 Poster: A snowHead
|
|
|
|
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
|
Going to belle plagne on boxing day  Can't wait. Staying in Neredies or something like that.
|
|
|
|
|
|
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?
|
|
Rizzler, welcome to snowheads...
|
|
|
|
|
|
You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
|
|
|
|
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
|
I've been in Les Coches 15th, 16th and 17th. Snow cover was fine above 1800m, although wearing thin and icy on some runs towards the end of the week. Had to keep an eye out for rogue stones. Snow canons have been on pretty much constantly at high and low levels, some huge piles on the pistes - probably due to be pushed around by the weekend. Off piste still feels like fresh powder despite being almost a week old. Temperature was -16C in Plagne Centre mid-afternoon on the 17th.
The lower section of the blue run down to Les Coches was closed the whole week (although for some reason marked as open on the info-piste map boards). We risked it anyway on Wednesday. Really shouldn't have done - it was fine apart from a small stretch which goes along a road, which turned out to only have about 3cm of soft snow on it. Skis have gone for a service today!!
Not much snow at 1450m, probably about 4 inches away from the artificial snow machines. They'll need a dumping before they open it up properly lower down.
Les Sources and the red down from the glacier were my favourite runs, both in great condition.
|
|
|
|
|
|
You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hi those that are out already, did not make it to Mont Albert today for the free wine. Had enough by the time we were at the top of Plagne centre, see you later in the week I hope.
Can you now ski down to the bottom lift without messing up your skis?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
snowcrazy, Hi we only made it tp PC as well, my youngest was just too cold.
Access down to Montalbert village is fine now down the main piste. The forest runs are all Piste Fermee, dont know if thats for snow preservation or lack of snow. The cannons have been going all day yesterday and last night so there is now a good base of artificial if nothing else 
Its -15 here this morning so the snow will be in good condition if nothing else.
|
|
|
|
|
|
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
|
Just got back from La Plagne, had an AWESOME week. Snow conditions remained good but mostly artificial - they need some more of the real stuff! The resort was empty all week, we had the pistes to ourselves, and the lifts were empty. We were given a refund of something like 150 Euros on our two lift passes because so many runs were closed.
The main thing is how cold it was, I've been on a ski holiday which was so freezing. Went over to Les Arcs yesterday (the snow was better over there actually) and the wind chill at the top of the Aiguille Rouge was minus 35!!!
Anyway I can highly recommend the Hotel Christina in Plagne Centre (Mark Warner), I've had a cracking week staying there.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
I am not in the resort yet but have just spoken to someone who is and apparently it is snowing a lot. Maybe this is the reason why the plumber failed to turn up this pm to fix our apparent leak? Good news for the skiers but not so good news for my friends arriving in about an hour with NO water..... Still maybe Boredsurfing, will let them use his facilities? 
|
|
|
|
|
|
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
|
Mouth, Last I heard they were having dinner in La Luge 
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
omg last night the snow conditions were horrific. The worst we've experienced on a transfer day in 5 years. Nick was stuck at Geneva for 7 hours waiting for people who were diverted to Lyon then rerouted back to Geneva. It basically snowed all the way from Geneva home, cars were sliding and being abandoned everywhere. 2 english cars even stopped in the fast lane on the bridge at Centron because they couldn't get up the slope - how dangerous! It's all ok now though. He eventually got home at 4am and is fully recharged.
I on the other hand have got to try and contact the plumber again. Which plumber are you using Mouth?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
rebeccay, Maintain Alps - do you need their number? They have been this moming...
|
|
|
|
|
|
You know it makes sense.
|
|
|
|
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
|
|
|
|
Poster: A snowHead
|
|
ok update have now managed to get a train tomorrow - Weds as Eurotunnel opened up some slots for us to rebook. Fingers crossed
|
|
|
|
|
|
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
|
|
|
|
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?
|
| Quote: |
ok update have now managed to get a train tomorrow - Weds as Eurotunnel opened up some slots for us to rebook. Fingers crossed
|
Thank goodness for that, didn't like the idea of you cutting it that fine on Christmas Eve. Stay safe though, will be thinking of you. Just read FB, don't go to work., be on hols. See you soon
|
|
|
|
|
|
You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
|
Hi guys,
Myself and a group of friends are coming out on Sunday for a week.
