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I've just seen a very good deal to Avoriaz 1800 for Christmas (leaving 23 Dec) but I'm not sure whether there is likely to be any snow. I've generally thought the Portes du Soleil isn't a good bet for December because it is on the low side, but it is a very good deal...
But there again, it won't be a good deal if it is all mud, rocks and slush...
Does anyone have any thoughts on this?
Thanks 
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brian
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SkiBod, there is a reasonably large high altitude area straddling the border between Avoriaz and Champéry in Switzerland that's in the 1800-2400m range. That should be plenty high enough as long as there's enough snow to cover the rocks up.
Avoriaz is your archetypal French purpose built resort: bags of convenience, "interesting" architecture (actually it's not too bad, more Val T than Les Menuires), not much soul ....
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La Plagne and Les 2 Alpes look increasingly like they will have the best snow in France over Crimbo.
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Avoriaz should be fine for Christmas. They are holding back on opening until this Fri or Saturday and hope to open most of the area then.
The Portes du Soleil might be low but we get the weather first if it coming across from the NW so have a better than average snow record. Have a look at the webcams on http://www.avoriaz.com/medias/web-cam/webcam-uk-hiver.html tomorrow morning (bit dark now!)
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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snowandtrek, brian, Whitegold, thanks very much for your comments - I will have a look at the webcams link in the morning.
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You might find that if Avoriaz area has the best snow around, which seems highly probable, the world and his wife will be there. We all need a bit more snow, so if your timing is flexible, why not wait until into January - there'll still be good deals around.
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pam w, Unfortunately I am tied to University terms so I need to be back by 8th January to teach. I suppose I could look at New Year week, but we've now made (admittedly loose and vague!) plans to go out for Christmas this year.
Do you really think Avoriaz will have the 'best snow around' for Christmas? That accompanied by the deal I've found sounds like a bit of a bargain, even if I will be sharing the slopes with lots of other happy skiers!
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brian
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SkiBod, I think pam w means the best snow around the PdS, since it's the only high level resort on the French side. If Morzine, Gets, Chatel etc. are all grassy, they'll be heading up to join you in Avoriaz ....
New Year week will be even busier, so stick to Xmas unless you're booking really late and there's a massive dump forecast or something.
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avoriaz is great at christmas ive been 3 times had loads of snow everytime
hey whitegold that mean good for les arcs aswell?
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