 Poster: A snowHead
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I'm off to Les Houches for the Chamonix leg of the World Cup the week after next to watch the racing.
Despite being hooked on this white stuff, I'm a relative beginner of a couple of years so while I'm happy on Blues and easy Reds, I'm not confident enough to be on the slopes and ski to the side of the course etc (Plus I'll have my mum with me!) so will be watching from the spectator areas.
However, it sounds like a nice idea to take my boots and maybe get a couple of half-day's practice in for the trip-proper later on.
So, not having skied there, is it feasible to get a day-pass or two and can anyone suggest anywhere to go on my own with some nice runs ?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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The missus has just popped up there for a half day skiing. So yes it's possible, however with the obvious intrest in the W/C, you maybe better taking a pass at Le Tour or Brevent/Flegere. Unless you want to have a go at the Kandahar. If memory serves me right, there are no half day passes during half term. 
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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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if you are not confident on tougher reds I would recommend Le Tour.
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Thanks, Le Tour sounds good - is that the other side of Chamonix to Les Houches then ?
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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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Jerry, yes it is, the far end of the valley. It would probably take about 30-40 mins from Les Houches if you have your own car.
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Just back from Chamonix as SMALLZOOKEEPER can confirm. 
Le Tour definately. The run down to Vallorcine is just ace!
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Civilserpent, is that the long windy blue right down the valley??? If that's the right one, Vallorcine was a lovely little place, and that bar in the station was fantastic. Vin Chaud and chocolate crepes just what the doctor ordered whilst waiting for the train back to Chamonix 
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Charlatanefc, there is a bubble back up now! No need to get the train around.
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Charlatanefc, yeah that's the one. Lovely view of the dam as you go down.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Civilserpent, one of the nicest runs I've skiied that one.
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