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Hi all
Driving over to France on Sat in proper last minute fashion. Have accommodation in Chamonix the following week, but nothing booked for this coming week.
Was thinking about Grand Massif as I've never been. Is that as good a shout any anywhere else nearby? Been to Morzine/Avoriaz loads so feel I've done that.
Anyone there currently can advise on the conditions? Any top tips as to which resort to head for? I hear Flaine is car free, which sounds both great and a ballache.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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No Intel on current conditions, Flaine yes car free but easy to use. Has vehicle access to drop off luggage etc and very easy week parking literally just outside the principal village areas, shouldn't be considered a barrier in what you want.
Outlying villages, Morillon 1100 Les Esserts, small but right on the snow and great for such a compact direct access place to stay. Easy to reach all GM from there.
Les Carroz, more of a sizeable village if that's what you aim for, usually involves short travel to and from lift for most accommodation, but not bad.
If you want GM generally, they all have different character but not huge downside to stay anywhere, but Samoens is the one most distant from lift.
Well worth your consideration and a short hop to chamonix when you go there.
Welcome to the forum.
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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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To add, Terraces D'EOS appartments are just on the approach road into Flaine village, great accommodation, parking all in basement, superb outside pool on terrace, direct access to piste (return via small lift spur for this area) with many routes to booking.
Look on owner website for availability as there may be some voids at this late stage that you could get decent price on.
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Welcome to SH @yocky ...
Yes, Grand Massif is a good shout. The Hotel Totem in Flaine is very reasonably priced and has a great bar.
Alternatively, why restrict yourself to France? Given that you have a car I'd have a look at Aosta ... you can base yourself there (lovely town) and then drive to Pila, Courmayeur, the Monterosa resorts as you please? It's then a short hope back to Chamonix via the MB tunnel.
Verbier might also be an alternative - you might be able to park and stay in La Chable (or any of the other peripheral villages to avoid paying an absolute fortune to stay in Verbier itself) and then take the bubble up and down each day.
Enjoy.
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Thanks very much ski3, sounds like a goer.
What exactly do you mean by the "owner website" for Terraces D'EOS"? Initial search didn't get me anywhere that looked promising. Having said that it looks great but I'm really looking for a self catering set up.
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Interesting!
Could go and end it all at La Grave whilst I'm down there as well.
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| franga wrote: |
Alternatively, why restrict yourself to France? Given that you have a car I'd have a look at Aosta ... you can base yourself there (lovely town) and then drive to Pila, Courmayeur, the Monterosa resorts as you please? It's then a short hope back to Chamonix via the MB tunnel.
Verbier might also be an alternative - you might be able to park and stay in La Chable (or any of the other peripheral villages to avoid paying an absolute fortune to stay in Verbier itself) and then take the bubble up and down each day.
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Food for thought. Although I've instinctively always ruled Switzerland out as just comically expensive.
I was mainly focusing on France as I'm planning to do a whole season next year in France and this a recce opportunity as to where to head to.
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| yocky wrote: |
Thanks very much ski3, sounds like a goer.
What exactly do you mean by the "owner website" for Terraces D'EOS"? Initial search didn't get me anywhere that looked promising. Having said that it looks great but I'm really looking for a self catering set up. |
Just looking through owners direct type property rental sites and specify that accommodation in search. Quite a few are private ownership and part contracted to bigger operators doing rental, but they do come up in their direct rental on which you can negotiate straight with the owner.
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@yocky, For Flaine, if you're happy with a basic S/C studio, contact immorenand.com - they have apartment availability from about 370 euros. I've dealt with the Renand agency many times and will be there next week. Warming up a bit at present but plenty of snow (in Flaine at least). The GM is a good area imv.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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You could take my week in Valmeinier - there’s a recent post on here about it if you’re interested. Spring snow conditions but we’re skiing to the bitter end each day with no issues.
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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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@yocky, I'm off to Val Thorens on Saturday. I expect there to be lots of snow 
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Conditions currently average to poor in Morzine / Avoriaz - Sahara Sand on Mon/Tues has made it even worse with 'sticky' slush rather than nice normal slush - go higher
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You know it makes sense.
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Tignes. Do a bit of extra driving to get the altitude.
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