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"Where you thinking in Austria
Where ever the group of us can get at short notice for a reasonable price. My only condition is it must have some form of sauna/spa..."
Best ( hottest / mixed/ aufgust ) in my experience are Solden, kitz, Stanton and Ischgl |
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By *uriojohnMan
over a year ago
near St Andrews |
"Where you thinking in Austria
Where ever the group of us can get at short notice for a reasonable price. My only condition is it must have some form of sauna/spa...
Best ( hottest / mixed/ aufgust ) in my experience are Solden, kitz, Stanton and Ischgl "
Saalbach-hinterglem, Austria is wild! Sooo much fun |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I’d give Switzerland a miss for a while, as there’s been a couple of storms passing through this week, complete whiteouts so no lifts open, plus we’ve have 2 days of avalanches |
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By *adyJayneWoman
over a year ago
Burnleyish (She/They) |
"I’d give Switzerland a miss for a while, as there’s been a couple of storms passing through this week, complete whiteouts so no lifts open, plus we’ve have 2 days of avalanches "
 That sucks. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"We looking for first week in March any others out there we are easy on resort
Second week in March @ La Plagne"
Us too, but kids in tow so only playing will be on the piste!
Certainly looks like we will have plenty of fresh snow!! |
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"We looking for first week in March any others out there we are easy on resort
Second week in March @ La Plagne
Us too, but kids in tow so only playing will be on the piste!
Certainly looks like we will have plenty of fresh snow!!"
Shame, might bump into you. First time in Plagne ? |
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By *uts123Man
over a year ago
Nr Ipswich |
"Going to be near Alpe d'Huez and Oz En Oisans from the 14th March for a few days.
If anyone else is nearby give me a shout.
We love it around there. Oz is a lovely chilled place. Enjoy. "
Thank you. Went there last year and it was lovely so going back again this year. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"We looking for first week in March any others out there we are easy on resort
Second week in March @ La Plagne
Us too, but kids in tow so only playing will be on the piste!
Certainly looks like we will have plenty of fresh snow!!
Shame, might bump into you. First time in Plagne ?"
3rd visit, been to Plagne Centre & Belle Plagne before, and back to Plagne Centre this year. Can't wait! |
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"We looking for first week in March any others out there we are easy on resort
Second week in March @ La Plagne
Us too, but kids in tow so only playing will be on the piste!
Certainly looks like we will have plenty of fresh snow!!
Shame, might bump into you. First time in Plagne ?
3rd visit, been to Plagne Centre & Belle Plagne before, and back to Plagne Centre this year. Can't wait!"
That’s good , you know you’re way around. We go every year. Well if you want a ‘social’ ski let us know |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"la plagne from the 14th....did les arc last year and caught the ski bug...now want to go every year! serious snow dumps recently too!
In La Plagne this week and the snow is awesome  "
True, but visibility a bit rubbish today  |
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"la plagne from the 14th....did les arc last year and caught the ski bug...now want to go every year! serious snow dumps recently too!
In La Plagne this week and the snow is awesome
True, but visibility a bit rubbish today "
Vis should improve tomorrow and Weds
In other ski news, all Italian ski resorts closed |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Male half of team in the area (La Plagne/Les Arcs etc) this week. Just arrived, leave Saturday. How’s the snow?...
Snow’s great. And still snowing now. Can’t see a thing"
Yep, been snowing all day. We only did the first couple of hours, then retired back to the chalet.
Tomorrow will be bluebird though apparently |
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"Male half of team in the area (La Plagne/Les Arcs etc) this week. Just arrived, leave Saturday. How’s the snow?...
Snow’s great. And still snowing now. Can’t see a thing
Yep, been snowing all day. We only did the first couple of hours, then retired back to the chalet.
Tomorrow will be bluebird though apparently
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Here’s hoping ! |
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"la plagne from the 14th....did les arc last year and caught the ski bug...now want to go every year! serious snow dumps recently too!
In La Plagne this week and the snow is awesome "
oh nooooo seriously...hope it holds out...but would have been awesome to join you guys for a social ski....
