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Autumn skiing
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I am thinking of trying to grab a few days skiing in France or Switzerland in late October or November. Does anybody know if the glacier resorts like Tignes or Les Diablerets are open at that time? I find it difficult to get specific information from websites. I get the impression that some glacier resorts have a sort of "closed season" in the autumn, shutting at the end of summer holidays, and not opening up again till December. Any information would be appreciated. Paul Leigh Lancs UK |
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"Doc Paul" wrote in message om... Hi all I am thinking of trying to grab a few days skiing in France or Switzerland in late October or November. Does anybody know if the glacier resorts like Tignes or Les Diablerets are open at that time? I find it difficult to get specific information from websites. I get the impression that some glacier resorts have a sort of "closed season" in the autumn, shutting at the end of summer holidays, and not opening up again till December. Any information would be appreciated. Les Deux Alpes opens one week, October 25th to November 3rd, during which time large chunks of the glacier are staked out with slalom runs by Italian and French (in that order) teams, from local clubs to national level. The 'Mondial du Surf' also takes place during the first part of the week, and the 'Mondial du Ski during the latter half. You can try out the latest equipment, watch various displays/events going on both on the glacier and down at resort level. Lift opens around 7.30 am, horrendous queues from 7 to 8 as all the clubs arrive at the same time. We've always used a local instructor for a couple of hours, you can jump the queues. Some contacts: Anne Millet Fluent English, formerly of French World Cup Team http://anne.millet.free.fr/ Tel: 06 09 69 87 78 Charlotte Swift Excellent with beginners and intermediates, one teenage kid I took who'd hated every lesson (skiing or anything else) he'd ever had, actually wanted more. www.easiski.com Dave Morris Dave runs SnowPro with Pete Hughes, never skied with him myself but have heard excellent reports. Piste weeks, carving weeks, bumps, lessons for beginners. www.snowpro.co.uk Jeremy Edward Runs the European Ski School, English instructors. Jeremy also owns the Le Cret Hotel and Secret Bar - a lively and popular après ski haunt, mainly Brits. Good deals on summer skiing accommodation (when there's snow, that is)... www.europeanskischool.co.uk Always a risk by late October of the Jandri lift to the glacier closing through high winds/bad weather, but we've been lucky the past few times. If you value your sleep, don't book accommodation anywhere near the centre during the 'Mondial du Surf'. The drunken (etc) screaming goes on 'til 5 am. That is, of course, unless you want to join in ;-) During the Mondial du Ski, it's more civilised. As for Tignes, I think the glacier is opening again on October 27th. Pete www.grasski.org |
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Les Diablerets I think are planning to open some slopes up when there's sufficient snow :-) There's snow falling at altitude so it's not impossible they'll open in a month or so. Ian Thanks Ian, Pete - I will keep an eye open in the next few weeks. Paul |
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