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Even though the weather throughout Europe last year (06 - 07) was relatively mild, Obertauern was fantastic. Lots and lots of snow. The high resort is hidden away from the main favorites of Austria but has the most fantastic atmosphere and quality runs which I believe are yet to be discovered by most. There are many bars and restaurants throughout the slopes for day time refreshments and plenty of places to eat in the evening. The apres-ski is unbeatable, the Polar Bear Bar (Lurzer…

A good value resort - apartment prices well below other French resorts; and they're 50% bigger, particularly in the Domaine d'Arselle, the extension below Chamrousse 1700. Very French - expect no English to be spoken. Good for beginners and intermediates - limited for better skiers; lacks the links to bigger ski domains. The black runs around the old 1968 Olympic courses are severe - categories elsewhere a bit haphazard; some greens are tougher than blues. Broadly, though, the further…

We fell in love with Ste Foy a few years ago. Having done the big resorts for years and stood in queue's for hours on end, having been wiped out a few times whilst standing at the side of the piste when out of control skiers slam into you, Ste Foy is a dream come true. Our children are safer by far there, they 8 & 9 and know all the instructors and hug them as freinds. I have never seen more than 4 or 5 to a class obviously more in peak season. Four good restaurants at the station…