On Sep 11, 3:03*pm, "Snorer" wrote:
OK I know that not too many are looking at this out of season but this is
another one of those "whats the best resort for me posts"
There is not much my party an I cannot ski so we don't want a novice resort
but most of my skiing except Alpe d'huez has been more Northern Alps and
Austria. This year I have booked some flights to Grenoble but unfortunately
its half term week. Hence the usual impossible question where to go that has
got a good lift system, does not get too crowded with local kids bused in
every day, reasonable car transfer and is a hidden gem. Night life not an
issue, we only want to ski,eat and sleep, oh and more ski.
Ideas and comments appreciated

Would agree with Roger that Serre-Chevalier is a good choice.
Peak Retreats still has some availability for half-term at Le Hameau
du Rocher Blanc which is a very well located MGM residence
http://www.peakretreats.co.uk/ski/serre-chevalier.htm

Otherwise Vaujany www.vaujany.co.uk or Oz-en-Oisans
http://www.peakretreats.co.uk/ski/oz-en-oisans.htm are two villages on
the Alpe d'Huez ski area which would score very well under all your
criteria. The only problem is that you may find availability is
extremely limited for that particular week...

Montgenevre is also definitely worth checking http://www.peakretreats.co.uk/ski/montgenevre.htm.
Peak Retreats still has some availability for half-term at Le Hameau
des Airelles which is brand new and located right by the slopes.

Alternatively within easy driving distance there is Les Deux Alpes
http://www.peakretreats.co.uk/ski/les-deux-alpes.htm but it's a larger
resort more similar to Alpe d'Huez (only downside is that it does get
reasonably crowded at half term) and again there is some availability
there.

Finally have a look at Chamrousse if you want low prices
http://www.skicollection.co.uk/Ski/Chamrousse.htm .

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