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A group of 5 of us want to escape after Christmas and avoid the usual New Years.. 3 experienced boarders and 2 semi beginners..want someone with really good nightlife..any ideas? Went to Les Deuz Alpes last year but it wasn't good at all for beginner boarders, cheers 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Any place you go will be a special Christmas. We always go to either Norway or the PdS. Avoriaz is particulary good for boarders but as with most French resorts lacks the Austrian night life! Nightlife you should consider Austria or Italy. Ischgl, St Anton, Solden, Sauze D'Oulx or Livigno. The latter two may not give you more experienced boarders enough challenging runs.
Way up what is more important Riding or the Craic? By the way littlemisssunshine, welcome to  's
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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littlemisssunshine, maybe you should post under the Snowboard section too. I found Saas Fee good, not too bad for beginners and good apres
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riding edges ahead but a resort with no craic at all would be awful for new year...any ideas? 
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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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littlemisssunshine, Obviously my assertion that French resorts do not have a great nightlife is a generalisation, but decide what you want from your group. Zermatt will have the challenges AND has a great nightlife but the "2 semi beginners" may have difficulties. What is your budget?, As Zermatt can be pricey at that time of the year.
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littlemisssunshine, Welcome to s!
I'm a skier, not a boarder, but I would second rayscoops's recommendation for Saas Fee at that time of year. The reason being it's a high altitude resort and has a glacier, so you are guaranteed snow. Also the skiing/boarding is quite extensive. There is a Snow Park with half pipe, kickers and rails, see this site for more info. There are plenty of bars in town, the popcorn bar in the centre of town (next to the Hotel Dom) is where a lot of the boarders hang out.
I also posted about Saas Fee on this thread
PS The 6 day lift pass now includes the option of 1 day in nearby Zermatt - a lot of the UK operators organise a day trip.
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I'm not a boarder but Ischgl has good gentle slopes for skiers, a good early season snow record and a notoriously raucous nightlife. (I stayed up the valley in Galtur for New Year). It may suit all your requirements but probaby won't be cheap at New Year or easy to get a booking.
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Over the years I've spent Christmas or New Year at various resorts including Val D'Isere, Courchevel, Val Thorens, St. Anton, Zermatt, and Saas Fee and enjoyed them all.
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thanks for all the tips, much appreciated
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