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[Bagpuss]

Soldeu has come along way in recent years, they've linked it up with Pasa which almost doubles the ski area, I spent a week at the Nordic (El Tartar) in March 2006 which is a great Hotel with a swimming pool and jacuzzi to relax those tight muscles, the food was only average mind.

The lift pass was almost as much as the 3 Valleys but all things considered I suppose it was still worth it as I didn't have to use a single drag lift, there’s a short black running down to the Nordic (insert Gary Coleman joke here) so you can show off to all the 'noobs' sitting outside.

I went there earlier this year, stayed in a catered chalet just up the hill overlooking the Nordic. You can buy gear out there for half the price it retails here. The accommodation was first class. Recommended for beginners/intermediates.

[TheFaQQer]

Its always best at the end of the season - for the last 6 years (which is as long as I've been going), the snow in the first 2 weeks of April has been the best of the season.

Melts pretty quickly, mind, you need to be on the slopes at 9 if you want to enjoy the powder.

Cheers - haven't been to Soldeu for 11 years, but have been given permission to take my daughter next year, so am planning already!

[snaw]

have any of you lot been to the Crazy Kangaroo ?

I heard a story that if a bord gets 'em out for the lads in there they get a bottle of champagne

Milan.

I went there every night for a week (At St Anton?) - didn't see any birds getting bottles of champagne - plenty on the tables dancing though ...

Best riding I ever had is a new(ish) resort in Canada called Kicking Horse, absolutely immense. Actually Canadian resorts rate very highly imo - Did a season at Fernie and if you're happy trading nightlife for steep and deep Fernie's your place. Whistler also gets voted world's #1 regularly for a very good reason.

Europe then Val D'Isrere is great, and some of the Austrian resorts cause their snow quality is consistently good, they've got big mountains and they're 100 times nicer than the French ...

[XLMonkey]

Is Soldeu likely to have snow late season?

Its always best at the end of the season - for the last 6 years (which is as long as I've been going), the snow in the first 2 weeks of April has been the best of the season.

Melts pretty quickly, mind, you need to be on the slopes at 9 if you want to enjoy the powder.

[gingerjedi]

Soldeu has come along way in recent years, they've linked it up with Pasa which almost doubles the ski area, I spent a week at the Nordic (El Tartar) in March 2006 which is a great Hotel with a swimming pool and jacuzzi to relax those tight muscles, the food was only average mind.

The lift pass was almost as much as the 3 Valleys but all things considered I suppose it was still worth it as I didn't have to use a single drag lift, there’s a short black running down to the Nordic (insert Gary Coleman joke here) so you can show off to all the 'noobs' sitting outside.

[Moscow Mule]

Is Soldeu likely to have snow late season?

Was best at end of season last year

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[Moscow Mule]

Its in the village (well, just opposite the Piolets Park hotel). Sadly, Feb half term is high season, so no bargain rates for that one (has to pay the rent for the rest of the year!). However, end of season (late March-early April) and I might be persuaded.....

Ok, I shall remember when we're booking the last minute, end of season trip....

[TheFaQQer]

Its in the village (well, just opposite the Piolets Park hotel). Sadly, Feb half term is high season, so no bargain rates for that one (has to pay the rent for the rest of the year!). However, end of season (late March-early April) and I might be persuaded.....

Is Soldeu likely to have snow late season?

One of my most enjoyable skiing holidays yet was in Soldeu - fantastic snow, good runs, good off-piste. Bloody cold though - it was -20 at the top of the mountain one morning, -6 at the bottom and still -1 in Andorra La Vella.

[XLMonkey]

Any bargain rates for plan b available? Feb half term?

Is it in the village or El-tarter?

Its in the village (well, just opposite the Piolets Park hotel). Sadly, Feb half term is high season, so no bargain rates for that one (has to pay the rent for the rest of the year!). However, end of season (late March-early April) and I might be persuaded.....

[shaunbhoy]

have any of you lot been to the Crazy Kangaroo ?

I heard a story that if a bord gets 'em out for the lads in there they get a bottle of champagne

Milan.

You should ask for a private showing from any totty that takes your eye benesy. They are bound to be bug-eyed with lust if they have seen you blitzing through the powder looking for all the world like one of those small plastic polar bear decorations that adorn Xmas cakes!

[TheFaQQer]

have any of you lot been to the Crazy Kangaroo ?

I heard a story that if a bord gets 'em out for the lads in there they get a bottle of champagne

Milan.

A bord? Are you hoping that by adopting an Irish accent, Cailin might get them out for us??

[milanbenes]

have any of you lot been to the Crazy Kangaroo ?

I heard a story that if a bord gets 'em out for the lads in there they get a bottle of champagne

Milan.

[IR35 Avoider]

Is it still water-proof?

It's as good as new. It's seldom challenged though, I've been lucky with my weather and rarely been out in rain. I also go most holidays without falling over, and anyway snow can be brushed off before it melts.

[TheFaQQer]

Head over to 1650, not so busy and you can avoid the nuvo riche Russian oligarchs and their bodyguards in their real fur all-in-ones.

One of the best places I have ever skiied/skied (sp?) was a place called Flaine in the French Alps, the resort looked like a 70's car park but the snow and lift system was first class, a great place to take kids and very unpretentious.

Skied.

HTH

[gingerjedi]

I tried learning to snowboard in Courcheval, but got put off after some gimp in a ridiculous yellow all-in-one stopped in the middle of the piste while I was trying to get onto the heel edge.

Fortunately, he broke my fall, but I've been put off boarding ever since....

Head over to 1650, not so busy and you can avoid the nuvo riche Russian oligarchs and their bodyguards in their real fur all-in-ones.

One of the best places I have ever skiied/skied (sp?) was a place called Flaine in the French Alps, the resort looked like a 70's car park but the snow and lift system was first class, a great place to take kids and very unpretentious.