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Resorts within 2 hours of Geneva...
I've booked flights to Geneva and a car for the last Weekend of Jan.
Obviously snow conditions will play a major part in the final decision but in the hypothetical situation of all resorts having the same conditions where would be the best resort to head for in your opinion? We're going for three days and are all fairly confident intermediates, happiest on-piste, on reds. Not really bothered about apres-ski, just hoping for lots of skiing in beautiful surroundings. We've done Courchevel, Courmayeur/La Rosiere, Engelberg in the past and are wanting to try somewhere new. TIA. Norm. |
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On Thu, 10 Nov 2005 11:37:52 GMT, "Norman" wrote:
I've booked flights to Geneva and a car for the last Weekend of Jan. Obviously snow conditions will play a major part in the final decision but in the hypothetical situation of all resorts having the same conditions where would be the best resort to head for in your opinion? We're going for three days and are all fairly confident intermediates, happiest on-piste, on reds. The Portes Du Soleil is easy to get to from Geneva. Les Gets, Morzine Avoriaz etc. http://www.portesdusoleil.com/hiver/index.php When my brother lived in Geneva he used to ski in Megeve. |
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Flaine in the Grand Massif is good for a weekend... Just over an hours
drive from Geneva, loads of excellent intermediate skiing and not much Apres ! Steve "Norman" wrote in message : I've booked flights to Geneva and a car for the last Weekend of Jan. Obviously snow conditions will play a major part in the final decision but in the hypothetical situation of all resorts having the same conditions where would be the best resort to head for in your opinion? We're going for three days and are all fairly confident intermediates, happiest on-piste, on reds. Not really bothered about apres-ski, just hoping for lots of skiing in beautiful surroundings. We've done Courchevel, Courmayeur/La Rosiere, Engelberg in the past and are wanting to try somewhere new. TIA. Norm. |
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"Norman" wrote in message
... I've booked flights to Geneva and a car for the last Weekend of Jan. Obviously snow conditions will play a major part in the final decision but in the hypothetical situation of all resorts having the same conditions where would be the best resort to head for in your opinion? We're going for three days and are all fairly confident intermediates, happiest on-piste, on reds. The obvious choice is Flaine. Only problem might be accomodation, not easy for just the weekend - I'm sure Ace will help you there. Another possibility is St.Gervais/Megeve - there accomodation might be easier as there are lots of hotels. If cold or windy weather it is a better option than Flaine as it is lower and less exposed. Or Morzine/Avoriaz In Switzerland, Villars would fit the bill |
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Avoriaz has some of the best snow around Geneva, and lots of skiing.
Crans Montana is another consideration, |
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I would opt for a swiss resort. Two hours can get you to Crans or Verbier.
A little longer and Zermatt or even Wengen are options. Note that some resort hotels only book full weeks. I have been turned away from many hotels (mainly in Austria) when asking for one or two nights - because someone else may turn up wanting a full week! Paul "bairsty" wrote in message oups.com... Avoriaz has some of the best snow around Geneva, and lots of skiing. Crans Montana is another consideration, |
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Norman,
I would choose Chatel, a real village within the Portes du Soleil, great own ski areas plus fast access to the Avoraiz area without the horrors of having to stay there. I liked it so much I bought a chalet there. You can check it out at www.chaletlesloups.com Hope you ejoy, John Quote:
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