cross-country skiing/french alps

[Guest Ruth]

Happy New Year to everyone. Just returned from a week's downhill skiing in the Three Valleys, planning to go again in February but this time hope to try out the new cross-country skis aswell. Has anyone any tips on resorts that have both motorhome friendly parking and good x-country trails close by? Le Grand Bornand looked ideal when we were there last January, but new territory/ideas would be very welcome. Needs to be in the French Alps within striking distance of Chambery (as we will need to collect our sons from there later) and preferably to be suitable for downhill skiing aswell. Regards, Ruth

[Guest PeteC]

Hi Ruth Not in the French Alps but in Sud Tyrol (N Italy) 30 North of Cortina d'Ampezzo It is a few Km from the Brenner M way to Austria There are miles of interconnecting Nordic ski runs (all used as cycle/rambling routes in summer) Site is excelent off the main road on the side of aa lake with privatr fishing Hills around reach up to 11000+ ft Site is at approx 4500ft If youneed further info put a message on here

[Guest Ruth]

Thanks Pete, no use for this trip as have to be in France but will certainly store that one away for the future. Sounds good. If you have the nasme of the campsite, I'd be grateful.

[Guest PeteC]

Hi Ruth Site in outside Toblach/Dobbiaco on the E68 Through Brinico The first road to the East as you come over the Brenner Pass in Italy from Insbruck Turn South at Toblach about 2mile south Toblachersee its Open ALL Year & in the Camping Cheque sites Good resteruant & perfect heated toilet block with "Family rooms"