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"I'm looking to book somewhere start of march either Austria or France. Only been to France skiing as a child so where's good for a beginner (2nd ski holiday) and an intermediate, good range of slopes, good apres ski and hopefully good snow start of march time " With climate change affecting snowfall it is hard to be able to rely on smaller resorts being fully open with beginner and intermediate slopes fully open so you have to look at the higher resorts and probably the Alpes du Nord. Alpes d'Huez is a high lively resort with beginner slopes on your doorstep although they do get impacted by the sun in the afternoon. Tignes, very high so snow almost guaranteed as is Val Thorens. Both have plenty of nightlife and good skiing. Whatever you choose, go high... | |||
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"I'm looking to book somewhere start of march either Austria or France. Only been to France skiing as a child so where's good for a beginner (2nd ski holiday) and an intermediate, good range of slopes, good apres ski and hopefully good snow start of march time With climate change affecting snowfall it is hard to be able to rely on smaller resorts being fully open with beginner and intermediate slopes fully open so you have to look at the higher resorts and probably the Alpes du Nord. Alpes d'Huez is a high lively resort with beginner slopes on your doorstep although they do get impacted by the sun in the afternoon. Tignes, very high so snow almost guaranteed as is Val Thorens. Both have plenty of nightlife and good skiing. Whatever you choose, go high..." Yes was thinking that. I want to avoid half term time too. 2 years ago we went to Bulgaria, it wasn't half term in northern Ireland but was half term for some of the UK, Romania, Serbia, Bulgaria so it was chaos. | |||
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"Agree with the above, Austria is quite a low lying ski area, so you can't g'tee snow late in the season. I taught my daughters to ski in Alpe D'huez for 10 seasons, highly recommend if you can't get to Austria (about 1/2 the cost in resort!)" Thank you. I think France seems to be the way to go for late feb/early March snow | |||
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"Google ‘snowheads school holidays’ and this brings up a thread for the European school holidays. Shows best time to go skiing! (We usually do end of Jan or March)" Oh this is so useful thank you! | |||
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"I'm looking to book somewhere start of march either Austria or France. Only been to France skiing as a child so where's good for a beginner (2nd ski holiday) and an intermediate, good range of slopes, good apres ski and hopefully good snow start of march time " As stated above you need to go above 2,000 metres to be reasonably snow sure. French school holidays end Mar 8 so the week after that will be good, and quieter. We will be in La Plagne at that time, worth considering, they'll have plent of snow then. | |||
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"I'm looking to book somewhere start of march either Austria or France. Only been to France skiing as a child so where's good for a beginner (2nd ski holiday) and an intermediate, good range of slopes, good apres ski and hopefully good snow start of march time As stated above you need to go above 2,000 metres to be reasonably snow sure. French school holidays end Mar 8 so the week after that will be good, and quieter. We will be in La Plagne at that time, worth considering, they'll have plent of snow then." Oh that's good to know so 8th to 15th March will be no school holidays? | |||
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"I'm looking to book somewhere start of march either Austria or France. Only been to France skiing as a child so where's good for a beginner (2nd ski holiday) and an intermediate, good range of slopes, good apres ski and hopefully good snow start of march time As stated above you need to go above 2,000 metres to be reasonably snow sure. French school holidays end Mar 8 so the week after that will be good, and quieter. We will be in La Plagne at that time, worth considering, they'll have plent of snow then. Oh that's good to know so 8th to 15th March will be no school holidays? " None of any significance that would affect business of the resort | |||
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"Agree with the above, Austria is quite a low lying ski area, so you can't g'tee snow late in the season. I taught my daughters to ski in Alpe D'huez for 10 seasons, highly recommend if you can't get to Austria (about 1/2 the cost in resort!)" Parts of Austria is lower than some French resort but higher than others. And it is a long way east. The snow comes in from a different direction, along with that mostly you are skiing on grazed pastureland so need very little snow unlike the rock strewen areas of the French alps Don’t write it off. I was there last week and there was fantastic snow | |||
