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Hi Folks,
There are seven of us off to Cervinia at the end of February, all 50+ but game for a laugh and competent skiers. We haven't been there since 2011 so I'm just wondering what is new since then lift-wise (if any!). Any new bars worth visiting?? and, of course, how much for a beer & bombardino this year.
Thanks in advance, Duncan
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@JuanDavienarey, I will be able to give you some info next week, we head out in the morning for a few days, I have never been before so I am really looking forwards to the trip. A bit worried about the snow forecast though . . . 
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Always good snow there Juan - The altitude helps!
The snow forecast is light during the day, except for a big dump on Saturday night, so it should all be good.
Duncan, I am not sure when the big cable-car to the top of the Rifugio Del Cervino started operating, but it works very well, and whisks you across, without having to go over the Theodul Pass.
Not sure there are any new pubs, but the Gasoline Bar (below the Hostellerie Des Guides) has closed down. The Yeti is still good, and all the other regulars work. I will be there as well, and I am sure we will see you rowdy bunch of oldies doing your thing! 
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One more tip Duncan, drink on the Italian side.
I am not sure of the prices, but I am sure it will not slow you down.
The Bar at the Principe Del Nevi is always good for a quick drink on the way home.
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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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Thanks for the info folks, we're looking forward trying out the new cable car as it always seemed to take an age to get up to an access point across into Zermatt. We're staying at the Petit Palais and paid our International ski pass up front when Crystal were doing a buy one get one free deal, so since there is 7 of us we've paid just £140 for the 6-day pass (we had to buy 1 full price ticket but split the difference). The International pass costs £352 if bought on the Swiss side so feeling quite smug abought that. The £ is looking the best it's been against the Euro for a few years, so all in all, I'm getting fair excited as conditions look great as well. I just hope the wind stays moderate.
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It's cheap as chips there anyhow, even cheaper now the £ has strengthened!
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@JuanDavienarey, I'm heading out on Saturday, also staying at Petit Palais. There's a big group of us from the local ski club, and there's another smaller group going out as we come back, so they will be there the same week as you I think. Did you get the all inclusive deal at Petit Palais? Free bar in the evenings!
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Just left Zermatt today - but back Sunday! The snow on the Cervinia side is fantastic. It had a great dump on Monday (we could see it but they refused to share it with us). Tuesday was a perfect blue sky day. I was on my own as my friends had left. I spent the most wonderful day ploughing powder over there (well that and falling over - deep snow skiing off the pistes is tricky). I have three (different) friends coming on Sunday and can see us spending plenty of time over on your side
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@Pending, We're a party of 7 heading out from East of Scotland on Sunday, we are all very much looking forward to it. The reviews for the Petit Palais have been pretty favourable this year, they had a problem with noro virus at the start of the season but there has been no mention of it since which is good news. The pack lunches on offer seem to be "an avoid" as well. We've stayed there before and it was ok, sure the rooms aren't big but it's a bloody ski holiday your not going to be spending too much time in your rooms. We will, no doubt, utilise the free bar but still want to get out into the village at night to stretch the legs, though the "cardiac" staircase back to the hotel from the village is something else. If our paths don't cross have a great week!
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@JuanDavienarey, Ah brilliant, we'll be there at the same time so, we're heading out this Sunday too! It's a fairly big gang from Dublin, not sure exactly how many. But the flight is so early it feels like we're leaving on Saturday lol. Although if the transfer goes to plan we might even get a couple of runs Sunday afternoon
I've skied over from Zermatt a couple of times, but never been down as far as the village or stayed there.
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