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This will be the first time we have been to Tignes and have booked a boot camp for the end of October. Could anyone let me know what the skiing is like and if any of the bars, etc are open? Any info would be greatly received.
Kind Regards
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I've been in Tignes the last three November's. The skiing is limited, just the glacier open, and the majority of the runs will be covered in race lanes. The snow is normally very hard and icy, but the snow will normally start to arrive at some point in November and then conditions can be great. Weather can be rubbish, often windy which can cause it to close. The lift queues are terrible, unless you like fighting with french racing kids. But, if you're going for training it serves a purpose and at least you'll be on snow. I can't wait to get out there!
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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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kariaapartments, I've skied October of November in Tignes for the last few years. I did a report of last season's trip if you're interested.
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kariaapartments,
Don't think I'd be looking forward to it too much after LaserStock's rather downbeat report of icy snow, race lanes and queues......but I've been for about the past 4 Octobers & Novembers - had boilerplate ice in places once (but still great practice) but otherwise great snow, minimal queues and the racers all pack up by lunchtime.
Where's the boot camp accommodation? Location of that depends on which bars etc you'll be visiting. There'll be a few places open in Val Claret but it will be generally quiet overall apres ski wise.
You'll have a great time  .
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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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Hi
Thanks for that, the report is concise and has given me forewarning of the snow, queues, etc. We are staying an Lac Bossie, (exuse the spelling).
Regards
Steve
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kariaapartments, I went to the boot camp in Oct half term last year and would concur with what LaserStock says about conditions. Hard-packed, busy and quite a bit closed off for the racers. It beats a day in the office though!!
There was little open in town, but the hotel bar is open for as long as there are people needing serving, and a beer in the hot tub is a good way to unwind!!
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