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Morzine
Hi,
Me and 18 mates are off to Morzine in a few weeks, and are really looking forward to it. At the moment we're all just trying to get as much info about the place as possible, particularly the skiing. I've read on various websites that it's often best to catch the bus to Lindarets or Prodain if you're heading up towards Avoriaz from Morzine, as opposed to getting the Super Morzine and fiddling your way across that way. Does it really take that much longer? And are the queues for the Super Morzine lft very bad? The chalet we're staying in, seems almost half way to Montriond as far as we can tell, so I suppose a bus to Lindarets/ Ardent wouldn't be too far. Also, looking on GoogleEarth, there appears to be a cleared track from the top of the SuperMorzine lift down diagonally to the bottom of the valley. There doesn't appear to be a lift or a run here. Anyone got any ideas what it is? Guess I'm being a bit hopeful in hoping that it's a 'secret' track! Another thing, we're finding it hard to get decent piste maps online. I'm sure we'll be able to pick up some from the lift pass office when we arrive, but for now, we can find a detailed one of the Morzine/ Les Gets area, and one for the whole of the Portes de Soleil which is from a long way out, and sometimes it's a bit tricky to tell what's going on. Is there a similar detailed Avoriaz piste map anywhere, or is it a nightmare to find your way around? Cheers |
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wrote in message ... Hi, Me and 18 mates are off to Morzine in a few weeks, and are really looking forward to it. At the moment we're all just trying to get as much info about the place as possible, particularly the skiing. I've read on various websites that it's often best to catch the bus to Lindarets or Prodain if you're heading up towards Avoriaz from Morzine, as opposed to getting the Super Morzine and fiddling your way across that way. Does it really take that much longer? And are the queues for the Super Morzine lft very bad? The chalet we're staying in, seems almost half way to Montriond as far as we can tell, so I suppose a bus to Lindarets/ Ardent wouldn't be too far. IIRC the bus from Lindarets, just goes to the town centre, so you'd have to change to get to Prodains. To get to Super Morzine you'll have to walk across the bridge and catch the gondola. BTW We found it quicker to cross the bridge and catch the little train as a route to the main Morzine pistes However you're right, it will be quite slow to get out of the super Morzine section. Catch the bus to Lindarets and there is a decent choice of places to go, left to Chatel , right to Avoriaz, and straight & up to Switzerland Also, looking on GoogleEarth, there appears to be a cleared track from the top of the SuperMorzine lift down diagonally to the bottom of the valley. There doesn't appear to be a lift or a run here. Anyone got any ideas what it is? Guess I'm being a bit hopeful in hoping that it's a 'secret' track! Perhaps its the gondola ? Another thing, we're finding it hard to get decent piste maps online. I'm sure we'll be able to pick up some from the lift pass office when we arrive, but for now, we can find a detailed one of the Morzine/ Les Gets area, and one for the whole of the Portes de Soleil which is from a long way out, and sometimes it's a bit tricky to tell what's going on. Is there a similar detailed Avoriaz piste map anywhere, or is it a nightmare to find your way around? Cheers The lift maps are confusing, the area & maps are divided into sectors, sometimes the interconnections are not at all obvious. IMHO The supplied lift map is as good as it gets. Anyway enjoy -- Paul S |
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Morzine
Re the piste maps - have a look at the interactive one on the Avoriaz
website: http://www.avoriaz.com/vacances-ski/...des-pistes.php I'd second using Lindarets as your starting point - particularly if you are out that end of Morzine. Have a good one Chris www.skifamille.co.uk |
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Morzine
On Jan 21, 2:18*pm, wrote:
Hi, Me and 18 mates are off to Morzine in a few weeks, and are really looking forward to it. At the moment we're all just trying to get as much info about the place as possible, particularly the skiing. Hi, I don't know specifically about Morzine, but in general, the PdS piste maps have a difficult to understand map of the whole PdS on one side and a map of the sector where you pick up the map on the other. e.g. There's one map for Chapelle d'Abondance/Torgon another for Chatel/Linga/Pre de Loup another for Morgins/Champery and presumably others for Avoriaz, Morzine and Les Gets. It's a bit of a PITA because the first time you're there, when you change from one sector to another, you're a bit lost until you get down to a base station and pick up the appropriate map. Actually, I just found this showing the different sectors: http://www.skimorgins.com/Winter/pistemap.htm I've heard rumours of a booklet containing detailed maps of all the sectors, not chanced upon one yet though. The cable car up to Avoriaz can get really busy, but there's a two man chair a couple of hundred yards away which will get you up there in a round- about way. Cheers. Iain. |
