Where to have a picture perfect white Christmas?

G%26#39;day all,

I am arranging for 12 family and friends (all Australians, some children) to take off to Europe to experience a white Christmas!

Although we are all pretty excited and thrilled at the idea, we are at a loss as to where we should go.

We are dreaming of a picture perfect town, snow to play in, Christmas festivities and loads of Christmas spirit. Has anyone got some suggestions?

Many thanks in anticipation.

Nonny.

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Most of France is unlikely to see snow on the ground around Christmas. Snow will fall, but it will quickly melt unless the temperature stays at or below the freezing point. You%26#39;ll want to head for the mountains.

Annecy (about 50 km southwest of Geneva as the crow flies)comes to mind. It%26#39;s one of the most pleasant towns of its size (population 50,000)in France. There should be snow on the ground, but there%26#39;s no guarantee.

You%26#39;ll want to rent a house near there. I%26#39;ll have to leave it to others to suggest specific sources for rentals - or maybe different areas to stay in. Some places may be better tan others for organized festivities.

-- Steve

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To ensure snow on the ground at Christmas you will have to go to one of the high ski resorts.

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I%26#39;d suggest Switzerland, around Lauterbrunnen. There is snow on the high peaks all year round - Eiger, Monch, Jungfrau. We%26#39;ve even had snow during the night of a hot summer%26#39;s day! It wasn%26#39;t down in the valley, but lay in Wengen and Murren, not very high up.

Try posting the thread in the Swiss section.

Jo