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Just returned from a short break in Val Thorens (April 5th - 9th). This really is a resort of that has two sides to it. On the one hand you have some of the most varied and fantastic terrain I have ever seen. The Three Valleys area is immense and the on and off piste possibilities seem to be endless. In a nutshell I don't think I’ve enjoyed skiing/boarding quite as much as this, although this was helped by low numbers on the pistes, nonexistent lift queues (down to the time…

Stayed in Valmeinier 1800 meters, small resort but with lots of varied slopes. Good real snow. Resort has a superb new bowling alley with DJ and pool tables, good atmosphere. Learn some french because in Valmeinier they don't speak a huge amount of english! Good lifts with 3 ski hire shops, would definately go back again. Only slight problem is all runs end up on one blue run which gets really churned up by 4pm. Lifts close at 5pm.

Ischgl is an excellent snowsecure skiresort with a very lively après ski. It's perfect for a vacation with friends, but not for families with (little) kids.