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Verbier, Switzerland
Description: A sprawling resort but fashionable nonetheless. It's one of the most famous ski resorts in Europe and is nestled in a well sheltered position that catches the sun in the heart of Switzerland's southern most Alps. If you are going to stay try and get a place near the Medran lift. Many villas, appartments and hotesl are simply too far away and the buses can get very busy and stop at about 7pm. Grab a place near the Place Central and you won't be disappointed.
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La Tzoumaz, Switzerland
Description: La Tzoumaz is a traquil family resort situated halfway between Sion and Martigny. The big reason to stay here is that it is linked to the 4 Valleys ski terrain which has over 400km of ski slopes. (135km of blue, 170km of Red, 105km of black
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Anzere, Switzerland
Description: Anzere is a modern holiday resort close to Crans Montana The nearest airport is Sion (14km) where you will also find a railway station. This is a nice place for families with lots of sunshine!
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Prato Nevaso, Italy
Description: Information coming soon about Prato Nevaso
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Formigal, Spain
Description: Located in the heart of the Pyrenees it is probably the most well know resort in the Pyrenees. The village itself is a purpose built. There are a number of hotels and restaurants. The resort occupies 4 different high mountain vallleys, each is accessible by car and chairlifts with no queues.
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Auris en Oisans, France
Description: Set near woodland this attractive modern ski station is a family resort where you will find a good ski school / nursery / kindergarten. Expect to have some quiet evenings. There is access to Alpe D’Huez ski area but you may find beginners have a little difficulty returning to the village at the end of the day.
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Alta Badia, Italy
Description: Alta Badia is situated in the heart of the Dolomites. At the Northeastern corner lies the Sella Group and you can explore all of the areas using the Dolomiti SuperSki Pass.
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Crans Montana, Switzerland
Description: Ok, so it's not a chocolate box swiss resort but the mountains are simply stunning. It is really two towns set a mile apart. Crans is the more upmarket with fancy boutiques. A free shuttle bus runs between them but it can get It's a great resort for kids with lots to do including Bibis Fun Park where you can go trubing and toboganning. For adults a tip to the casino, some apres ski or a relaxing spa.
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Villard de Lans, France
Description: Villard de Lans is both a town and commune of the Vercors Plateau in France situated in the Isere department. The village stretches along the foot hills of the Grand Moucherolle. Part of the 1968 Winter Olympics were held here. The village is enjoyed in both summer and winter by tourists. In the 1970's Le Balcon de Villard -cote 2000 was created to give people access to the ski field. The nice thing about Villard de Lans is that it is a mixture of old and new, still with it's farming background. Secluded village
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Leitariegos, Spain
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Cerler, Spain
Description: Very much a Spanish resort with a local clientelle from Madrid. It's a purpose built ski resort with a ski area similar to nearby Andorra's Arinsal
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Panticosa, Spain
Description: Most visitors are Spanish locals to this small rural village. Modern facilities and beautiful settings create a firm following. It is quite good value with excellent Spanish food
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Saas Grund, Switzerland
Description: The village itself is included in the Gstaad ski pass as well as having its own blue and red pistes. A short ride takes you to the pistes of Gstaad. The village is attractive with an abundance of wooden chalets, Romanesque church and 16th Century chateau
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Sainte Foy en Tarentaise, France
Description: There are around 100 or more hamlets that make up the commune in this area. Sainte Foy en Tarentaise has been designed as a replica of a traditional alpine village. The building are very pretty to look and use the local stone, wood, balconies and traditional features. The village has been described as friendly, intimate, unspoilt and a real find. A free shuttle bus links the main village, and the hamlet of La Thuile to the ski resort. Information from +33 4 79 06 95 15. Shuttles buses : During winter season, free shuttles go from Sainte-Foy Chef-Lieu, La Masure, Le Miroir to Sainte-Foy Station.
