 Poster: A snowHead
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A word of warning if you are utilising the Chalet organised transfer...
In theory the Mercedes Vito minibus will seat 8, which it does.
However, luggage and skis for 8 plus bodies does not leave much room at all. They have a roof box for skis, but if the bus is full up with bodies, this does not leave much for luggage.
So pack light!
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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, I was wondering about this last night (leaving on the 24th) which would you say would be best, suitcase or holdall ?
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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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Anything soft and small.
Errr, let me rephrase that.
Don't turn up with a hard shell large suitcase.
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veeeight, thanks for the tip - was also wondering.
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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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We had 8 decent sized holdalls in the back, big squeeze, but they went in.
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| Spyderman wrote: |
| We had 8 decent sized holdalls in the back, big squeeze, but they went in. |
Yes, I remember you and Kitty taking a lot of luggage - and iirc the other 6 on the bus couldn't get their luggage on.
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Ray Zorro, That's right you had to get the minibus the next day with your kit iirc. 
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veeeight,
It was 3 nights Veeeight how much luggage did you need Rule 1 of Ski Club - wear the same smelly clothes
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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plectrum, twas not me, twas my 5 other companions......
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People take skis to an Atomic test event 
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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hi all 8 of us are going on the 1/12 does this mean the bus will leave as soon as arrive no waiting for later flights ?
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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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People take skis to an Atomic test event
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It can be a good comparison tactic - ski your own skis on day one, to get your skiing legs back, test the Atomic kit days 2 and/or 3 - then a useful comparison can be made against what you know or normally ski.
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does this mean the bus will leave as soon as arrive no waiting for later flights
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The bus will almost certainly leave no earlier than say 2030 (I'm guessing here) - as it will be delivering a group to catch their homeward flights haing left Tignes around 1600. Factor in a little time for the driver to get parked, toilet stop, feeding, watering etc., and by the time that's all done it will be remarkably close to the scheduled run time anyway.
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thanks for repy
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You know it makes sense.
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Had an e-mail from Mountainsun but can't find it, re: transfers.
So it's like this: transfers from Geneva > Tignes leave the airport AFTER 9pm (meaning a mid-afternoon flight from the UK) and transfers from Tignes > Geneva neccessitate a flight leaving GVA after 4pm?
Thinking about going about 10th December - does anyone know if easyjet (or other airlines) will be opening up flights to GVA from more airports? Currently, East Midlands is the only local airport that'll get me to Geneva for cheapo money.
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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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Transfers Geneva Airport to resort leave after 2100 (whenever the last flight in is.)
Transfers from resort to Geneva Airport leave Tignes shortly after 1600, allow 3+ hours for the transfer, so do not book a flight leaving Geneva earlier than 2030.
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Poster: A snowHead
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veeeight, cool
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Ball sacks - no transfers left for when I want to go. Next best thing is a hire car. Boo hoo - didn't fancy driving!! Plus it's £65, which is staring to make this cheap trip into monster spendathon!!!
How far is it from Geneva to Tignes and is it a nailbiter of a journey or a nice jaunt on pleasant roads?
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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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Specialman, from what I've read and looked into (I'm driving myself), about three hours from Geneva to Tignes, via Annecy and Albertville. Sounds a fairly straightforward route, with the exception of going through the middle of Annecy. I'll let you know what the route is like once I've done it!
Good luck!
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Think I won't bother with the trip. £200+ for the accomodation/lift passes, £70 for car hire, £150 for flights and £50 for airport parking - it's gonna be £550+ once we've spent a few bob on booze.
Pants 
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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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| veeeight wrote: |
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People take skis to an Atomic test event
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It can be a good comparison tactic - ski your own skis on day one, to get your skiing legs back, test the Atomic kit days 2 and/or 3 - then a useful comparison can be made against what you know or normally ski.
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does this mean the bus will leave as soon as arrive no waiting for later flights
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The bus will almost certainly leave no earlier than say 2030 (I'm guessing here) - as it will be delivering a group to catch their homeward flights haing left Tignes around 1600. Factor in a little time for the driver to get parked, toilet stop, feeding, watering etc., and by the time that's all done it will be remarkably close to the scheduled run time anyway. |
To be absolutely clear - the transfer will be ready to leave from 19.30 (after doing drop off) but will wait for the last flight to come in. This is often 21.25. The transfer therefore either meets you at 19.30 or 21.30 depending on the last person's flight your particular transfer. You'd be notified what time to meet prior to your travel date.
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| Specialman wrote: |
Had an e-mail from Mountainsun but can't find it, re: transfers.
So it's like this: transfers from Geneva > Tignes leave the airport AFTER 9pm (meaning a mid-afternoon flight from the UK) and transfers from Tignes > Geneva neccessitate a flight leaving GVA after 4pm?
Thinking about going about 10th December - does anyone know if easyjet (or other airlines) will be opening up flights to GVA from more airports? Currently, East Midlands is the only local airport that'll get me to Geneva for cheapo money. |
Return flight needs to be AFTER 9pm if you are using MS transfers.
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| snowshine wrote: |
Specialman, from what I've read and looked into (I'm driving myself), about three hours from Geneva to Tignes, via Annecy and Albertville. Sounds a fairly straightforward route, with the exception of going through the middle of Annecy. I'll let you know what the route is like once I've done it!
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You don't have to go via Annecy, you can go via motorway. I did that when I went out last week and it took around 2 & half hours but you have to pay for motorway tolls if you go that way... IF anyone needs directions from Geneva to Tignes drop me an email and I will mail you both routes.
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Poor Joanne Mountainsun, .. you try and offer a superb service, as many here can testify, and you get mullified ( see MSS for the ultimate pointless aggravation) 
BTW - 'Autoroute'/ Motorway is quicker imho ...
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