 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi all,
Can anyone tell me whats the best transfer from Ireland (Dublin) to Les Deux Alpes in late July and if anybody knows how good it is for summer skiing and other outdoor activities. Also, any idea about the night life.
Much appreciated,
Brian.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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flexrip, I'm sure you already know that Ryanair fly to Grenoble from Dublin regularly now. There are buses from the airport to Grenoble bus station and then you can get a bus up to LDA. You might have to wait at the station for a while depending on the schedule. Very good (I would say that wouldn't I?) for summer skiing. The glacier gets less sun than Tignes and so keeps condition longer. Of course summer snow and winter snow are not the same. The ski area is the widest in Europe and probably the second biggest in hectares - there is a lot of space. Lat July is starting to get a bit less good in terms of what's available. I suggest you a) look at the LDA summer thread in Snow Reports; b) look at the glacier webcam on the LDA websie (www.les2alpes.com); and c) PM Little Tiger who's done this trip more than once. If you want detailed info on LDA other than the tourist office or the lift company, then my website has a page dedicated to the summer. 
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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flexrip, If the lift opening times in LDA are similar to those in Tignes you will need to wake up too early to care about nightlife.
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rjs, Lifts open to the public at 07.15. Skiing from 07.45 - 13.30 (if you use the snowpark lift) and 13.00 if you don't.
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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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| flexrip Lat July is starting to get a bit less good in terms of what's available. |
Easiski -- Should I read into this that summer skiing may be coming to an end at LDA?
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Whitegold, Nah I wouldn't if I were you
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Whitegold, Oh dear, Winter skiing rubbish, Summer skiing rubbish and for those of us over 25 (by a long way) we can't even take up mountain biking instead because we look rubbish. Good job we know you are talking utter rubbish.
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Where is the best place in europe to summer ski, taking travelling into account, or is it just best to take an extra trip in winter?
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Back on thread, nightlife isn't bad - not quite up to the excesses of peak weaks in winter but most bars & restaurants are open and reasonably busy. As far as things to do in the afternoon after skiing, quite a lot is walking or mountain bike focussed, but the pools open and the sun is roasting usually! Check out the web-site for events in July - also check out le Tour which I believe usually runs close in July and turns the place into a madhouse for a day or two.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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flexrip, have a look at Saas Fee. Fairly extensive summer ski area, largely north facing slopes so not massive sun exposure. Night life pretty good as well. You are also not too far from Zermatt if you fancy a bit of variety. I've been last three years and always enjoyed it. Easy transfer, fly to Geneva, then get the train to Visp and then the bus. Takes about 2.5 hours from Geneva.
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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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easiski, the tour is coming to Monetier again though 
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FAQ
Le Tour (de France) is not coming to our area this year - thank god for small mercies - one year off is a nice respite. 
Transfer from Grenoble if you rent a car (always a good idea in summer so you can pootle around and visit other nearby places) is around 1.5 hours - easy drive. Takes a bit longer by bus nach.
