A bit of a misnomer, I'll admit, seeing as skiing is most definitely NOT cheap, but just wondering if you have any suggestions to make it a bit more affordable? We last went 3 years ago, and ds did lessons/needed lift pass, skis, boots etc, but the cost of finding these things for both dd and ds as well as us has really made it prohibitive, so we've not been since (whereas pre-kids, we went every year).
We're tied to school holidays (dcs are 6 and 9), so Easter is the obvious time for us to go, and we typically do self-drive/Eurotunnel, book a tiny apartment direct with an agency, take all our food, book lessons direct etc. We don't need childcare/clubs (can't afford them, in any case). Do any of you know of any child-friendly resorts that offer cheap /family ski passes for example, or even hostel-type accommodation - anything to help reduce the cost? Ideally in France, as it's a bit easier to drive to. Or should I just forget about the whole thing and stop spending the winter dreaming of the mountains?? Many thanks in advance!
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stringbean · 25/02/2011 16:18
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