 Poster: A snowHead
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My friends and I have just booked a holiday in Villeneuve 1400 w/o 23rd, and they would like to organise ski hire and resort passes before we get out there. It looks like it's possible to buy the passes off the resort website, so does anyone know of a decent ski hire shop?
This is my first time going to Serre Che, so I'd also like to know where to head for the steeps, and where the best off piste is, if anyone can help with that it'd be ace!
And most importantly, are there good places to drink and eat round that way?
Sorry for all the questions - it's been a couple of years since I skied so I'm getting a wee bit excited
Ali
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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alisim, Hello!
I cant answer your questions. But there are many local Serre Chevalier residents who will be able to answer your questions in due time.
Being a fellow skiier, I can imagine your excitement.
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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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alisim, you can order your ski passes online, and get them posted to the house if you order in time (up to 15 days before you arrive) Where are you staying in Villeneuve?
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Thanks Helen, might just do that now - once less thing to do in the resort. My friend's being rather coy with accommodation information - not sure that that's a good sign, but hey, so long as I get on the snow I don't care. All I know is that it's a private let, sleeping 7. I will endeavour to find out more info though.
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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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alisim, Just ask which lift you are near, and I can probably work it out.
alisim,
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alisim OK, I've stayed there myself, the apartments are fairly new and OK, but 7 of you may be a bit cramped (3 on sofabeds in small lounge).
Several decent ski shops just nearby. Your nearest lift is the Pontillas gondola. There is loads of off-piste. Head towards Monetier sector (take Balme Chair from Frejus-pontillas gondola, then down to Frejus chair, then Balme). Off piste from Cucumelle (point peak straight in front of you at top of Balme), or head towards Monetier, and there is Montagnole. Loads of other routes too, I'll let the regulare suggest some more. If you have a car, and are serious skiers, head to La Grave (guide necessary). Loads of good places to eat and drink in Villeneuve, Pastelli in Le Bez is my favourite.
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Cheers for that mini guide. There are only going to be 6 of us, but I'm sure it'll be cramped anyways - it'll just add to the fun. I'd love to ski La Grave, but I don't know if any of the rest of my group would be up for it. Might do a day there anyways if I can find some people to chip in for a guide, but otherwise I'll be kicking about on the off piste in Serre Che. Looking forward to it already.
If anyone else has suggestions for routes / places to check out that'd be fantastic.
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alisim, we could meet up and show you around. PM me for more details.
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I was there for a day 11 days ago and it had just been blasted by the wind - nothing but crust and breakable crust off-piste, even though some snow had fallen at the same time. But if the recent snow has stuck you may be OK again now.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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I was there for a day 11 days ago and it had just been blasted by the wind - nothing but crust and breakable crust off-piste. I don't think it has snowed since, so I think you need to pray for a new fall (without wind). Andwith conditions that allow it to bind. Or perhaps spring snow conditions.
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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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snowball, all is fine. It snowed yesterday and more expected tonight. I skiied off-piste yesterday and it was great.
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Oh good. It hasn't registered on the SCGB snow reports yet (perhaps because it is a weekend). I notice my edit came out as a new post (Doh)
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You know it makes sense.
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