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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I've not been to either but I reckon Sol if you've been to La Thuile before. £50 cheaper, free brekkie, new adventure, sounds good. A bus to the lifts isn't perfect but I'm sure it will still be a great holiday and you might love the skiing even more?!
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andybabes, I've been to both…
In La Thuile I stayed in a pleasant small family run hotel in the village centre which was a 20-min walk to the Planibel complex and lifts (equipment lockers at the base station), but far nicer than the soul-less Planibel. However if you prefer accommodation with convenience rather than charm, the Planibel will suit you. I guess you know the ski area already, for me the downsides were the many tedious flat bits, but there were also some interesting runs lower down through the trees and in the valley between La Thuile and La Ros. I found the village itself quite cute but very quiet.
Söll is a different animal, it's a large bustling town with plenty going on whether you want to shop, party, dine or browse. There are hotels to suit every budget and plenty of atmosphere. There are good equipment lockers at the lift base station so no need to worry about accommodation which is a walk or bus ride to the lifts, stroll back and enjoy a bit of après. The Ski Welt area is huge and great for intermediates with the option of going to Kitzbuhel too.
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Been to both resorts skiing more testing in la thuile après better in sol but sol is good motorway skiing with the chance to put some good mileage under your belt
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jirac18, the bed n breakfast is at the guesthouse Obinghof not sure which side of Soll that is, I board not ski so easy to walk in boots.
Quite fancy cooking for myself but I do know there are take aways near planibel
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andybabes, I stayed at Hotel Fuchs which is a similar distance from the centre of the town and easily walkable into or from town. Guesthouse Obinghof is on the north side of town furthest from the gondola but it is manageable. Obinghof has csome pretty bad reviews on Trip advisor ranging from average to terrible.
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Have stayed in the Planibel apartments a couple of times. The cooking facilities are basic... Two small hot plates, utensils that seem to vary from one apartment to another, and a microwave. Can recommend requesting the Monte Bianco block, as it has what is described as superior apartments, and is closest to the slopes/lifts. Less than a minute and you are there. It is no different to any of the purpose built French apartment blocks, and much more spacious inside. We are Heading back for new year week... Can't wait.
Never been to Soll
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dode, don't think you can request a block I think you get what you are given .
How long since you were last there? Is that pizza shop still there , selling homemade slices of fresh pizza ....nom nom
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Was there last year, we requested that block and were given it, might a been coincidence but my step daughter was a rep with crystal and she says that they do their best to fulfill any request although none are guaranteed. Have requested it again and I'll let you know if we get it. Pizza place was still there mmmmmm..... Salivating now.
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Never been to soll but La Thuile was perfect, no waiting for lifts, 1 minute from the slopes, and the best pizza on the planet made right in front of you.
If I can find the right deal that where I'll be going in jan again .
Happy days
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Soll apres was nothing to write home about two years ago. Few good bars had the six nations rugby on, couple of live bands all fairly standard but not as lively as was expected. Went to Sauze d'Oulx three years back and that was pretty quiet too compared to how people describe it previously.
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You know it makes sense.
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jirac18, compared to La Thuile, Söll is a big town, trust me...
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queen bodecia, last time I stayed in Thuile I too stayed at a small family run hotel called Hotel Du Glacier....I would highly recommend it very friendly and helpful owners and lovely lush bedrooms, but yeah about 15 - 20 mins walk to slopes
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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iskar, can you recommend anywhere to eat out , as it's a while since I have been.
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Andy, our faves were Pepita, La Fordze, and the Coppapan. Also La Lisse does a great value tourist menu, it was recommended to us by an Italian bloke we got chatting to on the chairlift, and is about half the price of the others. Also there is a fine wee pub just over the bridge that the chocolate shop is next to, Brasserie de Barthod (I think) when we ordered a beer we got three side dishes of nuts, olives and crisps. On ordering a second out came French fries and more olives. Had we been going for the gallon I reckon we woulda eaten our fill 
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Does anyone know if there is free car parking in La Thuile?
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Does anyone know if there is free car parking in La Thuile?
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I was at La Thuile last Feburary. The parking just beyond the gondola at 45° 42.592', 6° 56.942' was free, there were plenty of spaces here when I arrived on a Saturday but it quickly filled with day-trippers on Sunday. The larger car park, just before the gondola, at 45° 42.736', 6° 56.971' wasn't free although it was common to see cars parked on the roadside, for free, alongside this car park.
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There was free parking in la thuille just past the gondola when I went 8-9 years ago. Obviously double mobbed out at weekends but monday should be OK.
Between the two resorts I think if you want apres then Soll. No contest. At least 3 good bars there with live music. Great feeling in resort. village on flat valley floor. Buses are regular enough.
For skiing then defo La Thuile. I think it is higher than soll and personally I think drier/ crisper snow. Great runs back to resort.
Both great resorts. Tough Call. How about La Thuile with the wife/ kids, Soll with the lads?
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There is still the A&O supermarket just down the valley on the ss26 in Morgex with the trolley escaltor. It is a must see ! Also all the food is far cheaper than the shops in La Thuile.
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