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Vinny,
Good to hear that you have completed this trip before. As I said I am coming into Cherbourg but in reality if i head to bourg or that general area it is praticaly the same distance as traveeling from Calais.
I normally travel through Calais but I got a fantastic deal with Celtic link and have decided to go direct.
Yes I suspect its the same distance but travel time is quicker and generally cheaper through uk.
What sort of deal did you get with celtic. I haven't used them I think this is their second year in operation but if their price is ok would consider them for summer. Am heading for mountains & Italy. Well thats what the kids tell me.
I don't know where else to recommend I wouldn't think the Pyernnes are much closer for you from cherbourg. I also think that if you want snow and it means a hour or two more driving for everyones sake its worth the extra effort especially if you have the time.
V
Based on what friends living in the Pyrenees tell me, it's highly unlikely you'll find any snow by Easter, or at least any you can ski on. Bear in mind that slushy soft stuff is hard work for even intermediate skiiers, let alone novices.
If it was me, I'd be looking at the 3 Valleys area, more specifically St Martin de Belleville or les Menuires (where there is an Aire) all the way through to Val Thorens. There's always snow late on at Val, even if it's iffy at St Martin, and it's a 20 minute bus trip at worst. There's plenty of skiiing at all ability levels too.
You could consider staying down at Brides les Bains which is below the snow line yet has the 35 minute Olympic cable car link to Meribel, then you wouldn't need to worry about snow chains etc. Not that I've ever worried about them, by that time of year even a fresh snowfall clears off the roads very quickly.
We did the run via Cherbourg a couple of years ago at Easter. Alencon, le Mans, Limoges, Clermont Ferrand & Lyon was our route and very enjoyable it was too. Well worth a detour over the Chartreuse National Park if you have time, it's like a world time forgot up there, totally beautiful in early Spring.
Raymond.
Bad news for each person. Take them as a guide only as they vary widely depending where you go. If u want pm your number I will give you a call.
V
hello from Donegal,
les rousses in the Jura is closest and has tonnes of snow this year, its less pricey than the other french areas and great for beginners. This site looks nice:
http://www.les3oiseaux.com/articles.php?lng=en&pg=55
Also weve been to http://www.champ-du-moulin.com/ its in a lovely area right next to Les Deux Alpes where you are absolutely guaranteed snow (ive ski'd there on 21 July) on the glacier, the campsite is an easy 5 min walk from gondola which takes you to the ski slopes. You get a discount on lift pass from campsite owner.
Both areas have aires but you might need a genny to run during the day. We use a wee quiet honda and a small oil filled rad that we leave on when out during day and the van is toasty when we come back.
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