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Planning ahead for next Easter
What is the Chardonnet lift like? Map says it's a 'drag lift for Advanced skiers'. We have a group including blue/red skiers and a blue snowboarder, would they be OK with it?
We are looking at a chalet next to this lift and, if it's not an option for our group, is there another way down to the Toviere lift area without walking?
TIA
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@garfy1971, It was the first lift in Le Lac and is therefore old and can be a bit brutal. But a blue run skier with a reasonable physique should crack it. It does get a bit steep. Not really qualified to advise the boarder but there is a bit of a flat bit at the top.
If you are just by the lift it’s a 2 minute walk down Rue de la Poste. OK in board boots, a minor pain in ski boots.
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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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@garfy1971, we stayed close to the Chardonnet lift for several years. Rarely used it, preferring instead to walk 5 minutes in ski boots to the main lift hub, Palafour/Toviere. None of us had a problem with drag lifts generally.
I’d say it’s a medium grade button lift. Steep but short distance, doesn’t jerk you in the air. Not pleasant as a first or last lift of the day though.
Your skiers should cope but it could be a nightmare for your boarder. The walk to the central lift hub is no big deal for most.
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The Chardonnet lift is steep and tough for snowboarders, but blue run skiers can handle it. Otherwise, it's a short walk to the main 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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Thanks all. We've decided to book over by Toviere for a number of reasons
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Great location 
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When is a good time to start thinking about private lessons for next April and any recommendations, please?
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@garfy1971, Gavin Lewis TDC
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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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Our group thought that Camille Maylin (Evolution2) was a great instructor for private ski lessons. He does snowboard lessons too.
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