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Thinking of spending our last day in the Maurienne(end of Jan) going into the 3V from Orelle. Any tips and advice much appreciated such as where to park, arrival and leaving times, buying pass in advance etc. Thanks
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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?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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There's a big car park just ouside the telecabine; couldn't be easier!
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Be careful on a sunny weekend . . . The Italians come times swamp the car park so get here early . . . . Otherwise really easy.
You should decide where you will have a pass to. For a day, the basic Orelle/VT will be enough but you would be able to get to Courchevel if you wanted to and are reasonable skiers.
9am start but don't miss the last lift back into the Orelle Valley from VT at the end of the day. . .. but once you are in the Orelle valley don't worry they won't let the Orelle bubble go without you!! Don't be tempted to try and ski back into Orelle at the end of the day . . .it can sometimes be done at that time of year but will involve some walking.
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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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Many thanks; spending the week at Val Cenis again... possibly the best value resort that I have been to. Nearly went to St Sorlin D`Arves but maybe next time
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Many thanks; spending the week at Val Cenis again... possibly the best value resort that I have been to. Nearly went to St Sorlin D`Arves but maybe next time. The Orelle site states that the day pass for VT etc needs a VALID Maurienne pass, but our pass would finish the day before; does that mean that we need a 7 day Val Cenis pass?
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cstreat, yes.
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| Many thanks; spending the week at Val Cenis again... possibly the best value resort that I have been to. Nearly went to St Sorlin D`Arves but maybe next time. The Orelle site states that the day pass for VT etc needs a VALID Maurienne pass, but our pass would finish the day before; does that mean that we need a 7 day Val Cenis pass? |
Think you need a valid Maurienne pass to get a discounted day ticket otherwise you will pay the full price. Prices are on the Orelle site about €42 for a day for Orelle /ValT.
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Bummer... Thanks for advice. Will prob try a new Maurienne resort instead. Possibly St Sorlin or St Francois Longchamp.
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cstreat, It can be worth a day trip to Orelle, but it only really highlights how great the other Maurienne resorts are. I would suggest maybe a day at Bonneval, La Norma, or ValFrejus.
Might be worth looking at the Eski-Mo ski pass that covers the 5 resorts in the valley.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Thanks chaps/chapess`s
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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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Nearly went to St Sorlin D`Arves but maybe next time.
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You really should. Stayed in St Jean last year, and had a fantastic time. St Sorlin itself is IMHO better located and possibly where I would go next time I go to Sybelles, or maybe Bottieres.
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