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"Agree with the above, Austria is quite a low lying ski area, so you can't g'tee snow late in the season. I taught my daughters to ski in Alpe D'huez for 10 seasons, highly recommend if you can't get to Austria (about 1/2 the cost in resort!) Parts of Austria is lower than some French resort but higher than others. And it is a long way east. The snow comes in from a different direction, along with that mostly you are skiing on grazed pastureland so need very little snow unlike the rock strewen areas of the French alps Don’t write it off. I was there last week and there was fantastic snow " Absolutely! Skied a lot in Austria and it is beautiful. Lots of high resorts and glacier skiing as well so definitely snow but, in general, French resorts are higher and (especially later in the season) more likely to have snow longer. The reality is that with the weather theses days being so finicky, "you takes your pick and makes your choice". The low lying resorts near where I live have fantastic snow at the moment and I will likely go there before Christmas (40 minutes by car to ski an area with 125km of pisted slopes is be pretty good!) but as a whole I tend to plan longer trips to the higher resorts for guaranteed snow. | |||
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"The Sybelles ski area in the maurienne valley, we’ll be there a lot from Boxing Day until 3rd April. " Gosh, there aren'tany who have even heard of the Sybelles Domain. I have a friend who owns a chalet there and we normally spend a few long weekends skiing based out of Le Corbier. I was there last weekend walking and there is already a reasonable amount of snow - a lot more fell during the week and is still falling... In Courchevel at the moment (Le Praz) and it is snowing heavily. Some good skiing today but poor visibility - should be better tomorrow. Looking good for across the Alpes and Christmas holidays at the moment providing this continues. | |||
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"The Sybelles ski area in the maurienne valley, we’ll be there a lot from Boxing Day until 3rd April. Gosh, there aren'tany who have even heard of the Sybelles Domain. I have a friend who owns a chalet there and we normally spend a few long weekends skiing based out of Le Corbier. I was there last weekend walking and there is already a reasonable amount of snow - a lot more fell during the week and is still falling... In Courchevel at the moment (Le Praz) and it is snowing heavily. Some good skiing today but poor visibility - should be better tomorrow. Looking good for across the Alpes and Christmas holidays at the moment providing this continues." We have a place in Saint Sorlin, and spend most of the winter and a good few weeks in the summer too. Don’t tell too many people as it’s still relatively unknown to uk, although crystal have just started going there. | |||
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"The Sybelles ski area in the maurienne valley, we’ll be there a lot from Boxing Day until 3rd April. Gosh, there aren'tany who have even heard of the Sybelles Domain. I have a friend who owns a chalet there and we normally spend a few long weekends skiing based out of Le Corbier. I was there last weekend walking and there is already a reasonable amount of snow - a lot more fell during the week and is still falling... In Courchevel at the moment (Le Praz) and it is snowing heavily. Some good skiing today but poor visibility - should be better tomorrow. Looking good for across the Alpes and Christmas holidays at the moment providing this continues. We have a place in Saint Sorlin, and spend most of the winter and a good few weeks in the summer too. Don’t tell too many people as it’s still relatively unknown to uk, although crystal have just started going there. " I like that area of the Domain - some great pistes and a restaurant that I quite like for lunch (on the piste). We usually work our way over to there at least once each time we visit working our way from La Toussuire hence taking in most of the resort. Also nice in the summer and I have ridden over from the Grenoble side (Oz and the Crois de Fer) on my motorcycle a few times. I don't think I have ever heard anyone speaking English so it will be interesting, next time I am there, to see if I notice any difference! Enjoy your time there and have a good season - and you are right ssshhhh! | |||
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"Looking like La clusaz for the last week of January " Went a couple of years ago | |||
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"Has anyone booked through Heidi or Weski before? If so are they legit? " I think Heidi is a bit pricey but I am only looking at Austria | |||
