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Resort advice, green runs

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 13:22:27 GMT

Quickie.

Anyone know which resort (europe) has the greatest or a larger number of green runs?

My wife is very much a beginner and while she can handle easy blues and nice amount of greens would be a big plus.
We are possibly looking to get away again later this season dependant on price.

I did notice the ADH has a nice selection of greens but i am turned off by the lack of tree lined skiing, i love the trees.

Any other suggestions?

Thank you.

Jon

Re:Resort advice, green runs

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 14:09:51 GMT

I think Valmorel is meant to have lots of easy skiing.
FB

Re:Resort advice, green runs

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 14:13:36 GMT

frostbite wrote:I think Valmorel is meant to have lots of easy skiing.
FB

Thanks, i did look at Valmorel but was put off by its size. it seems a smallish place, little apres, and few cannons.
I guess i want the best of both worlds, large resort with tons for me to do and enough for the beginners too.

It may be too much to ask though.

Re:Resort advice, green runs

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 14:48:56 GMT

I think Soldeu in Andorra is a great confidence boosting resort. Plenty of easy greens & cruising blues.

Re:Resort advice, green runs

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 16:14:16 GMT

Finn wrote:I think Soldeu in Andorra is a great confidence boosting resort. Plenty of easy greens & cruising blues.

Thanks Finn, i looked at Soldeu too....in fact having been to Andorra before i would like to go back. The only problem with Soldeu for me is the lack of SC Apartments. Or at least offered by the major TO's. I am sure i could find somewhere DIY though.

Re:Resort advice, green runs

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 19:11:38 GMT

What about either, Montgenevre, Risoul or La Rosiere

Re:Resort advice, green runs

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 19:53:57 GMT

Snapzzz wrote:

Finn wrote:I think Soldeu in Andorra is a great confidence boosting resort. Plenty of easy greens & cruising blues.

Thanks Finn, i looked at Soldeu too....in fact having been to Andorra before i would like to go back. The only problem with Soldeu for me is the lack of SC Apartments. Or at least offered by the major TO's. I am sure i could find somewhere DIY though.

There are lots of self catered appartments if you go DIY, we have friends that have found some real bargains!

I love soldeu! :D

Re:Resort advice, green runs

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 10:05:12 GMT

If your wife can handle blues I wouldn't get too hung up looking for resorts with greens - they are often so slow that it can be hard to practice your technique. Often they are flat areas that link other pistes & involve hiking.

I would reitterate what others have said about the Granvalira resorts (like Soldeu & El Tartar) in Andorra - the blues there don't have hidden horrors & the ski schools are highly regarded. (It's got plenty of skiing for intermediates too).

We had our second week on snow there & loved it. The mountain cafes were a little uninspiring but that's as far as the negatives go. Even in a year of little snow they had the snow cannons working hard to keep the pistes well maintained. (Some of the reds high up beyond the canons were a little thin)

Re:Resort advice, green runs

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 11:48:48 GMT

Have a look at Serre Chevalier as well.

There is a really good green up in the main bowl above Villeneuve that would probably suit - not tree lined, but is really wide and long, and has enough of a slope that your wife can practice technique without pole-ing or walking.

There are a couple of tree lined greens that take you back to the village as well, which may involve a bit of walking.

Re:Resort advice, green runs

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 14:57:14 GMT

ADH as you mentioned.Tree lined skiing is limited, but if you take the chairs to Auris or Vaugany you can get some tree lined runs and a good mixture of grades(green to red/black)
Derek

Re:Resort advice, green runs

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 21:34:18 GMT

Thanks everyone for the comments, i appriciate it.

I think it will be either ADH or Soldeu.....plenty of time to decide.
Its a shame they have limited SC apartments of any decent size.

Re:Resort advice, green runs

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 11:33:00 GMT

Hi Snapzzz,

We have a similar problem as my wife feels confident on easy blue runs only.
Just got back from Saalbach where despite many marked blue runs I struggled to find her an easy run :(.
We did however get some friendly advice from a nice, seasoned Scottish skier who stayed at the same hotel.
He strongly recommended for my wife and me: Corvara in beatiful Dolomites and Courchevel.

Hope it helps.

