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i'm trying to be really organised and arrange a trip jan 2006 for 4 people 1 of whom isnt able to ski....i guess she's looking for somekind of spa resort to relax with maybe some iceskating and a few other light activities.
Had no luck really with brochures and i know the snowheads will set me in the right diection.
ideas so far were...
brides-les-bains ???
hinterglemm????
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Perhaps its would be worth checking out Bad Gastein (thermal springs), or Megeve (ice skating, polo, with spa in nearby St Gervais) 
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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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Or Whistler, spa and shopping trip to Vancouver, or similarly Banff.
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matt_lowman@hotmail.com,
I think Chamonix fits the bill and worthy of a choice for consideration.
It is the place for the first winter Olympic and so swimming pool, ice ring etc are all there. The town has plenty to see and shop. A day out to the famous Mont Blanc (highest in Western Europe) by cable car to Aigiulle du Midi and another day to the big Glacier by mountain train are good attractions.
The non skiers can also take a cable car up Grands Montet, La Flegere or Brevent to have lunch with the skiers. Everything high up in the mountain there is stunning like this.
If the non skier doesn't like height there is an excellent flat ground to do cross country skiing in Chamonix. It is hard work to propel yourself and that is why I end up here. So you may eventually gain a downhill skier friend in future.
The La Planard, which is the nearest to the Chamonix town centre within walking distance, is ideal for initiating a skier with its flat nursery slope.
It is a place with which you can go skiing yourself and leave someone behind knowing he or she will have a great time.
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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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Badhofgastein is a spa resort, and I don't just mean hotels with hot-tubs
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You'll need to Register first of course.
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Helen Beaumont, has a point about Whistler.
Depends on your definition of relaxing though 
There are 3 or 4 spas in the town; we did a day trip to Vancouver but she could easily do a couple of days there.
There are nearby activities like dogsledding, snowmobiles, ziptrek, snowshoeing etc etc (increasing levels of exertion)
You could spend a week there without skiing and not be bored (if you're fit!)
If you do go then I recommend talking to WhistlerPlatinum - they organised (and re-organised) all our activites very well indeed.
lbt
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matt_lowman@hotmail.com, Panorama in Canada, we went last March/April, it has wonderful outdoor pools and spa baths right on the slopes.
Reason we chose this resort is my Wife does not ski, she had a great time - as did SP and I.
See http://www.panoramaresort.com/index.htm
I will put some pictures in the snowMedia zone, but they are not great, mostly took video and not stills.
Somewhere else you may consider is Stowe in VT, pick one of the 'resort' complexes like the Golden Eagle or the Stoweflake. Mrs CP liked it here also.
CP
Last edited by Then you can post your own questions or snow reports... on Thu 10-02-05 21:19; edited 1 time in total
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Matt,
Crans Montana is closer to home. Great views, easily accessible mountain restaurants for the non skier. Flash hotels and spas to boot. South facing. Easy transfer from GVA. Good skiing, plenty of varied terrain and v quiet at that time of year.
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Steve Sparks, good suggestion, in fact the Valais is full of stations matching the bill. Look at the website, they'll send a brochure if you sign up.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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After this years poor snow at the start of January a high resort or one with excellent snow fall records would be my 1st consideration a lot of people including me were sweating it out waiting for snow in January.
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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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thanks for all the info everyone......i have a look at all your suggestions and let you know where i decide.
thanks again.
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matt_lowman@hotmail.com, I've heard that the spa stuff in Brides-les-bains is closed in winter
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You know it makes sense.
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Try Le Monetier les Bains [spa village] in Serre Chevalier. You can use www.miquelhols.co.uk and stay in one of their chalets or there are numerous hotels and lots of apartments. Lovely farming village and bus can take you to Briancon town with its fortified old town too - great for non-skiers. Have fun whatever you do...
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