La Thuile

Also as part of your lift pass I am sure you get to ski Courmayuer as well. I liked La Thuille ...never stopped there but skied it from La Ros and Courmayuer .We did more skiing there than La Ros There are some nice runs down to the village (no5) and its not too busy

That's all I can see as well Bandit ...no new chair lift but I think the Maison Blanche up from the village is new since I was there

http://www.lathuile.net/elementi/www/skirama/skirama_esb_la_thuile_la_rosiere.pdf

Bandit
This is the page I was viewing, the way i read it was it's now chair lifts & not drag lifts as I remember. Sorry if I have caused any confusion folks. :oops:

http://www.lathuile.net/datapage.asp?id=178&l=3

No worries, Finn it's interesting. The drag lifts were a bit of a PITA, especially in foul weather. I've been looking at the map on the link you've provided and I'm not seeing a way to avoid the Bellecombe 1 drag. Then again, I have been found studying ski maps upside down )

Thanks for all this info guys, I am also going to La Thuile (9 sleeps to go.... w00t) so this is all really useful stuff!

There is also a bit more info here:
http://www.crystalski-ipack.co.uk/ski/La-Thuile/Home

We are going with Crystal, so some of this stuff is specific to them (rep phone numbers etc) but there is a map of the resort and some useful info in the "iPack" (I want to stab whoever called it that).

Cheers
Tim

I think it is Black number 2 or 3 is the real steepy .... you gotta go for that one :D

Sorry, just realised that you need a Crystal booking ref to access that page... Not that I don't trust any of you but I don't fancy publishing my holiday booking ref on a public web forum!

However I found the resort map, Crystal have just poached it from La Thuile's own site: http://www.lathuile.it/download.asp?file=/elementi/www/_cartine/cartina%2060x42%20la%20thuile.pdf

Here's some of the stuff from Crystal's info pack:

If you're on holiday with your family you'll be looking for ideas of things to see and do with the kids. We've
put together our top tips for La Thuile to help.
Top Tips
l A children's playground is located next to the travelator behind the Planibel apartments
l The Planibel swimming pool is free for hotel guests but a charge is applicable for customers staying in the
apartments
l An Ice Rink is located in the old town near to the hotel Le Miramonti. There are both afternoon and
evening skating sessions and it is €10 for adults and €5 for children
l Rent bum-boards and sledges from both hire shops in the town centre
l Try a chocolate fondue in the chocolate shop located in the old town
l There is a Fantasia children's club in Planibel
l Snow-tubing located behind Planibel Apartments. Great fun and includes hot chocolate or mulled wine
l Takeaway pizzas are perfect for the kids. Get them from Pizza & Co in the Planibel complex
l A games room with pool table, bucking bronco and other arcade games is available in the Planibel
complex
l La Cage aux Folles has a great value children's menu. Includes pasta, burgers, ice creams and a drink

Eating out
l Buy a Crystal Discount card widely accepted in bars and restaurants both in resort and on the slopes
l Takeaway pizza from Pizza & Co in Planibel complex is good food for great value
l Stock up on food supplies from the Supermercato and the butchers in Planibel to cook your own
delicious meal or make a tasty lunch
l La Grotta restaurant in the old town makes good pizzas starting at €5
l La Cage aux Folles has a great value children's menu at just €8 including pasta, burgers, ice creams and
a drink
l La Buvette above the lift pass office is great to ski in from the slopes for a cheap snack and our
favourite Vin Brulee!
Local bars
l Footie fans should head down to La Cage aux Folles where they play loads of matches, including the
Champions League
l The Coq Maf bar in the old town is great for cocktails and a lively atmosphere
l For a great apres drink head to La Cage aux Folles on the Plannibel complex - they offer free aperitivi
l A good night in town is always at the King's Pub, a great atmosphere and a good selection of drinks

Resort
l A Free ski bus to Courmayeur is included in your lift pass
l Pre Saint Didier is also accessible on the free bus included in your lift pass

Hope this is useful!

Cheers
Tim

Booked it this evening; very good deal all told and now looking forward to going somewhere new!

La Thuile is great - and Chalet Alpina is a great place to stay! Eddy and Debbie will ensure you are happy and have lots of fun.