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Anyone know of a hi-res pistemap of La Plagne anywhere on the web? I've
visited all the usual sites I can think of, but the best I can find so far
is about 1700x870. Unfortunately its only 72dpi and I can't read the names of the runs.
Alternatively, if you have an up to date paper version you don't need any more, I'd be happy to send an SAE to a UK postal address.
Thanks,
/WiRED
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I'm almost certain I have one or more likely 3 at home, I only got back at the end of march - pm me your address and I'll send you one (no need for the SAE it's only 20p!)
aj xx
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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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aj, you are truly a hero. I will definitely stand you a beer (or whatever) if we ever find ourselves on the same mountain. I should have pointed out that I'm after a proper "La Plagne" piste map rather than the Les Arcs/Paradiski version. The ParodySki one shows where most of the La Plagne runs go, but not what they're called. If you have a spare full version, that would be perfect. Standby for incoming PM .....
/WiRED
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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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Thanks TallTone. I think I've seen that one before though. Its still very hard to make out what the runs are called.
/WiRED
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WiRED,
If you email most resorts they will send out info including piste maps free of charge.
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I used to go on www.skimaps.com, but looks like they've not renewed their web fee!!!
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WiRED, Welcome to Snowheads Walter 
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Thanks for all the advice, and the welcoming messages too. I can see I might be hanging around here for a while ... 
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posted - unfortunately bank holiday post service proabbly means it won't turn up till tues?
aj xx
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Thanks AJ, much appreciated. A couple of days delay won't make much difference.
/WiRED
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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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You know it makes sense.
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RG, That is a great map! Any news on the new lifts planned for next season?
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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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Yep
Bouclets Draglifts replaced by an 6-seater chairlift
Plan Bois 2-seater Chairlift (Les Coches) replaced by an 6-seater
Works following on my website (now in english) !
RG
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Poster: A snowHead
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RG, Great thanks for that will check your website!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Thanks
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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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RG, that's exactly what I was looking for at the time - highest-res map I've ever seen of La Plagne. My immediate problem was solved by ajhainey who was kind enough to post me a spare paper version he had lying around. I've kept your URL for future reference though. Do you plan to update the map every season?
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RG, que passa avec le forum officiel des Arcs, t'en sais qq chose ?
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Moi je ne m'occupe que de la Plagne (), mais j'ai lu sur Skipass.com qu'il avait été fermé par les Modérateurs.
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PG, on the occasions I checked it (with the help of Google Language) all the active threads seemed to be arguments about the rights and wrongs of developing and maintaining Les Arcs as a ski resort. I'm not surprised the tourist office closed it down.
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rob@rar.org.uk, lift company run I think. There were one or two individuals intent on using it as a platform for their environmental concerns, but I didn't think it was that bad, and a good source of info. Easily disrupted though, as with all forums as they grow.
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| PG wrote: |
| rob@rar.org.uk, lift company run I think. |
Was it a joint venture? Previously the SMA and the tourist office had their own sites, but these were merged and the forum was added to the new site. In any case, neither of those organisations would wish to provide a platform for petty bickering to tarnish the reputation of the resort.
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| PG wrote: |
| There were one or two individuals intent on using it as a platform for their environmental concerns... |
...and endless discussions on copyright with Tamsin Conditions? 
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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RG, Do you know which pistes will be regraded after Bouclets replaced?
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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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WiRED, Get one of these... 3d Mount Maps I found them v.useful in La Plagne and Kitz earlier this year. They also help explain the best route to your friends when you are trying to persuade them to follow you down a black. "Honestly, it'll be fine!"
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Oh dear... That link seems to be off line at the moment. Maybe they are sorting the website out 
It should be www.mountmaps.com
But keep it in mind for your trip, as they are well worth it. 3 dimensional, waterproof and only £3.50 each. You can get them for loads of resorts now too. I have 4!
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You know it makes sense.
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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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| Ski Bat wrote: |
Oh dear... That link seems to be off line at the moment. Maybe they are sorting the website out
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Ah, that explains it.
I will try and get one next year as I hope to get to La Plagne for the whole week as opposed to just the one day trip from Vallandry.
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Poster: A snowHead
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Yes, i hope it works for next year. I'm hoping they are making one for Whistler too 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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WiRED, We spent a week out there in March on a stag do and were hoping to get to Les Arcs for at least a day, but the La Plagne ski area was so good, as was the snow, we never made it. Try out some of the tree-lined runs down to Montalbert if you can, not as crowded with some nice little cabins for lunch.
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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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boredsurfin, normally, only the Farandole red piste should be extend to the chairlift. In Blue or in Red ? I don't know. Not many informations from the SAP about this...
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Ski Bat,
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Try out some of the tree-lined runs down to Montalbert if you can, not as crowded with some nice little cabins for lunch.
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and a couple of nice restaurants one in the village and one on the Piste Gentil, a little difficult to find but worth looking for. 
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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boredsurfin, and you need to try the Omelettes in the little restaurant at the top of the Montalbert chair, you ski round to it on the Maignonne (blue) which takes you back into Monalbert. V.big V.tasty indeed... especially washed down with a grande beire, or two.
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| RG wrote: |
| boredsurfin, normally, only the Farandole red piste should be extend to the chairlift. In Blue or in Red ? I don't know. Not many informations from the SAP about this... |
I hope the Cornegidouille piste will remain connected to Farandole.
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Picture taken today of work starting on the new Ouvertes chairlift at La Roche which will replace the Bouclets drags
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the Cornegidouille piste
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It has one section that without doubt the nastiest "blue" piste I have ever come accross, just as you drop down past the golf chair load point.
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FAQ
But I think I know what you mean. Those little foldy-out 3D maps? Very cool 
. I spotted them on the web and meant to get one in Peisey-Vallandry in March. Then, even though I was in the liftpass office at the end of the week (to return the electronic passes ), I 
. Maybe next year ...
