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Alpine type break but not to ski?!

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Hair2daygone2morrow · 18/10/2023 15:23

Looking to go away in December. Really fancy a cosy lodge type break in or around the Alps but not to ski. Can anyone recommend anywhere that might fit the bill that's not a typical ski resort?

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PinkPondQueen · 19/10/2023 06:12

We stayed here in Grindelwald and honestly it was stunning! Plenty to do for non-skiers. You can take the little train up to Jungfraujoch the 'Top of Europe' and at Lauterbrunnen there are lther gorgeous trips by train and cable car to Murren and the Schiltorn

https://www.hotel-aspen.ch/en/pictures/picture-gallery-winter

Aspen alpin lifestyle hotel Grindelwald - Ihr Ferien Hotel am Fusse der Eiger Nordwand -

Herzlich willkommen bei uns zu Hause. Ferien direkt am Fusse der weltberühmten Eiger Nordwand. Neustes 4* Hotel in Grindelwald im Alpin-Chic-Stil setzt auf unkomplizierten und innovativen Bergtourismus mit starkem Bezug zur Region.

https://www.hotel-aspen.ch/en/pictures/picture-gallery-winter

Sybila · 19/10/2023 06:21

We went to chamonix and it was bloody perfect!

Forgottenmyphone · 19/10/2023 06:46

The Tyrol area of Austria https://www.tyrol.com/book-your-holiday/chalet-and-alpine-lodge-villages

Chalets and Alpine Lodges in Tirol

Hikers, mountaineers and skiers savour Tirol’s healthy air not only whilst out and about in the natural landscapes, but also when they return to their welcoming accommodation in the evening. Mountain lodges and chalets exude the scent of freshly choppe...

https://www.tyrol.com/book-your-holiday/chalet-and-alpine-lodge-villages

Hearmenow23 · 19/10/2023 06:51

Grindelwald, Interlaken, Chamonix- all amazing. I've never skied but loved these places. Great trains in Switzerland.

Nutellanjam · 19/10/2023 06:51

I’d recommend you borrow snowshoes and sticks, it’s easy and great exercise and brilliant crunching along in deep snow

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Hair2daygone2morrow · 19/10/2023 15:52

Thank you so much for the suggestions so far, I'll be googling them all later on!

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LIZS · 19/10/2023 16:07

Try inntravel or interhome. Plenty of ski resorts won't be up and running until Christmas but still be pretty.

Boomchuck · 20/10/2023 10:43

This place outside of Zurich called Berglodge Ristis is excellent and the price includes half board and your lift pass (because you can only access the place by lift). There are some great snowshoeing and hiking trails as well as a gorgeous sledging run, perfect for a non-skiing snowy break. https://www.booking.com/hotel/ch/berglodge-ristis.en-gb.html?aid=357026&label=gog235jc-1DCAsoLEIQYmVyZ2xvZGdlLXJpc3Rpc0gzWANoiQGIAQKYAQm4AQfIAQ3YAQPoAQGIAgGoAgO4AoiXyakGwAIB0gIkNmM0MWM0NTEtZWVlYy00ZjUzLTg3MWUtYzgxZmZjOTM0MGVm2AIE4AIB&sid=0b5422d32f470c5337a2646c537570ea&dist=0&group_adults=2&group_children=0&keep_landing=1&no_rooms=2&sb_price_type=total&type=total&

Help! Which property is best?

I found these great hotels on Booking.com and love them all. Help me decide which one to book!

https://www.booking.com/hotel/ch/berglodge-ristis.en-gb.html?aid=311984&label=berglodge-ristis-OM2fAQB9znor3FTAZmJBAgSM417765543812%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap1%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap%3Aneg%3Afi%3Atikwd-191703811288%3Alp9067749%3Ali%3Adem%3Adm%3Appccp%3DUmFuZG9tSVYkc2RlIyh9YXwxhKG0pUU-mcMVT-JwQpc&sid=0b5422d32f470c5337a2646c537570ea&dest_id=-2551893;dest_type=city;dist=0;group_adults=2;group_children=0;hapos=1;hpos=1;no_rooms=1;req_adults=2;req_children=0;room1=A%2CA;sb_price_type=total;sr_order=popularity;srepoch=1697794809;srpvid=0df643fb90550220;type=total;ucfs=1&

Vivi0 · 20/10/2023 10:47

I’d recommend Chamonix in the French Alps.

You can fly into Geneva and get a direct bus at the airport. It’s around 1 hour on the bus.

You won’t be disappointed.

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Hair2daygone2morrow · 20/10/2023 20:37

To everyone recommending Chamonix - it looks as though as my brother, sister in law and their son (2) will be coming with us wherever we go... is it suitable for a 2 year old?

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LIZS · 20/10/2023 21:00

Chamonix is quite a big town, short transfer with lots going on. Not the prettiest though as the town is within a valley but there are smaller resorts along from the town itself. There are often playgrounds but be careful about altitude for a young toddler. We ere advised not to take 18mo across the Mer du Glace for example.

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