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    First Time Europe: Best Practices

    Hi guys - just out of the country for a week but will pick this up again on my return. Thanks. Fraser.
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    First Time Europe: Best Practices

    Ok so GVA and ZRH are both great gateways to the Alps though GVA gives you more options in terms of access to different climate zones. First suggestion I am going to put out there is the AOSTA VALLEY which is easily accessible from GVA and would give you a nice taste of Skiing in Italy. You...
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    First Time Europe: Best Practices

    How flexible are you with dates and flights? Purely from a snow conditions stand-point the best thing to do would be to wait until you know the snow is good then plan accordingly, even if very last minute. However, with one or two notable exceptions, most of us don't have such luxuries LOL...
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    First Time Europe: Best Practices

    Good morning! Having worked as both a tour operator and ski journalist (specialising in Alpine weather and snow-conditions) for more than 25 years, I am happy to offer some thoughts - though It's tricky to advise concisely as there are so many potential options! Here in the UK there is a...
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    Alps Conditions: 2015-16

    These resorts will see plenty of snow at altitude in the next week but also some rain at times low down...
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    Alps Conditions: 2015-16

    I can confirm that there will be significant snow across the north-western half of the Alps in the next 7 days, especially early next week, with the high French resorts most in the firing line (e.g. L'Espace Killy, 3 Valleys, Paradiski). However the further south and east you are, the more you...
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