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Planning on a short trip from the US in February. Arrive in Geneva in the morning and hope to get in 1/2 day, followed by 2 full days, and 1/2 day on the day we leave. Experienced skiers and 1 experienced snowboarder, will have a car to get around in so we can experience some different areas like going to Courmayer for a day. Any helpful suggestions on where to ski, stay(moderate), drink, or eat appreciated. Thanks.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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A bit vague. If you're good Chamonix and Courmayeur obviously rule for the off-piste but you have to be prepared to invest in a guide to feel comfortable getting away from the lifts. Chamonet.com is a good place to start. If you like touring and are on a budget don't overlook les Contamines - a hidden gem.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Just got back from Chamonix on Monday. We stayed at Auberge La Bagna which is located in La Praz just north of Chamonix town centre. It was pretty good value for money 100 euros per room inlcuding breakfast and free use of the outdoor hot tub and sauna with views of Monc Blanc. Experienced skiers will want to go to Argentiere and ski Grand Montet which is absolutely epic and will likely have the best snow in the valley. In terms of where to eat or drink, there are loads of places in the town centre to choose from.
As 22 dropout says though, you can get into a lot of trouble if you don't know the area so a guide is definitely a good investment to get the most out the Grand Montet.
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Try www.lesrhododendrons.com rooms start at about €50 (bit more for a triple) in Le Praz as well so bottom of the Flegere lift and short drive to Grand Montets.
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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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Planning on a short trip from the US in February.
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welcome to snowheads, WSJ50. The first week of February would be the best - the rest of the month is French school holidays and will be very busy. Is the timing flexible at all?
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WSJ50, another point, hire a car on the Swiss side of Geneva airport, rather than the French side. What time will you arrive, and on what day of the week? Other than Saturdays in February (when the traffic can be very heavy) it's a very easy drive to Chamonix. Because of the French holidays you might struggle to find a hotel (within the resort itself) which will do a few days - best book something without delay.
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