 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi just looking for some cheap ski/poles only hire (not boots) in Courchevel 1850 for a week.
I've come across these http://www.freeride.fr/rental/basket_packs.php?addPack=6&currID=0 who do economy skiis for €58.50 for 6 days. Will they be fine for me (only done a couple of weeks skiing so far) or are there any other recommendations for Courchevel.
I'm not going till February but if I book today there is a 35% early discount for booking in August.
Thanks
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Elmer, if the shop is near the Altiport and you are going on foot it will be quite a hike up the road to get to it. It's not in the resort centre. Have a look online at the Courchevel piste map and the Altiport so you can figure out the distance from where you are staying. On the plus side you will be able to ski back down into resort with your newly aquired skis!!
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Elmer, maybe one of the Intersport shops is better located, 40% discount for advance bookings, economy skis €55.50 ?
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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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Thanks masmith,
Looks good, though can't see when they stop doing the 40% off.
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| Elmer wrote: |
Thanks masmith,
Looks good, though can't see when they stop doing the 40% off. |
Why stress about the 40% discount - just go to the shop that's nearest where you are staying when you get there, that seems to have the right kit / levels of service you need. That freeride shop is a good old walk if you're staying below la Croissette and the Jardin Alpin lift isn't running.
Choose the wrong bar and in C1850 that 40% discount will be gone in 2 beers...
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Each to their own but when trying to keep the costs of a holiday down I'll stick to paying €55 rather than €90 on hiring the same pair of skis and use the rest on something else
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Elmer, the Courcheneige and your chalet are more or less at the opposite ends of the resort, I'd say at least half an hour's walk up the hill. It's been a long while since I stayed in the Courcheneige but from what I can remember the only way for non residents to access the hotel is from the entrance on the piste, so it's not very convenient for you to get to. IIRC there is a resort shuttle bus which goes up to Rue de Nogentil from resort centre (which is where the Courceneige is located, not on Rue de Plantret), but that seems like a lot of hassle especially if you can book an Intersport deal for a similar price. I think there's an Intersport outlet near the Croisette (the main lift station at the centre of the resort) which will be much more convenient for your chalet.
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BTW, that Google Maps link points to the wrong location in Courchevel. The Hotel Courceneige is much further up the hill (at 1900m altitude, alongside the dead-end road which spurs off Rue de Nogentil).
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Thanks guys, yup I think I'll go for intersports, glad I posted and checked now heh.
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Elmer, keep checking for discount at Skiset aswell
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