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Where can I go skiing I November?

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:43:16 GMT

I'm thinking about a skiing trip at the end of November. Obviously need snow and my only other preference is ski/in out or bus stop very very close to accomodation...Does anyone have any ideas?

Re:Where can I go skiing I November?

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:46:13 GMT

Ruka's slopes are already open, have been for about 3 weeks now. There are some deals about with Inghams as there is a lot of new accomodation new for this year.

Re:Where can I go skiing I November?

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:47:31 GMT

RoseR wrote:Ruka's slopes are already open, have been for about 3 weeks now. There are some deals about with Inghams as there is a lot of new accomodation new for this year.

Ooh I'll have a look. :thumbup:

Re:Where can I go skiing I November?

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:50:10 GMT

Zermatt and Saas Fee are open pretty well all year, you won't get ski in/out there though. Tignes is worth a look as Mountain Sun do rather good value accom hotel and will bus to/from lifts.

http://www.mountainsunltd.com/

This is where AllyG is right now :D

Re:Where can I go skiing I November?

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:04:18 GMT

bandit wrote:Zermatt and Saas Fee are open pretty well all year, you won't get ski in/out there though. Tignes is worth a look as Mountain Sun do rather good value accom hotel and will bus to/from lifts.

http://www.mountainsunltd.com/

This is where AllyG is right now :D

Is it Mountain Sun that do shorter and longer breaks too? Sure I've looked at them before.

Re:Where can I go skiing I November?

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:15:06 GMT

That's the folks, been around for a few years now, not visited them personally, but may do at some stage.

Re:Where can I go skiing I November?

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:45:17 GMT

Solden. Obergurgl. Hintertux. Tignes. Zermatt.

Re:Where can I go skiing I November?

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:12:03 GMT

Hintertux will probably give you the greatest amount of piste for your money at that time, The valley has had good snow the last weeks too. No ski-in-out likely and quite a limited nightlife. Cervinia opens proper next weekend so that might be an option with Zermatt to play around in.

Re:Where can I go skiing I November?

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:19:35 GMT

The possible issue with Zermatt and Cervnia transfer might be the weather. If you get it wrong, it's a big hit to resolve.

Tino, jumping slightly, but not wholly, aside, have you been in Nordkette? Seems to me if you can get easily into town, you have fast access up the hill. Probably not suitable for end November, (but might be), but does solve the other half of the issue, ie getting up to the top quickly.

Where can I go skiing I November?

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:38:13 GMT

snowb4ndit wrote:I'm thinking about a skiing trip at the end of November. Obviously need snow and my only other preference is ski/in out or bus stop very very close to accomodation...Does anyone have any ideas?

I have an idea 8)

Re:Where can I go skiing I November?

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:17:44 GMT

Dave Mac wrote:The possible issue with Zermatt and Cervnia transfer might be the weather. If you get it wrong, it's a big hit to resolve.

Tino, jumping slightly, but not wholly, aside, have you been in Nordkette? Seems to me if you can get easily into town, you have fast access up the hill. Probably not suitable for end November, (but might be), but does solve the other half of the issue, ie getting up to the top quickly.

Dave, no idea where it is even? Enlighten me :). Could be another option!

Talking Zermatt, today wasn't much fun up top. Only the KM cable car running, no drags due to -15C and 60kph winds turning the glacier surface to sheet ice. Run to Trockener Steg was open but biting ice winds on the flat section reduced it to a calf busting slog. Blue sky day and I had lunch in Furri about 2.30 when I gave up and it was georgeous, t-shirt weather. It seems that at glacier height the wind can really play a part early season and with queues of 500-600 for the only lift going made for a less than perfect day. Had a sauna and a swim this afternoon and on top of my very tasty Rosti, made up for it.

Re:Where can I go skiing I November?

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:25:01 GMT

Tino, it is above Innsbruck, you can get there straight from the town. It is highly rated by boarders, because it is steep. I consult BTW site because boarders seem to know the places to head for. 27 minutes town to peak.

I have one spare day in Jan when i'm on the train from the Arlberg to Worgl, looking for a fast access area.

Bad luck with your days riding, ~ sounds like Cairngorm on a bad day!

Re:Where can I go skiing I November?

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:31:26 GMT

May look into that Dave, the reason I do Switzerland for short trips is access to resort. Much faster than early or late season Austria. Don't mind the journey when doing a week. Saying that I am really looking forward to the Ski Circus in December. I have heard great things in terms of riding and nightlife.

Re:Where can I go skiing I November?

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:45:28 GMT

This covers boarding in Nordkette Tino. Not a place to go for a week, I imagine. But it is steep, no beginner runs.

http://www.boardtheworld.com/Home/Resorts/Austria/Nordkette?desID=36&cCode=AT

I'm green, I wanted to do the circus, can't do everything though. Saalbach & Hinterglemm are both quite lively. Was there with my B-i-L, quite restrictive really. :wink:

Re:Where can I go skiing I November?

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:47:17 GMT

Should have said Tino, I made the assumption that if you were located in Germany, Innsbruck would be close, timewise.

Re:Where can I go skiing I November?

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:56:55 GMT

I am located in Germany but virtually on the French border. CH has superior transport links than Austria. Karlsruhe to Zermatt is faster by train than car, whereas Tux for example is 3 hours longer. Since I am holding a beer driving is not an option :)

thanks for the suggestion tho, and cheers for the link Bandit, I'll take a look once I'm off roaming charges ;)

Re:Where can I go skiing I November?

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:59:41 GMT

tino_11 wrote:

Talking Zermatt, today wasn't much fun up top. Only the KM cable car running, no drags due to -15C and 60kph winds turning the glacier surface to sheet ice. Run to Trockener Steg was open but biting ice winds on the flat section reduced it to a calf busting slog. Blue sky day and I had lunch in Furri about 2.30 when I gave up and it was georgeous, t-shirt weather. It seems that at glacier height the wind can really play a part early season and with queues of 500-600 for the only lift going made for a less than perfect day. Had a sauna and a swim this afternoon and on top of my very tasty Rosti, made up for it.

Oh dear, I have been at Trockener Steg when it's windy and the Q for the KM lift was :shock: Almost enough to make me turn around and go down. Quite a crush too.

I think it may snow for your tomorrow, hopefully the wind will drop :D

Re:Where can I go skiing I November?

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:32:20 GMT

Obergurgl opens mid november. The majority of accomodation is ski in and out. Very short transfer from Innsbruck.
The only down side is that it's not cheap. I've just booked our ski passes for new year week for the bargain price of GBP206!
I'd highly recommend it though, especially if it's for a weekend (26th to 30th by any chance?).

Re:Where can I go skiing I November?

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:37:59 GMT

Solden looked fantastic on the telly this morning, plenty of snow there, not so sure about the ski in / ski out bit tho...

Re:Where can I go skiing I November?

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:10:09 GMT

I'm planning a week not a short break, and if it's not ski in/out that's not a problem as long as I can get a bus to and from accomodation or hire a ski locker at the lift.

Re:Where can I go skiing I November?

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:33:02 GMT

freezywater wrote:Solden looked fantastic on the telly this morning, plenty of snow there, not so sure about the ski in / ski out bit tho...

Two of the lifts go down to the town so there is lift in/lift out available.

You can also stay in Hoechsoelden as well, which might well be ski in ski out by then.