 Poster: A snowHead
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Thinking of having our family trip next year in LDA. We are a mixed age and abilty group of about 14.
Would be gratefull if anyone had any feedback on the following please;
Has anyone used any of the ski kindergardens? We will have a couple of 4 year olds with us who have never skiied and so a good English speaking set up is important.
Would obviously use Easiski for some lessons for the more experienced members of the party , but would still need something for some adult beginners and some 7/8 year olds who have done a couple of weeks already. Any advice?
We generally rent a self-catering chalet as we find it more sociable and easier with the kids. Anyone got any recommendations in LDA? A couple of big apartments would also do the trick if they were close.
Thanks in advance guys.
Steve
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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| Would obviously use Easiski for some lessons for the more experienced members of the party , but would still need something for some adult beginners and some 7/8 year olds who have done a couple of weeks already. Any advice? |
If you're not fussed about everyone having lessons at the same time, why deprive Easiski of the business  Get 'em started right from the outset
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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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eng_ch, Agreed 100% Charlotte works miracles with beginner/nervous adults and in my 9 yr olds opinion (albeit with a bit more mileage under his belt) she gets as close to walking on water as is humanly possible. We took a 7 yr old 2nd weeker with us at Easter and the difference between day 1 and day 5 was truly astounding. ( Sam, if you read this Charlotte)
On the accommodation front take a look at Alpine charms web site or Le Cortina, Alba, or Balcons des Sarennes.
Alternatively you could tie up the large chalet featured on Easiski specials with Le Cairns (www.skideuxalpes.com/co.uk) The latter is definitely functional rather than luxury but it is directly in front of the chalet and they're convenient for both the ski bus and the belle etoile chair.
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SteveKirby, looks like we should be asking Easiski about her availability in April. We'd all benefit 
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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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I've just organised a coach trip to LDA for 40+ people. From aged 1 to 60. I'd say its fine for families although some people will moan its too lively! But i like it because it has lots to do after skiing etc
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garethjomo, You have not experienced the ski kindergarden have you?
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I haven't sorry. Sure it would be much like other ESF kindergardens which are usually very good.
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garethjomo, Is your trip all family? Or is it a club trip?
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brian
brian
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Mogs, Its made up of mostly teachers and their partners and families and a few relatives of mine.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Thnaks brian, we were considering those already so appreciate the feedback.
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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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SteveKirby, I also think that Le Cortina would suit well. They have big aparments, jacuzzi as brian, said and are not too far from anything. Alba is disappointing. It was finished in a rush and it shows. It's also only handy for peeps who can ski quite well. Beginners or near beginners will find it a long slog to the bus and the lifts. Balcones de Sarennes are a bit better placed for a mixed group but a long way from anything remotely like a bar or restaurant.
I would think that Annie,'s suggestion about the chalet would be a good thing.http://www.easiski.com/LaGardette.htm for photos. It sleeps 12 and the apartment in Les Cairns together with it would work well. It's very close to the Champamé slope at the end of the village and there are restos and shops all handy.
I will be emailing Grimsby Ranger, later today. 
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garethjomo, Sounds like a good trip. I was hoping you were some sort of club or organisation that I could tag along with sometime in the future. Have a good trip
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You know it makes sense.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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garethjomo, That would be great. Cheers
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Poster: A snowHead
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Hi GUys
I am fairly new to this website and you appear an honest bunch, so i would like your opinions on LDA?
I visited with my wife 3 years ago for a 2 week stay and was shocked by the fact that we both felt we had " out-skied" the resort in 3 days! I have skied many resorts prior to my visit to LDA that claim a much lower sized pisted area and we had a full week of sking different runs and enjoying. LDA, to me, has a handful of decent runs and lots of flats interlinking the various areas(lac noir, la tourra, glacier etc). Very little quality fun skiing was to be had.
After the 3 days we hired a guide out of boredom and skied St Christophe and La Grave which i have to admit was wonderful. After this we hired a car and travelled to Alpe D'huez and Serre Chevalier of which, we felt, had a had far more interesting terrain to be skied.
We also purchased ski boots on our arrival from the more "reputable" stores in resort( i will not name and shame!) and had nothing but problems with them. Whenever we returned with problems very little was done to resolve the issues and even at the end of our stay when the bootfitter and owner were exhausted from our visits we asked for a "goodwill" refund even at a small % of what we had paid only to be told" we don't give refunds". I have now learnt my lesson here and would only ever buy in the U.K as guarantees are offered from the point you purchase(the best advice i could ever give to be re-assured).
The mountain restaurants were nothing above mediocre in quality and high in price. I did, however feel the restaurants in resort more than made up for choice and quality, Tribeca and the Bel Auberge become highly recommended in my eyes!
The nightlife, i was equally impressed with.
I am writing this all as you folks appear "pro deux alpes" and would like you all to convince me to return as i would dearly like to experience the positives that i have clearly missed out upon.
Most resorts have more alpine charm. Some don't but more that make up once on the planks( tignes & flaine ofr example)
Over to you guys to install my confiodence in this supposed major resort!!!!!!!
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