Poster: A snowHead
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Hi.
I'd like a few to share an apartment in Les Deus Alpes on 5th March this year.
I'm going with a group to Morzine on 20/2, but would like a second week. A couple of those going to Morzine, are going with another group to Les Deux Alpes on the above date, and I'd love to go too.
I'd probably not see them in the evening - as they are already with a group, but would likely join them on the slopes.
There are apartments available on booking.com for little over £100 per person(was looking at one that sleeps 5 for £467 - but maybe having 4 in it).
Flights from Birmingham to Grenoble are just under £80 at the moment, and car hire from Grenoble is £160 for a week.
That's less that £240 for accommodation, flights and transfers.
I'm a 'young' 55, and pretty good skier.
Steve.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@SteveBrown, Welcome to snowHeads! That's not a bad price!
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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@SteveBrown, I'm travelling solo to own appt in L2A same week. I'll probably meet up with @Claud B, a frequent contributor to site and resident there for the season - happy to meet up and show you around if you would like?
Tip: BensBus at about £45 rtn will be cheaper for the transfers than a hire car.
I'm in same age group as you and contrary to what you might think from username am male!
PM me if you are interested or want any pointers or info on resort.
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Yep, @Pollyperks, and me are even older youngsters
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Hi Steve I am considering a trip around that time similar age and skiing ability to you. Have not quite got sorted yet with time off etc but if you keep me posted send a link to the chalet etc that would be great. I presume it would be self catering.
Cheers
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@nbt, Thanks nbt.
@Pollyperks, Thanks a lot.
The guys I'll meet up with some days went there last year(first ever ski trip for them, but not sure about the rest of their party of 10).
Would love to meet up with yourself and @Claude B, if I manage to get. Be great to be shown around by someone who really knows the area, so thanks a lot for the offer.
Thanks for the tip on BensBus also. That is better than hiring a car.
My mates are asking around for anyone else who'd like to share an apartment, and there's a few weeks for this to work - so fingers crossed.
Steve
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@Couscous10,
Hi. Yes, I'll keep you posted. I've not got a particular apartment in mind - there are quite are few listed on booking.com. I'm not too bothered whether it's an apartment for 2, 3, or 4. Just thought it would make the overall cost more attractive if 4 were sharing; they seem to range between £400 & £500, regardless of size.
Steve.
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@SteveBrown, FYI - an apartment will usually have at least one bedroom so some separation from cooking, eating, living .... A studio is usually just a 1 room space with a sofa bed or perhaps bunks. You might get a bit cabin crazy in a studio with people you've only just met Or you might not
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@Montana,
Thanks Montana.
I'd find somewhere with separate bedroom at least, but I don't even mind sofa. I have no probs sleeping anywhere.
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That appartment looks great. Having now had my last two ski holidays with no snow I am going to leave it to the last minute to book up for March in case theres none again and I can only really manage a long weekend. Hope you get fixed up with some mates but I will keep checking you posts might be able to join you for a few days.
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@Couscous10,
There's an apartment that sleeps 5, for the same price as one that sleeps two. If I can find one other, I'd be happy to book that.
It would leave room if so.
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Just come across this, I had looked at going 19/03/16 with OH & friends only to be scuppered by our youngest daughter [16.5] doesn't fancy being left home alone!
I am going to see if I can arrange a 'dads' only trip, if not I am definitely up for this trip, same age group & I am desperate to get on the hill...will let you know early next week as one o the guys I'm thinking of is in Cape Verde
This sounds like it could be an awesome [annual] trip
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You know it makes sense.
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Please let me know prior to booking anything, deadly serious & time from work not an issue
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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@michaelbury17,
Nice one, let me know when you can.
As I said, there's a 5 person apartment for £457(I think).
I'd be happy to book that if 2 were going - but would give flexibility if 1 or 2 more wanted to join in.
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Poster: A snowHead
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[quote="SteveBrown"]@michaelbury17,
will do Steve I will have a chat with a few guys over the next few days, where there's a will there's a way!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@michaelbury17, Where's the thumbs up sign, when you need it?
