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There are plenty of easy blue routes for relative novices, but also red and black routes for the experienced. With a ski bus running to the bottom of the down-hill slopes, and to the other side of the fell, you can all ski in the morning on easy routes, then those who have had enough can bus back whilst the others ski more demanding routes back. Be aware of time and darkness - in early January the sun is up for only 2 hours, but it is twilight for longer, giving you 4-5 hours of…

Megeve is a beautiful place. The mountains are great, there are plenty of various slopes for all levels. Megeve is situated at low elevation and conditions can be tricky if the snow is not good. The lifts are quite slow as well. This is not the resort to go to if you like the ski-in ski-out type of holiday. There are loads of visitors there just to enjoy the town and also the mountain restaurants which can be reached without skiing. It is very expensive as well. On the plus side it is…

Great skiing at Notre Dame de Bellecombe, this largely unknown resort to UK skiers- much better than Les Houches. Lots of good intermediate skiing on mainly NE facing slopes that preserve the snow well and are quiet with no lift queues. Good link from Praz d\'Arly, bit of poling required to get to the Praz d\'Arly skiing from NDB. Close i.e. about 30 minute drive from Les Contamines, Megeve, Mont d\'Arbois. The great skiing of Megeve Le Jailet accessed from La Giattaz, La Clusaz…