Messages posted by : michelle63
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There is an aire at Les Deux Alpes with electric and toilets but it is also the coach park. We go to Champs du Moulin campsite in Venosc. It sits below Les Deux Alpes and is a lovely base if you don't want to use aires. The campsite had all the amenities you need, restaurant, sauna, drying room, laundry etc. LDA is accessible by gondola about 500m from the campsite. The only downside is that the gondola stops at 7pm and if you miss it, it's a very expensive taxi ride back. LDA is a glacier resort so pretty much guaranteed skiing.
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We have always gone with a tour operator whe we fly, mainly because it's been very convenient. Ie..if the flights delayed they will still pick you up and get you to resort. I have experienced a closed car hire company previously. Anyways, we have also always taken the ski hire and lift pass with the t.o too. However looking today with a company that we have used several times before and I compared prices..their lift pass is €296 ....resort price €250 and the ski hire looks much cheaper too. Has this always been the case? Pretty sure I have looked in the past and it wasn't that different. Looking at Cervinia 30th December from Bournemouth hopefully if I can persuade hubby. Advice, tips.
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I had a strange 5 minutes and volunteered for the school trip next February half term to Courmayer. Could regret that one. Hopefully if we have snow like this year a trip to LDA at Easter.
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I wear a cycle helmet so why would I not wear a ski helmet? I had a relatively small fall last time out and really whacked the side of my head, fortunately got away with only a headache. Made a nice dent in the side of my helmet.....just bought a lovely new one for this year . I also hated getting fluff from my hat, in my eyes, every time I put my goggles up and down. They also keep your head toasty in the cold and cool in the warmer times ( if you have vents obviously) I have also nursed head injury patients who are now permanently brain damaged as a result of some relatively minor bumps! It's still personal choice at the end of the day.
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Decided we only walk this road once so .....31 days until Sauze d'Oulx. Daughters wedding is almost paid for....all is good. :mrgreen:
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90 until Les Deux Alpes...due to my daughter's wedding in March, no Feb half term trip this year. And just to rub it in she is going to Whistler for her honeymoon. :cry:
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Try buying a pair of Oofos. I wear them all the time around the house, no problems with Pf at all now.
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Easily walkable from the hotel to the gondola. I love Pila, the slopes are maintained so well and there is a good variety for all ranges. We stayed in Aosta last time and didn't find it too much of a hassle to walk to the gondola. It's a beautiful town.
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