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I'm pretty sure I've asked this ? before, but can't find it with google
gropes, so sorry for asking again if I did: What is the best hotel to stay at in the Maurienne valley and skiing over to Val Thorens via the Orelle link ? Any ideas how long the lift takes to get to VT ? TIA Roger |
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On Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:29:01 +0100, BrritSki
wrote: I'm pretty sure I've asked this ? before, but can't find it with google gropes, so sorry for asking again if I did: What is the best hotel to stay at in the Maurienne valley and skiing over to Val Thorens via the Orelle link ? No idea on that, I'm afraid. The only time I started from that side I was staying in Valloire, which is a bus ride away. Any ideas how long the lift takes to get to VT ? It's about a ten minute ride up, IIRC, then another five on a chair lift. Then it's just a question of how fast you ski! Probably five minutes for a WC downhiller, 25 or so for a low intermediate. -- Ace Ski Club of Great Britain http://www.skiclub.co.uk/ All opinions expressed are those of the poster and in no way reflect those of the Ski Club or its members |
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Ace wrote:
On Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:29:01 +0100, BrritSki wrote: I'm pretty sure I've asked this ? before, but can't find it with google gropes, so sorry for asking again if I did: What is the best hotel to stay at in the Maurienne valley and skiing over to Val Thorens via the Orelle link ? No idea on that, I'm afraid. The only time I started from that side I was staying in Valloire, which is a bus ride away. This is really annoying - I'm sure someone recommended a hotel and I looked it up (thinks - check bookmarks on laptop), but maybe I dreamed it as I was equally sure that it was you that told me ! Any ideas how long the lift takes to get to VT ? It's about a ten minute ride up, IIRC, then another five on a chair lift. Then it's just a question of how fast you ski! Probably five minutes for a WC downhiller, 25 or so for a low intermediate. That's pretty quick on the 2 lifts and then you start skiing which is the important thing even if it takes a while to get into VT proper. I just wanted to avoid a situation like the 30 minute gondola ride from Lesbian-Brides to Meribel Thanks again for the advice. |
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"Ace" wrote in message ... On Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:29:01 +0100, BrritSki wrote: I'm pretty sure I've asked this ? before, but can't find it with google gropes, so sorry for asking again if I did: What is the best hotel to stay at in the Maurienne valley and skiing over to Val Thorens via the Orelle link ? No idea on that, I'm afraid. The only time I started from that side I was staying in Valloire, which is a bus ride away. Any ideas how long the lift takes to get to VT ? It's about a ten minute ride up, IIRC, then another five on a chair lift. Then it's just a question of how fast you ski! Probably five minutes for a WC downhiller, 25 or so for a low intermediate. We went there a few years ago in January, but stayed in Val Cenis and drove to Orelle for a couple of days skiing in VT. There didn't seem to be much in the way of amenities in Orelle - I'm not sure I'd consider staying there if it's après ski you're after. Perhaps stay in Modane and take the short drive every day. When we were there the snow was quite thin and there was only one option of returning from VT. It was a little tricky and would have probably been closed if there had been any alternative. Also one day that week they closed the link because of high winds. However the good news is that there are several other ski stations along the valley which can be fun for 1 or 2 days. Maybe base yourself at one of those? I'm pretty sure ( well it was the case when we were there) that most of the ski passes for the local stations have discounts for other stations and a free day at VT. HTH -- Paul S |
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On Oct 26, 4:29*pm, BrritSki wrote:
I'm pretty sure I've asked this ? before, but can't find it with google gropes, so sorry for asking again if I did: What is the best hotel to stay at in the Maurienne valley and skiing over to Val Thorens via the Orelle link ? Any ideas how long the lift takes to get to VT ? TIA * Roger There is actually an apartment residence very close to the Orelle lift see http://www.peakretreats.co.uk/ski/orelle.htm Otherwise there are nice little hotels in various places within 1/2 hour drive. Aussois (Les Mottets), St Michel de Maurienne (Le Savoy - very nice restaurant), Valloire (Grand Hotel du Galibier) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ XS Peak Retreats http://www.peakretreats.co.uk Ski Collection http://www.skicollection.co.uk |
