 Poster: A snowHead
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The new gondola from Les Brevieres to Tignes 1800: does anyone remember which nights it ran late evenings last winter, and what the times were? And if there is any hint from STGM if they are doing the same again this winter? Thx.
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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?
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I think it ran every evening until 9pm. It was paid for by the restaurants in Kallinda Village, much to the chagrin of the restaurants in Brevs, where people are otherwise captive.
There is talk of the La Daille gondola running in the evenings so the Folle can open its restaurant at night.
As with all of these arrangements, they will happen/continue whilst the restaurants and bars pay the lift operation bill.
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Thanks both. Hadn't realised Kalinda was paying for it; thought STGM had made the promise to the mayor. I won't make any assumptions then that it will run late again this winter. Much as I love Les Brevieres (will be staying there again this season) the 'captive' thing can be a nuisance - particularly when friends are visiting and staying in one of the other Tignes.
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I wouldn't rely one the Brev bubble running on a night. It was for a very short period last year, but I can't find the email with the dates.
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I have skied down to Brev in the dark from the bus stop by the piste in 1800. Easy enough but always think about the fact if you have an accident no one knows you are on the mountain.
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Yes, a popular option I believe @Mark1863. Have to admit to having done it once or twice... keeping a careful watch for any piste bashers coming the other way! It's getting friends home from Les Brev to their gaff higher up the hill that's the bigger challenge. A dry night and the trusty Citroen I guess.
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The plot thickens... (Remind me not to organise a holiday for people with different requirements in the future lol)
Wanted to ask if there are any UK ski holiday providers you guys can recommend / ones that should be avoided? Currently exploring holiday package deal options.
And in regards to that, when a package includes flights but you have mates coming from various countries, do you call the provider to ask for a quote just for a room? Any experiences with similar situations would be helpful!
Thank you once again!
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I'd be looking to see what Sunweb can do for you. They can do with flights or without. Lift pass included, and several properties in Tignes.
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@drporat, For touring boots I would go to Mountain Attitude on Rue de la Poste - run by the two Ludos (short French for Ludovic). Having said that they were trying to sell the business but it was still there last May.
Not sure if Jo Jo does touring boots, the rumours of his retirement have been around for years, I will no doubt find out when I arrive! |
I've sent them 2 emails within a 4 weeks interval, no answer.
Tried to call the number listed on their website, it's disconnected. 
Any idea what's happening?
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@drporat, Sorry, no. But the 2 Ludos do run a mountain biking business elsewhere in France and in previous years did not appear in Tignes until November. I guess I'll find out on my way to the pub on 27 Nov!
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You know it makes sense.
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@Agevi, Never tried Sunweb but most tour ops do a no transport option. Alpine Elements have a variety of chalets and prices in Tignes. Also look the Tignes 2100 hotel, you can book direct with Langleys (a scandi firm) but Crystal also do a full flight, transfers and accomm package from the UK and hand you over to the Scandis at the door.
Good luck herding you cats 
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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On a different tack, can I ask Chocks if he knows anyone in Tignes who offers a ABS backpack service ?
My Mammutt pack is due for 1 in Jan
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I tried last Jan but no one could /would !
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Poster: A snowHead
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@endoman Thanks, will have a looksy!
@chocksaway Thanks! Will explore further and indeed try to get the herd sorted! xD
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@snowornever, Mmmm tricky. I'm sure I saw a snowpulse (bought out by Mammut IIRC) in the window of Vallon Blanc in Lac. As ever shop change their allegiancies often, so another one for my list of window shopping in November. Might be worth prompting me in early Dec!!
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Thanks!
Turns out there is a safetycheck:recall on the bag so will be in touch with mammutt
Also their website lists Ellis Brigham as a “safety centre”whatever that means will call them to see!
Not long now to jan!!!
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| Mark1863 wrote: |
| The sign I always take that the locals think snow is going to stay is when they put the tyres on the tennis courts. Often they will also put some on Toviere. I think it is to protect the courts and is also an indication that the cover is too thin at the end of the season |
Looking at the webcams tyres are out in le lac and val claret!
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| dorhar wrote: |
| Mark1863 wrote: |
| The sign I always take that the locals think snow is going to stay is when they put the tyres on the tennis courts. Often they will also put some on Toviere. I think it is to protect the courts and is also an indication that the cover is too thin at the end of the season |
Looking at the webcams tyres are out in le lac and val claret! |
Next job will be takng the fencing down around the tennis courts that are nearest the lake in Lac.
