, so would also do it as a cheaper, second trip.

Ski Amade: would do it as a DIY job. Cheap flights to Salzburg and hire a car, which I think would be needed to get around. Otherwise,stay in Gastein, which I think is part of the area.

Obergurgl: would rather go to Solden (next door) or Serfaus.

I'll be the first to admit that my negative thoughts on Meribel and Obergurgl are, to some extent, pre-conceived. I look forward to people who have had great times there 'putting me right'.

Wow! Big response to this one. Not exactly set the ball rolling, Have I? :lol:

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 13:30:51 GMT

Ive got no other half to worry about, just the kids and they dont mind where they go like little W. It will be a first j2ski hol for me so i hope all goes well, especially being a boarder lol.

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 13:59:53 GMT

Just sooooo many to choose from

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 14:40:50 GMT

Ian Wickham wrote:

Tony_H wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:Now thats better ......

1. Cervinia

2. Sestriere

3. La clusza

4. Anzere

5. Jungfrau region

6. Dolomites

1 & 2 are possibles for March and maybe 5 next year.

What's this?
Places you want to go or places you're told you should go?

I was hoping for feedback on the places I'd listed really mate

I was going on the thread Title " Resorts you have never been to but should" :shock:

Tut tut not reading the first post :lol:

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 14:48:33 GMT

I kind of get the impression after reading your reports that you like skiing something different every day and a bit of a challenge. I don't think you personally would get that in Soll/ Skiwet having already been to so many other resorts, may be wrong about that. Can't speak for any of the other places. We have got into a terrible rut of always going to same place/hotel. Mainly because of cost and because we always have such a great time and are scared we may not enjoy somewhere else as much. Mad I know! After this years disappointment am determined to go more than once and somewhere different.

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 14:53:22 GMT

SnowLily wrote:I kind of get the impression after reading your reports that you like skiing something different every day and a bit of a challenge. I don't think you personally would get that in Soll/ Skiwet having already been to so many other resorts, may be wrong about that. Can't speak for any of the other places. We have got into a terrible rut of always going to same place/hotel. Mainly because of cost and because we always have such a great time and are scared we may not enjoy somewhere else as much. Mad I know! After this years disappointment am determined to go more than once and somewhere different.

Yes I guess you're right. I don't like feeling I'm skiing the same runs over and over which is why obergurgl isn't on the first list as I know its a limited area.

I'd also get very bored going to the same hotel and resort over and over, although we did visit mayrhofen 6 times in 12 years. I can see why people stick with something they feel suits them though.

Maybe I over analyse things and read too much rather than just take the plunge and go to some of these places. And I can honestly say there's only 1 place I have been to for a ski holiday that I would not want to go back to ever again. All of the others I'd revisit happily, in particular verbier where I've only skied a week with my daughter and would love to take mrs h. Even sauze I'd go back to but only after a big dump of fresh snow.

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 15:27:21 GMT

OK Tony, for what they are worth, here are my thoughts on your List 1.

Dolomites: Awesome. Do it soon!

Bad Gastein: Yes please!

Ischgl: Must do it soon (before I'm the 'oldest swinger in town'). :lol:

Solden: See Ischgl.

Cervinia: Possibly a way to ski Zermatt 'on the cheap'. Fraught with danger if the lifts aren't open, although I can think of plenty worse places to be 'stuck' for a week. :-)

Crans Montana: Must read up. :oops:

Val d'Isere: Depends on how much more it's gonna cost than Tignes. -)

Schladming: Yes please! shares the same space on my wishlist as Bad Gastein.

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 16:54:43 GMT

Tony,
Why is Val d'Isere in one list and Tignes in the other one? I mean, they've got the same shared ski area, and when you're ski-ing you can't actually tell, from the type of run or quality of snow or anything, which area you're in.

The village of Val d'Isere is prettier than the Tignes villages (apart from Les Brevieres of course), but it's also generally more expensive.

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 17:36:14 GMT

Interesting thread - I think I've skied for a significant length of time in more than 43 resorts in my 41 years of ski trips (I've been to the same place more than once!)

