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As a family we are looking for a long weekend after new years 2nd Jan - 6th Jan. Dates are fixed unfortunately. We are having real issues finding anywhere that will take a booking for that period. We have been in this week before but this year due to the timings of Xmas and new year they are selling them as two separate weeks. As previously we have managed to go for a short week post new year for cheap as they were adjusting timings.
What we are looking for is
Shortish transfers (under 2 hours from the airport) as with a long weekend you don't want to lose to much travelling
Normally go Switzerland or Austria but are willing to consider other options.
A ski area with a reasonable mix of slopes, 2 intermediates, 2 advanced. Size not too much of an issue.
Decent accommodation preferably catered (hotel or chalet is fine) but self catered is fine if there is a decent selection of restaurants.
Any suggestions out there?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Booking long weekends is never easy, few places will accept bookings until the last minute.
I have been doing the second weekend in Jan for the last 6 years now and chose the following resorts,
Mayrhofen
Les Gets
St Anton
Zermatt
Iscgl
Zell am See
This year will be Solden
With all of them I have left the hotel booking to about 1 week prior to going and then it is much simpler. All are within 2 hours of their local Airport, I think Zermatt was a bit longer as you cant actually drive into the village. I would go back to them all except Les Gets, as there was no snow and we had to drive up to Avoriaz.
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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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Hi wam15,
We have availability for those dates but, as you say, they fall within the New Year week. We fit all of your other requirements, but if you are used to having a cheap short break after the New Year you may find it too expensive.
2nd - 6th Jan in Chalet Campanules £799 per adult and £699 per child, fully catered.
Details via the link below if it's any help . . .
With best wishes,
Heather
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I should point out by family the ages are two I can't mention and the Kids are 23 and 21!
Thanks for the suggestions. Will have a look at all those JimboS,
Heather what is your suggestion for the easiest transfer? Is it geneva and hire car?
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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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Hi wam15,
Geneva is probably the best airport for a balance between closeness and a good choice of flights - it is where most people fly into for La Plagne. But, Chambery, Grenoble and Lyon are all do-able too.
Transfer wise a hire car is usually pretty cost effective for a family, especially for a short break, and gives you the freedom of choosing when you arrive/depart. Alternatively we run shared transfers from Geneva for our guests (http://www.ice-fire.co.uk/index.php/travel-les-coches-la-plagne/shared-transfers) for £80 per person return.
If you want to drop me an e-mail in the "real world" I can send you through more info. My e-mail is Heather(at)ice-fire.co.uk
Hope it helps - happy planning!
Heather
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