 Poster: A snowHead
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Never snowboarded in Europe, tickets to zurich (late feb) already issued. Several resorts were recommended but we are stuck between this two (courmayeur and St Anton). Chamonix is also an option. CAN ANYONE HELP me chose? Intermediated freeriders most, a park for "kids"  is fine. Hotels suggestion (3* and up) are also welcome! THANKS A LOT!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Are you serious  St Anton, Courmayeur and Chamonix are so different skiresort can be, they are all very good, but in complete different way,, more easy to get to St Anton from Zürich, and one of the best skiresort in the world, so why go to chamonix in french halfterm, I will suggest St Anton,,
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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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JF, Been to both and St Anton wins hands down. Are you getting the train? Direct line from Zurich to St Anton.
If you are into freeriding, you could base yourself in Stuben (part of same circuit as St Anton/Lech/Zurs) as it has probably the best snow in the region. Stuben is a very quiet village, so if you're looking for some romping apres, you might be better based in St Anton. Train to Langen am Arlberg for Stuben. Stay at the Hotel Hubertushof, Mondschein or Post for Stuben.
In terms of fun parks - not many in St Anton - 1 in the Rendl area and 1 in Lech.
If a fun park is a major issue, then you could consider Ischgl (next valley to St Anton) which has a huge fun park, skier/boarder cross etc.
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From what I read, they seem pretty different indeed and everything really points to St Anton as the best option. An important question that i have is if SAnton is that better to curb all possibilities that we can have around courmayer meaning going to Chamonix, and around.
Distance from zurich is not a issue at all... park is not a major issue also... thanks guys.
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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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St Anton is ace, and also has the benefit of currently having ridonkulously massiv amounts of snow.
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Been to both. Courmayeur is great, but would go to St Anton every time. Better apres certainly. We've had kids in our party before with no problems, just be sure to do the night tobogganing! There is a gondola down at Courmayeur so you do have to hustle back to make it sometimes, where as in St Anton you can head lazily back via the Moos...
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JF, No brainer - St Anton every time, but more so this year........ conditions perfect.
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| Markymark29 wrote: |
| JF, No brainer - St Anton every time, but more so this year........ conditions perfect. |
Just do it 
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No contest. St Anton.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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hahahah THANKS AGAIN GUYS! MESSAGE RECEIVED!!! 
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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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St Anton is in the premium league. Courmayeur is in the second division and will have a fight to get into the first division.
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St Anton, St Anton, St Anton every time. Chamonix is great but not anywhere as fantastic as St Anton. Very different resorts. Going myself 24th.... bring on the sunshine to go with the massive amounts of perfect snow 
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You know it makes sense.
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Done!!! Arriving on 21st!!!!
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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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JF, Enjoy the best overall resort in the world, in my humble opinion. Where are you staying?
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Poster: A snowHead
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Late February is a BAD time to go anywhere in France - peak French school holiday time.
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