But, as yet, I've never been to Chamonix, Zermatt, Verbier or the Portes du Soleil. I suppose Jackson Hole or Vail would have to be on the wish-list too. And the Dolomites.

I wouldn't bother with Obergurgl again - preferred Solden - and Whistler's mixed reputation for weather puts me off a little.

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 17:45:59 GMT

Tony_H wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:

Tony_H wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:Now thats better ......

1. Cervinia

2. Sestriere

3. La clusza

4. Anzere

5. Jungfrau region

6. Dolomites

1 & 2 are possibles for March and maybe 5 next year.

What's this?
Places you want to go or places you're told you should go?

I was hoping for feedback on the places I'd listed really mate

I was going on the thread Title " Resorts you have never been to but should" :shock:

Tut tut not reading the first post :lol:

Come on Tony you should know me by now ( MMmm I feel a song coming on ).
Short attention span with anything over two paragraphs :D

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 18:19:05 GMT

AllyG wrote:Tony,
Why is Val d'Isere in one list and Tignes in the other one? I mean, they've got the same shared ski area, and when you're ski-ing you can't actually tell, from the type of run or quality of snow or anything, which area you're in.

Because it is Ally. 2 totally different places, ok so they're connected. But I think I'd prefer to stay in Val as oppose to Tignes personally. Probably end up skiing both anyway.

But I'm looking for reasons why I should, not questions about why they're on the list :wink:

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 18:20:14 GMT

Bugger.
Forget to mention that Chamonix is on list 2: places I have been told to ski. Not sure its really for me though.

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 19:44:40 GMT

Howzabout an alternative thread called, 'Resorts you've been to but wish you hadn't really bothered.' :twisted: Or is that a little bit too inflammatory? -)

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 19:50:36 GMT

Gaz C wrote: Howzabout an alternative thread called, 'Resorts you've been to but wish you hadn't really bothered.' :twisted: Or is that a little bit too inflammatory? -)

I actually think that would be good as long as the reasons were posted.

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 20:38:42 GMT

For the first list defo Vald'isere always been gonna go don't know why I've not been yet,prob price at half term,Daughter 18 this year so will soon be off with the gang.Second list only been to Obergurgl,snow sure but a bit too exposed,very little tree line skiing.Ok as a second trip March time.

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 20:58:05 GMT

Tony_H wrote:Bugger.
Forget to mention that Chamonix is on list 2: places I have been told to ski. Not sure its really for me though.

It is possible the most stunning place I have ever been to ... and that was in the summer ..... god knows what it will be like in the winter !!!!

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 21:51:31 GMT

Gaz C wrote: Howzabout an alternative thread called, 'Resorts you've been to but wish you hadn't really bothered.' :twisted: Or is that a little bit too inflammatory? -)

Go for it. Although I don't really see the point other than getting under some people's skin :shock:

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 23:21:54 GMT

Tony_H wrote:Bugger.
Forget to mention that Chamonix is on list 2: places I have been told to ski. Not sure its really for me though.

Just back from Cham.
Weather rotten. Lifts closed due to poor vis.
Got drenched queuing for an hour in Les Houches as all the world and dog there, due to above.
Area disjointed

But, when it's good it's great!

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 09:41:07 GMT

Just back from Val d'isere, awesome place, loved it. Much prettier village than Tignes with a well run frequent free shuttle bus, Val is much smaller than I thought, knowing this I would quite happily take a chalet/apartment/shoebox on the edge of town and rely more heavily on the bus to keep costs down.
If your skiing Val your skiing Tignes, I'd make a point of ending up the tignes side for lunch unless your taking a packed lunch. I got caught out first day at Tete de solaise, an average quality/size lasagne on its own with a coke and a coffee was over GBP20.

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:51:29 GMT

Thats ridiculously cheap for France

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:58:07 GMT

Chamonix is the one big European resort missing from ski cv, I'd love to go there at some point.

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:02:03 GMT

andyhull wrote:Chamonix is the one big European resort missing from ski cv, I'd love to go there at some point.

