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Hello, has anyone recommendations for resorts in Spain/France/Andorra for the Christmas/New Year period for a grown up family trip? The party consists of one very good skier aged 20, one intermediate in his 20s, one intermediate in his 50s and a very low intermediate (me) in her 50s. So we need that ideal combination of gentle slopes (not too crowded, naturally, despite it being public holiday period) and more demanding runs/off piste. And we need to find somewhere that one of the party can get to from Barcelona without a car!
Happiest with a relatively quiet resort, though the younger members of the party would like a few bars/clubs, of course.
Is Christmas/New Year a bit early for the Pyrenees? If so, the Barcelona person would have to get a flight to Geneva for an alpine resort.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Lilymaid, We were in Baqueira last Christmas and had plenty of snow. The final day of the holiday, Christmas day dawned a blue bird powder day with some of the lightest powder I've ever skied.
Baqueira is which is on the Spanish side. A good selection of slopes for everyone and you can get there via a bus service from Barcalona.
You might try http://www.skinspired.co.uk/ or http://www.miquelhols.co.uk/
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Hi,
It's definitely do-able to make the alpes from Barcelona without flying if that helps?
You can do Barcelona direct to Montpellier and then Montpellier direct to Lyon or Geneva from which you can access all of the Tarentaise. It's about 10 hours on the train but (I think although don't quote me on this) it's possible to do overnight.
Happy planning
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Lilymaid, we have skied in Soldeu, Andorra and would think that this meets a lot of your criteria (not sure about the very good skier tho as we are not of that standard). Sorry, cant help about transport from Barcelona.
Easyjet have 2 or 3 flights daily to Geneva from Barcelona and prices for New Year are still low.
AndAnotherThing.., we are looking to go to Baqueira in the near future, would like to hear your views on it
Thanks
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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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Lilymaid, U can take train to La Molina, but not stay there, take taxi 15min to Masella,, linked to La Molina, but nicer skiing and more snow. Xmas no problem with snow, use to open early November,,, http://www.masella.com/?idioma=ING
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I forget to say I think train from Barcelona to La Molina is a little less than 3hours,,
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A second vote for Soldeu - would fit the requirement for different abilities plus great mixed nightlife with live music and bars open late too, plus plenty of Christmas and New Year parties.
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When I was kid we stayed in La Molina over Christmas and New Year. There was no snow, and it wasn't even cold enough to run the snow canons. we ended up being bused to Pas de le casa, Andorra (along with lost of other peoe staying in other areas) it was unseasonbally warm. When they finally were able to run the snow canons they stopped bussing us to Andorra but there were only about 2 runs open. Must admit That experience has put me off the pyrenees even though logically we were just unluckly. However based on that I would recommend Andorra over other areas as it is more snow sure. I am sure it won't be as crowded when all the skiers staying in the vaguely surrounding areas aren't also skiing there
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AndAnotherThing.., thanks for this, will have a read
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Wow, have been away and have come back to all these useful responses. Thanks so much! Shall discuss with the family - we all have slightly different requirements, but all agree that it is great to get away from the UK around that time of year!
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