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In winter, you can ski, snowboard or even learn to speed ride. In summer, you can try mountaineering and other activities.

Most packages include full-time coaching, the technical equipment you require, lift passes and full board accommodation.

The centres are basic, but clean and adequate as a base, while the food is outstanding and plentiful. Beer and wine is also far cheaper than in most bars or hotels.

As an introduction to an activity, the courses are ideal. Better yet, for off-piste guiding, nothing compares for value. A week will typically cost about £600 plus transport, but you needn't spend a penny more in resort.

The cheapest transport option for a group may be to drive from the UK, but bus operators also link up to London. Outside of school half-term weeks, flights to gateway cities like Geneva can also be obtained cheaply from the usual budget operators.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/28335 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/28332 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/28332 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/28088 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/28088 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/28087 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/28087 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/26023 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/26023 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24808 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24808 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23372
The chalet sleeps 10 and is incredibly spacious, with a huge balcony to sit out on and enjoy the stunning Alpine views. There's even a fully appointed 'Mazot' (enchanting mini-chalet) in the garden, which is unbelievably romantic! The enormous garden was covered in wildflowers, nestled in the woods, with a hammock to laze in, a hot-tub with views of the surrounding mountains, and woodburning barrel sauna to pamper yourself in - and we spent happy nights having BBQ's arond the firepit, under the stars.

The chalet itself has a really traditional feel, with wood beams and granite, with a proper wetroom, spacious kitchen and lounge - and a wonderful atmosphere.

It's truly a magical destination for all seasons!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23372 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22338 Ventoria.com. It was quite small, but there was enough space for us and considering the discounted rent it was a great deal. The bus stop for the lifts was just across the road which saved us the long walk in ski boots. The small pizza place downstairs is also worth checking out if you dont fancy cooking.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22338 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22140 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22140 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20686
Recommended is the vin chaud, Pete's chicken caesar salad, the house burger, sitting in the sun with a view of Mont Blanc from the upstairs terrace (residents only). Happy hour is a two-minute clomp from the slopes in ski boots.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20686 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20429 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20429 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20172 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20172 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20051
Catered or self-catering, its covered. I went catered and everything was awesome. The guys will come out riding with you if they have time, so you get to ride some sweet spots you'd probably never find, they'll have everything sorted for you for when you arrive (lift pass, equipment etc) you get picked up and dropped off at the airport and to and from the slopes each day...

I honestly can't say anything bad about my time with them!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20051 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10243
At the foot of the lift that will bring you back down from this fantastic experience is the South Bar, which I recommend as the best après-ski in the area. The fact that it's a Swedish run bar means that it's full of attractive women and men and there is always quality live music. But best of all is sitting in the downstairs bar watching all the Scandinavians falling and making a fool of themselves whilst coming down the very steep stairs in their ski/board boots. We counted 6 in one hour, one evening. Great fun!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10243 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9962 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9962 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9870 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9870 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9606 the staff at Marmotte Mountain made the whole trip. Great skiing and snowboarding is guaranteed and the hospitality was the best I've ever come across.

Without doubt book and go - you will have the time of your life in the most serene environment with a nightlife to get the most party-hungry excited. I can't recommend it highly enough. It is God's back garden.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9606 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9472 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9472 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6230 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6230