What Bryan said on this page is what I have heard from too many people. Disjointed, aloof people, and lots of closures. I would however kill to have a crack at the Valley Blanche

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 22:01:32 GMT

Oh..and don't forget Serre Che!!

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 04:52:40 GMT

PB something going wrong there. People who don't enjoy Chamonix all fall into category of expecting something it is not. Nobody should complain about bad weather, that is what has given Chamonix almost continual powder this year. You booked a ski holiday remember. Is strange how Aosta valley is not considered disjointed but Chamonix valley is? Is just that a valley not a single ski resort. One thing I would say is key to keep looking at freezing levels because of the vertical. If it is snowing with freezing level at 1500m, no point being at Les Houches (lowest resort in valley). Need to get up high and if that means waiting 1hr or so for lift to open because has been dumping then so be it.

If anyone wants to try Chamonix properly i.e. make most of what is an amazing valley then my door is open.

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 06:20:03 GMT

I don't remember anyone saying the Aosta valley wasn't disjointed, although personally only having skied Monterosa I really couldn't comment.
My point and others I've heard about chamonix is that there are a number of areas connected by lift pass and buses all close by which you'd want to ski on a weeks holiday and that I keep being told you really need a car to do it.
I'm more than welcome to be convinced otherwise and i do appreciate there is some epic skiing to be done here.

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 08:31:21 GMT

Tony_H wrote:I don't remember anyone saying the Aosta valley wasn't disjointed, although personally only having skied Monterosa I really couldn't comment.
My point and others I've heard about chamonix is that there are a number of areas connected by lift pass and buses all close by which you'd want to ski on a weeks holiday and that I keep being told you really need a car to do it.
I'm more than welcome to be convinced otherwise and i do appreciate there is some epic skiing to be done here.

But the scenery, I don't think I have been anywhere more stunning :thumbup:

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:04:00 GMT

Meribel -centre of the largest ski area in the world, with (probably) the best lift system in the world (you used to get c.30% more skiing in a day in the 3V than Espace Killy due to the quality of the lift system). Always alternative routes around if main lifts are busy, but queues usually move pretty quick. Great variety of skiing, great choice of chalets.

Val D'Isere much nicer to stay in than Tignes, one of the best ski areas in the world. Do it, but VdI rather than Tignes.

Zermatt - stunning resort, stunning scenery, some great skiing, but mega expensive lift pass! Do it.

Morzine - although fairly impressed by the PdS, I think Morzine is just too low for skiing in France. Take your waterproofs, or bite the bullet and stay up in Avoriaz.

Obergurgl - not been, but would suggest this could be your pre-Christmas warm up break. Seems to get good early snow.

Dolomites - been tempted, look great in summer, but something has always held me back. Probably an inconsistent snow record.

Never liked Cham myself...

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:08:07 GMT

Have you skied St Anton Tony? If not, how come that's not on your list? Likewise Whistler.

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:12:46 GMT

Ranchero,
You live in Chamonix so you probably choose the days you go out.
Mine was a 4 day break.
I'm sure it's an amazing to live.
I reported on my experience that week.
I know there are great buses, all the time, but if you get Le Tour and the lifts are shut it's a pain in the ass getting back on to go to Les Houches which at least was open.
I do think it's an amazing place, the scenery is out of this world and there's loads going on and i'll go back - one day.
Tony, perhaps you should try it.
The people who rate it so highly cannot all be wrong. But get someone to show you all the gems that a typical holiday maker(like myself) might miss. I think it's the kind of place that the longer you're there the more you rate it.
Lovely in summer too.

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:23:24 GMT

I tend not go on how people rate a resort, I like scenery , Good skiing, good food, a resort that is good on the eye.
So I do tend to do my own reasearch to satisfy our needs. -)

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:25:34 GMT

PrivateBryan wrote:Ranchero,
You live in Chamonix so you probably choose the days you go out.
Mine was a 4 day break.
I'm sure it's an amazing to live.
I reported on my experience that week.
I know there are great buses, all the time, but if you get Le Tour and the lifts are shut it's a pain in the ass getting back on to go to Les Houches which at least was open.
I do think it's an amazing place, the scenery is out of this world and there's loads going on and i'll go back - one day.
Tony, perhaps you should try it.
The people who rate it so highly cannot all be wrong. But get someone to show you all the gems that a typical holiday maker(like myself) might miss. I think it's the kind of place that the longer you're there the more you rate it.
Lovely in summer too.

