 Poster: A snowHead
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need a few ideas please on where you would head for a sneaky two day midweek trip at end of March from Lyon.
car vs private transfer?
resort?
hotel?
3 mediocre skiers.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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At that time of year, anything high. Val Thorens, for example, is a 2.5 hour drive.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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And for three days, with three of you, renting a car likely to be most affordable. But I'd wait till much nearer the time to decide, and to book accommodation. You might not have to go high!
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You're within driving distance of the tarentise resorts and the Ecrins resorts. Of the big ones, La Rosiere and Alpe d'Huez are the only ones I'd stay clear due to their relative lack of North facing slopes. 3V, Paradiski, Tignes, Deux alpes, Serre Chevalier, Val Cenis would all probably meet your needs. A case of finding accommodation that you like the look of
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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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As @pam w says, hire a car, and book accommodation near the time.
If you want to book accommodation now then altitude + north facing slopes are both important. Can't really improve on @rambotion's suggestions!
If your two skiing days are on the same days as your flights, short driving time may be a bigger priority, in which case you could add Chamrousse. It would suit your abilities well, though is admittedly a little lower and gets the afternoon sun.
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@fuego, if I was doing two days I would use it as an opportunity to go somewhere that might not be sufficient for a weeks skiing and therefore I may never go.
Somewhere like Les Sept Laux springs to mind.
Late March on a short trip I would be driving rather than faff with transfers. Depending on how convenient the transfers were.
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@Layne, I was going to suggest Les 7 Laux too, but I'm not so sure it's suited to (in the words of the OP) "mediocre skiers" - there's not much blue terrain. Agree with all your other points!
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@denfinella, funnily enough, I had you in mind as someone who knows (better than me) the places I am talking about.
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Most of the Maurienne valley is within a fairly short drive of Lyon and in my experience has pretty decent late season snow. Valloire for instance has lovely scenery and plenty of blue and red runs . I'd avoid Aussois at this time which is largely south facing but Val Cenis would also be pleasant and a straightforward drive both places have masses for 2-3 days.
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| Most of the Maurienne valley is within a fairly short drive of Lyon and in my experience has pretty decent late season snow. Valloire for instance has lovely scenery and plenty of blue and red runs . I'd avoid Aussois at this time which is largely south facing but Val Cenis would also be pleasant and a straightforward drive both places have masses for 2-3 days. |
Seconded
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Les Sept Laux is perfect for 2 days.
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