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I dont go skiing for nice authentic villages etc. Just loads of fresh snow, big pistes & good lift network and some good restaurants and bars is whats needed. Val Thorens (together with Tignes & Les Arcs) is one of the best to stay. Great skiing on & off-piste. Though it may be pretty cold in January & February. Also the French holidays are usually in last three weeks of February which means lot of queuing for the Cime de Caron which brings you to some exciting pistes. So best time to…

Lets get a few things straight. Val Thorens is the highest ski station in Europe. You go their to ski and for the snow reliability. Anyone who thinks VT is one of the ugliest resorts around was obviously asleep of the transfer as they passed Les Menuires and has never been to Flaine. If it is a pretty alpine town you are looking for then go to Austria or Switzerland. VT is a lot more attractive than a lot of other resorts but it is designed for a reason - to cater for large numbers of…

The big 3S lift beside being spectacular has made a huge difference to Kitzbuhel. It is now possible to ski the whole area without having to use taxis and buses. When the snow is good it is a large area with plenty of varied terrain to suit all standards of skiing. There is also now a lift connection into the skiing at Westendorf which opens up yet more pistes though very similar to the rest of the skiing. Unless you want to watch the race, the Hahnenkamm race weekend is best avoided…