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After several years of taking the kids to France (Tignes & PdSoleil) for Feb half-term, I'm thinking of trying Italy next year instead. Narrowing choice down to sestriere or MdC, (based on size of ski area, prices and transfer times), but are there any major pros/cons I should take into account between the 2? Thanks!
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Ses has access to a much bigger area.... but can be a bit disjointed.
Madonna is a much prettier village and skiing area. Can get over to Passo Tonale if you really want to
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Skied for a number of years at half term at MdC and unless it was a carnival year it wasn't to busy. Even then only a few key lifts might be a problem. Nice well linked ski area with a reasonable variety of runs, area and town very pretty.
Not skied Sestriere
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Depends on what you are looking for;
- More challenging and extensive skiing in Sestrierre
- Nicer village and more family-oriented skiing in MdC
Personally, I'd always opt for Sestrierre ... but if my kids were still small I might consider MdC.
Matt
PS. If you're into fashion there are is a lot more Haute Couture in MdC
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I’m in the same boat. Trying to figure out the best way to get to Italy with 8 couples and 4 kids under 3. What are the Italian resorts like for catered chalets or self-catered apart-hotels?
Is there a separate forum for asking about this?
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We were in Sauze d'Oulx March this year which links over to Sestriere.
There was definitely better snow on that side of the mountain skiing wise, although what I could see of the accommodation it looked a bit soulless!
Worth noting that coming back over to Sauze from Sestriere it was either a horrible blue run or a pretty steep, but short black!
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I’m in the same boat. Trying to figure out the best way to get to Italy with 8 couples and 4 kids under 3. What are the Italian resorts like for catered chalets or self-catered apart-hotels?
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You don't get catered chalets in Italy...or they are extremely rare... hotel, bnb or self catering. Food in hotels is great... its Italy..
Champoluc, La Thuile, Claviere, Corvara... to name a few... Great for families
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| craftybob wrote: |
I’m in the same boat. Trying to figure out the best way to get to Italy with 8 couples and 4 kids under 3. What are the Italian resorts like for catered chalets or self-catered apart-hotels?
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They are few and far between but Crystal ski does a couple of larger chalets in Canazei area and another operator one in Val Gardena but I can't remember who.
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| Gaz_H wrote: |
| craftybob wrote: |
I’m in the same boat. Trying to figure out the best way to get to Italy with 8 couples and 4 kids under 3. What are the Italian resorts like for catered chalets or self-catered apart-hotels?
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Food in hotels is great... its Italy..
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Umm, you haven't stayed in the Hotel Greiff in Corvara or the Gruhmann in Canazei then 
Personally, I'd go to one of the germanic Dolomite resorts (and yes I know that includes Corvara, just avoid the Grieff)
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I would pick the dolomites over the Milky Way. They have brilliant snow making facilities which they use regularly, last time I was in sestriere some of the runs were sheet of ice, never again . Apart from MdC consider Ortisei or Canazei. They both have access to a big ski area and in the towns you find spa centres which my kids loved
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