We've not been to Monatalbert before and was wondering if we will need to book tickets for anywhere for New Years Eve or can we just wander round find a pub and wander in?
|
|
|
|
|
|
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
|
brucie_watts, Welcome to SH. My suggestion is you make a reservation when you arrive especially if you want to eat. I think there may be 2 sittings in operation that night. You wont need to book for just drinking in pub or bar like code bar or Tourmente. Restaurants you need to book.
Where are you staying? There will be a few of us SH around
|
|
|
|
|
|
You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
|
Thanks for the advice. We're staying in L'Arbe - I've yet to work out where it is yet but guess we'll find out on Sunday!
Any recommendation on a restaurant if we go down the food route?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
brucie_watts, in that case are you staying with Mountain Heaven? Ref food it really depends on what sort of food you want. Sometimes on NY Eve the restaurants do set menus so you don't get the normal choice, but that can be just as good. Apparently the chef in L'Abreuvoir this year is very good. Skanapia has been sold so new owners and don't know what they are like. Benoit, the previous owner, is now at L'Oursiere so that should be good. If you want a pizza you can't beat Fifty's Legends, although La Luge give it a good go. Haven't eaten in Trappeurs since Sandrine took over so can't comment, but I suspect someone here on SH will know.
Enjoy yourself.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
It's been warm all day all the snow on my car has gone during the day and is 4.30pm and +7 with rain forecast, slopes were dreadful coming down from la Plagne, lots of beginners really struggling they have put a sign up at the top of the Montalbert lift advising beginners to take the lift back to the village. What conditions are like tomorrow will very much depend on the rain/sleet/snow situation 
|
|
|
|
|
|
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
|
|
|
|
|
|
rebeccay, yes staying with Mountain Heaven - thanks for all the info. We;re arriving lateish on Sunday so expect we'll give one of the pizza places a go then!
Hopefully they'll be better news on the snow before then!
|
|
|
|
|
|
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
|
|
brucie_watts, Fifties gets my vote and may well see you there! Anyone in a bright red gilet with "Montalbert Villaroger challenge" will be a SH! Quite a few of us around next week
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
| Mouth wrote: |
| brucie_watts, Fifties gets my vote and may well see you there! Anyone in a bright red gilet with "Montalbert Villaroger challenge" will be a SH! Quite a few of us around next week |
Looks like this - click on the photo to make it grow
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
You know it makes sense.
|
hey bertie bassett I never thought that photo would be used anywhere else- it's enough to scare the poor bloke away!!!!!
Mouth and the rest of the Montalbert contingent, we'll probably be in Monty for NYE so keep an eye out for the gillets 
|
|
|
|
|
|
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
|
|
|
|
Poster: A snowHead
|
|
|
|
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
|
|
|
|
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?
|
|
Boredsurfing, thats much better news ....see the man from Harrogate is back
|
|
|
|
|
|
You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
|
|
redrunmarcus, Yep, packing l'ab happy hour each night.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
|
Mouth, We'll keep an eye out for the jackets then - I read about the challenge and if conditions are good enough we'll give it a go!
cockofthenorth, happy hours are always appreciated - especially after prices in Meribel last year!
Great news on the snow front!
|
|
|
|
|
|
You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
|
HAPPPPPPPPYYYYYY CHRISTMMMMMMMMAAAAAAASSSSSSSS to all those on the snow
Wishing we were with you.
Cheers
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Boredsurfing, Happy Xmas 
|
|
|
|
|
|
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
|
|
thefatcontroller, and to you and yours
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FAQ
) Sat in the sun in Champagny for lunch, pistes deserted (cos its changeover day).
