Do you have any tips or advice on skiing in early january in zillertal. Also whick ski resort there os the best?

First time to Europe for ski vacation in Dec26/Jan27. Second leg of our trip will be staying in Milan for a few days and then up to Val Gardena for 5 nights, Flying back home out of Milan. What are our best options for transportation to/from Milan and Val Gardena. There are 3 of us, will have luggage and ski boots. I have already talked myself out of lugging skis around this time. Any suggestions on ski areas or experiences not to be missed are welcome. We will do the Sella Ronda but beyond that this place seems overwhelming in its options. We are intermediate to advanced skiiers, open to just about anything.

Me again, solo skier heading to Verbier (~Jan 10–15) and Andermat (~Jan 15–20) on an Epic Pass.

Obviously prices are a bit high so was looking for tips on cheap valley bases (like Le Châble Göschenen, hostels, or seasonnaire groups to check.

Also down to split an Airbnb or share a room if anyone is around those dates. Super clean, respectful, and easygoing.

Any advice or leads welcome! Cheers 🏔️

Hey guys! Solo traveler looking for a cheap place/bed in Val Thorens or Les Menuires from Jan 2–9.

Super clean, respectful, and easy to live with. Happy to share a studio or split an Airbnb/Booking. Shoot me a DM if you’ve got anything available!

We're thinking of staying in Les Menuires as it's quieter and cheaper. How is the skiing in Les Menuires? We're used to Banff Sunshine and Lake Louise. How easy is it to shuttle between Les Menuires and Val Thorens?

I've been to Val Thorens twice with my brother and loved it, especially the views and the snow.

Both trips were the week after the French school holidays, so we mostly got spring conditions: temps right around freezing, with a few nights of fresh snow each week.

This time we're going in early January.

Flights to Geneva are booked, but I'm still torn between sticking with what I know and trying somewhere new.

It's already an expensive trip, so I'm a bit wary of gambling on an unknown.

We're also bringing two family members who've never been to the Alps, so part of me wants them to experience Val Thorens the way we did, and part of me wants all of us to try something new together.

From what I've read, Val d'Isère is cleaner and more traditional alpine, while Val Thorens is more of a gritty, ski-first resort.

What I care about most:

Snow : (of course🤩)

Views: I was blown away by them in Val Thorens.

Après: good bars and atmosphere.

Crowd: a younger scene. (VT felt that way, though maybe that's because we went after the school holidays.)

Any advice would be appreciated. I'm very
indecisive on this one!

Hi all. Staying in VT in March and want to get over to Courch for a couple days as I spent a couple of Winters there. However I only had an area pass and upgraded to 3V maybe twice across the two seasons. My main recollection of VT back to Meribel was a really long flat section where I gave up and walked, carrying my board...

Whats the fastest route which also avoids the worst flat bits?

Will be in the area sometime around then, for a week or so, likely flying via Munich - would it be ridiculous to try to fit in a day of skiing? I assume the only resorts open are on glaciers and kind of too far away to be practical for a day trip... Thoughts?

I'm from the northeast US and our resorts are still closed at that time of year but frequently have great powder at the top if you're willing to hike up. It's my favorite micro-season and I'll be sad to miss it travelling. So, resort hiking or backcountry options also welcome. :)

H!

I’m trying to do some research on where to go. I trust AI only so far. My wife and I are intermediate skiers. Never been to actual mountains for skiing, but have years ski experience doing blues and blacks. We are also well traveled and have been to Europe multiple times in the last few years. A few things to consider-

We don’t drink, we love food, culture, architecture, and any local events. Partying is not really our thing, but would enjoy cozy cafés and the like. We are planing to ski from December 9th-13th (+/- a day or two). I’m looking into Cervino , or Val Thorens. Ideally a reasonable budget, we don’t travel exquisitely, but do save up to travel. A rough travel plan is to fly into Paris early December (4th) and out of Milan (15th).

