 Poster: A snowHead
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Considering going to Selva with Ski Esprit in Jan 2010 - looking at their Chalet Matra(sp). Given the vagaries of the weather, changing seasons etc and a acceptance that you get what you get when you get there, what are the snow conditions generally likely to be in the Dolomites at that time of year?
Also has anyone been with Ski Esprit to Selva and especially Chalet Matra.
Thanks for responses in advance 
(sad isn't it thinking about next season whilst all you lucky guys and gals have still got trips to go on (says he with two trips this season under his belt))
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Yes, Yes and yes and I think you'll find it's the 'Marta'. 
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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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There is a thread on Sella Ronda on snowheads, this will give you lots of info on Selva and nearby areas.
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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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Sorry, didn't have time for a longer answer at the time. Yes, we've used Esprit in Selva many times. Yes, the snow should be good in Jan, we are usually there the week before Christmas and have always been OK. The Marta and the Weisenheim are a bit basic and a little too far at the wrong end of town, although good for the nursery slopes. Esprit chalets have slipped towards the 'adequate' end of the scale recently since they dropped the Franca. We take the whole of the Waldek, which makes for a good deal and it's perfectly located. Our kids are in their teens now and not requiring of Esprit care, my Sister's kids are 6 and 9, she uses Esprit child care off of the back of which we book the whole chalet.
Esprit child care is the best in the business in my view, we used it for many years. Esprit's dodgy supplements on so called 'special offers' are annoying and do the company no favours.
Total are the same company and now run the Soldenella in Selva. This chalet has been totally refurb'd and again is superbly located. With a bit of arm twisting, Esprit childcare can be used whilst staying in a Total chalet. 
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Mollerski, thanks for the info. whar does "wrong end of the town" mean in terms of getting to the lifts on the other side?
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| stevew wrote: |
| Mollerski, thanks for the info. whar does "wrong end of the town" mean in terms of getting to the lifts on the other side? |
'Other side' as in? Caimpinoi side? It's the wrong end period. Everything is a long walk or a mini bus ride.
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Mollerski, thanks for the info
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stevew, another vote for soldanella with Total - very well refurbished, excellent staff this season, close to everything and pretty good food (pricy though unless you get a deal)
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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holidayloverxx, thanks for that but Hannah will be 8 next year and it's still important to me that we're in a chalet full of kids to help keep her entertained / engaged!
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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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| stevew wrote: |
| holidayloverxx, thanks for that but Hannah will be 8 next year and it's still important to me that we're in a chalet full of kids to help keep her entertained / engaged! |
Keep in touch, we'll be taking an Esprit chalet around Xmas next year. Our group can range from 13 to 24 with lots of kids.
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Mollerski, cheers, will do.
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