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La Massana, Andorra
Description: La Masanna is possibly the nicest town in Andorra it is well placed for access to the Vallnord ski areas of Pal and Arinsal via a ski lift. There are a number of restaurants and bars and the nightlife is relaxed
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Valfrejus, France
Description: Valfrejus is situated just above Modane. As you head up the mountain you will see the traditional rustic stone and wood houses and once you have reached the hamlet of Charmaix you will discover Valfrejus - a new resort built for skiing and hiking. New it may be but it is situated in the forest and they have tried to be sympathetic, keep some charm and pedestrianise areas.
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Le Corbier, France
Description: Le Corbier is a traffic free resort conveniently located between St Sorlin d'Arves and La Toussuire ski areas. They aim for the family market and even hold a competition every year - The French Family Championship which Parents and one child can enter.
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Courchevel 1550, France
Description: A much cheaper option than 1850 it is less hectic place than its more famous brother and is is one of the five villages that make up the resort of Courchevel. The other four are Courchevel 1650, Courchevel 1850, Le Praz and La Tania. It is an ideal location for families and is only a 10min gondola ride away from 1850 and this gondola runs until 7:30pm
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St Jean d'Arves, France
Description: An unspoilt pretty mountain village that has retained its charm.
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Reallon, France
Description: Reallon is a small alpine village situated in the Haute Savoie department in the Embrunais area and right on the edge of the National Park Ecrins. The resort is modern architecture mixed with the more traditional
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Crevacol, Italy
Description: Crevacol is a very quiet small Italian resort within the Aosta Valley. It has some stunning scenery as it stretches up to the San Bernadino Pass. When the snow conditions permit there is some amazing off piste.
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Les Angles, France
Description: Les Angles - Nearest to Mont-Louis, northeast-facing Les Angles is the area’s largest and most advanced ski resort in the Pyrenees Orientale, with 32 pistes and half of them red-rated, totaling over 40km. A pretty resort in the Pyrenees it is located across from Avignon on a plateau overlooking the Rhone. The resort is surrounded by lakes and forests and is a popular desitnation for French and Spanish families. It was the first French resort to put now canons in and now boasts 255 of them
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Candanchu, Spain
Description: Candanchu sits at 1,560m on the Spanish French border in the centre of the Pyrennes. It's about 380km north west of Barcelona. The Spaniards love this resort and you also get a few Americans visiting as they escape to a ski resort that hasn't been spoilt by tourism
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St Rhemy en bosses, Italy
Description: Situated in the Gran San Bernardo Valley Near Saint-Rhémy, the last town of the Gran San Bernardo Valley (1519m) lies Crévacol. The south facing position of Crévacol makes it sunny and an ideal place not only for ski lovers, but sun worshippers too. The panoramic terraces of the mountain restaurants at 2000 metres altitude, are perfect for sun bathing.
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Selva Gardena Wolkenstein, Italy
Description: Selva is a village at the heart of the Dolomites, and the best known resort in the Val Gardena -famous for world cup ski races. Some people know this area as the South Tyrol. The resort has a real mix of Italian and Austrian traditions and there are activities for non-skiers too.
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Corvara, Italy
Description: Corvara is one of the best positioned resorts in the Sella Ronda ski area.
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Grimentz, Switzerland
Description: A picture postcard village famous for its summers. The Grimentz ski slope above Bendolla go along the Becs De Bosson upto and altitude of 3000m with the most amazing views. As for the village please try the varieties of wine which is maturing in the amazing oak barrells. The oldest wine is 125 years old
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Champoluc, Italy
Description: Champoluc is about an hours drive up the Aosta valley and it is a quiet place to stay but importantly gives you access to some wonderful skiing. Very popular with the Italians at weekends who come from Milan and Turin.
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Les Arc 1600, France
Description: Arc 1600 was the first to be built and as far as access it suits those travelling by rail as there is a direct link from Bourg St Maurice. It’s pretty and in the tree line. The views of Mt Blanc and the valley are good. It’s quiet in the evening and suits families.
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Arc 1600, France
Description: Arc 1600 was the first to be built and as far as access it suits those travelling by rail as there is a direct link from Bourg St Maurice. It’s pretty and in the tree line. The views of Mt Blanc and the valley are good. It’s quiet in the evening and suits families.
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