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Old 30-08-06, 11:28 AM   #6
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Ok....

Well I'd definitely agree with Dr Rich about Serre Chevalier, the area is massive and can suit most levels of skier (although the run down to resort-level is an Olympic standard black so not to everyones taste), it's also very pretty with loads of trees at mid-height which is great during a storm. Make sure you stay in Villeneuve though, the other sub-villages are deathly quiet at night.

Would probably disagree about Deux Alpes , it's quite big but very narrow and not very varied. The town is a bit Blackpool-on-snow, but good for a night on the p*ss, however it's the only resort I've ever been to where I've seen a people fighting. Don't get me wrong, I had a nice holiday but I'll never go back.

Chamonix is my favourite resort in Europe, it's impossible to get around all the pistes in week the place is so big.
It's a town, not a purpose-built resort, so it looks nice, and theres lots to do in the evenings.
However, it doesn't suit groups as it's made up of several different hills which makes meeting up for lunch awkward.
Also, it's pretty damn steep for the most part so beginnners never see much of it.

Zermatt in Switzerland is quite good. Big hill, nice car free town, a few bars. Very civilised. But very expensive (it's swiss after all). Very high up so the snow is good, and if you get to the top you can ski into Italy.

Alpe d'Huez is very good, suits all levels, good snow. Been there twice.

Umm, oh, but if the budget can run to it, forget all the above and go to Canada .

Where was that pic taken? Looks terribly familiar.
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