Weekend ski trip recommendations

[WhyTwo]

Looking to hit the slopes for a long w/e with Mrs Whytwo in Feb without the kids (we're taking them at Easter). We usually head to somewhere in Portes du Soleil as it's a short transfer from Geneva and a huge ski area. Looking for accommodation suggestions.

Share of a catered chalet would be great but self catering would be fine as it's only a few days. Not really keen on a hotel. Other criteria:

- Short transfer from the airport (probably Geneva as there are lots of flights into GVA)
- Reasonable choice of bars/restaurants - not looking to 'party like it's 1999', there more for the skiing/boarding, but don't want to be in the middle of nowhere.

[WhyTwo]

Jarcy said:

I did this last year, and went to Flachau. The problem is always finding accommodation that lets you book a few days over a weekend, rather than a whole week.
We stayed here - newly built hotel, reasonable rates and very good standard + convenient for the slopes:
http://www.meinmatteo.at/en/flachau-hotel.html

Interesting. Will have to check this out. 70Km from Saltzburg airport is a short transfer. Went to Saalbach a few years ago and had a great week. Remember flying from Southampton or Bournemouth

[WhyTwo]

Ended up booking Chatel. Was trying to get a place in Les Gets or Morzine but everything was full. Also tried the hotel in Austria that was recommended but that was also full. Unfortunately we're bound by the availability of childcare so are dates were extremely limited.

Will make plans well in advance next year and think we'll head to Austria

[WhyTwo]

Alright Nobby! Saw your updates on Bragbook. Conditions look a bit rubbish!

Would've rather have gone somewhere other than Chatel for our w/e break as we're there with the kids end of March but it'll be a little bit of a different trip just me and Mrs W than when we go with the kids! Can't wait. New board as well! Bring it on!

I'll be looking out for my invite next year