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Ski Weekend - Grenoble & Alps - HELP!
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Hi all, I'm a complete ski nube and therefore was wanting to get a day or two of the ski experience under my belt by going away for a weekend with a couple of the lads (3 or 4) to see how we like it. If we enjoy we can dive in for a proper ski break early next year.
I live in Bournemouth and EasyJet fly to Grenobe (fly out on Thurs and back on Sat). This would give us one proper day to see if skiing is for us etc.
Is it pragmatic or possible to do this? We would like to:
1. Get some accommodation at a decent resort near to Grenoble (Les 2 Apls etc) with reasonable transfers / hire car on these days.
2. Get ski hire and ski pass for one day.
3. Get ski school for one day - pass included?
We want to do it on a budget (as planning to go mid-December) as we just want a taster to see if we like it pre-xmas.
Has anyone done something similar or can help a nube out with some advice / recommendations? Can anyone recommend other websites of ski hire / car hire / resort hotels etc?
Any help greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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nube247
, welcome to Snowheads. Absolutely the best idea would be to go to LDA and have a day with Charlotte Swift (easiski) who will sort out all your hiring and pass arrangements with you - it's a bit tricky first time round without some expert assistance. Charlotte could help with pointing you in the right direction for accomodation, too. You could send her a personal message - and/or have a look at her easiski.com web site.
Having the right instructor will make all the difference between a good, or a bad, first experience. Just be ready to get addicted and spend loads of dosh on skiing for the rest of your life.
Incidentally I have no personal commercial axe to grind here - I'm just one of Charlotte's many satisfied customers. You'll have a great day.
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Regular bus service from Grenoble centre to 2Alpes/Alpe d'Huez (though to save time on a short break, car hiree from the airport might be more practical).
Should be no problem getting hotel accommodation at that time - not exactly peak season.
Pass prices on 2Alpes website.
Lots of hire shops - pick one near your accommodation.
Various ski schools, but best bet would be pm easiski on here for advice.
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Thanks Lizzard! Legend
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Thanks pam w. I'll drop Charlotte a message. Looking forward to getting hooked!
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, I started skiing with easiski at L2A last March and had a great time. You will get hooked though
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Incidentally I have no personal commercial axe to grind here - I'm just one of Charlotte's many satisfied customers. You'll have a great day.
