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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Roger C, or anyone else following this thread, we have a studio available to let in Champagny, long or short term if you have friends interested in joining you. It is basic but the price is reasonable. The apartment is situated in the Les Clarines apartment block in Les Rochers at the entrance to Champagny.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Thanks sideslip1 I'll let you know if anyone springs to mind. We are in Les Rochers so it would be convenient from that point of view.
It's been snowing for most of the day so far above Champagny and La Plagne. Most pistes in good condition, especially above 2200m.
Currently at 3pm it's looking white down at resort level in Champagny 
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sideslip1,
do you have a website ?
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sev112, if you look at sideslip1'signature you'll see his website address and the studio is mentioned on the homepge 
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Roger C, What are the conditons like at the moment?
I am due to fly out early in the morning from Liverpool but am expecting delays or cancellations again.
I will call you when I arrive in Champagny.
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Roger C, Will be at least Friday before I arrive, all Easyjet flights cancelled from Liverpool this morning, transferred to the Manchester flight on Friday. Maybe see you soon???
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We are looking forward to coming to Champagny in February. We are self catering for the first time, are there many restaurants in the village and /or a decent supermarket??
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Netballdi, There are 10 restaurants in the village of Champagny en Vanoise and 2 in Champagny le Haut. You can see a list of them by following this link http://www.champagny.com/index.jsp?c=52021#181. It shows the sort of food each restauarant serves and the area of the village it is in. I have not heard of any ones to avoid, we usually go to either Hotel Les Glieres (traditional / Savoyard, good value 3 course menu). Le Barillon (pizza/pasta/traditional) or La Poya (expensive but good). They are relatively close to us so that is the reason we frequent them.
There are 2 small supermarkets in the village, a Spar and a Sherpa, both with reasonable choice for most of the season but relatively expensive compared to the bigger supermarkets in Moutiers. There are also a few more shops / delicatessen / butcher/ baker selling local products, see this link http://www.champagny.com/index.jsp?c=52019
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Thanks for that. We are staying at Chalets du Bouquetin which I see is on the resaurant link so maybe we can eat there.
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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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We have never eaten there so can't really comment on what it is like. It is about 4-500 metres outside the village so it wouldn't take you long to walk into the centre, it is an uphill walk back home though. You have 5 or 6 restaurants within a 10 minute walk. Your nearest supermarket is sherpa and you are pretty close to the boulangerie. You can find out in advance where everything is using this useful map http://neige.skiinfo.fr/_apex/champagny/plan/welcome.htm
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skichampcouk, roger, would you like to meet up some time. Some of us come over your way sometimes from Les Arcs or when you come over our way.
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You know it makes sense.
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snowcrazy, That seems like a good idea, PM me the dates when you are out there and we can arrange something. I have bought a paradiski season pass for this year so it would be useful to ski with somebody with local knowledge of Les Arcs.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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skichampcouk, Make sure you are very fit or hope that snowcrazy, needs to take it easy 
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Poster: A snowHead
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Netballdi,
The chef at Chalets du Bouquetin leased our apartment a few seasons back when he was running his own restaurant in the village. I never tried the restaurant but it was popular at the time and I suspect he will be doing an equally good job in the Chalet. The last time I saw him he was interested in opening his own place again and will be wanting to protect his reputation, he is well known locally.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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sideslip1,
do you have a website ? |
Sorry I missed your post Steve, we have moved into new accommodation this season and it has taken France telecoms a month to connect our phone line. As RogerC says the website is on the signature.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Hi snowcrazy would be good to meet up. I'm out this weekend but with a group of 4 friends so will be pretty tied up.
Back again the last weekend of the month though with only a snowboarding friend in tow. How about we arrange a mini  gathering that Saturday (Jan 30th) to take advantage of the quiet slopes?
skichampcouk are you around that weekend?
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Roger C, I am out again next Friday (23rd) with a friend who has never skied before so will probably be staying around the Champagny slopes for most of the weekend.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Currently at T5 waiting for the 1925 BA departure.
Forecast for about 10cms tonight so tomorrow should be good! Planning on a tri across to Villaroger with a boarder friend.
