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Old February 19th 10, 01:26 PM posted to rec.skiing.resorts.europe
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Default TV documentary on ski lift economics

On Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:32:21 +0000,
(The Older Gentleman) wrote:

So they're promoting Vallee Blanche passes, which for a modest extra
sum, give unlimited access to Claviere, Sestriere and Sauze on the
Italian side. Standard pass gives one day 'away'.


That (the one-day option) has long been the norm in the larger
regions. For example, any of the Tarentaise stations gives a free day
in any other, up to a maximum (last time I checked) of three days
away.

The area pass idea is one that's been around in some places for a
while - chez nous one can get an season ZentralSchweizSchneePass which
covers fifteen resorts. It's about the same price as a year-long
Engelberg liftpass, but we stick with that because a)we use it in the
summer too and b) we get a 33% resident's dicount on it, which is
nice.

There was also a fascinating look at a French website where discounted
passes can be had, because the guy who runs it (and who was filmed
negotiating with the MG resort director) trades space and publicity on
the site for discounted tickets.

Maddeningly, I didn't get the url. Anyone know it?



Forgotten how to use google? First hit is
http://www.skiforfait.com/forfait+ski+discount

Savings of 15-20% were mentioned.


In selected resorts, it seems. Definitely a worthwhile idea, although
in some places (e.g. Tignes) you can get such a reduction yourself
with a Carte de Fidelité.

Oh, and further checking shows that for the most part it's only
offering reductions on one-day passes. Longer ones are only available
in a handful of smaller resorts.
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