 Poster: A snowHead
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In the car, on the way back from instructing at a dry slope today, we hit upon a plan to rent an apartment for three months or the whole season in Austria or Italy (definitely not France!)
However, we have no idea where to begin. So any advice/tips/experience from the Snowheads family would be very much appreciated. Thanks, in advance. 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Bumping this up again after no responses!!! 
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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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Both countries are comparatively difficult to find seasonal rentals in, the only real way is to be in resort and knock on doors!
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@LOTA, why not France?
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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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@Jonny996, simple, I much prefer Austria and Italy to France - sweeping generalisation, I know, but that's my preference.
Anyway, @marcellus, did some deeper research this lunchtime and found some very promising looking options in Kirchberg, in the Wildkogel region, in Innsbruck and elsewhere and Courmayeur and Aosta itself. A good start.
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@LOTA, airbnb.co.uk plenty of options on there. Properties are heavily discounted for stays over a month long. Costs range for a 1 bed apartment from sub 750 euros per month to 2/3 grand per month. Are you looking to be based in a resort or in a valley town such as Saalfelden?
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@AthersT, Thank you. Either a resort or a valley town - even Innsbruck or Aosta.
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Hi LOTA ,
we are just back from a similar thing in Italy (Aosta)
As its a city thats linked to a ski resort it was easy to find accommodation through the local agents and of course AirBnB and HomeAway.
prices are roughly £1000PM all inclusive but of course you can find cheaper and much more expensive but you have a lot of choice depending on your needs.
Id just do your research and pick a place , book it and the flights and go for it 
Few considerations i found , nice to be near a few airports in case of a trip home and for friends family visiting.
I liked being out of resort as we experience the region and its people more.
Id take a car next time just to explore the area.
If you want more specific information on Aosta feel free to PM
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@marcellus, will drop a PM to see what you have in Aosta for next year
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@hawkwind, Thank you. The plan is to drive rather than fly so we can take skis, luggage, home comforts etc and be able to pick up visitors from Turin, Geneva, Salzburg, Innsbruck etc as well as visiting other resorts. Will PM you as and when the plan develops!
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@LOTA,
yeah big mistake i made was not driving , the initial costs with ferry from Ireland , tolls fuel etc would of been offset with doing airport runs etc and taking away airport fees.
In fairness we didnt miss the car but i think you do need it.
Another valid consideration is parking , in towns in Italy it seems non existent! worth adding it to things you would like with the property
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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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@LOTA, Just did a quick search on Airbnb for Mid December to Mid April.
- An apartment in Bormio for £932 p/m https://goo.gl/8pxFuz (includes 60% monthly discount)
- An apartment in Mittenwald (German border region) for £634 p/m https://goo.gl/6wDg1P
- An apartment in Innsbruck for £979 p/m https://goo.gl/2TlgNX
- A house in Sauze for £788 p/m https://goo.gl/rzKmsb
- An apartment in Aosta for £809 p/m https://goo.gl/szKnPo
There looks to be loads to choose from - in resort in Italy seems to definitely be cheaper, the examples above are just the first ones I saw in those areas and are not necessarily the cheapest.
It's worth noting that Austria is definitely yet to catch up in terms of internet marketing, so once you contact the local resort tourist offices I reckon you will have lots of luck there too.
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@AthersT, Thank you, this could be a long job looking through all the options. But fun, nonetheless! Thanks.
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You know it makes sense.
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@LOTA, The good thing is you have started early after the end of this season people will start booking for next and options will soon start to dry up.
FWIW, for me staying near/in a resort with good road and rail links would be essential. I would want the option to Apres Ski, meet people and become a "local" but still be able to travel to places easily for alternative skiing, airport lifts and cheap supermarkets.
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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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@LOTA, am sure you will have a lot of frustrated snowheads to advise and assist you on your quest!!
if only i could persuade the other half to take a "gap year" i would be out like a shot, though what we would do with our 13 and 10 year old daughters for a season is beyond me (i wonder if grandparents will adopt for 4/5 months!!!)
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Poster: A snowHead
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Aosta query for you hawkwind: How did you manage a long stay without use of a car? We had a great 8 days skiing there (staying in Chatillon at the bottom of the Cervinia road) in January and found a car essential to make the most of the valley ski pass. Are the public transport options easily do-able?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@mountainaddict,
Stayed in aosta and took the gondola each day.
Never ever tired of skiing Pila each day.
The bus is a pain, never even bothered trying to lug the gear on but seen a few attempt it.
Only had Pila pass so suppose I was happy with my lot.
To be fair next year I'll take the car and get the full valley pass but for first part season I loved it and enjoyed not having the car for drinking procescco purposes!
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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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Should mention the bus and train is dead easy for non skiing trips but looked a bit faffy for taking ski day trips although not impossible
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