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I'm looking at going on 1st April, with the family. It is suspiciously cheap but we are pretty strapped for cash this year. Please can I have some opinions about the resort at this point. I will ski anything, my family are beginners. Daughters are 3 and 7. Does anyone know the likely hood of snow sure, that is my biggest concern so far south and so late in the season. Thanks.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Should be enough snow - there's been plenty there this season. Might be icy / slushy depending on the weather that week, but I reckon it's a good bet for late season due to its altitude.
Ski area isn't massive - 120 km claimed but I'd be sceptical about that figure. Depends what's important for you I guess...
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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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I've skied at the end of April. Snow was fine but the few south facing slopes were closed. There are some interesting bunkers. The ski area is ok for a week, interesting I thought.
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@tarka, may be OK but late for so far south with reputation (claim) of 300 sunny days a year,
I’d be tempted to leave it really last minute, if your circumstances allow. You may well pick up a bargain somewhere with better snow at similar price to pre-booking Isola.
Great late deals seem to be returning, after being a bit scarce last season. I realise psychologically tricky, when young kids included. We did it many times when son young. Well worth holding nerve and got some brilliant late bargains.
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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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Val Cenis is a good budget option and probably a bit more snow sure at that time of year. We went there self drive with Peak Retreats who I'd recommend. Their sister company ski collection offers Isola so you could contact them to find out if it is likely to be good at Easter.
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I've only visited once and it was a long while ago (2004!) but it was OK in March and although a little limited for the mileage hound that I was then, I reckon the resort will have enough pistes for you with young children.
And if it turns out to have got suddenly very hot and all the snow is gone (which would seem unlikely, given how much snow has fallen this winter) then you can get to Nice in a couple of hours by public bus, for a stroll along the promenade!
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Thanks for the tips folks. We are sat here with the laptop about to hit the book button. I am tempted with the last minute thing. It's a strong call with all the family in tow though!!!
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Hope you've made it here. Ski conditions are fantastic at present. Most snow in April for ages and has snowed past couple of days. Resort is supposed to shut in two weeks but locals want it extended as so good, and more snow forecast in the coming week.
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| Hope you've made it here. Ski conditions are fantastic at present. Most snow in April for ages and has snowed past couple of days. Resort is supposed to shut in two weeks but locals want it extended as so good, and more snow forecast in the coming week. |
Do you think that's likely or just a vain hope ? I am sort of passing that way on 16th. or 17th. April and it's somewhere I wanted to visit. I guess I will have to keep an eye on the website.
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Honestly don't know. A ski instructor has said they are petitioning for it, and is shutting slightly earlier than normal. They have extended the season in the past, but suppose it depends on contracts, staff availability etc. Is fantastic conditions at present so would be a shame to close in 2 weeks.
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Ok thanks @simonpa, I will just keep an eye on the website. I might possibly have the chance to go there on Friday 13th.  so will try and make it work one way or the other.
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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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Hi, thanks for all the replies. We ended up booking for Morzine but will bear all the advice in mind next year.
Thanks. Edward.
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Next Easter is a problem! Our kids holidays are right at the end of April, and the resort is supposed to be closed. Same for French schools I believe. Not sure many resorts are open at that time so might have to consider other options or February half-term.
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