Poster: A snowHead
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Booked a last minute cheapie deal in soldeu for the last week of march in the hotel soldeu. Really looking forward to this trip as i had so much fun in Cervinia last month and can't wait to get back in to it I've heard that Soldeu has an excellent ski school so i'll prrobably enrole as i could do with some expert advice to get rid of some of my bad habbits etc Anyone got any advice, suggestions or reviews regarding the resort or the hotel etc i'd love to hear it.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Don't drink too much (re that other thread!)
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Mac Daddy, Soldeu ski school is very good, but make sure you get an English speaking tracher, most are Brits or from Down under, but have heard reports that they are now only recruiting Spanish speaking staff from this year.
Private lessions are good value if you can get 2-3 people per instructor.
Watch the tap water, our group were there last year, we all had major stomach problems, 3 out of 6 came back needing a course of medical treatment, alos watch out for the buffet food as it can carry the same bug.
Use bottled water for teeth cleaning also.
Food on the mountain is not great, its worth taking a packed lunch with you if you can be bothered.
After skiing try a brandy and hot chocolate, the Naudi does a mean on in particular.
Ski kit can be very good value if your loking to buy, clothing does not seem such good value though.
Have a good trip
Geoff
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Geoff, I went to Andorra last year (Arinsal) and didn't have any problems. Maybe you were just unlucky and had a bad hotel? Where did you stay out of interest?
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Thanks for the info guys, it's appreciated. Have a good time in Flaine you lucky man.
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Interesting - I've never had any problems drinking the water, though I've only stayed in El Tarter, not Soldeu itself. There are still plenty of 1st language English speaking instuctors around and the Ski School has good reputation - I also heard the rumour re Spanish speakers, but it hasn't seemed to have occured.
Make sure you get the full linked ski pass (now covers Pas de la Casa).
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Just back from Soldeu - best holiday ever. Stayed in Sport Village absolutely 5* for location comfort and food. All did ski school - absolutely first class instructors - Bethol was the best ! We all had English instructors - 80 english in total. If you're booking through your tour rep you'll have no problems getting English instructr. My sister has been put forward for her ski instructor training so she's back in two weeks lucky girl! Iceberg is the best place for apres 2for1 and if you get the table at the back with the comfy chairs you watch everyone attempting the black run down to the gondola at the end of the day. Some superb crashes as well ! Great entertainment - get to watch all the bloodwagons coming down too ! 18 euro for a total of 8 drinks. Don't forget your Rennie's if you like your spirits - the vodkas are a bit on the strong side! Can't wait to go back and it will definitely be next year. First resort I've ever said that about. The people are so nice and you see a familiar face whever you go in Soldeu. Find the pizza bar for lunch at the top of the gondola turn right and ski down past the espiolets restaurant and down the green. You will have a fab time.
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Geoff,
I know a group went there last year 16 of them and they were all ill, and all the hotel.
Mac - Theyve been there the last 6 years so it must be good, stayed in different hotels everytime though so cant be any help there
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I'd agree about the water. Don't even brush your teeth in it. That said, everything else is top banana!! My 4th time back despite bad belly on visit 2.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Just back from Pas de la Casa- didnt sleep for a week and my blood stream is 99% malibu!! Just had a huge load of snow- great conditions- make sure you get the Grandvalira pass upgrade- Canillo, El Tarter, Soldeu, Grau Roig and Pas aswell- well worth it!
brushed my teeth in the water and i drank it- its high in mineral content thats what makes you ill- ( no way was it constant booze, mcdonalds and snow frolicking)
Go- have fun- make sure you go to Caldea! its a spa to die for and well worth it!
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You know it makes sense.
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Just had a huge load of snow- great conditions
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when? Ski Club snow report says last snow was on the 6th March. I'm getting a bit worried as the runs are starting to get slushy and there's no snow forecast
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Nooooo - I'm much happier believing Nadenoodlee, The_Mac_Daddy!!! PMA says that there will be a hugh dump on Saturday for us!!!!
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Poster: A snowHead
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Metcheck.com said there was snow over the weekend. I've now invested five english pounds in sms forecast for the week so they'd better be right!! Wheeeeey, 6 days to go!!!!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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There was loads and loads!! it snowed all day saturday and was still snowing when we left on Sunday! You'll have a great week- its bloomin gorgeous out there at the moment! Im sooooo jealous
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Can't wait, can't wait, can't wait... Oops, think I've just wet myself
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Ahhh the lift que guys are fine if your a girl- first day I went to soldeu on a the pas/grau pass and just flirted my way back- always flirt- you'll never que again!
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That's wonderful news nad. I'll still enjoy myself even if the snow isn't perfect. Going to be a great week. Only 4 working days, 1 packing day then i'm off. Starting to get excited now
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so jealous!! go on take me with you- i'll hide in a ski bag!
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dont take half board in the naudi. buffet ok, but main course dire. hotel ok otherwise. short walk to lift.great nite life in resort. its been 5 yrs since i was there!
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I almost went for the Naudi but was put off by the comment in the brochure about the size of the hotel and went for hotel soldeu instead, half board, so i'm hoping their food is better
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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I first learnt in Soldeu on a SCGB holiday in 2000. We had excellent British instructors. One I think was called Stuart (not sure) very tall guy probably in his late forties? Anyway, very good. You'll have fun. I think Soldeu is the more refined, behaved, less pissed resort in Andorra.
I do remember a rather seedy button lift operator on the nursery slope (the one on the left down to pizza hut?). Anyway he insisted on slowly placing the button between your legs for you, whilst giving you a leer with his fag hanging out of his mouth. Eeuugghh
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Me too!! Mac Daddy, if you & your lot want to meet up we're going to be in the Avalanche bar from about 9ish. We'll all be wearing black t-shirts with 'Ski bunnies tour' on the back. Where are you flying from? We're heading out from Bristol. Last one to the Gondola on Monday morning buys the first happy hour round!!
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You know it makes sense.
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OK, if you haven't guessed, I'm a little bit excited too...
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Avalanche was where we spent a fair amount of time last year & it's now directly below our hotel so laziness now factored in. 2-1 happy hour extends to v. large vodka & tonics which is always a nice place to end up after a hard day's falling on your backside!!
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Avalanche was where we spent a fair amount of time last year & it's now directly below our hotel so laziness now factored in. 2-1 happy hour extends to v. large vodka & tonics which is always a nice place to end up after a hard day's falling on your backside!!
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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RIght you lot shhhhh!! or I will have to come and sabotage your ski's! Im sooo very jealous, think I might just go out there for the hell of it, stay in Pas a few nights then on to Soldeu- my source in resort tells me "its bloomin good-even with a hangover" You'll recognise me by my intravenous malibu drip and my urge to dance on bars
Yes I am Beyonce!
Yes I can Dance!
Yes I am sexy!!
( if the above happens please please either- join me or drag me away- ive had enough!!)
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Well im praying for RAIN to wash way your snow!
Make sure you go on the trip to the Caldea Spa- just do it- bloomin brilliant- lots of smug couples perving over each other aswell so you and the mrs would be ok!
Im chilled now cos ive persuaded my friend we need to go to VAl T in april!!
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Well, MacDaddy, I think we have a Snowheads duty to post snow reports & I just so happen to know of an appropriate cybercafe...
Having been intensely jealous for the last 3 mths I'm making the most of my turn!!
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As you say, you have a duty!
Oh my god, how did you manage 3 months without?
......Only 3 and a bit days to go now
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Squeallll!!!!!!
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