That's why there is Internet. Check what's open first before leaving the house - easy:)

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:45:19 GMT

verbier_ski_bum wrote:

PrivateBryan wrote:Ranchero,
You live in Chamonix so you probably choose the days you go out.
Mine was a 4 day break.
I'm sure it's an amazing to live.
I reported on my experience that week.
I know there are great buses, all the time, but if you get Le Tour and the lifts are shut it's a pain in the ass getting back on to go to Les Houches which at least was open.
I do think it's an amazing place, the scenery is out of this world and there's loads going on and i'll go back - one day.
Tony, perhaps you should try it.
The people who rate it so highly cannot all be wrong. But get someone to show you all the gems that a typical holiday maker(like myself) might miss. I think it's the kind of place that the longer you're there the more you rate it.
Lovely in summer too.

That's why there is Internet. Check what's open first before leaving the house - easy:)

:oops:
Indeed.
Schoolboy error.
Lesson learnt.

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:00:08 GMT

Tony_H wrote:

andyhull wrote:Chamonix is the one big European resort missing from ski cv, I'd love to go there at some point.

What Bryan said on this page is what I have heard from too many people. Disjointed, aloof people, and lots of closures. I would however kill to have a crack at the Valley Blanche

Well, I heard these comments too. I guess people want different things from their ski holidays. generally "disjointed" is only an issue if you ski in a group of truly mixed ability and want to ski together all the same. Unless this is the case I can't see how this can be an issue - there is no way you can ski all of it in a day even if all the areas were connected. You need to decide what you are looking for in a ski holiday and go from there. If you want fast lifts, ski-in and many miles of linked flattering cruisers where everyone can look an expert - this is one thing, if you want epic terrain, magnigicient scenery and sense of achievement when you finish your ski day - go to Chamonix. Yes, you will spend time on buses, and lifts can be slow but you will be a better skier by the end of your holiday. And check weather and what's open first to avoid riding a bus to a closed area. And waiting for lifts to open on a powder day only adds to excitement. You don't need a car really, it solves the problem of buses (which are frequent) but when it's busy you may end up with a problem of parking. So figure out what you want first and then make a list of places. Vallee blanche - maybe you want to come to Cham in the summer and try walking the arete then first. If you can do the arete classic route will be easy.

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:20:17 GMT

verbier_ski_bum wrote:

Tony_H wrote:

andyhull wrote:Chamonix is the one big European resort missing from ski cv, I'd love to go there at some point.

What Bryan said on this page is what I have heard from too many people. Disjointed, aloof people, and lots of closures. I would however kill to have a crack at the Valley Blanche

Well, I heard these comments too. I guess people want different things from their ski holidays. generally "disjointed" is only an issue if you ski in a group of truly mixed ability and want to ski together all the same. Unless this is the case I can't see how this can be an issue - there is no way you can ski all of it in a day even if all the areas were connected. You need to decide what you are looking for in a ski holiday and go from there. If you want fast lifts, ski-in and many miles of linked flattering cruisers where everyone can look an expert - this is one thing, if you want epic terrain, magnigicient scenery and sense of achievement when you finish your ski day - go to Chamonix. Yes, you will spend time on buses, and lifts can be slow but you will be a better skier by the end of your holiday. And check weather and what's open first to avoid riding a bus to a closed area. And waiting for lifts to open on a powder day only adds to excitement. You don't need a car really, it solves the problem of buses (which are frequent) but when it's busy you may end up with a problem of parking. So figure out what you want first and then make a list of places. Vallee blanche - maybe you want to come to Cham in the summer and try walking the arete then first. If you can do the arete classic route will be easy.