The work is possibly in response to the predicted cold and hopefully snowy snap next week. The weather thread indicates that most forecasters are suggesting a similar weather pattern and thus it may well happen. No agreement on exactly when the weather turns. Sometime between Tuesday/Thursday.
As with all these predictions take with a huge pinch of salt.
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Incase anyone is planning on doing any driving in the region next week:
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ROAD CLOSURE : BARRAGE OF TIGNES
From Monday 28th of October to Thursday 31th of October morning:
Road closed from 10pm to 6am. No diversion !
Some closing (20 minutes) possible from 8pm -> 10pm and 6am -> 8am. (maximum 3 closing each time slot)
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Last edited by You'll need to Register first of course. on Fri 25-10-19 14:03; edited 1 time in total
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You'd think the summer road via Les Brevieres would allow a diversion? Any info on the exact location of the closure points and why the summer road can't be used? Unlikely it's a piste yet at that time of year (drove on it quite happily last November without restriction).
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I see... roadworks on the summer road too, until mid-Nov. And soon as they're complete it will turn into Myrtilles anyway (hopefully)!
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The summer road was tarted up for Le Tour that never was. I wonder if the major building works at the bottom of the gondola (ticket office, poor, ski school etc) are blocking the road.
IIRC the Dam is shut for the removal of the crane that has been there for a while.
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As if by magic an e mail from Le Marie confirms it's for crane removal. No explanation why the summer road (or route des ruines as it seems to be called now) is shut.
Last edited by snowHeads are a friendly bunch. on Fri 25-10-19 21:35; edited 1 time in total
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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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@drporat, Mountain attitude did change ownership at the end of last season and I was told the new owners are experienced in ski-touring and the market for it. Ludo (one of them) expected the business to carry on pretty much as before. I would imagine the place is closed until mid November. As @chocksaway, indicated the previous owners are concentrating on the mountain biking business.
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You know it makes sense.
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@Tigski, thanks for the update.
This is what I feared.
I am interested in buying my first pair of touring boots. I looked for a shop who has both the knowledge (boot fitting) and enough models on display to fit my specific needs.
Integrity wouldn't be bad either.
It makes sense that the new owners intend to carry on the existing business, the issue is who and how are they.
In Tignes I only know Nicholas from Le Vallon Blanc, but I don't believe it's in his field of expertise.
We'll see this PSB.
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@drporat, might not be very convenient for you, but Mountain Pro in Val is the best place for touring kit in the whole area. Incredibly knowledgable, and while they might not have the largest range of hardware it's all picked by them as the best on offer, they won't sell anything they don't think is up to the job.
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@Dr John, many thanks.
If I won't find a good local option, I'll take the bus in the morning and go there with both skis. Or I might try getting there by skiing with the 2nd pair on my back, to save the bus money 
I need an entry level boot that should fit both the new skis with Shift bindings and the old ones with alpine bindings.
Any idea how are their prices? Compared to Tignes...
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Hopefully, we will see a bit more than a dusting early next week. If we do get a decent dump above resort that seems a consistent "first proper" snow for the last 3 seasons. All late Oct - Early Nov. Hopefully cold enough for them to start snow-blowing the Double M. All bits crossed
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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@drporat, you want a hybrid boot in that case, Salomon and Technica have a large range. Drop them a line, Yannik is the boss, they'll be getting new season stock in shortly. I'm going to them for new Scarpa tourers opening weekend. Can't comment to comparative pricing, but the kit is generally RRP with little or no "Val" mark-up (unlike other places I could mention. Yes Killy Sport, I'm looking at you).
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Noza on the Weather thread supports the view that Tignes is about to change colour
"As for the nearer term continues to look like quite considerable snowfall for the northern Alps 50cm+ for Tignes over next week with a snow line fluctuating above and below 1900m"
Lets hope he is right
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^^^^ Fingers crossed
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Ahhh I love the first proper snowy webcam of the season with the lake, it's stunning!
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Looking this morning. Pretty grim on the GM but clearly Open. Snow line just around 2700 - dusting on Toviere. Should move down from there and be at resort level some time on Sunday. Looks like most of the week before any fully clear intervals. GM conditions should be great.
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