 Poster: A snowHead
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And had a fab time - the most snow in 22 years apparently! 180 cm at village level, about 3 m at the top. Loads of blue and red runs, vast area. We had several days of snow, two of bright sunshine. Met some great people and hotel etc were reasonable. Would love to go back!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Sorry, new to this forum, and I see probably have not given much helpful info - so here's a bit more! It was very quiet - did not queue for a lift all week. It was bitterly cold and top lifts closed some days due to fog/winds and poor visibility. The pistes did not seem to be prepared daily - notably on occasion the higher pistes were bashed yet we could not sk on them due to lift closures! Everything was horrendously expensive - did not eat out at all - returned to local pizza takeaway at lunchtime which was the most cost effective.
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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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firebird, Welcome to the forum... tis a good place. Cheers for the info 
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out there on the 8th of feb  cant wait, love the place
what sort of prices was it then for food that put you off, any idea on the price of drinks in the bars?
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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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5 euro for the cheapest pint of lager or 2 for 1 at happy hour between 4 and 5 pm. 7 euro for a guiness, 8 euro burger and chips, 10 for a basic pizza and 12 for a carbonarra.
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nice one
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thanks for that. we are there week of 22nd feb, never been there before. staying at the astoria. not too happy about the price of stuff, but then again is suppose it is only to be expected these days - no matter where you go. did you get over to zermatt at all?
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Hmmmmm......
prices shmices.....I'm afraid resorts are just expensive places expecially with the pound tanking. I have never found cervinia particularly expensive.....expecially for grub. Considerably cheaper in fact than most resorts.
As for cervinia....I have been 3 times. learnt to ski there and it is absolutely superb. Huge long pistes, groomed to perfection daily. Snow alays good. The ventina is one of the alp's must-skis. apparently tomba can do it in 4 minutes or something ridiculous. Its a bit of a schlep to Zermatt....but worth it and its now possible to ski right over to the far side of Zermatt in a day due to improved lifts on the swiss side.
If you've never been, there is indeed a treat in store. enjoy.
PS: Don't miss chalet etoile for lunch.....great grub piled high.....you'll find it between pistes just above plan maison. It is a cervina institution.
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gollancz, you're right, the Etoile is lovely - we had an excellent lunch there at Christmas, although we came over from the Zermatt side. Not too expensive either.
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I have been 3 times. learnt to ski there and it is absolutely superb
PS: Don't miss chalet etoile for lunch..... |
sort of snap, learnt to ski there 5 years ago, and next sunday will be my 3rd time there!
Im sure ive been to etoile before, but will make a note to check it out next week 
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Bipolar Bear we stayed at the Astoria. Staff are very friendly and scrupulously clean - we stayed in and played cards with fellow guests a lot in the evening. Breakfasts were good but we were not keen on evening meal. My advice would be that the starter is the best bit - so if you are enjoying your lasagne or whatever then eat the lot, don't hold back on the promise of a nice main course, you may be disappointed! It's ideally placed for the gondola. We skiied back to hotel at lunchtime and walked down steps to village - got pizza and a drink for 3.50 at little place at foot of steps. All the restaurants seemed pretty much deserted - skiied past the Etoile but did not venture in. Hope you have a fab time.
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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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Bipolar Bear we stayed at the Astoria. Staff are very friendly and scrupulously clean - we stayed in and played cards with fellow guests a lot in the evening. Breakfasts were good but we were not keen on evening meal. My advice would be that the starter is the best bit - so if you are enjoying your lasagne or whatever then eat the lot, don't hold back on the promise of a nice main course, you may be disappointed! It's ideally placed for the gondola. We skiied back to hotel at lunchtime and walked down steps to village - got pizza and a drink for 3.50 at little place at foot of steps. All the restaurants seemed pretty much deserted - skiied past the Etoile but did not venture in. Hope you have a fab time.
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