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Had a couple of hours of bright sunshine on the glacier this morning then could see booger all. Pistes in good condition.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Nice today, but icy in places. Bluebird forecast for tomorrow though, so all good.
Had lunch at Chalet Grilette today. Service a wee bit slow (not the food) but the food was really good. Will be going back.
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Gorgeous bluebird day today, we went over to La Plagne for a few hours with our 'discovery' pass, and had a heap of fun, really really quiet over there, even more so than Les Arcs....awesome 
OH did her first real black today, (she's done bits before) - it was pretty cut up and icy, with scraped ice tree roots and rocks all over the place, she coped really well and did it, not withstanding a few comedy fall moments, brilliant, will try to post video when I get round to processing gopro files.
Les Arcs was in great condition, yes some of the steeper sections got scraped towards the end of the day but altogether holding up well. Noticeably colder today, some snow on the way tomorrow I think, we'll see.
Have to say really pleased were staying in 1600, its so easy to access pretty much anything, and the trees give nice cover, yes its quiet, but tbh we're so knackered after skiing that we don't do a lot after dinner but sleep!! On my last visit I stayed in 1950 whi h is a lot prettier, but I find the skiing less enjoyable in the 1950/2000 bowl, bit samey...IMHO
Thumbs up for the hotel Cachette in 1600, yes its a little dated, but our room is massive, looks out onto the slopes (great fun) and the food, well what can I say it's outstanding, I have never seen food like this is a3 star hotel, we've had lobster, crab, oysters, raclette, just fabulous, still pinching ourselves when we remember that we paid sub £300 HB lol, would definately recommend to anyone.
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neilkav, Sounds great - I love 1600 too. 
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neilkav,
Re the hotel Cachette - who did you book through? Sounds good place to know.
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Yes, lovely day out today. Sadly the lovely tree runs above Vallandry were rather icy, but that did mean we had them to ourselves. Still decent cover on all pistes.
I send Neilkav's comment about the 2000 bowl being a but samey - I've really enjoyed being based near 1600. It's a nice journey home at the end of the day, and in the mornings it's just a case of two lifts getting you anywhere you want to go.
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For those going out 8-15 feb i have just had this email - i always order my ski pass during october when they do a similar discount but this is the first time i can recall seeing an offer mid season.
Enjoy a discount of 20% for your 6, 7 or 8 Days Paradiski Illimité ski passes, with a date of validity between February 8 and February 15, 2014.
To get this exclusive online offer, order now your ski passes on lesarcs.paradiski.com or peisey-vallandry.paradiski.com.
This promotion is available until Monday January 27 at 9:00AM.
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Hi Mogul,
When did you get that email? I dont seem to have received it, but I ordered mine just before christmas, do you think there will be any recourse possible?
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aw-hicks, it came through this morning. i purchsed mine in october last year and used it last week so they have probably sent it to me to try and get me back there - shame i have already booked beaver creek for 1st week of march 
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So from anyone out there how would you rate the snow conditions? Sites keep promising heavy snow but then nothing!
Coming out a week on Sunday so hoping there'll be some decent powder rather than ice!!
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i was there last week wc 11th jan and it was fantastic. lots of snow and the pistes were in great nick.
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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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ewanmalone, +1
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Pistes are in good condition. We had some snow yesterday which made things nice today. Snow line is now at the bottom of the valley. There are still some icy patches on many runs though. Le Blanchot was in lovely nick yesterday, but a little less so today. The nice reds above Vallandry are still a bit icy.
Home tomorrow 
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You know it makes sense.
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kapt, Hi just did it through Crystal on the webnet couple of days before, awesome, truly awesome deal.
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Jenniper, Agree snow defo made a difference today, I reckon we got 15-20cm overnight, today was a simply fabulous day (final day), spent a good chunk of the day off piste which has really been refreshed, ok its not ankle deep yet but its great fun. Pistes above Vallandry were perfect. More snow forecast for tomorrow night, anyone coming next week will have a great time 
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Here in 1950: overcast with light snow overnight, about 5 cms. Still snowing now, I think its a googles day, and time to head over for Vallandry, Village Im told, is quite full about 80% room occupancy but that is with a seminar in, so hopefully not stuggling to get into the bars / restaurants.
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Spent the day in thr runs and trees at Vallandry, but the best snow was on Grand Col on the way home. Good day, slopes still busy for a mid Jan break but not so much you have to queue for anything. Been snowing a bit through the evening, hopefully will continue overnight. More tommorow.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Coming out to Bourg on the 6th Feb. Got the 20% email so managed to re-charge my card at the discounted rate, good deal. I guess it will be quiet then so looking forward to a great 8 days.
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JohnBB, Welcome to snowHeads. (We used to do this all the time, but it seems to have dropped off a bit these days.) The snow was great last week and there was lots more coming down when we left yesterday morning, so enjoy.
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wooohooo!
6 " overnight ( oo er missus) in the 1950 village, but we guessed there'd be more to Villaroger. The morning looked as if it may be bad, with all the top lifts closed, and hence the lower runs crowded. The Rhonaz drag was open though, and, since only a few people know about it the 5 of us were probably tracks 10-15 down past Solliet. It's days like this that you go to work for. Awesome stuff with th powder over your boots. 3 runs down there, and then the top lifts obviusly opened, and it was getting tracked out. So headed back to 2000
Closed in at about 1:30, by which time we'd done a couple off Acrabulle, and stopped for lunch in the Mushroom. Not that there was much room (...), that place is simply staggeringly good value compared to the rest of the on slope cartels. Fairly poor visibility and quite heavy snow after lunch meant we headed for Combourciere and 1600 through the trees. Mont Blanc, again cracking stuff. Up Cachettes and Clocheret, practically deserted for some more powder fun. Over Arpettes and the sun was out in the 2000 valley, so a quick wizz up Varet and we were done (and I do mean done) for the day.
