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Ski's, snowboards, huskies, toboggans and quad-bikes. These and many other things can be found when you visit the Auvergne in winter.

Just hop over to France and visit the Auvergne where hurtling down volcanic snow covered slopes is a very popular pastime.

The Auvergne is home to the 'Monts Dome', a range of mountains located to the south west of Clermont Ferrand, made up of over 80 volcanoes which became extinct less than 4000 years ago. This stunning terrain has several high peaks (known as Puys) with the imposing Puy de Dome overlooking Clermont Ferrand reaching 1465m and the Puy de Sancy an impressive 1886m, the highest peak in France outside of the Alps and Pyrenees.

Superbesse and Le Mont Dore are two of the main ski centres found on opposite sides of the Puy de Sancy. These resorts are linked (weather permitting) and provide a combined terrain of 85km. The ski pass (7 days €135 per adult, €94.60 per child in peak season - winter 2008) can be used in both resorts. In December 2008 a new cable car will open in Superbesse improving access to the summit; the Puy de la Perdix (1850m). The smaller resort of Chastreix-Sancy is located on the west side of the Puy de Sancy which has 16km of slopes. This is not linked to the two main resorts.

Several smaller resorts combine with the above to form the Grandes Espaces d'Auvergne, where you will find over 200km of downhill pistes and 900km of cross country pistes. The region is best suited to beginners and intermediate level skiers and is an excellent place to learn to ski. The 2008/9 ski season runs from 1st December to 26th April.

The Auvergne ski resorts are very much geared towards the family. The main resorts all have ski schools catering for all levels of ability. Superbesse and Le Mont Dore both have nursery ski clubs (Piou Piou) where children from 4 years old can learn to ski in a separate domain away from the main slopes. For younger children there is a nursery at Superbesse catering for children from 3 months old.

Car parking is adequate in both Superbesse and Le Mont Dore but is soon full in high season. Alternative access is offered by the free ski shuttle bus which provides a frequent service between the centres of Besse and Le Mont Dore and the main cable cars.

Apart from downhill or cross country skiing there are a wealth of other winter activities available in the area. For example, 'tubbing' (sliding at great speed down the side of the mountain!), sledging, ice-skating, snow-kiting, ice climbing, winter quad biking, dog sledding or speed ski-ing to name but a few. All of these (outdoor) activities have their own dedicated safe areas.

A great way to explore the snow covered landscape is by taking one of the many snow shoe trails. You can take off on your own (equipment is available for hire) to discover the area at your own pace via the marked trails or take advantage of the services of a mountain guide. Half day or full day excursions are offered as well as night trips with a meal and overnight stay in a farm or mountain 'buron'.

Accommodation in the area is plentiful and varied with a good choice of hotels, bed and breakfast and self catering houses, chalets or apartments. Away from the resorts accommodation is cheaper and several agencies in the area have a good choice of holiday rentals within 10-20 minutes drive of the slopes.

There is a good choice of restaurants in and around the ski centres to suit all tastes and budgets. Traditional Auvergne dishes include truffade, a carbohydrate laden feast of potatoes, cheese and cured meats which is an ideal meal after a hard day on the mountains, and aligot, garlic mashed potato usually served with French sausages. Of course lighter meals are available but the emphasis is on traditional country fare, typical of this predominantly agricultural region.

Throughout the winter season a number of special events are held. From 29th December to 2nd January Superbesse is hosting 'Nordic Week' showcasing typical Scandinavian winter activities such as dog sledding, biathlon and Nordic cross country ski-ing. The 'Sancy Snow Dog' a dog sledding race takes place over the week-end of the 3rd and 4th of January in Le Mont Dore. On 31st January Superbesse hosts one of the famous 'Trophee Andros' series of races in which cars compete over a circuit made entirely of solid ice. Not for the faint hearted! And between 12th and 21st February is the 'Sancy Snow Jazz Festival' featuring New Orleans and traditional live jazz playing in bars, restaurants and discoteques. For a unique ski experience you can't beat the Auvergne with it's excellent range of activities and family friendly resorts.

Access to the area from the UK is via the channel ports (approximately 7 hours drive from Calais) or by air via Paris to Clermont Ferrand. The nearest airport with direct flights to the UK is Limoges, approximately 2 drive hours to the west of Clermont Ferrand.

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Sometimes booking early (at the earliest possible time 300+ days before travel) can be cheap, but in my expereince the rates show no real variance day by day or by time this far out.

If we wait till the last minute you can get good deals, but on the other hand prices often tend to go up.

Is there an optimal time to buy tickets?

Early not always guarantees cheaper. Next year is too far ahead, and sure you can book, but sometimes it is better to monitor the prices for some time. Last minute deals are usually more expensive than those that are offered 3-5 weeks before leaving. Farecast is good website for such information.

Here is a video that shows how and when prices drop or go up:

http://blog.lessno.com/archives/186

White Point Beach Lodge is pretty nice too (outside of Liverpool) but is a little more than 30 min from Lunenburg. www.whitepoint.com

You should be able to get a place to stay in Lunenberg,
www.checkinnovascotia.com this a general hotel/tourism site for NS,

To get the Doers and Dreamers guide:

http://www.destination-ns.com/forms/guide.asp

Take a camera!! Enjoy the lobster and try Planked Salmon, it's great!!