Random ski resort reviews

The villages of Niederau, Oberau, Thierbach and Auffach are still as picturesque as ever, with views of the Kitzbüheler Alps and traditional Tirolean architecture. It is the ideal place to leave behind the hustle and bustle of daily life and relax in an unrushed atmosphere that lends itself to family holidays. With transfers from Innsbruck just 45 minutes and an hour and a half from Salzburg and Munich, the valley is the convenient choice for holidaying with young children. The…

Decided to try Gargellen for Easter and arranged cheap flight to Fredrickshafen. Transfer to Gargellen was a short and simple drive of 1hr 15 mins. Snow was great 40cm of new snow when we arrived on the 12th April. Unfortunately the skiing was poor for piste skiers. Only 1 red run that got very tight down towards the village, about 3 blues up in the main area and 2 main blue runs that lead to the village. These are basically covered roads and as they got cut up and melted during the…

There is enough skiing on a local Les Houches pass for a week for beginner and intermediate skiers. The slopes are generally wide with beautiful views on the Chamonix valley and the Mont Blanc Massif. Les Houches is a great skiresort for young families. There are several cosy mountain restuarants scattered on the slopes. Les Houches is easily accessible from Geneva airport by mini-van transfer (1 hour).