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Monarch also do flights to Grenoble - and have a Sunday morning flight. I wouldn't mind booking a hotel in Grenoble Saturday night, to get an extra day skiing.
Did that last year. Booked a hotel in Geneva.
The 8am Monarch flight from Birmingham to Geneva may even allow a couple of hours on the Slopes Saturday, if all went smoothly.
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How many people have committed? I have sent messages out to my ski buddies to see whether they fancied a trip to the snow, will chase up later today.
Thanks for the flight detail, I will look at flights out of Manchester, like the idea of stay in Grenoble Saturday for extra day skiing
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@michaelbury17,
There's only me committed at the minute.
As Pollyperks said, BensBus is good value transfer. £43 I think it said.
If you couldn't get flights from Manchester. You and any mates could stay overnight at mine on Friday. I'm only about 30 mins from Birmingham Airport in Ashby de la Zouch.
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Bit more info. Plenty of reasonably priced hotels in Grenoble, and the last transfer by BensBus on Saturday is 4pm. Spot on really.
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just got back so will have a look at flights, one guy is interested, whether he's allowed could be the issue!
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agree the last bus out on Saturday works perfectly assume you are looking at arrive LDA 5/03 depart Sunday 13/03
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apologies, I forgot to thank you for your offer to stay @ yours if flights out of Manchester not available
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Ha ha. Fingers crossed he's allowed. I have a mate in a similar situation. At one stage she said they'd all go(2 young daughters), at one stage she said he could go. Now he can't go.
Yes. I'm thinking of Monarch flight from Birmingham AM on 5/3, and back AM on Sunday the 13th. Last transfer from L2A on 12th.
Some hotels run airport shuttles, which would make life easy in Grenoble too.
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another mate has confirmed that he's very interested in the trip, he needs to check his work commitments on Monday...
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Bensbus don't drop off in Grenoble if that is part of plan. Airport only. There are local buses from L2A to Grenoble bus station and shuttle to airport from there.
I stayed at Ibis Grenoble Centre Bastille Friday night, very nice and only 50 Euros for a room. There's another Ibis opposite bus/train station too. Avoid Hotel Alize at all costs, worst hotel I've ever stayed in anywhere
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Yes would form part of the plan, thanks for the tip.
I have followed your post in respect of purchasing in LDA & would be interested in meeting you
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You know it makes sense.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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@Claude B, I've stayed in a couple of the Ibis in Grenoble when hubby was in hospital. The one in the city centre was great for access to tram etc. The university one was also fairly good.
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Poster: A snowHead
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@michaelbury17,
Nice one. Is that 2 interested?
@Claude B,
Thanks for that advice. I'd try and find a hotel with an airport shuttle, but failing that a taxi. Alize - the singer is lovely. Shame her hotel isn't.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I can see just 3 hotels with airport shuttle: Privalodges Quartier de Bonne, Touring Hotel, and Logis Institute Hotel.
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The Logis is near the station so easy to get to if you get the bus down from here. Bus and train stations are adjacent.
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@Claude B,
Thanks. Is the bus easy enough to get then - just wait at the bus stop? Do you have any idea when the last bus would leave on Saturday night?
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Found the timetable. As far as I can see, they are regular - more regular than I would have thought - so maybe I'm reading it wrong:
http://www.transisere.fr/ftp/documents_CG38/FH_21050901_3020-3030-3040-3050-3070.pdf
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@Claude B,
Thanks again. Fingers crossed this comes off. It's looking like it.
Are you out there right now?
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Just until May
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@Claude B,
That's fantastic. This will hopefully be my first year, where I get 2 weeks in. I'll be pleased with that, but to season there would be amazing.
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@SteveBrown, I did 10 weeks last season and the one before but bought a place here last summer so mixing skiing with DIY, etc.
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@Claude B,
Do you mountain bike? Imagine it's great in the summer round there too.
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