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Looking for suggestions as to where to go for my 30th birthday celebrations next year. I think with going on the proposed date, I'll just miss the Easter Holidays (can anybody confirm this)? Would like somewhere quite lively and obviously quite high, as would like to see some snow nearing the end of the season. Fully catered Chalet or hotel accomodation is preferred. And solely Europe. Any ideas or suggestions would be most welcome. Thanks in advance.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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30? Google kiddies' holidays. 
Failing that, try Saas Fee.
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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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barthez1980, Hardly nearing the end ofthe season on 22nd March - high season. A very goodweek to pick though. Have a good time.
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That's 7 weeks before the end of the season in Tignes, Val Thorens and Chamonix (Grand Montets). I also think Zermatt will be open until at least early May.
They should all have great snow in late March but, then again, so should the majority of ski areas. Even the lower areas of Austria, such as those in the Ski Amade region, have extensive snowmaking and will be worth a visit then.
If it was my choice for a lads' trip I would go for Austria - as off-slope activities (hiccup) will be much more affordable. For example, you can expect to pay €3.50 - €4 a pint in Austria versus €6 - €8  a pint in France... You can't go far wrong if you choose Mayrhofen.
And yes - your trip will be the week before the Easter hols.
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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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try this. Get an easy jet flight to Innsbruck. Stop in a city centre hotel, on offer, Irish bars, casino, aussie bars and pole dance'
In the morning use the free ski bus system to take you to one of six ski resorts (between 1/2 to 1 hour away)
Have a great time. 
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bargainbill, thanks, but not sure if thats going to be suitable for about 20 people....plus, don't think my girlfriend will be keen on coming to the poledance'. 
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Oops. Just re read this and saw OP wanted 'quite lively'. Delete: Saas Fee. Add: St Anton. 
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anybody had any experience with skitotal.com?
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barthez1980, I would agree with the suggestion of Mayrhofen for one good possibility.
As others have said, that isn;t really late in the season, and while there is no such thing as guaranteed snow, it is likley that all the main resorts will still have good coverage.
The Ski Welt would be another good ski area, but not as "lively" as Mayrhofen, although I believe Soll is not bad on that score.
Depending on budget, Ischgl is another with a good reputation (hmmm - can you see a theme regarding country here? )
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Oops. Just re read this and saw OP wanted 'quite lively'. Delete: Saas Fee. Add: St Anton.
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Second that. Saalbach, Ischgl and Mayrhofen good options too. I'm biased towards St Anton though as I've found my valhalla Stick to Austria if you want lively. Ischgl and St Anton will still have excellent snow then
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Happy 30th for March !
2 suggestions - Selva Gardena in Italy (really great skiing and a few cool bars), one downside is that its a bit of a trek from the airport or Morzine in France on the Portes du Soleil - huge ski area & great nightlife.
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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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Looking to go to Austria, as I've never tasted the delights of Austrian apres-ski before.... Any  out there that have chalets?
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kanie, Would agree it is a bit of a schlep from Morzine!!!!
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You know it makes sense.
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barthez1980, cant imagine anyone here will be willing to give a chalet over to about 20 lads on a birthday bash! No offence
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Roy Hockley, lads??don't tell my girlfriend you think she's a lad.....think you need to read the thread first....ANYWAY, its actually a mixture of males/females.....
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Poster: A snowHead
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barthez1980, Chalets aren't so popular in Austria but St. Anton is a bit of an exception. If money is no object go to St. Anton or Ischgl (my personal favourite), expensive for Austria but still cheaper than the French mega resorts. Haven't been to Saalbach but from other seems the sort of place you might be looking for. Apart from that I would also recommend Mayrhofen. Good value, decent skiing, good nightlife and reasonably priced and the snow should still be good. Whatever you do, make sure its in Austria.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Fully catered Chalet or hotel accomodation
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Try www.pensionenzian.com - really nice people and great reputation. Mention I recommended you to them!
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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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Looks like I've found the one in St.Anton. Thanks for your views people.
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barthez1980, Details would be good. Glad your sorted, the lads will no doubt enjoy it!
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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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the lads will no doubt enjoy it!
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Er and the ladies too. Anytime we've ventured to St Anton with the wives (whilst staying in Stuben or Oberlech) the ladies love it - lots of fit guys 
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