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we are thinking of going at the end of January next year, we want a resort that will have snow in the village though, as its not a particularly high resort what aremthe chances ofmthis?
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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With Morzine being so low there is no guarantee of this ever.
I have just gotten back today from a two day dash following a weeks worth of snow and although its on the ground in the village its pretty slushy. This is mainly because its a busy town with traffic.
Roads are cleared and whats left just goes to slush.
Off the streets though the snow remains fine, until it rains.
If you want a pretty snowy village then i would look elsewhere.....Morzine is great though, i loved it.
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Thanks so much for that, have you amy suggestions for a pretty snowy place? my son and his girlfriend will be skiing and my husband and I will be walking, we don,t mind which country but don,t want a long transfer plus they will want a bit of nightlife, its hard to find somewhere that fits all the criteria though.
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Avoriaz?
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Zurs? Very pretty, should be snowy but, alas, not cheap.
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Avoriaz is not exactly pretty. The budget question is relevant. What sort of accommodation are you thinking of? Are your son and GF experienced skiers?
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under a new name,
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pam w, i like the architecture. I think it's quite impressive.
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under a new name, yes, I'll give you "impressive". 
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My son and his gf are beginners, our budget is not too tight!
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We would like a nice hotel, not too posh though!
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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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Not a hotel but have a look at www.skiology.co.uk - they have some lovely chalets in Morzine and the food is amazing!
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I amstill confused why one would actively seek out snow (ice) covered pavements especially as non- skiers.
A bizarre desire to participate in the accident statistics?
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You know it makes sense.
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under a new name, I don't think it's that bizarre! "Resort level snow" has long been a criterion given some priority. For me, it's especially important for kids as they can play outside the window, but it adds to the "ambiance" as you go about your business in the resort. And means you can do nice snowy walks without hassle - within two minutes of my apartment I am walking up a snowy path between trees.
lynny, if you want a nice hotel and a pretty, snowy, village you might do better going to Austria - Zurs or Lech would be wonderful, albeit expensive.
Les Saisies, in France, is usually snowy and the Calgary hotel is nice - cheaper than Lech but not that cheap. The village is quite attractive, not high rise, lots of good and not difficult walks and ideal skiing for beginners. Private lessons are cheap but group lessons will be primarily French-speaking as there are few British tourists. Brilliant cross-country skiing - maybe you should give it a go?
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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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pam w, sure, I get that, I just find it a little odd that slippy pavements are desirable.
Anyway, back on topic, Mürren fits the bill, although the apres isn't necessarily swinging. And it may not be cheap.
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Poster: A snowHead
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I just find it a little odd that slippy pavements are desirable.
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I guess they're not desirable, just an inevitable by-product of having lots of snow around.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I would not have put Murren top of my list for two beginners - possibly Wengen but.....
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countryman, I know loads of folks who learned to ski in Mürren.
Wengen also works.
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We were impressed last week with the beginner area on the Pleney side of Morzine. Lots of space, not a particular rat-run at the end of the day, and enough room for about a dozen different groups of beginners to ski down a gentle slope, just out the back of the hotels and bars on the main road through that bit of town. Definitely snow down to the resort, but not on the pavements and in the road - well, other than in the back gardens there was plenty, but the roads had been cleared.
There are other places with loads of snow right through town, but the reality is that they will typically be higher altitude. That tends to mean less trees, in France the high altitude resorts are often purpose built and as such can lack a bit of character.
If you want snow everywhere, go to Avoriaz. But you can just get on the lift or bus to Avoriaz from Morzine for wandering about in the town with snow everywhere, and get on horse drawn carts etc. But Avoriaz hasn't got the same range of facilities as Morzine, after all it is further up the mountain so logistics are bound to be more difficult for businesses.
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Stay in Morzine, ski in Avoriaz, great choice of beginners areas.
Lovely walks for the non skiers and some apres life. Meet for lunch on the hill.
Wassa problem ? We have a great snow record too. 
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