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@chocksaway,
How can you use 'Parisiennes' and 'queue' in the same sentence?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@Kenzie, Sorry, humble apologies!
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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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Is there anywhere in Val that fits quiver killers?
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@chocksaway,
Don't forget the experiment STGM did (15 years ago?) - they put a Parisienne in a ski lift line all to himself.
He still tried to push in.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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@Kenzie, 
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| mk28 wrote: |
| Is there anywhere in Val that fits quiver killers? |
Yannick at Mountain Pro Shop did a couple of years ago
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great thanks
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@bobski62 and @chocksaway
"Les Brevieres
And finally, an update that applies to Les Brevieres and Les Boisses: as of Jan 2022 these car parks remain free but if you are parking for more than 12 hours you now have to display a 'vignette' or parking permit in the window else risk being towed away. If parking for less than 12 hours you have to display a blue disc, set to the time of arrival. The permit for the former can be obtained from the parking information office, ground floor of Maison de Tignes in Le Lac or from the company / lodging hosting you. You need to tell them your car registration and the dates you are arriving and leaving; these are all written on the permit that you get and then place on view beneath the windscreen. Blue discs can be purchased in any tabac. No idea why this has been introduced. Initially I thought maybe to help manage snow clearing better but there's no contact info put on the permit.
e season or by the week. Take a peek on Au Bon Coin. These spaces will generally be in locations other than the public parking listed above. You will need to check for yourself what specific restrictions they may have (eg height).[/quote]"
@bobski62 and @chocksaway Thanks for the update on the parking situation in Tignes/Les Brev - we'll be driving in from Ste Foy in March probably about 3 or 4 times during our stay and were planning to use the free car parking - is there a tabac in Les Brevieres where these blue discs can be obtained, or is it any tabac? Thanks for any pointers.
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Mountain pro shop unfortunately no longer fit quiver killers. Does anyone know of anywhere else in Val that does it? i know theres a couple of places in Tignes but ideally dont want 2 round trips there if possible. thanks
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I’m was in Snowberry earlier and they listed quiver killers as one of their services.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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@Loganberry, I bought mine at the Tabac in Lac, he assured me it was a standard French one valid all over Europe, so if you can get one in Ste F that will do just fine.
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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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Big celebrations tomorrow for Johan Clarey's homecoming with silver medal, programme copy and paste here:
On the program on Thursday 02/24 from 5 p.m.:
- From 5pm: sales of lanters, food and drinks stand
- From 5.30pm: demonstration by the Snow Patrol
- 5.45pm: descent with lanterns for children
- 6pm: Ski show (ESF and Tignes Ski Club), with Perrine Laffont, Marius Bourdette and Romain Riboud
- 6.45pm: torchlight descent of the ESF du Lac and Val Claret followed by fireworks
- 7pm: signing session with Johan Clarey
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| chocksaway wrote: |
| @Loganberry, I bought mine at the Tabac in Lac, he assured me it was a standard French one valid all over Europe, so if you can get one in Ste F that will do just fine. |
@chocksaway Thank you very much - that sounds easy enough... presumably could pick up one anywhere en route south then. Not sure that there is a tabac in Ste Foy Station (never had a reason to look for one!), but must be one in Ste Foy, La Thuile or on the way up the valley 
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You know it makes sense.
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Its time for some more weather. After a grizzly day today with reasonably sharp winds, Tignes is going to be on the edge of a high pressure system, so basically its 4 days of blue skies and sunshine, with maybe the odd fluffy cloud on the peaks. But over the weekend its going to be cold before the air warms up a bit on Monday and a bit more on Tuesday. (It may even be into diesel waxing territory tonight for those parked outside). There will always be a breeze especially at altitude as we will not be in the centre of the high pressure system. There is a slim chance of some cloud on Monday as the system flexes in and out.
The roads are going to be busy with 35k vehicles heading up into the Tarentaise and 32k going home, at least the weather will not compound the problem! For flying it will be a nice day at both ends, a bit bumpy in Scotland perhaps. If you are flying into Chambery it will be a northerly wind, especially early doors, so you may well come in over the lake and circle the town before landing, some dramatic views will be on offer. As the runway is relatively short landing with a tail wind of 15mph is not a player. Enjoy the views!
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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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Many apologies as I suspect it’s in the thread somewhere, but where do people recommend for ski hire in Val Claret please? Need somewhere that has some off piste skis for a small lady and a decent range of boots for fussy teenagers.
@chocksaway, if you have any recommendations maybe they could be added to your fantastic first page list?
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Poster: A snowHead
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@swoafs, Sorry, I don't, after 2 years lots has changed and I've never hired in VC. We do have a couple of Val Claretians on here, hopefully they,'ll be along shortly.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@swoafs, unfortunately I can’t give you a positive recommendation, but I would advise avoiding SkiOne. I have a mate, who to be fair likes a bargain, but gets fobbed off with all sorts of battered stuff from there.
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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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@Loganberry, if you wanted to sort a blue parking disc before you leave, you can always pick one up on eBay for a few pounds.