It's now snowing heavily again, and looks ( hopefully!) set for the evening. Let's hope the legs recover for another day of fun and frolics.
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Sooooooo jealous. Don't know if I will be able to swing a single day of snow time this season. Have a blast all Les Arcites!
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Arctic Roll, Lucky sod lol, it was great last week sound even better this week, enjoy!!
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luigi, It may be the Bulle Café as it looks like a mushroom. Either way, the Bulle (just uphill of the Arcabulle lift) offers great value for money for lunch and drinks too. The owner can be a little bitey (most of the staff are cool though), but it's always busy and has a good selection of pizza, snacks and proper food. I like their hot choccy too.
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Exactly the one. Lunch there today 8 euros Half pizza and coffee. Oh by the way , bluebird day today skied from Arc 2000 to Mont Albert and back before a late lunch.
Snow great plenty of good off piste if that is your thing.
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Sorry everyone, it was another gorgeous day today. Cold, and perhaps not quite as much snow as e'd hoped for overnight, but the skys were clooudless, the 'between pistes' hadn't crusted over, very few people around so no queues whatsoever. Stayed in the 1800 valley for the sunshine, but skied from end to end.
Yes, the Mushroom is as above However, I'd like give a shout out to La Ferme No, not in Villaroger, but in Plan Peisey. We've been going there for quite a few years now it's a little place on a track out from the top of the Parchay, turn back under the lift, and follow the track out to the edge of the village. Its a beautiful little place, no English spoken, quiet, like a little French place should be, but ski in out, and no cartel prices. Run by the old guy and his wife, service can be a bit slow, but you are a world away from the resort, and it doesn't seem to matter. It is a treasure.
I wouldn't normally share a secret this good, but I want him to survive, prosper even, so if you're out thay way , give it a go.
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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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Whilst this is mostly true, why does it never apply to the Transarc?! Every time I head to it I regret it instantly; big queues, people who think it is acceptable to push in to join their friends, and seats that you can't quite sit on. No queues elsewhere though
On the subject of food, La Vache (very near to La Ferme) is also worth checking out. I've not been to La Ferme yet, will have to try it out soon.
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ArseCaptain, I liked the look of that curry you had at La Vache
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You know it makes sense.
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so no queues whatsoever
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Whilst this is mostly true, why does it never apply to the Transarc?! Every time I head to it I regret it instantly; big queues, people who think it is acceptable to push in to join their friends, and seats that you can't quite sit on. ................ |
For the 1st time ever we made a real effort to avoid Transarc 2 weeks ago, using Renard a few times and a few other routes. Have to agree I didn't miss it!
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thefatcontroller, whilst it's slow generally I think Renard is a quicker and more pleasant way over, no queue and no taking skis off etc
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Poster: A snowHead
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I haven't been on the Transarc since last year, where I was demented by a Dutch lady talking non-stop for the entire ascent.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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We got the Transarc once on our trip last week - I vowed never to use it again afterwards. Slow, cramped and uncomfortable. Nice in the summer though!
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i'm on count down as I head out Friday night, those slopes are calling although I have a feeling most of Saturday is going to be spent on Flocon as we a have a newbe in the group
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agreed re Transarc - we try to avoid whenever poss. Yes I like Renard, but preferred route is skiing into 1800, then Vagere followed by Arpette. It does depend on timing tho!
As one of our group texted home today. "Terrible time being had Too much snow, Too much sunshine, not enough people". Not sure that's going to win any brownie points...
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I've been needing to get to Arcs 2000 from Plan Peisey for 10am for speed riding lessons and have experimented with different routes:
Peisey - Derby - Grand Renard
Peisey - Transarc
Peisey - Vagere - Arpette
Transarc is slightly slower and far less enjoyable! They all take about 35-40 mins.
The Transarc does seem a lot quieter in the afternoon, sometimes they let you straight on without going around the back.
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I just realised that in 8 days over Christmas/New Year that I never used the transarc at all. No prizes for guessing why. I have to disagree with Jenniper, the transarc is just as uncomfortable in the summer as in the winter.
My way to 2000, well it depends on how much of a hurry I am in, but Cachette, clocheret, Muguet, and pre st espirit is a nice way to do it. OK it is slow but there is some nice skiing on the way
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johnE, I really like the Pre du St Esprit way too, though the lift is a bit old and slow. I guess it would cost an absolute fortune to replace though, as it's so long and high too in places. It's a deffo no-no if it's very very cold.
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| johnE wrote: |
I have to disagree with Jenniper, the transarc is just as uncomfortable in the summer as in the winter.
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It's not so bad in the summer when you have a mountain bike to lean on and it's just the two of you in the cabin! It might be my imagination but it feels faster too - do they slow it down in high winter wind?
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| Neraida wrote: |
| johnE, I really like the Pre du St Esprit way too, though the lift is a bit old and slow. I guess it would cost an absolute fortune to replace though, as it's so long and high too in places. It's a deffo no-no if it's very very cold. |
There were plans to replace Pre Saint this coming Summer but it has gone quiet on that of late.
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