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Looks like they're preparing a trap. Very strange.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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@Jonpim, yes, we were told the same story over on the les arcs side. Really rubbish. Thank god I have access to other options. For anyone still wanting to get discounts in other areas either go on saturdays when it is cheaper and risk the traffic or get a ski a la carte card and get 15% discount most days you go in some areas. Not great, but better than nothing. 
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From a quick tour of the webcams it looks like the wind has certainly made the snowfall over the last couple of days accumulate more strongly in some areas than others - the Rossa on Champagny side looks to have done particularly well whereas Bergerie on La Plagne side definitely looks more wind swept. Cold temps this week should hopefully allow the pisteurs to do their magic though and get a really good proportions of the area open for opening weekend for a change (please don't send a foehn!)
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Great pics 
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Thanx. Really need to learn to use the proper camera, not just my phone! Was in Meribel yesterday and there was a fab view of the cannons on in a line up the mountain - no camera to hand and the phone spaz's out in the cold and had died Will try to be better prepared!
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Following on from my earlier post about the blurred areas on the Bergerie webcam, there are a few other areas receiving the same treatment, eg the top of the lift on the Becoin cam and the boarding area on the Colorado cam.
I suspect that this relates to some privacy laws/rules. However, it's not consistent across all cams.
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Loads and loads of snow in our garden down the valley this morning  How's it looking up top @chaletgirl,
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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I was wrong! It didn't clear at all, it started snowing again! Bit of a breeze, so who know where the snow will end up!!
Not overly keen as the forecast is to snow all night and tomorrow - I'm supposed to drive up to Courchevel for 9am, but not convinced its a good idea (dodgy arm, can't put on snow chains yet). Dammit! But, can't complain - at least we have loads of snow!
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I was up in LP today - freezing cold but white white white - looking lovely. Can't wait to get out on my skis!
Good luck for the drive tomorrow @chaletgirl,
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You know it makes sense.
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First trip to La Plagne on 19th december for a week staying with esprit (hotel des deux domaines) in belle plagne. First time skiing with a child although he is only 13 months so won't be hitting the slopes. Have just booked ski hire from sport 2000 Armand Berard Sports - is this easy to get to from our hotel? We will most likely have the push chair with us, is belle plagne ok to get around with the buggy? Thanks.
Webcams are looking great and after not skiing last winter, I can't wait.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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@laura1182, easy enough to get to on foot all pedestrianised. I would not recommend a buggy/pushchair that’ll be a nightmare!
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Poster: A snowHead
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@laura1182, I'd recommend a baby carrier rather than a buggy as whilst its pedestrianised, there are a lot of steps up and down and the snow/ice clearance on the ground sometimes isn't great. If you do take a buggy, the Esprit staff will know the best ways into the village to avoid the steps and there are also quite a few lifts in resort as well.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@laura1182, we're taking our baby in March to Belle Plagne - he'll be 13 months by then. We're planning on picking up a cheap sledge to pull him around in!!! (Or rather his grandparents who are coming along as babysitters will be doing the pulling!!!)
Agree with the other posts, wouldn't recommend a buggy on snow and with all the steps in Belle Plagne - though there is a lift to cut out some but not all.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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We have an off road buggy that I use for buggy running, it will be going even if it’s only used in and around the airport, I’ll also have a carrier. Good tip re the sledge, will look to do the same, thanks
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Just had an email from the people at Hotel Les Glieres in Champagny saying the ski season in Champagny opens on 16th December so I assume all the lower village resorts will open then.
Normally the village resorts open the week after the higher altitude resorts but this season it appears they will all be opening on the same day.
Anybody else heard this?
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@skichampcouk, Yep entire resort opens on 16th
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All open on 16/12 Villages close 22/4 Altitude 28th April 2018
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@boredsurfin, That's good news.
We've just arrived in Champagny to do a bit of work on the apartment and everything is looking very wintry.
Was -4 when we arrived at 6pm so should keep the snow in good condition.
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| Snow and Sunshine wrote: |
I was up in LP today - freezing cold but white white white - looking lovely. Can't wait to get out on my skis!
Good luck for the drive tomorrow @chaletgirl, |
Thank you - it was fine! I nearly cancelled at 6am, but decided to go anyway and it was a lovely drive  x
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@chaletgirl, wow, just wow Thanks for posting.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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No worries. It gives me somewhere to put pictures of snow where people don't get annoyed!! LOL
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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@chaletgirl looking great!
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| chaletgirl wrote: |
| Some pics today, standing outside Croq Neige - |
That's my view three or four lunchtimes each trip
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You know it makes sense.
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| ukredsox wrote: |
That's my view three or four lunchtimes each trip |
LOL Its a good place for lunch! LOL
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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@chaletgirl, fantastic - and thanks for feedin' the needin' !
Out in 2.5 weeks to Les Arcs, am guessing / hoping / praying / anticipating similar coverage over 'that side'.
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Poster: A snowHead
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Thank you for the lovely pictures chaletgirl - you can just about see our apartment in the 1800 picky.
(not there just yet)
And this season looks like turning out rather good (well, this Christmas anyway):
Meteofrance
Meteoblue
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@ukredsox, If you are a fan of Croque Neige, good news, the boys are opening another restaurant piste side in the new flats that the Bergerie chair goes alongside/over. Chatting to them in the Summer they hadnt decided what to call it, but they didnt think my suggestion of Croque Neige 2 would be accepted by the Mayor (!)
Also have a look at Montalbert73 on Instagram for some nice pictures
@Jonpim, Yeo, so good we have just extended our visit by another 5 days
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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@boredsurfin, the new restaurant is called Le Chairlift and will be run by Vincent - Bertrand will run the Croq. should be good!
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@Charliee, Ha! they said they were looking for a name the English could pronounce 
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Any chance of the resort opening early? My son is out there right now and his first guests don't arrive till the 16th. Seems a shame to waste all that snow.
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From what I've heard, no! Some of the locals are hiking up so they get to ski!
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Sorry, honved, but the resort is not allowed to open until i arrive.
The 16th it is.
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They won't want to ski next week - apparently its going to snow from Friday for about five days! (So the forecast said!)
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If MeteoExploration is anything to go by, then a full metre is gonna fall 
But very windy weekend . . .
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