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"Memascii" wrote in message ... On Jan 21, 2:18 pm, wrote: Hi, Me and 18 mates are off to Morzine in a few weeks, and are really looking forward to it. At the moment we're all just trying to get as much info about the place as possible, particularly the skiing. ....snipsy... I've heard rumours of a booklet containing detailed maps of all the sectors, not chanced upon one yet though. *** I've been 3 times and have always been given a booklet with my lift pass, If you don't get one just check at any of the main access points or tourist offices and you should be able to pick one up. -- Paul S |
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Cheers guys, all useful stuff! Seeing as you all seem to know a bit
about the place, I thought I'd pick your brains about a couple of other things. As we're a mixed ability group, some of our number will be having lessons, and hiring equipment. Some beginners, and some intermediate. In past years, when we've stayed in other areas, we've either gone for ESF or other schools that do group lessons. I know some people complain about the ESF, and am aware that there's a lot of variability between different areas branches. Any problems with the school in Morzine? The other schools I can find don't seem to do the group lesson thing, and mini-groups or private tuition seems a bit pricey, and I don't think we're looking to break the bank. We're all adults, so there's no worries about Kids being forgotten in big groups etc. Also, we were thinking of hiring from Skiset, any experience with them here? Thanks again! Tim |
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... Cheers guys, all useful stuff! Seeing as you all seem to know a bit about the place, I thought I'd pick your brains about a couple of other things. As we're a mixed ability group, some of our number will be having lessons, and hiring equipment. Some beginners, and some intermediate. In past years, when we've stayed in other areas, we've either gone for ESF or other schools that do group lessons. I know some people complain about the ESF, and am aware that there's a lot of variability between different areas branches. Any problems with the school in Morzine? The other schools I can find don't seem to do the group lesson thing, and mini-groups or private tuition seems a bit pricey, and I don't think we're looking to break the bank. We're all adults, so there's no worries about Kids being forgotten in big groups etc. Also, we were thinking of hiring from Skiset, any experience with them here? Thanks again! Tim Tim, there are several ESF "branches" around that area. If you intend to use Les Lindarets as your starting point why don't you use the ESF there? My mate had lessons there and said they were great. If you want to pay more there are a couple of English ski schools that have a good reputation - IIRC they are BASS and AASS in Morzine and Avoriaz respectively Also the Les Gets bowl is really good for mixed ability party as there are runs of all colours from the top of the lifts, plus a bit of between piste/under lift skiing if you're feeling up for something different. -- Paul S |
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On Jan 23, 12:31*pm, wrote:
Cheers guys, all useful stuff! Seeing as you all seem to know a bit about the place, I thought I'd pick your brains about a couple of other things. As we're a mixed ability group, some of our number will be having lessons, and hiring equipment. Some beginners, and some intermediate. In past years, when we've stayed in other areas, we've either gone for ESF or other schools that do group lessons. I know some people complain about the ESF, and am aware that there's a lot of variability between different areas branches. Any problems with the school in Morzine? The other schools I can find don't seem to do the group lesson thing, and mini-groups or private tuition seems a bit pricey, and I don't think we're looking to break the bank. We're all adults, so there's no worries about Kids being forgotten in big groups etc. Also, we were thinking of hiring from Skiset, any experience with them here? Thanks again! Tim I can certainly recommend the ESF as they are used to English speaking clients. For ski equipment I only know Sport2000. Can get you a deal on 18 people - if you are interested email me xs AT peakretreats DOT co.UK ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ XS Peak Retreats http://www.peakretreats.co.uk/ski/morzine.htm Ski Collection http://www.skicollection.co.uk |
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