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Half term ski trip- Chamonix or Courmayeur?
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Looking at late availability half term skiing with the kids- and we've found what seem to be good options at either Chamonix or Courmayeur. We went to the latter last Easter and it was great- but thinking about Chamonix and have found a great deal for the four of us but lots of reviews say it's really bad queuing. So, is Chamonix at half term hell- and is Courmayeur better? Any other suggestions for a hotel/chalet anywhere else for that week? Any help appreciated!
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Doccam, never skied in Courmayeur, but at half term (which will also be Paris holidays in France) I think I'd choose it over Chamonix, especially as you have previous experience. I have experienced some really bad lift queues in Chamonix - even in low season.
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Family holiday at half term-not a good idea to go to Chamonix. Courmayeur will still be busy but a better option.
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I've done Courmayeur at 1/2term. Wasn't too busy at all compared with France, good food and coffee and very friendly/helpful locals. Not a big area though and you could soon get bored but a day or 2 in LaThuile helps that; I think one day is included in the standard pass or get the full Aosta Valley pass (includes Pila?) and you can do as many as you like. The inter-area buses are free. There were 2 or 3 every morning and evening from memory.
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Thanks guys. That's pretty much confirmed what I was thinking. Shame because we had a great trip to Chamonix pre-kids years ago. Courmayeur good though- it is smallish but with 9yo in tow it'll be fine and he'll enjoy the Italian hot chocolate for sure! Good skiing to all.
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