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Free lift to Chamonix on offer 29/1/16
 Poster: A snowHead
Poster: A snowHead

... but probably not back again.

I'm driving out to Chamonix in my camper taking the 23:45 P&O ferry from Dover on 29th Jan. I am staying until mid April hence probably not back again. I have no one else in the van so plenty of room for additional bodies and equipment. If anyone is interested they are welcome to a lift. If I get around to getting you on the van insurance then the only fee might be to share some of the driving! As I've already bought my ferry ticket you'd probably have to buy a foot passenger ticket on the ferry.
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 Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person

Hi, You must be in Chamonix already. But I have a similar idea and wanted to ask you how it went... My plan is to drive to Chamonix and get somewhere to stay there (perhaps through a house exchange there)... How long was the drive? do you need a special insurance (in case your car breaks down or something like that)?
Then, I will have to find a ski buddy as my girlfriend is not into ski touring at all...
Cheers,
Pablo
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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?

Not there yet, I'm driving out on 29th Jan, so a couple of weeks.

Check with your insurance company but most UK insurance is now valid for Europe as well, however breakdown cover does not normally include Europe unless you have specifically paid for it; again do check.

I have been driving out to the Alps for years now. Usually takes 10-12 hours from Calais for Chamonix depending on traffic. If you're driving out during the day Saturday anytime in Feb then expect to get caught in some serious traffic as half of France is on the roads to the Alps; it could then be considerably longer. I usually drive overnight.

Not sure I've ever heard of anyone doing house exchange stuff in a ski resort. No harm in trying though. If you're looking for cheap then there are a couple of cheap gites (hostels with dormitory accommodation) I know off:

La Tapia: http://www.latapia.com/ Really nice place and you're sure to meet other people to ski with
Le Chamoniard Volant: http://www.chamoniard.com/ Not so nice but bigger so more likely to get a place there. Also good for meeting up with other skiers.

I've pm'd you re touring.
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