We always know what we want out of a trip, and it involves maximum ski time and easy access to lifts and slopes mainly. Thats why Cham has not featured so far, and having read your comments, probably why it wont for a while yet. Maybe I will do a 3-4 day trip and try out some of the more interesting stuff when Im not looking to maximise what little time skiing I already have.
I really dont want to drive about on buses or in cars, wait for lifts to open, and have to worry about which bit is open. Not for a weeks holiday anyway. Maybe its all a bit more serious in Cham, so for people like yourself who live nearby(ish) you can go with a different attitude.

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:23:07 GMT

Dorset Boy wrote:Have you skied St Anton Tony? If not, how come that's not on your list? Likewise Whistler.

Twice. Brilliant skiing, very busy slopes at certain times of the day though. Some of our group hated it because its busy at times, and also because they felt the slopes were too difficult, but they are timid skiers and I did try to warn them beforehand that its a "serious" resort.

Whistler isn't in Europe, and therefore I'm not interested. However, with my son getting a job in the US starting June, this may change and I could be looking at skiing Colorado first.

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:08:17 GMT

Tony_H wrote:

verbier_ski_bum wrote:

Tony_H wrote:

andyhull wrote:Chamonix is the one big European resort missing from ski cv, I'd love to go there at some point.

What Bryan said on this page is what I have heard from too many people. Disjointed, aloof people, and lots of closures. I would however kill to have a crack at the Valley Blanche

Well, I heard these comments too. I guess people want different things from their ski holidays. generally "disjointed" is only an issue if you ski in a group of truly mixed ability and want to ski together all the same. Unless this is the case I can't see how this can be an issue - there is no way you can ski all of it in a day even if all the areas were connected. You need to decide what you are looking for in a ski holiday and go from there. If you want fast lifts, ski-in and many miles of linked flattering cruisers where everyone can look an expert - this is one thing, if you want epic terrain, magnigicient scenery and sense of achievement when you finish your ski day - go to Chamonix. Yes, you will spend time on buses, and lifts can be slow but you will be a better skier by the end of your holiday. And check weather and what's open first to avoid riding a bus to a closed area. And waiting for lifts to open on a powder day only adds to excitement. You don't need a car really, it solves the problem of buses (which are frequent) but when it's busy you may end up with a problem of parking. So figure out what you want first and then make a list of places. Vallee blanche - maybe you want to come to Cham in the summer and try walking the arete then first. If you can do the arete classic route will be easy.

We always know what we want out of a trip, and it involves maximum ski time and easy access to lifts and slopes mainly. Thats why Cham has not featured so far, and having read your comments, probably why it wont for a while yet. Maybe I will do a 3-4 day trip and try out some of the more interesting stuff when Im not looking to maximise what little time skiing I already have.
I really dont want to drive about on buses or in cars, wait for lifts to open, and have to worry about which bit is open. Not for a weeks holiday anyway. Maybe its all a bit more serious in Cham, so for people like yourself who live nearby(ish) you can go with a different attitude.

Maximizing ski time is good, but skiing can be different and couple runs in one resort may be worth more in real terms than doing endless laps for 6 hours in another one. The first time ever I skied from top of Grands Montets it took me 2 hours to ski down to mid station, and it was about 40 min to get to the top. After that I did couple reds and was happy to sit down on a terrace for the rest of the day as it was my best ski day to date. Chamonix is all about skiing that's why people who go there don't care about buses and slow lifts. If it wasn't for Verbier I would be skiing in Chamonix all the time, and Verbier is the same - go up Mt. Fort and ski down to Tortin, back to Verbier side and ski down Mt Gele and you will have enough adrenaline to last you till the evening and can spend the rest of your day working on your tan if lift lines are too long t bother as it will be probably still more skiing in real terms than lapping cruisers for 6 hours.

