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Austria, in April?
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Im making a shortlist of possible resorts for a family ski trip for the first week in April, I've never been to Austria at that time of year, What are conditions in St Anton usually like in April, or is there somewhere else I should be considering? I would probably be flying to Zurich.
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DaveMcSki, St Anton in the first week of April is usually great. It will be spring skiing (like everywhere in the Alps). Long sunny evenings. Possibility of powder. Good. Ischgl worth a thought too.
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DaveMcSki, St Anton is a good choice, if U fly to Zürich Very Happy
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DaveMcSki, That Arlberg area is a good choice - being the best in the world IMV! Personally I would advise Lech/Zurs and Ischgl ahead of St Anton as the latter has lots of sunny slopes and suffers more from the sun.

All easily accessible from ZCH via the train or Arlberg Express scheduled coach service.
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Thanks guys, I will have a look at Lech and Zurs then. I did consider Ischgl, but wonder if it is now too loud and brassy for a family holiday? I suppose it depends on what your family are like!
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I'd add Sölden to the list to consider (if you could fly to Innsbruck). Have skied there in April and because of it's height (the glacier) the skiing is excellent at that time of the year. The runs back down at the end of the day can be a little sugary though. Also at Sölden due to it's size there's plenty of different pistes to choose from.

In April there is always the end of season Hannibal party -
http://youtube.com/v/83Oxs64NkLE (the locals claim that this region of the Ötztal is where he crossed the Alps) although this may be later than the date you mentioned in your post

Still, may be worth a look
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DaveMcSki, If you can afford Lech, try looking at Oberlech as a family base - brilliant toboggan run down to Lech is a must for the kids (and adults). Edinburgh to Innsbruck is better flight in my experience - cracking flight times too which should mean you're in resort for lunch.
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