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"Has anyone booked through Heidi or Weski before? If so are they legit? " As we understand Heidi are experts at doing non standard stuff. Long weekend, Al Carte in terms of flights, transfers accommodation. We have a trip in April that meets the remit and we’ll will use them. We’re on the Alps right now and their name has popped up in positive light a few times | |||
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"If anyone is interested I'm looking at getting a group of us going away January 2026 to france. I have at up a telegram chat if anyone would like to join please send me your username Thank you Xx" What's about January 2025?? ![]() ![]() | |||
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"We’ve booked through weski this year for Feb. so far so good. Communication seems good. Couldn’t find a bad review online. " Perfect thank you, I'm going to have a look tomorrow night and see what weski and Heidi have to offer flying from Belfast or Dublin. | |||
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"Has anyone booked through Heidi or Weski before? If so are they legit? As we understand Heidi are experts at doing non standard stuff. Long weekend, Al Carte in terms of flights, transfers accommodation. We have a trip in April that meets the remit and we’ll will use them. We’re on the Alps right now and their name has popped up in positive light a few times " Thank you | |||
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"If anyone is interested I'm looking at getting a group of us going away January 2026 to france. I have at up a telegram chat if anyone would like to join please send me your username Thank you Xx" I’m definitely interested in this!! I can’t message you’re profile x | |||
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"Agree with the above, Austria is quite a low lying ski area, so you can't g'tee snow late in the season. I taught my daughters to ski in Alpe D'huez for 10 seasons, highly recommend if you can't get to Austria (about 1/2 the cost in resort!) Thank you. I think France seems to be the way to go for late feb/early March snow " | |||
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"Will be in Les Menuires/3 Vallées from the 18th Jan for a week all on my little lonesome " Shame, we are in the next valley then | |||
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"First year for us with no plan yet. Usually Val D isere for as as high and we love the resort. Our usual group has got a bit fragmented tge last couple of years so looking for new ski buddies as we love a group. Interesting to see Val Centis mentioned a few times , we stayed overnight in our campervan on a trip over the Col de Iseran and wondered what it was like." Val Cenis is a lovely resort to ski. Most slopes are north facing so hold snow really well and it’s also cost effective. We have an apt down the valley in St Michel de Maurienne and drive up to Val Cenis each time we are over - inexpensive on the mountain to eat, ski passes are good value and also allow you to ski at Valfrejus, La Norma, Aussois and the hidden gem of Bonneval Sur Arc. You would find it very different to Val D’Isere as few Brits visit Val Cenis which makes it even better in my eyes! | |||
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"Morzine 2-9 Feb. Who else will be there?" Me! | |||
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"Anyone going by road to 3 valleys, Plagne, Les Arcs, Tignes or Val D’Isère at the moment needs to be aware of a landslip on the road between Albertville and Moûtiers It hasn’t been fully cleared yet and is causing huge delays on Saturdays as traffic is restricted. If you are getting a transfer or driving then be ready for big delays, especially now French school holidays will be starting " All clear now. It was a big one, well two 150tonne boulders Amazing that no one was seriously injured and that they had they road open in less than a week | |||
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"Sölden, Austria 1st-8th March. First time this resort. Heard good things 😁" sound resort, good apres and a great sauna | |||
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"Anyone no what the snow has been like this year in Andorra as I gave it a miss this year and went to val thorens instead " It’s been ok. Without there being any really big dumps of snow, the piste coverage has been fine. Away from pistes and it’s a bit crusty. Forecast for the rest of the week is good. | |||
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"We've just arrived in Colfosco, does mobile location work abroad? How do you find people when away?" Yep just switch on "who’s near me" it works just the same. | |||
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"So very jealous of those away atm. What's the skiing like? " Very good, holding up well and lovely blue skies. Shame no other couples here , Mrs feeling very horny ![]() | |||
