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Chamrousse, France
Description: Chamrousse is situated in the Belledonne Area on the Isere department. It held the Olympic Men's and Women's downhill events in 1968. Being only 40 minutes away from Grenoble it is one of the easiest resorts to get to and makes and ideal weekend trip. It is also popular with families and is great value for money.
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Chamrousse (Arselle), France
Description: Chamrousse is situated in the Belledonne Area on the Isere department. I held the Olympic Men's and Women's downhill events in 1968. Being only 40 minutes away from Grenoble it is one of the easiest resorts to get to and makes and ideal weekend trip. It is also popular with families and is great value for money.
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Chatel, France
Description: It is located at 1200m in the middle of the Port du Soleil very close to the Swiss Border. That altitude of 1200m is a bit of a concern, although it is an attractive village, it can get clogged up by cars. An underground car park helps a bit and other Port du Soleil resorts are easier to get to by piste than road. It's easy to get around the village on the free bus - it operates during the day going past all the access points to the piste, and it also operates in the evening so you can enjoy events that are on around the village. We love the chalet style buildings, most of which are timber clad with charm and authentic decorative carpentry both outside and in. If you walk around you will notice that the local master carpenters personlise each balcony railings, decorating them with flowers or animals.
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Chiesa Di Valmalenco, Italy
Description: It's very pretty and a real hidden treasure. This is a great place to learn to ski in. It's not busy and you will enjoy a range of runs
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Combloux, France
Description: Combloux is only 4 km from glitzy Megeve but is a lot cheaper whilst also looking over the stunning Mont Blanc. Chamonix is a further 30km away. Parking is free and there are 2 large car parks at the base of the station
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Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy
Description: The town is beautiful and has been described as both voluptous Italian and quaint. It's set in the Dolomite which has some of the most dramatic and beautiful scenery in Europe. Ok so the ladies wear Gucci, Prada and maybe a little fur, which might be a little off putting depending on your taste. You really don't have to ski here to have a good time and you'll find that most of the town rise at a very civilised hour, enjoy a little window shopping, a leisurely coffee and cigarette before heading up for a run. What is good though is our fox furred ladies wouldn't be seen dead on the slopes too early which leaves them all clear for you and your friends. Famous for hosting the 1956 Olympics the resort has little to do with skiing/snowboarding it is now hard to find a ski shop amoungt the cafes and designer outlets.
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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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Courchevel 1300, France
Description: We love the old feel of Courchevel 1300 or as it's more commonly known - Le Praz. Wander around the streets, try out the excellent restaurants and enjoy some lovely tree skiing back into the village.
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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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Courchevel 1650, France
Description: Rather less famous than its sister at 1850m it is somewhat less cosmopolitan too. Not a bad thing either. It is a friendly place and give you great access not only to Courcheval but the Trois Vallee or 3 Valleys as well. The main road to 1850 cuts through but doesn't spol the attractive village centre.
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Courchevel 1850, France
Description: Is this place still called Courcheval or is it Moscow on snow? 1850 is the known as one of the No 1 resorts in France with a nightlife to match the status. Quite a dreary centre this doesn't stop the rich, famous and celebrities such as Victoria Beckham visiting on a regular basis. To be fair the skiing into the 3 valleys is brilliant - everybody should visit this resort at least once in their life. It's a fantastic base with Michelin starred restaurants,
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Courmayeur, Italy
Description: A fabulous place to go if only to watch the world go by. We at Snowbrainer really love this traditional Italian village/town which is just over thw boarder from Chamonix. The village itself is traffic free in the centre and the the apres ski is just brilliant whilst alse being very refined. A little advice, leave your skis and boots up the mountain at the end of day rather than having to walk back into town with them on.
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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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Crest Voland, France
Description: Crest Volland links to Les Saises and Praz sur Arly through the lift system that makes up Espace Diamant ski area. The village itself is close to Megeve and Le Grand Bornand and sits above the Arly Gorge with the Beaufortain Massif as its backdrop.
