 Poster: A snowHead
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We're planning a trip to Val d'Isere on Feb 8th, the same week the world skiing championships are there.
We've been advised that Face and Rhone Alpes runs will be closed but otherwise business as usual and Tigne is unaffected.
What are we likely to find in the rest of the resort? I assume the town will be pretty busy but will the slopes be quieter than usual because hotels are full of all the support paraphernalia or does more total people mean busier slopes, how does it work?
Not sure whether going this week is a good plan or not, any thoughts?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Was there last year.
The authorities do a good job of organising the mountain so that 'normal' skiing can continue.
There are some definite plus sides to being there when the champs are on, from seeing 'real' skiers up close, to watching them ski.... if you've only ever seen it on TV, it's an eye-opening experience.
I don't think the slopes were much busier - they certainly didn't seem 'overcrowded'.... no particular issue getting dinner in the evenings, or lunch... suspect the WSC lot are fairly self-supporting in that respect.
On balance, I'd choose to go when the WSC is on, rather than off, as there is so much more atmosphere.... and I'd certainly NOT recommend avoiding it...
enjoy!
h.
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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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The Face and Rhone Alps will be closed from sometime in mid/late January to prepare them and then run the races on them between 3 - 15 Feb.
During the WSC the slopes if anything will be quieter because a lot of accommodation in Val D will be occupied with team associated personnel who will spend their whole time around the Face and Rhone Alps. However I believe there is free transport from Moutiers & BSM to Val for sepectators, but I would hope they won't be taking the free transportation to go skiing in Val D.
Being high seaeson, I suggest you book restaurants well in advance anyway. The atmosphere in the town will be absolutely fantastic. Going on the 8th you will miss the Mens DH race!
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rich, Was thinking of doing the same buthave switched to neighbouring Tignes for the weekend.
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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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welshflyer, we're chaleting so only one meal to worry about.
Thanks all for good responses, feeling a lot less worried about the trip now, sounds like we might have actually landed on our feet.
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Will be excellent, just hope you have better luck than me, twice now I have been up to Val D to see a world cup downhill or combined and both times it was cancelled due to wind or snow.
Wasn't too crowded but can be slow driving up from BSM, especially if the weather closes in.
Enjoy 
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