 Poster: A snowHead
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Now that this years 2 trips are done  it's time to start planning the next one!
Over Christmas lunch 2007 I joked that wouldn't it be nice to spend next year in a catered chalet in the Alps so that none of us has to cook? I didn't expect any of them to be up for it, as it's only me that's currently obsessed with skiing, but much to my surprise my whole family agreed and it's now up to me to come up with some suggestions. So any recommendations for resort and accommodation would be welcome.
The group will consist of:
My Mum & Dad - early 70s - Dad will probably ski but not every day, Mum won't so will do some child minding but also wants other things to do.
Me - happy to go anywhere, just happy to be skiing
My partner - beginner skier - skied only 2 days a few years back, very nervous
My 16 yr old son (will be 17 by then) - boarder - wants to avoid drag lifts and wants more nightlife than Montgenevre (where we went at half term)
My younger brother & his wife - boarders
Their 2 kids - ages 6 & 4 - never skied before
My older brother & his wife - skiers - they live in Toulouse so will probably want to drive
Their son - age 8 - I think he's skied once or twice
So we're looking for a resort which has all of the following:
1. Snow sure at Christmas
2. Flights from Manchester & East Midlands & shortish transfer time
3. Driveable from Toulouse Edit:FORGET THIS - FOR MORE SCOPE THEY CAN FLY
4. Something for everyone, including non-skiers
5. Reasonable nightlife (enough to keep the teenager happy, but not too noisy for the kids!)
6. Good for beginners, intermediates, kids, skiers and boarders
7. Oh and not too pricey!
Once we've decided on a resort or at least a shortlist, then I'm looking for a catered chalet to accomodate 12, close to lifts etc etc, but one thing at a time 
All suggestions greatfully received. Thanks 
Edit: La Rosiere seems popular amongst  s. What's it like early season?
Last edited by Poster: A snowHead on Fri 14-03-08 17:22; edited 1 time in total
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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| Jo66 wrote: |
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So you want it to be in the Pyrenees? do you not want to fly to the alps and have more variety?
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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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Christopher, The UK contingent will fly, those based in Toulouse will probably want to drive, not necessarily only to the Pyrenees, I'm sure they'd consider driving further.
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Jo66, Its about 6 hours to the alps driving from Toulouse.
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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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Jo66, Morzine, with easy access to Avoriaz?
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bump - see edited 1st post
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Jo66, like red 27 said, there is no such resort. Really isn't. So you will have to prioritise your list of requirements. I have thought a lot about this one as I am trying something similar for next Christmas.
If there was a resort which satisfied those criteria everybody would be there, and it would be too crowded to be enjoyable!
So - a challenge - edit your 7 criteria in order of priority and we'll have another think. Verbier looks as though it might satisfy a fair number of your criteria but I've never been there so can't comment. I did think it was quite challenging skiing, but maybe that reputation is undeserved.
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Jo66, It also depends to some extent, on what your mum likes to do .. what kind of "other" activities the resort needs to provide. When I went skiing with my M&D both in their 70s, we had to chose a resort with a good swimming pool because my Mum swam but didn't ski! We skiied Alpe D'H but stayed down in the valley (much cheaper) and accessed the skiing by driving to Oz - my mum had access to 2 swimming pools then because it was possible to get to both ADH and Vaujany by cable/bubble. She could also meet us at some mountain restaurants for lunch. I'm not necessarily recommending ADH/Vaujany as somewhere for your trip (altho I did like the skiing and restaurants there) but just pointing out that it's difficult to recommend places that are good for non-skiers unless you know what non-skiing stuff they want to do! So many people to take into account, rather you than me. Good luck !
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FAQ
Perhaps because I'm considering somewhere other than your beloved Montgenevre? 
I'm looking for suggestions not criticism.
I wouldn't take my folks to Tesco's let alone skiing 
seriously it's no more expensive than any other high resort in Switz or France...
