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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Apologies in advance for posting here as we're not skiing in Les Arcs this year, but we are staying the night in Bourg on Christmas Day on the way back from Tignes. The hotel restaurant is closed (not because of Christmas but because it's a sunday!) so I thought here would be the best place to ask for a restaurant recommendation - family of four with two food-adventurous teenagers - good but not silly money is the aim. Cheers
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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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There's not a lot of choice at all on a Sunday, which hotel are you staying in? Basecamp is about the only hotel that might have the kitchen open, otherwise, the only place we've found open on a Sunday is La Ruelle, which is at the top of the Grande Rue.
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Staying in L'Angival so central. Will check out La Ruelle - thanks
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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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For those arriving this weekend, another photo from today to whet your appetite.
Last edited by Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do. on Wed 14-12-22 9:15; edited 1 time in total
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Looks epic we arrive in les coches Friday. Hopefully a few trips over your side
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@rob@rar, You’re in 1800 from memory? Is that pic in the village of 1800?
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Morning all. The. Journey begins. 5.37 Elizabeth Line to get to StP for the 8.01. possibly a bit early, but am time checking for future trips in Jan and March.
See you on the slopes!
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| sbooker wrote: |
| @rob@rar, You’re in 1800 from memory? Is that pic in the village of 1800? |
Yes, that’s correct. That’s the Vagere chairlift and Pisteur’s Hut in the foreground.
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Arriving in our apartment (1950) on 18th and staying until 29th. Any recommendations for pierrades (hot rocks) in 2000 please? We have tried a couple in 1950, but don’t know what’s available in 2000. Also any recommendations for a nice Christmas dinner in the evening? Thanks!
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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| johnE wrote: |
| @ipken, let us know how the Arpette has changed since the building work in the summer |
Closed today, still looks like plenty of work to do, at least in the restaurant section.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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| SnowVillan wrote: |
Fly out on Saturday for a week; then, back on January 5th for 4 weeks ...  |
easyjet flight cancelled this morning out of Manchester ... trying again tomorrow at 0705.
Frustrating but part of the gig, I suppose.
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You know it makes sense.
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That was a lovely, albeit cold day! Although below -10 degrees for much of the day there was no wind, so it was a comfortable temperature to ski in. At the start of the day the valley was filled with cloud up to about 2000m, and it was cold enough to wrest some snow out of the conditions, leading to the usual situation of the lower slopes having a few centimetres of very light, fresh snow. Above that level it was cold, crisp and blue sky, with sparkles in the air throughout the morning. Piste conditions are good, very good for this time of year. Off-piste is still pretty thin, and dipping off the side of the pistes meant frequent ground hits and the odd shark lurking, so I stayed mostly on piste where there was much fun to be had. For much of the morning I stayed below the cloud level to enjoy the fresh, variable snow on closed pistes.
Visited the new light show in the gondola garage at the top of the Varet. Really enjoyed it, well worth a few Euros, and a great use of otherwise dead space during the day. Nice to see the resort adding novel things like that. I'll try to post a little bit of video later.
The Arpette restaurant is still closed. Wonder how long before it opens? The Altiport restaurant has purchased the large umbrella bar which used to be on the Arpette terrace, and is now on the roof of the Altiport plus a DJ booth for happy hour and music from 3pm each day.
A cold, and somewhat snowy start:
Plenty of light, variable snow on and off-piste:
It was cold, often below -10 degrees:
For those that earn their turns, there was some nice nice fresh tracks to be made:
Great views down there Tarentaise:
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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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Arpette opening on the 23rd.
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Poster: A snowHead
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@timlongs, thanks. Gosh, that’s a big chunk of the season opening they’ll miss (albeit a fairly quiet period). Must be a big refurb they’re doing.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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| rob@rar wrote: |
| @timlongs, thanks. Gosh, that’s a big chunk of the season opening they’ll miss (albeit a fairly quiet period). Must be a big refurb they’re doing. |
Big big money involved in the refit that's for sure.
There is going to be a snack bar/shack thing selling takeaway cans of craft beer (brewed by yours truly) and food. Apres vibes I think will still be going on and then of course the restaurant.
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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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Arpette opening on the 23rd.
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I hope they continue with their Wednesday evening meals and moonlight descent.
It looks as if we will get to Les Arcs on the evenning of the 21st and it looks like a bit more snow will have fallen by then. If not the snow cannons appear to have running at full blast anyway. It looks like a good start to the season. The photos, with one exception, look fantastic @rob@rar,
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| timlongs wrote: |
| There is going to be a snack bar/shack thing selling takeaway cans of craft beer (brewed by yours truly) ... |
Good to hear they’re going with local produce!
