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I would really appreciate some advice from my fellow snow head's regarding season passes and accommodation . I am a 55 year old male level 7/8 who has skied in France, Bulgaria, Austria and Italy. I am retired and wish to spend a lot more time skiing over the coming season with a view to eventually having a go at off piste and have considered using a camper van or caravan to cut down on accommodation costs. The caravan would be sited on a convenient all year site but the camper van could be moved from resort to resort parking in lift car parks or if necessary the occasional camp site? From previous postings I am led to believe staying in lift car parks may be frowned upon in Austria ? Regarding the season pass I am considering the Dolomiti superski (Aosta valley too expensive) Tirol snow card (can it be bought in UK via internet), Kitzbüheler Alpen AllStarCard and Salzburger ski card. Regarding France I have considered the Grand Massif pass and Mont Blanc evasion (The Three valleys, Espace killy and Paradiski seem quite expensive) Am I right in thinking that Austria may be the better option for traveling around due to the generally lower altitudes and valley based resorts?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Can't speak for Austria. The Grand Massif annual pass is very good value if bought before mid December. I recall a few camper vans parked up at the bottom of the Molliets chair above Les Carroz in the large car park without appearing to be troubled to move on. Have you thought about the Portes du Soleil too? Lots of places to base yourself in.
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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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Greetings Dogberry.
Bergmeister may well be along to advise on the Tirol Snow Card - he and Mrs B bought one last year and skied all over, including loads of great unheard of in UK areas.
A big plus with the Tirol ticket is that it covers glaciers - so you can ski something like Oct/Nov to May.
They ended up booking cheap self-catering digs all over the place, which I understand worked out very well.
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The Tirol pass is great value. October through to middle of May for c700 euro. Lots of camping options in Austria. Loads of people stay for the season at the Camping Mayrhofen. I think from memory it is about 1k for winter season, plus the extras that you use. Campervan would be awesome though as you could cover more ground and ride more of the resorts.
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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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Expect the Grand Massif season pass will be around 440 or so Euro if bought (usually) before 10 December. There is a camp site adjacent to the Grand Massif Express in Samoens which appears to have winter campers there but not paid that much attention to that option. Bakery across the road and maybe a 300m walk to village centre. GM season pass will give you a number of free awaydays at other resorts too.
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Thanks everybody for the information so far. Would appreciate more advice re Austria and Dolomiti superski pass.
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