 Poster: A snowHead
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Taking a career break for 3 months to Mont Blanc area with young family the coming season 18/19.
So, with no previous season ski pass for the region owned, will we be doomed to pay full public rate at around €2228 each (as we have nothing to recharge) or is there a way to benefit from the early discount offers in October? Grateful for any knowledge.... and any savings welcomed!!
Thanks
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Christ that's daylight robbery
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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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@stevejcastle,
That’s the annual pass rate.
There is a couple’s rate.
There are early bird discounts later.
I think you can argue that preferential pricing goes against EU law which is why it’s no longer a locals discount.
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Christ that's daylight robbery
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Yep. Especially when you consider what's available elsewhere in the world. Ikon/epic pass plus flights to n America and you're still at least 700euro per person better off. Of course Chamonix is the ski mountaineering Mecca and I'm sure for some people looking for extreme skiing nowhere beats it. But for the more average skier there are many more affordable options. My 2 months in BC this year (flights, accommodation, lift pass, plus food and entertainment) are looking about the same cost as a Chamonix lift pass 
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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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@stevejcastle, as @under a new name, says, that’s basically the full fat walk up in season rate. Nobody needs to pay that. The early bird price for non returning guests will likely be around e900 based on last year.
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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@boarder2020, no, it’s an ANNUAL pass.
So, given a single up either Montenvers or Aiguille in July is €55 ish, and you did that twice a week ... all through Summer ...
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| under a new name wrote: |
@boarder2020, no, it’s an ANNUAL pass.
So, given a single up either Montenvers or Aiguille in July is €55 ish, and you did that twice a week ... all through Summer ... |
And 55 euros single is daylight robbery too
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No one pays the full price. I had one this year and if I renew before 19 Oct its 835 euro. I would assume that there will be an early bird price for new buyers if you buy before November of around 1200 which is what I paid last year, though this has yet to be announced. Considering what you get I think its pretty good (all of Cham, St Gervais, Megeve, Courmayeur, Contamines, 6 days in Verbier, day tickets to PDS, Flaine, La Clusaz etc, unlimited Midi, half price MB tunnel)
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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If flexible on location, Tirol Snow Card is 797 eur, access to 5 glaciers and about 90 ski resorts.
Or Aosta Valley + Zermatt , 1200 eur
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| boarder2020 wrote: |
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Christ that's daylight robbery
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Yep. Especially when you consider what's available elsewhere in the world. Ikon/epic pass plus flights to n America and you're still at least 700euro per person better off. Of course Chamonix is the ski mountaineering Mecca and I'm sure for some people looking for extreme skiing nowhere beats it. But for the more average skier there are many more affordable options. My 2 months in BC this year (flights, accommodation, lift pass, plus food and entertainment) are looking about the same cost as a Chamonix lift pass |
Yeah but don't buy an Epic pass in time and you want a season pass to Vail they'll happily sting you for $2000 or more. Don't really see teh difference only a bit more transparnecy in the Chamonix system.
In Vail's case they don't particularly want or expect people to buy the post -Epic pass but they definitely want an absolute deadline to ensure they get the cashflow benefit of everyone buying their season passes pre season.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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| Dave of the Marmottes wrote: |
| boarder2020 wrote: |
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Christ that's daylight robbery
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Yep. Especially when you consider what's available elsewhere in the world. Ikon/epic pass plus flights to n America and you're still at least 700euro per person better off. Of course Chamonix is the ski mountaineering Mecca and I'm sure for some people looking for extreme skiing nowhere beats it. But for the more average skier there are many more affordable options. My 2 months in BC this year (flights, accommodation, lift pass, plus food and entertainment) are looking about the same cost as a Chamonix lift pass |
Yeah but don't buy an Epic pass in time and you want a season pass to Vail they'll happily sting you for $2000 or more. Don't really see teh difference only a bit more transparnecy in the Chamonix system.
In Vail's case they don't particularly want or expect people to buy the post -Epic pass but they definitely want an absolute deadline to ensure they get the cashflow benefit of everyone buying their season passes pre season. |
Like 99% of the ski resorts around the world
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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| Mike Pow wrote: |
And 55 euros single is daylight robbery too |
Given the queues for both... plenty of folks wanting to be robbed...
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@stevejcastle,
The discounted rate for a full area Season pass, with no previous season or annual pass purchases, will be about 950€. If next season is anything like the last, the prices will not be publicised or available until after the expiry of the renewal offer of annual passes at about 830€ (for those who purchased in previous seasons)
900+ Euros represents a reasonable price for 4+ months access to such a big and varied ski area. We spent about 20% of last season making fresh tracks through the trees in St Gervais and Megeve, avoiding bad visibility during the repeated snowfalls. Tops
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You know it makes sense.
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I’m with @HammondR. Works out to about 10 euros per day for access to some of the greatest skiable mountains on earth! How much is a season pass for the tube?
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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950 is a world away from 2228
And much better value
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Poster: A snowHead
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950 is a little optimistic, the early bird offer for new customers last year was 1200. But still much better than 2228.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@Meltus, season or annual? I’m pretty sure season was close to 900
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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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ah yes I was talking about annual sorry.
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