 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi guys
The missus and I are off to La Plagne next Saturday and are staying in Plagne 1800. I'm an early intermediate (so reasonably confident on blues and easy reds) whilst she was previously early expert but hasn't skied for about nine years. Can anybody recommend some good blues in the area of Plagne 1800 for her to 'find her legs' again? Also what are the most enjoyable runs in the area both red and blue? I suspect we'll stay in La Plagne for the first half and then head over to Paradiski for the second.
Cheers
KB
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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?
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@kid bwapo, you'll have more than enough in La Plagne without needing to head over to Les Arcs imo.
Personally I like the Mont Blanc, Pierre Blanche and Levasset runs. Also the blues from the top of the Arpette lift back to Bellecote are good to get your ski legs. A nice red can be Inversens, although it's fairly steep in places it's also massively wide so you can really work it.
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Not sure what colour it is (I know the best bit at the very top is black) but the long run from the top of the Roche de Mio to Champagne is very enjoyable.
I agree with @SnoodlesMcFlude, there is plenty in La Plagne at this grade without heading over to Les Arcs
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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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kid bwapo, welcome to SnowHeads, and welcome to La Plagne (there in spirit just now - not in person for 3 weeks).
I presume you have studied the piste map.
To "find your legs" from 1800, go up the Melezes lift, then the Bergerie and come back down the run (Ecartée).
Make sure you do this before 0930 or you'll get caught in the Lift School Queues.
Once you are happy there, then head over to Bellecote and head up the Arpette lift as suggested by SnoodlesMcFlude.
What are the most enjoyable is really too subjective and dependent on conditions to offer any helpful suggestions. Just try them out for yourself.
I presume by "Paradiski" you meant Les Arcs - if so, I wouldn't think of trying that trip more than once in your week - there's plenty in La Plagne without making the long trek.
I really like the johnE's idea of a run to Champagne - and there is indeed an extra lovely boost to your day in drinking bubbly up the mountain outside on a sunny day.
But the run from Roche de Mio down to the Champagny sector (Levasset) is indeed a fun long "bomber" - the top isn't black, just very busy: known to many as the M25.
Then, as you're there, try out all the runs on the Champagny side, ending with the wonderful Borselier restaurant by the bottom of Borseliers lift: perfect for the glass of Champagne 
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When down in Champagne do'nt forget to look over at Courchevel. It's surprising how close they are.
On a sunny day take a trip up to the Bellcote glacier, even just for the views, from memory you can see the grand motte in Tigers.
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@Jonpim, I hate autocorrect. Thank you for the correction
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Thanks all, that's really helpful advice!
KB
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