Although lower than a lot of ski resort Alpe d’Huez looks like to have some of the best snow at the moment. Although these images are from the resorts highest slopes it bode well for the popular ski resort.
Val Thorens on the other hand could do with some more!
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This summer the 3 valleys have spent a lot of money upgrading their lifts to offer one of the best connected ski areas in the world. Courchevel have replaced the Plantrey chairlift in 1850 by upgrading from a 4 seater chairlift to a 6 seater. This will increase the capacity by more than 20%.
Other additions to the 3 Valleys:
Val Thorens have added a new lift system.
Meribel have added the new Saulire Express.
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Val Thorens have released a statement saying that the resort will be opened as planned on the 19th November 2011. Their statement reads…
ABS Airbag have released a recall for all bags with steel gas cartridges
between with dates between 1 September 2008 and 15 April 2010. These are for the ABS Twinbag and they need to be replaced. We recommend checking the date on your gas and if the date is between these dates take it to your local retailer for replacement.
Their full statement is found HERE.…
Winter train tickets to the Alps are now available, but don’t wait as the very popular service taking skiers to the Alps sell out very quickly. If you plan to travel in the school holidays these are the first weeks that go!
A link here to book://
More information about Travelling to a ski resort by Train here.…
The 21st annual Trophée Andros will once again start the season of ice driving at the highest ski resort in Europe, Val Thorens.
The new lifts in Val Thorens are coming along nicely, looks like they will be ready for when Val Thorens season starts.
As you can see by these photos you will now be able to ski down to Orelle from the top of these lifts by Boucher or Genepi as well as the two new pistes. The new area resembles the Plain Sud ski area with big rollers, it is looking like a great addition to the ski area with several off-piste routes expected.
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The ski area of Paradiski which includes the resorts Les Arcs, Peisey-Vallandry and La Plagne have release this cool new video for 2012. Really nicely edited and they even manage to include some Wolves!
Here are some photos of the making of this mini-movie.…
Have you ever wanted to know what Val Thorens looks like in the summer before the snow has arrived?
Have you asked the question: ‘Can you see Mont Blanc from Val Thorens’ before?
Let us answer your questions for you!…
Top two American ski resorts decide to link up their ski passes to offer a better selection to the visitors.
Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadow from Lake Tahoe have merged the ownership of the ski area. They will now offer ski passes to cover both ski resorts.
A new Tahoe Super Pass will start from $439 (Adults) for 6 days or $799 for a season pass.
You can buy these passes right away from the Squaw Valley website.…
Once again this season the universities are hitting Val Thorens in the 3 Valleys. The Oxbridge gang will be in the resort from 3rd until the 10th December. Prepare yourself for fancy dress, drinking games and dares!
If you are not one of the lucky (hmm lucky…) Varsity’ers you will most likely witness some lightly-dressed drunken future world leaders performing some sort of entertainment in the evenings. If this is not your thing I wouldn’t come to Val Thorens between those dates as they rule the resort for that week! You have been warned!
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Meribel have released a new promo video for this season (2011/2012) showing off all their facilities. Nice to get you in the mood!
Why not see this view for yourself! Courchevel Accommodation for rent.
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New Package deal for the start of Val Thorens Ski Season:
FROM 18/11/2011 TO 20/11/2011
- 2 nights accommodation (for 4 people in a studio full occupancy)
- Package 2 days Val Thorens Orelle ski pass
- Access to test ski equipment
For only 78€ per person.
To book click HERE.…
On the 17th and 18th of December Courchevel will hosted the FIS Ladies Alpine Ski World Cup including the giant slalom on the Saturday and a Slalom on the Sunday. Tens of thousands are expected to watch the competition and cheer on the local stars. Entries included: Lindsey Vonn, Maria Riesch, Marlies Schild and Tanja Poutiainen as well as Courchevel Sports Club’s Taïna Barioz and Anne-Sophie Barthet.
As like last year we are sure this will be a big hit.
Why not come and watch! Courchevel Accommodation for rent.
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This season Meribel has invested lots of money in new snow canons. With 13 additional snow machines having been installed on the Murettes slope which provides the second point of access to La Praz with guaranteed snow.
The 3 Valleys has now got 2,100 snow canons and like all the others the new canons will run on renewable energy.
80% of the water used in these canons are from the reservoirs located through-out the 3 valleys. The reservoirs collect the melted snow and rain from the summer.…
