 Poster: A snowHead
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We are two intermediate to advanced snow lovers, one boarder, one skiier. we require plenty of reds and some blacks. We want to stay in a resort that is highly likely to have decent snow conditions. accessible to plenty of pistes to fill our 3 days. A picturesque resort with a few bars, cafes, shops would be nice but wild nightlife not neccessary. Suggestions would be most welcome!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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christill, welcome to Snowheads 
That range gives you some good options; Flaine and Avoriaz would be very easy to reach but not especially picturesque. When are you thinking of as that will determine where is likely or less so to have the conditions you're after - it may be possible to have all the features but your budget and travel would also have an effect
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christill, 3 days as opposed to a full week provides accommodation problems but we have a boys long weekend in Morzine every year which resort fits your requirements (although the skiing is probably more blue/red than red/black in the main) and will cater for weekenders etc. Welcome
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Verbier, Avoriaz, Argentiere (Chamonix in general). Probably lots of other places if early means early January.
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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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christill, when are you wanting to go?? If pre December I'd leave it late and follow the snow and also resort opening times will vary pre-Xmas
Verbier (more like 2 hours) or Chamonix may be worth considering
Last edited by Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do. on Tue 5-11-13 13:33; edited 1 time in total
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Yes, the 3 days will be an issue and often doesn't work out to be very cost-effective for either you or the owners (if it's a long weekend, cutting across two letting weeks for example)
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christill, what's early? December?
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christill, do you mean 20-23 Dec as per your other thread? 
You could forget the picturesque bit and head for Flaine.
Morzine would be a better bet for short stay accommodation/shops/eating out/bars though.
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Within the time for travel and snow. -Avoriaz, Chamonix, Les Contamines. Flaine or preferably Samoen if you don't mind taking a lift down to the town at night.
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Why miss snowsure Tignes/Espace Killy for the sake of an extra 45 mins drive to Tignes Val Claret (or 30 mins if you could get fixed up in Tignes Les Brevieres)  .....
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Or you could be in Val Thorens in 2 hours and 15 minutes, driving the very scenic route via Annecy and the lake.
Having said that, we once got there in bang on 2 hours via Chambery, on the autoroute (although that route incurs more costs on tolls).
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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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Ferney Voltaire to La tania easily in 1h45, depends what you mean by early snow, week before christmas (i.e. opening time) not usually a problem
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