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I've found Les Orres in the southern Feench Alps to be a lovely resort with some very gentle greens and blues in the trees - yes there is still plenty of red further up the mountain for those who crave it. But having a partner who is more than a little apprehensive on skis, it has worked for us. The snow can be a little unpredictable down towards the village centre at 1650m, but the newer part of the resort at 1800m seems to cope quite well.
Its got good lift infrastructure, and some of the other '4 season' activities that seem to be becoming more prevalent in resorts, should you want to spend some time away from the skiing.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Val Cenis is great for green and blue slopes, you can go from top to bottom on blues and there's a very very long green from top to bottom. Nice village too, not massive but certainly enough to keep you happy. Very easy drive in if that's your chosen transportation method.
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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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Thanks for the various replies.
The previous post about Sella Ronda caught my eye. Are there any particular resorts on the circuit you think would be better than the others ?
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Alta Badia is probably the best resort on the Sella Ronda for what you're seeking. Also do consider Madonna di Campiglio. We just returned from there. Lots of blues and easy reds below the tree line in most sectors.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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yes corvara or colfsco
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Madonna has reds connecting the blues. And blue pistes that are also reds  although generally reds are towards the easier end of the spectrum in Italy. Alta Badia has a vast network of blue runs in exquisitely beautiful scenery. I would argue that San Cassiano and La Villa are both better choices than Colfosco and Corvara if you’re not looking to go round the Sella Ronda. Quieter lifts and runs. Mostly below the tree line. Photos have gone from my 1st trip and my Madonna trip but our last visit here: https://snowheads.com/ski-forum/viewtopic.php?p=4957122&highlight=spring+alta+badia#4957122
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It sounds like there are probably better options, but I recall lots of really nice and relatively easy slopes at the Montalbert end of the la Plagne ski area. And also towards the end linked with les Arcs.
The Montalbert end in particular was really quiet.
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1. Courchevel 1850
2. Bansko
3. Schladming
4. Les Arcs 1600
5. Val Cenis
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Read so many people complaining about queues in Bansko to get up mountain, like if not on gondola before 8 you could be queueing hours. In comparison Val Cenis ski in ski out, amazing value and lift pass the allows visiting many other valley resorts.
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I've been to nearly all of the resorts mentioned above. Based on my own experience:
Borovets (my first ever ski experience) - lots of great tree runs on the Sitnyakovo side. Honestly the reds on the other side are pretty easy too. It's where I learnt and I was on the reds in my first week. The main issue for me is the weather - it can be warm for sustained periods. If I had to book ahead I would not go early or late season
Austria - I would go for Salzbergerland for the resorts that are mostly easy blue pistes in the trees. Schladming would be great. Flachau-Wagrain is beautiful and tree lined but has more of a focus on reds (although maybe you can push yourself?) and if you have a car, you could also check out Hochkonig (the Muhlbach side)
Other thoughts on Austria - check out Ski Welt (although when I went in Feb half term a few years back it was more wet than snowy, YMMV) or Kitzbuhel. I do not recommend Ischgl (most runs above the tree line, what is below is steep), Solden (same) or St Anton (more focused on red/black runs) for blue focused tree runs
France - the bottom half of Courcheval under 1850 is indeed gorgeous, but relatively limited and expensive to stay/eat. Also, anywhere below the tree line in France is, all else being equal, going to have lower quality snow than further east given it receives the Atlantic weather. Meribel around the Altiport has a few nice tree runs but is also limited. Les Arcs (and Le Plagne above Montchavin) also have some nice tree runs but these are not the focus of those areas and personally I wouldn't travel to them if that is your focus
Italy - the Sellarronda itself has too many reds, lots of it above the treeline. However, Alta Badia is perhaps perfect for you - it has many (albeit relatively short) gorgeous tree lined blue runs, you could also try a day in Kronplatz (via bus or you could drive) - you could also do the opposite - stay in Kronplatz and do a day or two in Alta Badia and also check our Drei Zinnen as well for variety. I wouldn't base yourself in Colfosco, but in Corvara (mentioned above by some), La Villa or even Arraba (or St Viglio for Kronplatz). The Dolomites are arguably the most beautiful region you can ski in Europe, and I guarantee you wouldn't feel like you are just going side to side to the bottom of piste (you would be too busy gawping at the views)!
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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It's got to be Serre Chevalier. Trees for days.
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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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@ScaredySki,
I’m interested in your hypnotherapy! Would you recommend it? I’d really like to improve my confidence and get over the fear/ski block.
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