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(This is my first post). Hi - it looks like I'm having to go solo this December which is daunting. However, I'm keen to meet new people and socialise, go to a snow sure resort, not spend silly money on accommodation, but also enjoy myself. What would you guys suggest in terms of resort and type of accommodation. Any recommendations would be very much appreciated. Flying from the Bristol.
Many 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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Welcome to Snowheads @Posset/ Look on the Action Outdoors website for UCPA holidays. Tignes would be a good resort for mid December.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Many thanks!
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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| pam w wrote: |
| Welcome to Snowheads @Posset/ Look on the Action Outdoors website for UCPA holidays. Tignes would be a good resort for mid December. |
Might be worth checking which UCPA centres are open in December before making such a recommendation, @pam w.
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That's why I suggested looking at the website. The separate recommendation that Tignes is a good resort for mid December requires no qualification.
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Spoiler alert: the only UCPA centre open in mid-December is Val d’Isère (Val Tho is also bookable from Dec 17 if you still count that week as ‘mid’). Before you book UCPA Val d’Isère, please ensure you know what you’re letting yourself in for.
Last edited by Then you can post your own questions or snow reports... on Sun 29-10-23 0:38; edited 1 time in total
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@JayRo, Hi and thank you for the helpful responses so far. A bit more detail:
So the seek would be Saturday 16th December. I've been skiing 5 years in a row and so can get myself down most slopes though a black run has made me think twice. Been to places including Alpe D'Huez, Les Deaux Alpes (last year mid December luckily with plenty of snow before it all vanished!).
Just looking for people to socialise with probably off the slopes just so I'm not having a single-dad-dinner by myself. Hope that's not too cryptic!
I'm new to all of this travelling single so conscious of costs (supplements) and transfers from airports (as costs not split between the families group I went with).
Hope this all helps! Thanks again!
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I suspect you'd enjoy the Inside Out courses. If it's a long time since you had any lessons you'd find it a revelation. Good value for the quality - but especially as a single traveller they are not cheap. I mentioned UCPA because you emphasised your tight budget. There are masses of reports on Snowheads about UCPA, almost all positive! For a single traveller on a tight budget their all-inclusive formulae are unbeatable.
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@pam w, Hi Pam - thank you. Do I have to add flight costs and transfers and is that all set out on their web page? Is that shared accommodation etc? ... you can tell that I'm new to all of this!!!!! Thanks!
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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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@Posset,
UCPA are akin to youth hostels. You'll be sharing sleeping accommodation with others.
https://www.action-outdoors.co.uk/activities/snow-sports/skiing/alpine-ski/
You will need to add on flights and probably transfer costs.
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@welshflyer, ok! thanks I'll take a look!
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You know it makes sense.
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@Posset,
I've just added the link to Action Outdoors if you haven't found it yourself.
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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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Hi - Just looked at UCPA but I'm over the 45 age limit and so their limited courses for that age group start later than mid December unfortunately. Thanks though!
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Poster: A snowHead
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@Posset,
Is it specifically the week before Xmas that you want to go because you want to be home for Xmas?
What is you budget?
Do you need lessons or a group to ski with or do you simply need people to socialise with off the slopes?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Hi @Posset, I am going on a week away with Apex Travel Ski Group on the 17th of December to La Plagne. There are other solos on the group (including myself). On the face of it, the price isn't cheap but it is an all inclusive set up , including drinks and ESF (French Ski School) group lessons if you want them at no extra cost Have a look here: https://www.asgski.com/la-plagne-2100 - there still seems to be some places.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Hi welsh flyer and mr blue - that week before Christmas only because of life stuff. That La Plagne trip looks good and would have to fly from Birmingham but not too much of an issue. Ski hire and social on top - but could easily spend more than that going elsewhere!
Have done ESF in Alpe D'Huez and were excellent especially as being pretty notice to start.
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Hope you manage to book on it @Posset. If you do look out for a ´Sean’ whilst there. That’s me 
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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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| Mr Blue Sky wrote: |
| Hope you manage to book on it @Posset. If you do, look out for a ´Sean’ whilst there. That’s me |
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Thanks - seriously considering!
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Fly Geneva, chambus to chamonix, stay at ski station -https://www.hostel-skistation-chamonix.com/hostel
You'll easy find people to ski with there.
The Brevent telepherique is only 50m away, that gives you easy access to the south facing Brevent and Flegere areas.
It's quite an easy option.
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@Klammertime, thank you. I'm still considering the options!
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Hi folks, after a delay I've gone for 7 days at Passo Tonale in Italy. Just booked what I think is a great deal on Crystal Ski - flights, transfers, single room a minute from lifts, breakfast and evening meal, extended ski pass to include a day elsewhere, skis and boots all in for £995. On a budget and the resort looks fine for my level. Anyone been there? Hoping to hear good things!
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@Posset,
I'm glad you've booked something.
For info about the resort put a posting in the "Resorts" section of the forum.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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@welshflyer, thanks!
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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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@Posset, that’s great Posset! Hope it goes well, looks like a great deal. I’ve used Crystal before but not as a solo so I’d be interested to hear how it goes as I may want to look into myself as an option in the future. You’ll need to report back!
Happy skiing.
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@Mr Blue Sky, Thanks will do!
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