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Hi
I like the look of Les Carroz, seems to have what we need, links up to Flaine, plus short transfer. I would appreciate any info people can give regarding good accomodation near to the slopes (or is everything near?). Do any snowheads have accomodation here? I thought I had seen a snowheads owners page on here, where I could see everyone's links, but I can't find it now.
Further, any useful info about the resort itself, best ski school, that kind of thing would be very helpful,
Many Thanks in advance
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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kyoto49, nowhere is really that far... probably 1kms cover the village from one end to another and good ski bus running around the village.
There are some outlying areas (La Frasse, Le Nants) where there are some catered chalets with owners driving you to slopes and stuff.
What sort of accomodation are you looking for and when?
There are 2 ski schools; ESF and Nouvelle Dimension... we used ESF.
Several ski hire shops; We Used Zig Zags.
Lots of bars and restaurants.
Ask any questions you like!
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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marcellus, Thanks for the info. We are still in the early planning stages, but March is looking favourite this year. We did Half term in Morzine last year, where we had excellent snow, and had a fantastic time and it ticked all out boxes. Skiing and boarding for beginners through to advanced. Bit of character, close to the airport. I prefer to visit different resorts each year which is why although we enjoyed Morzine I'm looking at Les Carroz. Accom wise, we would prefer catered chalet close to the slopes, but are open to suggestions!
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I assume you'll still be providing accommodation, marcellus? Nice website, by the way!
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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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stayed in Les Carroz last Christmas and it's really nice. I don't recall to much slopeside accomodation though.
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mfj197, not with that chalet... we're doing "bespoke holidays in the Grand Massif".
kyoto49, try ski63 speak to Stuart or Julie or Skiology and speak to Dom tell both of them I pointed you there way!!
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The good aspect of Les Carroz is that the resort has quick and easy access to about 280 km of piste, and a varied terrain, from the high altitude skiing at Flaine to the through the pine tree skiing in Les Carroz. The slopes are generally quite with rarely queues at the lifts (with exception of half term and New Year). There has also been a large investment in new high speed chairlifts and gondolas in recent years.
I keep a history of the snow record in Les Carroz, if you are interested in the resort, snow record and village then see http://www.ucanrent.co.uk
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Maybe I have just been unlucky but the link to Flaine seemed to be closed most of the week which i spent there. As a consequence the slopes seemed very crowded and lift lines were very very long. It was a shame because other than the huge waits it seemed really nice.
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Yea, that can be a problem with Flaine, if the wind gets up then they close off the high altitude lifts and that includes the lifts getting out of the resort back to Samoens, Les Carroz etc.
This is no different to other resorts, I've had similar problems in the Trois Valley, La Plagne etc. If you are ever stuck in Flaine a bus will pick you up at the end of the day and provide transport back to the other linked resorts.
The linked resorts of Morillon, Samoens, Les Carroz are very rarely closed because of bad weather so at least there is good skiing up to 1800 m alt.
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Plus new lifts this season to link carroz to flaine and samoens to everywhere????
Links not closed as often as implied.......... probably max half a dozen days last season....
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Well, I must have been very unlucky then because when i went they were closed for 5 out of the 7 days. I don't want to be negative about Les Carroz because I really liked it but the closed link to Flaine was a problem.
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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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I had a long weekend there about five years ago and really enjoyed it, the Bois De La Char Hotel is right on the piste back into town.
I didn't stay there, but I think Kitenski did and said it was a good spot. You could PM him.
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Thanks, that looks very good. I'm definately thinking Le Carroz is going to be the place for us this season!
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You know it makes sense.
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marcellus, what happened to the new chalet...is it still under construction ?
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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have been in the grand massif quite a bit over the last few yrs and I can honestly say it is one of my favourite places. Thee is the issue of closed links throughout, but this has only happened to me once in several visits, and it was only for one day. Samoens can be especially cut off in these instances. If accommodation is what you are after I can recommend 2 outstanding places.
http://www.labergerie-lescarroz.com/ (run by a very nice french man. Is only B&B tho')
http://www.chaletmariestuart.com/
Both these palces offer excellent accommodation. The chalet in Samoens dishes up the best food you will ever come across (not meaning to offend any other chalet owners here  )
Hope you have a great time
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Poster: A snowHead
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I must admit (rather selfishly) that one of the best day's skiing I've ever had was last February in the Grand Massif on a day when the connecting lifts were closed because of wind. Our place is in Verchaix so we always have a car - drove up to Flaine and skied deep fresh powder all day with hardly anyone around due to the conditions and inability of skiers at the other resorts to make it to Flaine!
But the interconnecting lifts aren't closed too often - this was on an extreme day that closed the majority of the lifts.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Would add my recomendation. Skied there a lot last year and found it great for access to Grand Massif.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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kyoto49, I wrote a long ish report on Les Carroz on the where to ski and snowboard website from my stay last year, but that now seems to be deleted!
Good place to go, some of the lifts were slow but they are upgrading which should help. ESF were good with the kids who had excellent group lessons with a mixture of french and english kids. I think the links were closed once for a couple of hours when we were there just before a big storm on New Year's eve.
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Hi all
we are off to les carroz this march - we are going with a bunch called 360 sun and ski - any of you les carroz experts know of them - any feedback?
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Hi all
we are off to les carroz this march - we are going with a bunch called 360 sun and ski - any of you les carroz experts know of them - any feedback?
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Nick and Caroline (???) I think I know them and am told they do good family holidays!!
Their Chalet well placed for the village, creche and bus stop (If it's the one I think it is)
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marcellus, hey thanks for that - its chalet ruche - yeah the reviews I have found (only two) were favourable - anyway we have booked with them now so heres hoping! I'll be keeping an eye on the Les Carroz snow reports from here on in!
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I am based in les Carroz over the winter and love the place. Re Chalet Ruche /Ski 360. Nick and Caroline are great and the food that Nick produces is fabulous, fabulous, fabulous. Hope you have a great time!
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bubblegum66, i think you are three years too late!
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