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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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Dienten, Austria
Description: More information to come soon about Dienten
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Doucy, France
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Ehrwald, Austria
Description: Ehrwald is a pretty little rustic resort set in the Zugspite area. There are two ski area and best suited for beginners and intermediates though there is one black run.
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El Tarter, Andorra
Description: El Tarter along with Pas de La Casa, Soldeau, Canillo and Encamp are all part of the Grand Valira. All the mountains are linked making it one of the largest ski areas in Europe. Low prices, good ski schools an exceptional nightlife make it a place the Brits love. El Tarter itself is a little spread out with no real centre. You will also find El Tarter has slightly less nightlife than Andorra.
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Ellmau, Austria
Description: Try and stay near the centre of this village which has one of the prettiest settings in the Alps. The village is dotted with cosy bars and cafes and a selection of shops. The locals are very welcoming and the village has a great atmosphere
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Encamp, Andorra
Description: Encamp is linked directly to the Grau Roig skiing fields (Pas de la Casa, Gran Roug, Soldeu, El Tarter, and Encamp) Pas de La Casa , which in turn links up to Soldeu and El Tarter. It is a very relaxed resort and is ideally suited to families especially those on a budget. Beginners and intermediates will enjoy themselves in Encamp. Encamp itself is a the end of the GrandValira and you will have to tak the gondola home at he end of the day.
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Engelberg, Switzerland
Description: Engelberg hides in the middle of Switerland and was once popular with the Brits, Victorian hotels make it appear more of a town than a village whilst the town is dominated by the impressive Mt Tillis at 3200M It is famous also for having the worlds first revolving cable car. A free shuttle bus runs just show your lift pass.
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Fieberbrunn, Austria
Description: Fieberbrunn is one of the 5 municipalities that make up the Pillerseetal. The name Fieberbrum means farewell and it got its name in 1354 after a princess was healed by taking the waters. The resort is very pretty and a lovely place for a family winter holiday.
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Filzmoos, Austria
Description: A small compact resort with slopes ending in the village. The ski area is split in 2 via a road that runs from Eben to Ramsau. On one side is a gondola leading to a read and black run on the other 7 lifts service the rest of the terrain. A small resort indeed but may give a beginner a good holiday.
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Finkenberg, Austria
Description: It's a picture postcard Austrian resort and the scenery is simply stunning.
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Flachau, Austria
Description: Flachau is the hometown of the great Herman Maier and is situated 70km south of Salzburg. It is part of the ski Amade area with its 850km/276 lifts available on one pass. Please refer to Wagran as well for more information
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Flaine, France
Description: OK it’s not the prettiest resort with its 1960s Bauhaus-style concrete blocks, reminding you of Eastern Europe. There are some nicer areas though they are a trek from the slopes and village like Hammeu-de-Flaine with it’s wooden chalet style buildings. Also not everyone can boast sculptures by Picasso, Vasarely and Dubuffet in their ski resort. Recently Intrawest the North American Ski area developer has come to town and is creating 2500 new beds in the faux hamlet of Flaine Montsoleil. What makes Flaine so great is that it really is close to Geneva at just over one hours drive. Further up the hillside is Faline Foret with it’s own bars and hops and the bus service runs this far. The resort is child friendly with the main areas being car free and with play areas. There are further villages around with links to the main lift system and both Les Carroz and Samoens are two of the more beautiful ones. If you travel by car you can easily reach the Portes du Soleil ski area which includes Chamonix, Megeve or Cormayeur in Italy.
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Flims - Waldhaus, Switzerland
Description: Flims is by most measure a major resort and is part of the Alpenarena ski region. It tends to be sunny and is divided up into two parts. Flims Dorff is the main village and sprea out along the busy road, Flims Walhaus is the part where good hotels are located and is set in a wooded hillside. The resort shuttle buses are included in the ski lift pass. Known as being a bit of a Snowboarding destination with its three half pipes with walls of over 6.7 metres, you'll find the place attracts some of the big international riding events
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Fogarida, Italy
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Font Romeu, France
Description: A small ski resort in the Pyrenees it is located 85km from Perpignon and one hour from Barcelona. Great resort for families. The slopes are 4km from the village via a regular bus service.
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