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I have been to Les Gets for 2 separate weeks, and a further day whilst in Geneva, and I love it. It has a lot of basic runs, but Avoriaz and the rest of the Portes du Soleil are easily accessible to push yourself a bit more. The town itself is very nice, and has some good restaurants. Although short on nightlife, the Irish bar, and the Canadian one above, are both great fun. I have always been there in large groups, so we can make the party wherever we are, but if you\'re a non-family,…

Zakopane has loads of character and is THE place to be seen in Poland in the winter. Hence there are some very nice (and expensive) hotels in the centre of town, but Pensjonats just outside town are mostly good, clean and cheap. There are some lovely bars in town where they often have folk bands playing and vats of hot wine and beer on the counter. The local soups and stews are just what is needed after a day skiing. The slopes are varied. Some good beginners slopes, but not sure if…

Lots of open cruising on easy reds and blues with some good blacks for the more adventurous. Hochgurgl is linked to Obergurgle by a good Gondola and you can ski down. Much more to do in Obergurgl - Hochgurgl just has hotel nightlife. If you want safe skiing, snow sure slopes and good quality hotels without the need for wild nightlife (it is possible in Obergurgl) this is a good choice.