 Poster: A snowHead
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Looking to book family trip with 5yr + 7yr olds. Found a chalet in Le Lavachet, Tignes. 30m to piste. But unclear whether there is a kids ski school in the resort, or whether need to go to Le Lac which looks like you either need to take bus or the beginner drag lift. Does anyone have any experience of this? is the drag lift suitable for a 5yr old?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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None of the ski schools meet in Lavachet. The drag is suitable for a 5 year old, but the slope is not suitable for an absolute beginner, they need to start on the magic carpet in Lac. Luckily Lac is only 2 minutes by bus.
Also be aware that 30m to the piste may be one that takes you to a chairlift, might not be suitable for the beginners.
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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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The ski schools do meet at Le Lac by the tourist office and certainly Evo2 provide transport from lower down but from Lavachet it might be easier to walk or get on the free shuttle bus (for literally one stop) depending on where your chalet is. The bus stop at Le Lac is adjacent to the ski meet area so on the Lavachet end if that makes sense. The drag is easy enough but whether it is suitable for a 5 year old (especially if it is their first trip) is hard to say if of course it's open that early? Do you know where the chalet is, ie at which end?
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Thanks both. appreciate quick response.
unsure location of the chalet but this is the detail - Chalet Isabelle is a superb free-standing chalet in a fantastic location in Tignes Le Lavachet, only 30m from the piste and the Paquis and Chaudanne ski lifts.
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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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Is that an Inghams? If so it's even closer to the bus stop than the drag, and it's uphill to the drag, a bit !
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yep Inghams
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Chalet looks nice, as above for day 1 the bus is probably the best option and after that you have the option of bus or lift depending on timings. It's not far to Le Lac by any means.
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Definitely the bus then! The slope from the top of the drag into Lac is too steep for most day 1 adults. Better than a day 1 ski strop!
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@dibbo22, I wouldn't be wanting to bus a 5 and 7yo round to get to ski lessons. Unnecessary hassle IMO.
Any particular reason for choosing Tignes?
Is this for Feb Half Term 2020?
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I wouldn't be wanting to bus a 5 and 7yo round to get to ski lessons
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+1 With knobs on.....
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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"with knobs on.."  haven't heard that in a while
agreed. bus no likey. hence the drag lift question.
now looking at options with Esprit Ski. Chalet Fitzroy in Les Arcs, and a chalet in La Rosiere
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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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Big thumbs up for La Rosiere (inc Les Eucherts) for family skiing. Very family friendly and nice slopes.
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| @dibbo22, I wouldn't be wanting to bus a 5 and 7yo round to get to ski lessons. |
Yep. That three minute bus ride could lead to tears. 
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You know it makes sense.
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@Kenzie, maybe you're a big strong bloke who can happily carry six skis and two sticks on and off a bus whilst holding the hands of two kids who are not used to climbing up big steps with ski boots on and then trying to stop them falling over whilst the bus goes too quickly round the bends and they're standing in the aisle because either there are no seats left or the driver set off before you'd got them (and the six skis and two sticks) safely stowed.
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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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A big strong bloke with six arms. 
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Poster: A snowHead
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@dibbo22, +1 for Esprit, or a similar family friendly specialist, with knobs on.
What time of year you going?
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