We're taking a different tack from usual for our 2009 trip. We're booking small self-catering apartments to make it much cheaper and cosier, and to be able to book closer to the date of travel. [We plan to go back to catered chalets for the 2010 skiing and boarding trip, for those who like to pay for everything to be included.]

The total cost of accommodation and train travel may only be around £500, with the added luxury of 2 days' extra skiing if you take the overnight Snow Train. To make it even cheaper you could get their by coach, booking your transport yourself - see our eco friendly travel links for ideas.

Our trips are open to people wanting great vegan food (this time prepared by each other) in a fantastic location. Beginner, intermediate and advanced skiers and boarders are all welcome.

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It'll be another fantastic location with great skiing/boarding and fabulous food and excellent people to share your holiday with. Mid March ensures a great chance of good snow and uncrowded pistes, even in lower resorts, though I like to book high to make sure. It'll most likely be Tignes.

We'll have exclusive use of the apartments, so all the food will be vegan even if you are not, and suitable for everyone!

You tell me you are interested, I link you up with others and give you links to transport and accommodation, and we all meet on the snow or in each others apartments. Seven of us are booked already. Or just book to be in the same resort the same week and swap mobile numbers.

the details

• One week in mid-March.
• Train would be something over £250, giving you 8 days skiing for the overnight (couchette) Snow Train, 6 days on the snow for daytime train travel. Alternatively you could car share or take a coach.
• Apartments are best booked with a few more beds than people, as the French do like to cram you in. It'll probably work out at between £150 and £250 per person depending on space and location.
• Efficient local buses meet the trains to take you to resorts, which is easy and you buy your ticket at the train station (about £20 return). There are group discounts (about £10pp return). Alternatively we can pre-book shared taxis (about £25pp return).
• Extras may include equipment hire, lift pass, the odd drink and food costs.

environmental travel

Like most veggies, we care about the environment. It's particularly key for keen skiers to stop climate change, as otherwise we'll end up with nowhere to ski in Europe. So we book locations with excellent train travel options, which are far better for the planet and your own stress levels than flying. Note that if you go there by car sharing with others this is the cheapest option and just as eco-friendly as the train if there are 4 in the car.

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