Anyone in Champagny who wants to meet for an apres beer tomorrow let me know
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Roger C, I'm not due out again until half term week so will not be around for a beer. I read on another thread the roads are a bit tricky around Albertville so I would assume the road up to Champagny will be snowy, take care
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I've been twice to Champagny, and I have to say that I prefer it to the other La Plagne resorts, not only is it much cheaper, but it's much more picturesque. I've always been at the end of January, and I've never had to queue for the bubble in the morning. But the run back to Champagny's never been properly open either, so it's the bubble back down again in the afternoon.
From the top of the that gondola, just turn left and ski down the blue/ easy red to the Verdons chairlift, and then you're over the top into La Plagne proper. The slopes on the Champagny side are adequate too, and much quieter than those on the La Plagne side, perfect for beginners.
I've stayed self catering at Club Alpina both times, which is right next to the lift. Club Alpina has a really nice restaurant, which I would recommend even if you're not staying there. There's the Spar and the Sherpa, which are both okay, and a few nice bars. It doesn't have very busy nightlife, so I would say it's a much more family friendly resort.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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New to Snowheads but interested in meeting others who stay in Champagny. Have owned an appartment in the village for a few years and would be keen to set up a network of contacts for skiing and a beer or two in evenings. My wife and I are down for week from 6th Feb, so interested to hear from any one out there. Andy.
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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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ANDY DEV, welcome to SnowHeads.
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You know it makes sense.
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Hi Roger and Helen,
Not really used to this but it seems like fun.
Out on Sat and looking forward to it. Daughter and friends out at present and having a great time.
I am out weekend 7th March and over easter so will be in touch, Andy
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Hi ANDY DEV, welcome to Snowheads.
We will be in Champagny from 11th February in apartment les bleuets, either call round or pm your mobile number or address and we can arrange to meet up
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Poster: A snowHead
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This thread has been v.quiet for nearly a month!
What's it like at the moment? Snow reports sound great
We are out again from Sat 6th to Sun 14th so it anyone wants to meet up for a ski let me know..........
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Roger C, skichampcouk, sorry guys I have not checked on here for ages so missed your posts. I am around all season based over in Les Arcs but as one of my mates lives in your village I come over your side quite often. Was there last wednesday. Please PM me if you fancy meeting up so I do not miss your posts again. Sorry about not checking back on here again. When are either of you out again or anyone else that would like to meet up one lunch time for a beer or even a ski/snowboard.
If anyone is coming over my side and wants to meet up PM me or post on the Les Arcs snow report thread. Hope to see some of you this winter.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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snowcrazyno probs
back out next sat for 8 days and will pm you for sure!
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Roger C, ANDY DEV, snowcrazy, We are out again tomorrow for 8 days. If you are around send me a text or give me a call. snowcrazy, send me a pm, I look at my emails every couple of days when in France so could arrange to meet up.
It looks like plenty of snow is forecast over the next couple of days so things should improve on recent conditions.
I am after a place to watch the football on Sunday afternoon so will be heading over to Les Arcs or La Tania, if anyone knows of any bars around that show all the premier league games could you let me know.
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Roger C, I'll send you a text, I try to spend as little time as I can on the internet when I am in France as I would rather be skiing. We are due out until Sunday 4th April, hopefully we can meet up.
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Roger C, It has been so good today I thought I would spend a bit of time on the tourist office computer to let you know. At least 30 cms of fresh powder high up, maybe 20-25 cms at the top of the Champagny gondola. Great conditions for this time of year and it is still snowing.
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Hi skichampcouk thanks for the upate, much appreciated!
Save some snow for us on Friday I'll txt you and perhaps we can meet up for a ski that day.
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Plans for a new leisure centre in Champagny are currently being displayed at the entrance to the swimming pool in Champagny en Vanoise.
The existing open air swimming pool is going to have a removable cover built so I assume it will then be open over Winter as well as Summer. An extension is to be built to the side of the existing swimming pool and will include new saunas, jacuzzis and a well being centre. Underneath this will be a ten pin bowling area (not sure how many lanes) bar and cafe/restaurant.
The existing tennis court and skateboard park are to be repositioned to make space for this extension, hopefully they will also resurface the football pitch.
I don't have any dates yet, the minutes from the last council meeting show they are still looking for funding from the banks for the project. The locals are not happy after a new underground carpark was built next to the gondola last year, this is the only car park in Champagny where you have to pay so was hardly used last winter. It will be interesting to see the response to the new leisure centre plans.
I will update this thread when I find out more information.
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