Regards,

Re:Resort advice, green runs

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:07:41 GMT

I've been avoiding suggesting Courchevel, as it unfortunately has a reputation as being very expensive (which I don't think it is!) but the area above 1850 is a beginers paradise.
And as long as you are not skiing too late in the season there are lovely tree lined runs down to 1550, Le Praz and la Tania (plus all the other delights for better skiers that 3V offers).
I don't know of a protected (fenced off) green area bigger than Pralong anywhere and there is a whole variety of gentle skiing below Les Verdons to enjoy.
What I particularly like about Courchevel is the ability for mixed groups to enjoy their skiing without being too far apart, so meeting up is simple. A good skier can dive off for half an hour and enjoy themselves before rejoining the novice.
And the novice can get in some quite long runs without worrying about getting stuck somewhere awkward.
:thumbup:

Re:Resort advice, green runs

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 16:19:35 GMT

Hi Jon,

As Biki mentioned, Corvara is ideal for easy blues, a lot of it is tree lined and the scenery is stunning. I'll post some pics if you're interested or there is a massive choice of webcams in the area at http://www.altabadiaski.info (google 'Arabba webcams' if the link doesn't work). If you fancy more of a challenge yourself then you have easy access to Selva or Arabba on either side. It's not massively high at 1500m but does have snow cannon cover and if you're planning a later trip you could check conditions before booking however this season looks pretty good. There are SC options such as Colletts (who we are going with at the beginning of March) and probably others too. I guess being Italy it's probably a lot cheaper than Couchevel as well.

Hope this helps,

Lynn

Re:Resort advice, green runs

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 20:41:10 GMT

OldAndy wrote:I've been avoiding suggesting Courchevel, as it unfortunately has a reputation as being very expensive (which I don't think it is!) but the area above 1850 is a beginers paradise.
And as long as you are not skiing too late in the season there are lovely tree lined runs down to 1550, Le Praz and la Tania (plus all the other delights for better skiers that 3V offers).
I don't know of a protected (fenced off) green area bigger than Pralong anywhere and there is a whole variety of gentle skiing below Les Verdons to enjoy.
What I particularly like about Courchevel is the ability for mixed groups to enjoy their skiing without being too far apart, so meeting up is simple. A good skier can dive off for half an hour and enjoy themselves before rejoining the novice.
And the novice can get in some quite long runs without worrying about getting stuck somewhere awkward.
:thumbup:

I never really looked at Courchevel because of the cost but upon reflection i see a mass of Greens.
Thanks, i will investigate further.

Re:Resort advice, green runs

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 22:13:50 GMT

Don't get too hung up on the colours on the piste map, I can think of several resorts where most of the greens are basically paths. Snow conditions are just as important when building confidence, so go for somewhere high.
Soldeu has miles of really easy blues and reds that anywhere else would be blue.
I'd certainly recommend ADH, the beginners areas there are fantastic. With several areas to explore too.
Les Arcs would be pretty good too.

Re:Resort advice, green runs

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 22:20:29 GMT

I'd also champion Serre Che and ADH having been to both. Some cracking skiing at both, with more tree skiing at SC, and tons of cheap self catering accommodation too.

Re:Resort advice, green runs

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 16:35:05 GMT

Jon,
Forgot to mention on my previous reply regarding ADH, if you are skiing on the Vis Alpe pass it allows a visit to Serr. Cev. on the same pass at no extra cost(also les Duex Alpe).The only costs will be for the bus there and back which runs daily from ADH.
Hope this helps
Derek

Re:Resort advice, green runs

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 16:38:08 GMT

Derek N wrote:Jon,
Forgot to mention on my previous reply regarding ADH, if you are skiing on the Vis Alpe pass it allows a visit to Serr. Cev. on the same pass at no extra cost(also les Duex Alpe).The only costs will be for the bus there and back which runs daily from ADH.
Hope this helps
Derek

Yes many thanks,

I have pretty much decided on ADH, i am just looking for a decent sized SC apartment, most on offer by the TO's seem to be rabbitt hutches!
Being able to ski Serr Cev is a plus too as i love tree lined runs, which seem to be abundant out there.

Thanks again

Jon