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Guys
Looks like the works are on schedule for the re opening of the lift for next season. Check out the blog with the latest news
http://vanoiseexpress.blogspot.com/
Am out in a few weeks so may take a drive up and see what is happening.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Interesting. I gathered from someone out there that the pylons had also been wrongly designed. Perhaps they can compensate with the cables.
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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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Probably going over to Les Arcs tomorrow so will try and get to the VE and take some pics 
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You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
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if they do fix it i might give the resort a go next season
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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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boredsurfin, if you're passing the golf course in Arc 1800 can you see if there is any construction going on (at the MGM development or the new Intrawest place).
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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rob@rar, Sorry Rob, just saw your post, we only got to 1950 and 2000 today, (where there is not much going on  )
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Uncoupled VE car
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Cable coming off
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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'old cable'
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New cable suspended across valley from old cable
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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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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BUMP
Newsletter received today
Téléphérique Vanoise Express
Les deux cabines du Vanoise Express ont effectué leur première traversée sur les nouveaux câbles porteurs entre les deux gares de Peisey-Vallandry et Montchavin.
Dans un deuxième temps, des essais en charge seront effectués. Seize tonnes d’eau, sous forme de bâches de 600 à 1200 litres seront chargées dans les cabines. C’est le poids estimatif des 200 passagers qui emprunteront le Vanoise Express.
A ce jour, le planning est parfaitement respecté pour une réouverture le 20 décembre 2008.
The two cabins of the Vanoise Express made their first voyage on the new cables between the two stations and Peisey-Vallandry Montchavin.
In a second crossing, load tests will be carried out. Sixteen tons of water in the form of tarpaulin bags of 600 to 1200 liters will be loaded into the cabins. That is the estimated weight of the 200 passengers who will be on the Vanoise Express.
So far, planning is on target for reopening on 20 December 2008.
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When we were out in the summer mountain biking we were told it would be open in time, I guess the finacial impact was felt quite badly last season. Hope it does al go to plan have got Christmas week in Les Arcs and New Yr in Courchevel all planned.
Bring it on. 
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You know it makes sense.
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It looks like the rebuilding is on time and schedule so fingers crossed. About to buy our season pass and hope we get to use it this year!
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FAQ
Enjoy your holiday & keep those photos coming please 
