 Poster: A snowHead
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I was wondering what happens on Christmas day on the slopes, are they open, do the moutain people work on that day and will the chalet hosts be at work too, and what about the bars, will they be open aswell?
The day is getting closer and I am starting to panic.......
greg
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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northantsred, not been in La Plagne at Xmas, but I presume it is the same as everywhere else: bars, restaurants and slopes will be open as usual.
There will also be a lot of Santas on the slopes - sometimes just hats, sometimes full costume. Go out and enjoy the fun 
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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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| northantsred wrote: |
I was wondering what happens on Christmas day on the slopes, are they open, do the moutain people work on that day and will the chalet hosts be at work too, and what about the bars, will they be open aswell?
The day is getting closer and I am starting to panic.......
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Been to LP 2x one at new years..
Yes everything will be open as usual - nothing quite like 'first lift' on xmas day - it's an experience in itself..
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Just another day in paradise........................
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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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Went about 3 seasons ago. The snow arrived two days before we did! Phew. Everywhere was open as nomal but you may want to book restaurants in advance for Xmas Eve and Christmas day if you are self catering. We go to France every Chrismas and always have a wonderful time... enjoy
Mike
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If you are in Plagne Centre, our friend is in charge at Le Soleil just by the floodlit run.
Supposed to be a few live bands on in there, so should be quite lively.
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When is that planned for arlberg, over Christmas or the opening bash?
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northantsred, right thru the season, squire. He's planning to shake the place up a bit this season 
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We have been as a family to La Plagne at Xmas twice, and the resort operates as normal. Father Xmas visited with sweets for the youngsters. Xmas eve was memorable, all appartments with children in put nightlights on the balconies to let Father Christmas know where the children are. The appartment we rented promised a christmas tree...we arrived with decorations, but the tree was only about 1ft tall. It did not matter, you cannot beat a white christmas. The problem with France is that main holidays are very family orientated, and can be quiet when the little people have gone to bed. Having said that it is the only way to do Christmas
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Ran a chalet in 1800 last season.
Xmas day is as any other - Christmas is a religios festival not a commercial one in France.
Decorations are modest and understated, shops bars lifts etc all run as normal.
Chalet hosts will be working as normal - please be nice to them.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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T-Dub, we are staying at 1800 in Chalet Marine and don't worry we will be nice to the hosts............ 
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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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Skiing on christmas day is so much better than being force-fed turkey and rowing with your siblings.
Was in la Plagne last christmas. Business as usual. slopes are normally quiet-ish as the French stay at home and then the crowds build up as you approach new year.
If its not too cold and the snow is good, you'll have a grear day on un-crowded slopes
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northantsred, was across the valley in Les Arcs for last two Christmas times - like you was worried as to what would be open etc. Basically is a normal day really - as others have said worth pre-booking for meals, but as we were self-catering was not a problem.
Where abouts in Northants are you then? I'm in Brackley
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You know it makes sense.
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Boris, hello mate. I am a bit further east, over near the M1 in a little village called Kislingbury, do you know it?
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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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northantsred, know the name and have driven through but that's about it
Enjoy the Xmas skiing - we're in Les Arcs 12 Jan this year
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Poster: A snowHead
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| northantsred wrote: |
| T-Dub, we are staying at 1800 in Chalet Marine and don't worry we will be nice to the hosts............ |
Youll be ok for wine then, your TO keeps their supply for the whole resort in Marine's garage!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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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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T-Dub, how unfortunate is that? 
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