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"So very jealous of those away atm. What's the skiing like? " Excellent in Andorra at the moment. It’s been snowing on and off for most of the past two weeks. | |||
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"Any recommendations for a resort that has a bit of nightlife but doesn't break the bank? Xx" Not France but close enough! Pas de la Casa in Andorra. | |||
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"Any recommendations for a resort that has a bit of nightlife but doesn't break the bank? Xx" We can highly recommend Mayrhofen in Austria, it has something for everyone | |||
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"We've booked for 1 week in Val Cenis followed by a week in Belle Plagne. " When ? We willl be in Belle Plagne for at least 4 weeks next year | |||
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"We've booked for 1 week in Val Cenis followed by a week in Belle Plagne. When ? We willl be in Belle Plagne for at least 4 weeks next year " January 17th. | |||
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"Get out of the big French resorts guys, thee is so much better skiing in Italy and Austria and generally at amazing value " No thanks. | |||
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"Get out of the big French resorts guys, thee is so much better skiing in Italy and Austria and generally at amazing value " Whilst what you say is true, if everyone stays in large French resorts, then it means other places are less busy/better value. I’ll take that! | |||
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"Going skiing to Belle Plagne, January 17th. If anyone fancies this please get in touch. There is a telegram group for this xxx " Looking for a place to go next year. What’s the area like? X | |||
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"Going skiing to Belle Plagne, January 17th. If anyone fancies this please get in touch. There is a telegram group for this xxx Looking for a place to go next year. What’s the area like? X" Never Been but i have done les arcs a few times have a Google. | |||
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"Going skiing to Belle Plagne, January 17th. If anyone fancies this please get in touch. There is a telegram group for this xxx Looking for a place to go next year. What’s the area like? X Never Been but i have done les arcs a few times have a Google. " I go there every year with the local ski club as well as Les Arcs and found that La Plagne is a very good resort. Lots of small villages which are linked, a large variety of slopes, good snow cover as it is high and great views from the peaks. It is of course also linked to Les Arcs so, you can buy a pass for them both if you want to cover the miles. | |||
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"Get out of the big French resorts guys, thee is so much better skiing in Italy and Austria and generally at amazing value " We have a place in Saint Sorlin D’Arves, 300km of slopes, the area is called “le sybelles”. Plenty of skiing, very French, no need to go to Italy or Austria ! | |||
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"Get out of the big French resorts guys, thee is so much better skiing in Italy and Austria and generally at amazing value We have a place in Saint Sorlin D’Arves, 300km of slopes, the area is called “le sybelles”. Plenty of skiing, very French, no need to go to Italy or Austria !" I was there last week after riding over the Col de la Croix de Fer. Stayed on the B&B hotel at Saint Jean De Maurienne which suited our needs but was pretty basic. The following day we rode up the Col du Madeleine and down to Albertville. I ski the Le Sybelles in the winter out of Le Corbier and agree that it is wonderful domain to ski. | |||
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"We snowboard out of Saint sorlin, also cycle a lot, we did the gran fondo on Monday, from La troussiere, up Les lacets, down the road passed La chambre and back, 60 miles. Was hot and hard . Lol " St sorlin was where I learnt to snowboard. I know go between morzine, serre chevalier and Innsbruck. | |||
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"Get out of the big French resorts guys, thee is so much better skiing in Italy and Austria and generally at amazing value We have a place in Saint Sorlin D’Arves, 300km of slopes, the area is called “le sybelles”. Plenty of skiing, very French, no need to go to Italy or Austria !" Les Sybelles is a great area, largely undiscovered by the Brits | |||
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"We snowboard out of Saint sorlin, also cycle a lot, we did the gran fondo on Monday, from La troussiere, up Les lacets, down the road passed La chambre and back, 60 miles. Was hot and hard . Lol " What Gran Fondo was this? Unsual on a Monday, I might have done this, maybe next year ![]() | |||
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