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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We were meant to be going to Ischgl on Saturday for a week but it has been closed down along with most of Austria. Not sure if it’s worth trying to go to a Swiss resort or will everywhere just end up closing? |
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By *adyJayneWoman
over a year ago
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"We were meant to be going to Ischgl on Saturday for a week but it has been closed down along with most of Austria. Not sure if it’s worth trying to go to a Swiss resort or will everywhere just end up closing? "
From what I've read it's just the Ischgl area that's shut, and they have jumped on that really quickly (compared to other areas) so containment should be great.
Noone seemed fussed in Gastein Last week (got home on Saturday) |
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I’ve just taken out insurance with “snowcard” - at the moment their T&Cs show that they WILL cover cancellation because of infectious diseases; if you’re not insured yet, might be a good time to buy it!! |
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By *uts123Man
over a year ago
Nr Ipswich |
"We are worrying about the French resorts now.
Meant to be flying out Sunday....
let’s see what happens. "
We were meant to be going out on Saturday to Os en Oisans in France but some of the party have been put on lockdown by their work and are unable to travel so we have decided not to go. |
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By *kijetCouple
over a year ago
bristol |
THE TIROL SKI RESORTS ALL TO CLOSE DUE CORONAVIRUS
The announcement was made this evening and though expected is still a shock. Other ski resorts across the Alps are now considering following suit.
The winter ski season is over in the 90 odd resorts in the Tirol in Austria and likely everywhere else in the country.
Resorts in France and Switzerland will be looking at the implications for them.
In a short statement tonight Tirol Tourism said the lifts in all the resorts will close on Sunday 15th and the hotels and accommodation the following day, Monday 16th.
“The health of our guests, employees and those in the Tirol is our first priority.”
“It was a difficult decision.”
Further details will be given tomorrow morning. |
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"THE TIROL SKI RESORTS ALL TO CLOSE DUE CORONAVIRUS
The announcement was made this evening and though expected is still a shock. Other ski resorts across the Alps are now considering following suit."
If anybody hears any update on France, could you please keep us updated? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"France has closed all schools and universities as of Monday, but no mention was made of ski resorts."
We've not heard anything either about french resorts closing, but it does seem inevitable at some point..... |
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By *obka3Couple
over a year ago
bournemouth |
"I’ve just heard the 3 valleys has closed..."
You heard wrong, no french resorts have closed or atm intending to, look in on a forum called snowheads for latest info, in the resort review section |
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"I’ve just heard the 3 valleys has closed...
You heard wrong, no french resorts have closed or atm intending to, look in on a forum called snowheads for latest info, in the resort review section"
Correct. Here in La Plagne the statement is the there is no early closure planned. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I’ve just heard the 3 valleys has closed...
You heard wrong, no french resorts have closed or atm intending to, look in on a forum called snowheads for latest info, in the resort review section
Correct. Here in La Plagne the statement is the there is no early closure planned."
I'm hearing this week will be the last, and that resorts will close next weekend..... |
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By *nabreak OP Couple
over a year ago
Walton-on-Thames |
Still open here in Courcheval with no news of any pending closure planned...although based on all the social closeness on/in lifts etc.. probably should have closed with all the others! :o |
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By *obka3Couple
over a year ago
bournemouth |
"Still open here in Courcheval with no news of any pending closure planned...although based on all the social closeness on/in lifts etc.. probably should have closed with all the others! :o"
St gervais very quiet today. |
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Spoken with local Ski Boot Rental People and there was a decision made on friday to keep resorts open. They are relooking at the situ on Monday night. It is no longer an health and safety issue, but more a financial issue with the amount of ski passes purchased |
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Not meaning to be over dramatic; but...
French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has ordered the closure of all non-essential public locations from midnight (23:00 GMT Saturday) in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
The measure applies to restaurants, cafes, cinemas and discos, as well as non-essential businesses.
Doesn’t look good |
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We drove to Val Cenis, overnight on Friday. Got her yesterday, on change over day and now all French resorts have closed.
No refunds on accommodation as we had picked the keys up.
Not a happy bunny. |
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woke up to this....Le Plagne closed. Had to travel out here as insurance wouldnt cover self cancellation...travelled out and told it would likely close in 1 week. 4 hours later...closed. Ski Pass didnt even activate. Now they working to get us out and back home....sigh...could be worse.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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HI all
The PM let us know at 8PM last night that every non essential businesses will have to shut down by midnight.