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Paul S wrote:
"Ace" wrote in message ... On Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:29:01 +0100, BrritSki wrote: I'm pretty sure I've asked this ? before, but can't find it with google gropes, so sorry for asking again if I did: What is the best hotel to stay at in the Maurienne valley and skiing over to Val Thorens via the Orelle link ? No idea on that, I'm afraid. The only time I started from that side I was staying in Valloire, which is a bus ride away. Any ideas how long the lift takes to get to VT ? It's about a ten minute ride up, IIRC, then another five on a chair lift. Then it's just a question of how fast you ski! Probably five minutes for a WC downhiller, 25 or so for a low intermediate. We went there a few years ago in January, but stayed in Val Cenis and drove to Orelle for a couple of days skiing in VT. There didn't seem to be much in the way of amenities in Orelle - I'm not sure I'd consider staying there if it's après ski you're after. Our idea of apres-ski these days is a bath and a nap, dinner then bed Perhaps stay in Modane and take the short drive every day. When we were there the snow was quite thin and there was only one option of returning from VT. It was a little tricky and would have probably been closed if there had been any alternative. I assumed you got the lift back... |
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Excess wrote:
On Oct 26, 4:29 pm, BrritSki wrote: I'm pretty sure I've asked this ? before, but can't find it with google gropes, so sorry for asking again if I did: What is the best hotel to stay at in the Maurienne valley and skiing over to Val Thorens via the Orelle link ? Any ideas how long the lift takes to get to VT ? TIA Roger There is actually an apartment residence very close to the Orelle lift see http://www.peakretreats.co.uk/ski/orelle.htm Otherwise there are nice little hotels in various places within 1/2 hour drive. Aussois (Les Mottets), St Michel de Maurienne (Le Savoy - very nice restaurant), Valloire (Grand Hotel du Galibier) ISTR that someone mentioned a nice hotel in St. Jean du Maurienne... |
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"BrritSki" wrote in message ... Paul S wrote: ....snipsy... We went there a few years ago in January, but stayed in Val Cenis and drove to Orelle for a couple of days skiing in VT. There didn't seem to be much in the way of amenities in Orelle - I'm not sure I'd consider staying there if it's après ski you're after. Our idea of apres-ski these days is a bath and a nap, dinner then bed Perhaps stay in Modane and take the short drive every day. When we were there the snow was quite thin and there was only one option of returning from VT. It was a little tricky and would have probably been closed if there had been any alternative. I assumed you got the lift back... Yeah, wasn't closed that day, however I did have to nurse a third week skier down a rather icy and steep red to the top of the Orelle gondola. I did hear later from our host that it isn't unknown for the link lifts from VT to shut, sometimes during the day, as they're a bit exposed on the ridge line between the 2 valleys (though I don't think it is particularly common either) Of course if the conditions are good it won't be an issue, but a bit like VT in general, bad weather is bad news - though unlike VT you do have some easily accessed alternative stations in the same valley. -- Paul S |
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On Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:52:28 +0100, Ace wrote:
On Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:29:01 +0100, BrritSki wrote: It's about a ten minute ride up, IIRC, then another five on a chair lift. Then it's just a question of how fast you ski! Probably five minutes for a WC downhiller, 25 or so for a low intermediate. At least the chair (Rosael) part is a brand new lift so should be a little quicker than it was before. |
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Ian Blake wrote:
: : It's about a ten minute ride up, IIRC, then another five on a chair : lift. Then it's just a question of how fast you ski! Probably five : minutes for a WC downhiller, 25 or so for a low intermediate. : At least the chair (Rosael) part is a brand new lift so should be a little : quicker than it was before. The restaurant at the bottom of the chair/top of the Orelle bubble is, AFAIR, a "Refuge" and has some accomodation. That would be very handy for the lifts if it operates in winter. |
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