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@rob@rar, my first day at LA since March (staying in chantel with a mate): great conditions today, prior to tomorrow's snowfall. Beautiful weather and quiet pistes.
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The Dahu looks very much like the Beano haggis. It is quite a pleasant visit
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| johnE wrote: |
| The Dahu looks very much like the Beano haggis. It is quite a pleasant visit |
They have a lovely explanation of how to hunt a Dahu:
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My favourite type of Alarm Call. Always good when the snow clearance service wakes you up. I'd guess about 20cm of fresh overnight, and more forecast during the day. Currently snowing moderately, no wind and about -4 degrees. Happy days!
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| rob@rar wrote: |
My favourite type of Alarm Call. Always good when the snow clearance service wakes you up. I'd guess about 20cm of fresh overnight, and more forecast during the day. Currently snowing moderately, no wind and about -4 degrees. Happy days!
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Lucky you. Should make for a fabulous day!!!
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Brilliant. Hopefully the fl doesn't drop and it the rain stays away. @rob@rar,
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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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Morning all, looking great out there right now, I'm flying out thursday for 2 days skiing as a quick break. Am i right in assuming that the lifts currently open are the only ones that will be running this week?
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I couldn't resist looking at the livecams this morning and there is lots of snow but not many people about. The odd thing is that looking at the Combettes camera the only people I see are a small group of people learning to snowboard. They have been there the last couple of days. Some of them are children. Perhaps snowboarding is making a comeback 
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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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Unfortunately, temperatures rose through the day, making the wonderful earlier snow increasingly heavy.
Met with @SnowcrazyChris today on the occasion of his birthday.
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Poster: A snowHead
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| SnowVillan wrote: |
| Unfortunately, temperatures rose through the day, making the wonderful earlier snow increasingly heavy. |
It did stop snowing earlier than expected and it was bit warmer than I’d dressed for, so I called it at 1pm and headed home for lunch having had the best of the day. Nevertheless, it was good to get another batch of snow to help off-piste depths and refresh already decent on-piste conditions. I think we might get a bit more snow this week?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Jealous looks great conditions. We'll be there Saturday
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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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and then it rained!!
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@Charliee, snow still looks light and fluffy on the webcams down to village
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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| rob@rar wrote: |
| SnowVillan wrote: |
| Unfortunately, temperatures rose through the day, making the wonderful earlier snow increasingly heavy. |
It did stop snowing earlier than expected and it was bit warmer than I’d dressed for, so I called it at 1pm and headed home for lunch having had the best of the day. Nevertheless, it was good to get another batch of snow to help off-piste depths and refresh already decent on-piste conditions. I think we might get a bit more snow this week? |
A small amount is forecast for tomorrow and Thursday.
The issue is whether low temperatures will remain...
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Conditions less than appealing this morning, with low visibility and currently hovering between showers of wet snow or sleet at 1800m. Dreich. A good opportunity for some domestic chores and see what it's like later in the day as I believe the temperature is forecast to fall a bit.
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@rob@rar, exactly what I’m doing! The light over in the 2000valley yesterday was really awful-skiing by braille was the only option. Should have come over to the trees. It was +6 at PreStEsprit.
But a long lunch in the Bulle made up for it.
Snowing in 1950 since 7am, now quite light, even the odd bit of blue. My friend has left early thanks to changed flight times, but also to avoid getting stuck.
The Porcels, who have taken on the Arpette, have sold their 1950 businesses: i’m guessing to help fund the makeover?
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| Arctic Roll wrote: |
@rob@rar, exactly what I’m doing! The light over in the 2000valley yesterday was really awful-skiing by braille was the only option. Should have come over to the trees. It was +6 at PreStEsprit.
But a long lunch in the Bulle made up for it.
Snowing in 1950 since 7am, now quite light, even the odd bit of blue. My friend has left early thanks to changed flight times, but also to avoid getting stuck.
The Porcels, who have taken on the Arpette, have sold their 1950 businesses: i’m guessing to help fund the makeover? |
They bought a new restaurant in St Foy and the group owns around 60 other restaurants and 2 hotels, so I doubt they need to sell other places to make money? Maybe the 1950 stuff just wasn't performing as well as they'd like. They still have their place in 1800.
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A very wet skiing experience today: good snow around Derby and raining in 1600.
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which restaurant in Ste Fot Tim ?.....La bergerie ?
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