For all who can postpone their trips do it after may |
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tell me about it....Most ski resorts are on a saturday Transfer. If they kept resorts open until next saturday...the infrastructure is all in place to ferry everyone back. now all the businesses are suffering as they arent open... and its gonna cost loads more to get us out ... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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THere is celarly a lack of preparation. Hundreds of french are stuck in Morocco, and they plan to close the border with GErmany tomorrow.
Here in PAris, people are bored ,and everything is closed (apart supermarkets etc) |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Feel very lucky we were on a Sunday-Sunday week, so got home today with no issues.
Have to feel for everyone that arrived yesterday though, and are sat there looking at empty slopes under a bluebird sky.... |
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Looks like thats the end of the ski season, won't be any more in March for sure. Today they have stated that lots of transport systems are going to be cut back next week and plus borders being closed. They want everyone to stay inside for at least 2 weeks so definitely no point in trying to get to France or Spain or Germany just to stay inside a small hotel room or ski lodge. |
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By *nabreak OP Couple
over a year ago
Walton-on-Thames |
"Feel very lucky we were on a Sunday-Sunday week, so got home today with no issues.
Have to feel for everyone that arrived yesterday though, and are sat there looking at empty slopes under a bluebird sky...."
Same for us..our sympathies to all those who got all the way there on Saturday only for it to get closed overnight - not nice at all... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Ohhhh thought this was the kinda skiing chat where i have a guy each side of me and have to wank both off till they both reach the end then i usually end up head first with a face full  |
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"Ohhhh thought this was the kinda skiing chat where i have a guy each side of me and have to wank both off till they both reach the end then i usually end up head first with a face full "
we being flown back on tuesday now....glad to be out hopefully before border closures. made the most of the perfect weather for skiing....but would far prefer to be one of those guys being wanked off lol |
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By *adyJayneWoman
over a year ago
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"We drove to Val Cenis, overnight on Friday. Got her yesterday, on change over day and now all French resorts have closed.
No refunds on accommodation as we had picked the keys up.
Not a happy bunny. "
Any chance your travel insurance will cover it? |
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We have had it confirmed that it lift passes are being refunded. Managed to change our Eurotunnel booking but will be trying to claim Eurotunnel back as we wouldn't have come if we had known and claim back appt costs. Fingers crossed we get it back. |
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i think the last of the le plagne people are back.......arrived back this afternoon....now wondering if we will get anything back as had ski passes, ski school, ski hire and 7 days chalet all paid for and within 6 hours of arrival all got cancelled... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"i think the last of the le plagne people are back.......arrived back this afternoon....now wondering if we will get anything back as had ski passes, ski school, ski hire and 7 days chalet all paid for and within 6 hours of arrival all got cancelled..."
Such a bummer, hope you and everyone else gets their money back. 
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Unfortunately, unlikely as they will claim "unforeseeable circumstance or event" , although it was questioned the day before as loads of resorts had closed! They not answering emails, or phone....lol
Hope to at least get ski passes, ski hire and tuition back. |
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By *obka3Couple
over a year ago
bournemouth |
"Most resorts seem OK about refunding lift passes. For future reference there is a good system called “ski a la carte”, so you don’t have to pay up front."
I looked at that but it seemed pretty dear |
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"Most resorts seem OK about refunding lift passes. For future reference there is a good system called “ski a la carte”, so you don’t have to pay up front.
I looked at that but it seemed pretty dear"
Not really. You break even in about 5 or 6 days, and if you ski a couple of weeks it really saves money. Plus, if the weather or snow is really bad you don't pay your pass for that day. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"A lot of Questions being asked about the Kitzloch bar in Ischgl, and it’s potential role about virus spread. Looks like beer pong isn’t a good game to place during a pandemic "
I heard something about this, need to go off and Google....
Though I suspect any half-decent apres bar would have been a melting pot of all sorts of nastyness, not just CV19!! |
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"Anyone thinking ahead to next winter yet? We are hoping the lifts will be open and we’ll be able to have guests at the chalet x"
Booked flights already... we must be optimists , also because they were all sub £30 as well |
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