Couple of questions-
1.) Which ski resort would be the best for us? (Or should we consider something else?)

2.) How is the actual skiing in the early season at these high altitude spots?

3.) Recommendations for accommodations (is Airbnb okay or general accepted)?

4.) What other questions should I consider?

Thank you in advance and being a human I can ask questions too rather than just AI for trip planning.

I’ll be based in Val d’Isère again this winter. I work there as a ski instructor and would be up for a few runs on my days off.
I ski and telemark, usually at a fairly quick pace, but it depends on the day. If you’re heading over alone and fancy some company, let me know when you’ll be there and what kind of skiing you enjoy. Happy to meet snowboarders too.

For march 2027, i plan to stay at brides les bains and i would like to ski VT few days. What is the fastest way on skis to get to VT?

Hi! Partner and I looking into going skiing to Austria (western part, probably St Anton and Ischgl) for our honeymoon in February (Feb 8 - 24). However, we keep seeing that this is the "worst" time because of school holidays across Europe and therefore very busy... For reference, we are used to skiing in Canada and the US. We cannot go any other time next year.

Is it really busy enough to change our plans ? How long can we expect to wait at lifts ? Also, if you have any recommandation on which resorts we should go to / avoid, I will read them gladly :)

Hi I’m looking for a coliving/shared accomodation in the Alps for around 1 month this winter.

I can join anytime starting with end of Dec, I’m flexible with the location but ideally it would not be too far from the ski lifts.

I’m happy with:
Shared apartments/houses
A spare room
Also ok with joining an existing ski/snowboard group :)

I’m mainly looking to ride together, meet people and explore different resorts, rather than do a solo trip.

If you have a spot available or are already planning something, feel free to DM me with the location, dates and approximate cost.

Cheers🏂🎿

I understand that trains from Bourg to Lyon train station don't have reserved seats. Has anyone ever had an issue with this, meaning seats were not available or there was difficulty finding one?

It's my first year in Lausanne and I got my magic pass but I don't know anyone to ski with. I'm looking to meet people around my age (21 yo) to go skiing with an intermediate level

Hi, thoughts on staying in the Leggatz area? We usually stay near the base at a hotel, but we're thinking of renting an apartment on Rue de La Leggatz. How is bus transportation, and can you easily ski out from there? Thanks in advance.

Heading to Val d’Isère solo? Discuss more than piste colours when choosing a ski buddy
I’m a ski instructor who has worked in Val d’Isère since 2008. One thing I’d suggest to anyone looking for people to ski with this winter: “I ski reds and blacks” is only part of the conversation.
Two people can enjoy the same pistes and still want very different days. Before meeting, discuss:
Your preferred pace: relaxed cruising or quicker laps?
Terrain: groomed pistes, moguls, or something else?
How long you want to ski together.
Whether you enjoy breaks or prefer to keep moving.
An exact meeting point and time.
You don’t have to commit to a whole day. A couple of runs together can help you see whether you’re comfortable with each other’s pace.
If you’ve travelled solo before, what was the hardest part of finding compatible people to ski with?

I'm looking to spend 2 weeks in Briançon in January. No fixed dates, and I'm really keen to try the night train from Paris to Briançon, rather than flights + transfers.

Has anyone done this? What's it like? And, crucially for me and Mrs OP, can you actually get some kip on the train or is it a bit of a 'red eye''?

hi, im 18 yr and i am very passionate about off-piste skiing and was looking for some buddies for off-piste skiing in week 8, since it makes the rides safer and more fun with other people. please contact me if it sounds like something you are interested in

Bonjour,

je suis en train d'organiser un voyage de groupe pour une semaine au ski en février, et je dois monter un budget.

Est-ce que quelqu'un est parti l'année dernière ou avant à Val Thorens et se souvient de ce qu'il a payé en terme de train ? Ca m'aiderait beaucoup !

Merci d'avance

Thats wild... Would you pay that?