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Flaine is an ugly resort, but if you're a keen skier this is more than made up for by the convenience of access to the slopes. The resort has plenty of blue and red runs and is best suited to intermediates. We were in the Cassiopee apartment building which is in a good location in Flaine Forum, being a few minutes from the lifts and also close to the bars, restaurants and shops. The downside is that it can be noisy at night and the ski storage room has no lock, anyone could walk in off…

We went to Cervinia 13-20/01/08. Stayed at the Petit Palais. We had a great time, lovely snow - the best I have seen in years. The runs were well prepared and maintained, although if you are looking for black runs choose a different resort. Well worth going into Switzerland for the day. We skied down from the highest lift in Europe, very cold but fantastic. Also the 22k run back in resort is beautiful. Very pleased with hotel, clean, warm with a nice spa. Cooked breakfast horrid, but…

Zell is part of the Zillertal Arena ski area, which consists of the linked area of Zell, Gerlos,Konigsleiten & Gerlosplatte. This gives a ski area greater and I my opinion better than nearby Mayrhofen. Runs through out the area are predominately red with a few blacks,Gerlos having a few blues. It is not in my opinion a beginners area but is great for intermediate level skiing. Like Mayrhofen, Zell does not have a "home" run so you must use the gondola to go up and down. I…