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Hi all - just looking for some ideas / recommendations really - I'm still trying to pick up boarding, ive got the 11th-20th march to get away and I'm looking around at various places to get a weeks worth of lessons, and nice place for a beginner - any ideas or suggestions welcome Smile Im on my own, so when I'm looking at accommodation I'm trying to keep that cheap (as everyone is Very Happy) I've been to avoriaz, tignes and livignio - loved them all - be nice to go somewhere new as well Smile
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@Andy_Mac, would be helpful to know what type of resort you like/don’t like? Are you looking for some apres? Chalet or hotel etc etc
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Wherever a tour operator will allow you to go that week without paying a "single person" supplement would be my possibly unhelpful suggestion.

From my own personal experience, package holidays were the best option when I was looking for a week's tuition because the resorts they go to are generally set up for that. And as a beginner, it really doesn't matter where you go.

My first trip was to Niederau in Austria and I can't imagine a week there now would keep me entertained, but I don't ever remember being bored / frustrated by doing the same runs over and over.

For my self-organised trips, with flights from Brum to Geneva and then on via bus, train or private coach shuttle, I've been to some great places, but they'd not be as good for someone wanting to get booked on group lessons.
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cheap - I would be tempted to bite to go to Bulgaria & have private lessons.
Cheap food. Cheap drink. Cheap Lessons. Cheap lift pass.
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I'd echo @jebroni3_16 and @Mr.Egg, when you are learning the size of the resort doesn't really matter all that much - provided that it has easily-accessible greens and blue. That and being relatively cheap and cheerful, I guess.

My advice would be to pick your week (as it looks like you have) then keep an eye on any last-minute deals.

Have fun! Take some ibuprofen or whatever for the inevitable pain of your first few days. You are likely to hurt. It gets better!
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Matrix wrote:
@Andy_Mac, would be helpful to know what type of resort you like/don’t like? Are you looking for some apres? Chalet or hotel etc etc


Yeah fair point ! I'm not to fussed about apres - be nice to be able to go and have a drink, but my main focus is getting better - reason i say that is if i have a few beers, ive since learned i have an absolute nightmare the next day Smile

I've taken a punt (and found a cheap air b and b) and gone for Les deux alpes - hopefully a nice choice, its in the mountains with snow - it'll be better than South London Smile
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jebroni3_16 wrote:
And as a beginner, it really doesn't matter where you go.

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yeah this makes alot of sense
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Andy_Mac wrote:
Matrix wrote:
@Andy_Mac, would be helpful to know what type of resort you like/don’t like? Are you looking for some apres? Chalet or hotel etc etc


Yeah fair point ! I'm not to fussed about apres - be nice to be able to go and have a drink, but my main focus is getting better - reason i say that is if i have a few beers, ive since learned i have an absolute nightmare the next day Smile

I've taken a punt (and found a cheap air b and b) and gone for Les deux alpes - hopefully a nice choice, its in the mountains with snow - it'll be better than South London Smile


L2D would be a good choice. Just to note - 19th week is Snow Fest, so could be busy if you are staying until 20th
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Close call - 7:45am flight on 20th, so heading back to Leon hopefully afternoon of 19th!
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L2A is a good resort, even if the valley has melted just keep heading up and you'll find snow, plus some of the most learner friendly runs are up very high and if you are up for it by the end of the week you can ride what is arguably the biggest lift served vertical on the planet on blues and greens, start from the glacier and finish in the village over a mile lower! Though keep in mind their piste grading can be somewhat 'interesting' in places when you start to explore a bit on your own!
If you haven't found a school yet I'd recommend these folks, https://www.europeanskischool.eu/
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davkt wrote:
L2A is a good resort, even if the valley has melted just keep heading up and you'll find snow, plus some of the most learner friendly runs are up very high and if you are up for it by the end of the week you can ride what is arguably the biggest lift served vertical on the planet on blues and greens, start from the glacier and finish in the village over a mile lower! Though keep in mind their piste grading can be somewhat 'interesting' in places when you start to explore a bit on your own!
If you haven't found a school yet I'd recommend these folks, https://www.europeanskischool.eu/

Sounds awesome! Thanks!
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Do they still have those tiny yellow and red bubbles in L2A?
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Jagerbull wrote:
Do they still have those tiny yellow and red bubbles in L2A?
They sold those off to anyone who wanted one a few years ago
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 You know it makes sense.
You know it makes sense.
@davkt, I had my worst hangover feeling on a winter holiday inside those bubbles.
Seriously dehydrated after a heavy sesh the previous night, and being stuck in one of those with a mate in full sun while they fixed a problem. Was seriously melting by the time we made it to the top.
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 Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
LOL! The L2A eggs do have more than their fair share of that sort of story!
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davkt wrote:
Jagerbull wrote:
Do they still have those tiny yellow and red bubbles in L2A?
They sold those off to anyone who wanted one a few years ago


I want a bubble to use as a home office in the summer. I know there is the graveyard for bubbles, but the mark up is silly!
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Yep the L2A ones went for really silly money.
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