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@Loganberry, we have one of the blue discs with the time displayed that we acquired in Les Gets about seven years ago when they brought in the need to use them for on street parking. And we have used it all over the place. Italy I think three years ago.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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| swoafs wrote: |
Many apologies as I suspect it’s in the thread somewhere, but where do people recommend for ski hire in Val Claret please? Need somewhere that has some off piste skis for a small lady and a decent range of boots for fussy teenagers.
@chocksaway, if you have any recommendations maybe they could be added to your fantastic first page list? |
@swoafs - Val Claret’ian here:
My friends pre-book with Intersport at Le Jhana. They have a good range of gear and good deals via internet. LMGTFY
Ski One have always treated us well and provide an independent alternative to Intersport - the owners Manu and Lolotte will give you the good stuff, if you ask for it.
Sport 2000 Sport Glisse are right on the snow front on way to Tufs chair: ask for Sonny - he’ll see you right.
As with any hire operation anywhere - you’ll get very standard fare unless you ask for something specific/special.
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Despite staying on the edge of VC this season, I'm afraid I can't offer any recommendations, sorry @swoafs, only places to avoid.
It's a 10 minute bus ride to Le Lac where you will find Antoine at Mountain Attitude very helpful for off-piste gear (Rue de La Poste, opposite La Poste) and Guy Clarey equally helpful for rental and servicing (Sport 2000 - Rue de La Poste, next to La Poste). Tignes Spirit are also a popular choice (Lavachet, a few doors along from the Sherpa supermarket).
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Thanks everyone; that’s most helpful.
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| Grinning wrote: |
| sno trax wrote: |
| @Loganberry, if you wanted to sort a blue parking disc before you leave, you can always pick one up on eBay for a few pounds. |
@Loganberry LMGTFY - this is just magnificent and puts our old beaten up paper version into a cocked hat - ON AMAZON with Ice Scraper functionality: Parking Disc with 24-Hour Display,Parking Timer European Parking Clock 24-Hour Time Display and Ice Scraper: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B096Q41D92/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_DX9J17XFY8KTXV4GK8M2?tag=amz07b-21 |
Fantastic, who can resist a parking disc that doubles as a multi-tool 
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@sno trax, @Pamski,
Thank you for your suggestions - that's very helpful indeed. There was one on eBay but sadly, would arrive too late for our trip, always worth a look. Handy to know that they seem to be universally accepted.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Hi there
Coming to Val Claret on 26th March with two teenage daughters, one of whom (16) is a bit of social animal and so is keen to have ski guiding/tuition with a group of kids her age. Could anyone please recommend a ski school who provide these sorts of sessions-preferably with a bias towards UK clientele. She is a very good skier-can cover anything on piste.
May be tricky I realise given it might only be private schools off that week. She's got GCSEs but some things are more important after two years off the slopes.
Thanks in advance.
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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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We're heading to Val Claret for a long weekend Thurs 31st Mar-Tues 5th Apr and staying in Curling. I'll have hire car. Looking at parking at the moment but am I right in thinking that only full weeks can be booked online?
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@snowhound, I don't think anyone runs specific teen group lessons, as you are normally placed by ability. But there's nothing wrong with e mailing Ultimate, TDC, or New Gen to see if they have anything that you can jump aboard with. Evo2 tend to be multinational as a fourth option. They are all based in Lac. I think VC is ESF or 666, both predominantly French.
@NoMapNoCompass, That is correct, you have to roll up and get a ticket from the office, not sure if you enter first and then go, or go 1st.
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You know it makes sense.
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@chocksaway, it’s 333 ski school, not the number of the beast ;o)
@snowhound, Don’t know any school that caters for 6teens-only.
@NoMapNoCompass, GM and Golf: I park outside, go to the caisse and pay for the duration. Ticket from the office can then be used for multiple entries/exits in that duration.
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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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Thanks!
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Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Hope to be skiing Tignes from 3 April. Are lift passes same price as they have been peak season or is there any reduction by this date? Thanks
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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@Grinning, Outbound for a similar time frame, so YES!
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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@chocksaway, T'Hull > Rotterdam?
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| snowhound wrote: |
Hi there
Coming to Val Claret on 26th March with two teenage daughters, one of whom (16) is a bit of social animal and so is keen to have ski guiding/tuition with a group of kids her age. Could anyone please recommend a ski school who provide these sorts of sessions-preferably with a bias towards UK clientele. She is a very good skier-can cover anything on piste.
May be tricky I realise given it might only be private schools off that week. She's got GCSEs but some things are more important after two years off the slopes.
Thanks in advance. |
As far as I'm aware we at TDC (certainly Val d side) off teen groups yes. Issue is whether any running as demand / bookings for private lessons nornally fills the slots up b4 a group can be set up.
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| Kettonskimum1971 wrote: |
| Hope to be skiing Tignes from 3 April. Are lift passes same price as they have been peak season or is there any reduction by this date? Thanks |
Lift pass price is the price. Sometimes early season promos. Either way 3/4 is still 5 weeks or so before season ends so not end of the season yet.
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@Steve Angus, Thanks - thought I'd check anyway. Probably won't buy until just before getting there anyway.
Regarding car parks (will need to book Golf in VC). Anyone know how late I can book this without missing out on a space (haven't a clue how big it is!). Again, this will be from 3 April.
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@GeorgeVII, No, I'm swallowing my pride and going from somewhere called Doughver. I think its the place Dame Vera sang about.
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