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:04:46 GMT

i,am off to sestriere on sunday can,t wait :-)
but there has been two resorts on my radar
kitzbuhel and selva val gardena

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:42:49 GMT

daz...37 wrote:i,am off to sestriere on sunday can,t wait :-)
but there has been two resorts on my radar
kitzbuhel and selva val gardena

I will be intersted in your report might be popping over there begining of March :thumbup:

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:01:51 GMT

daz...37 wrote:i,am off to sestriere on sunday can,t wait :-)
but there has been two resorts on my radar
kitzbuhel and selva val gardena

Selva is great, some q's to get up the gondola in the morning, or a very longish steep hill to the chair, the Rhonda circuit is a great days skiing but can get tracked out, having stated in Selva I would go for a smaller resort in the area such as Arraba or if you have family Corvara seemed more family/child/beginner friendly.

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:38:43 GMT

I must be the odd one out as we much preferred the skiing in Tignes (plus the VDI side of Tignes) than VDI!

Having said that I am easy to please ;) and our skiing is often based on what is looking good pn a particular weekend out of the resorts that are local! Though having said that there are some Pyreneen resorts that we do not like at all but friends love (Font Romeu being one). Thankfully we are all different or we would all be skiing in the same place!!

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 07:40:32 GMT

Cervinia, dont bother as the skiing is not great and the link to Zermat is the longest drag lift ever (10 Mins!). Its a lovely town with some super restaurants but thats about it.
Meribel, it really is the best place in the 3 valleys to access the whole ski area and the lift system is so good that you can be anywhere very quickly. If you want to maxamise your skiing time and ski new runs each day its hard to beat. The town is not great with a lot of 18 year old posh kids on their gap year that are all too cool.
I did not like Chamonix for the reason already said, its a pain having to travel to each seperate are to ski even if the skiing is very good when you get there.

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 08:12:38 GMT

Gareth Fair wrote:Meribel, it really is the best place in the 3 valleys to access the whole ski area and the lift system is so good that you can be anywhere very quickly. If you want to maxamise your skiing time and ski new runs each day its hard to beat. The town is not great with a lot of 18 year old posh kids on their gap year that are all too cool.

That's why I love La Tania, easy access to 3V, 2/3 quiet lifts to Meribel or courchevel, ski in/out , but most of all a nice traffic free little village full of genuine friendly folk, and drinks a fair bit cheaper too.

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 09:33:22 GMT

I have never stayed in La Tania but it looks like a lovely little town and is in a great location too.

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 10:16:51 GMT

Ian Wickham wrote:

daz...37 wrote:i,am off to sestriere on sunday can,t wait :-)
but there has been two resorts on my radar
kitzbuhel and selva val gardena

I will be intersted in your report might be popping over there begining of March :thumbup:

Where? Kitzbuhel? -) :twisted: -)

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:45:30 GMT

I will be intersted in your report might be popping over there begining of March :thumbup:

hello ian,
staying at the viligio olympico managed to get
free and reduced child prices bloody half term its killing me :evil:
(well my wallet anyway)

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:34:31 GMT

daz...37 wrote:

I will be intersted in your report might be popping over there begining of March :thumbup:

hello ian,
staying at the viligio olympico managed to get
free and reduced child prices bloody half term its killing me :evil:
(well my wallet anyway)

Thats the accomodation we were looking at ......

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:50:42 GMT

Better off over in sauze Wickers

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:53:58 GMT

Tony_H wrote:Better off over in sauze Wickers

I like resort level snow -)

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:11:28 GMT

Sestriere is a horrible resort though

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:40:21 GMT

Tony_H wrote:Sestriere is a horrible resort though

And it is cheap ...... :lol:

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:58:51 GMT

Ian Wickham wrote:

Tony_H wrote:Sestriere is a horrible resort though

And it is cheap ...... :lol:

And nasty :(

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:24:14 GMT

Beggars and choosers come to mind

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:35:20 GMT

I'm a beggar and I got to choose serre che. ;-)

Seriously Wickers, give me a shout and I can give you a heads up on some of the runs

Re:Resorts you haven't been to but should

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 22:14:10 GMT

Tony_H wrote:I'm a better and I got to choose serre che. ;-)

Seriously Wickers, give me a shout and I can give you a heads up on some of the runs

Not booked yet , waiting for a deal ..... but if we do I will give you a shout :thumbup: