Hi,
We are renting a freinds place at Thollon les memises which is near Evian close to Lac Leman at new year. From the guides etc the nearest resorts of Morzine and other Portes d Soliel resorts are the closest at some 30 - 40 mins drive. Has any one ski'd this area close to Lac leman. I guess at New Year we are wanting to find high resorts really over 2000m.
Ideally we are wanting high altitude blue/and red pistes as we are a family of mixed ability.
Any one suggest a drive over to Verbier?
Thanks.
Rob
New Year near Evian north Alps
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Isn't the closest skiing at Thollon ? :?: Snow there was pretty poor last year I think, I didn't go but each time I drove by the lake you can look up and see a thin cover of artificial snow on the descent run.
I think 30mins is a little optimistic, more like 45mins. Still not so far though.
I think 30mins is a little optimistic, more like 45mins. Still not so far though.
Well, I guess it depends which part your staying in... [Maybe I'm equating Evian with Thonon as they are pretty much together. It depends on the traffic as well of course but it's only about 30 km] ... it could be quicker on balance to drive through Abondance to Chatel or along the lakeside and either around to Chatel or on to Champery (which I should think will almost certainly have the shortest lift queues when you get there)
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Started by Rob b in France 04-Sep-2007 - 8 Replies
Rob b posted Sep-2007
Ise
reply to 'New Year near Evian north Alps' posted Sep-2007
rob b wrote:Hi,
We are renting a freinds place at Thollon les memises which is near Evian close to Lac Leman at new year. From the guides etc the nearest resorts of Morzine and other Portes d Soliel resorts are the closest at some 30 - 40 mins drive. Has any one ski'd this area close to Lac leman. I guess at New Year we are wanting to find high resorts really over 2000m.
Ideally we are wanting high altitude blue/and red pistes as we are a family of mixed ability.
Isn't the closest skiing at Thollon ? :?: Snow there was pretty poor last year I think, I didn't go but each time I drove by the lake you can look up and see a thin cover of artificial snow on the descent run.
Oopalley
reply to 'New Year near Evian north Alps' posted Sep-2007
Only half an hour drive up to Morzine and you can pretty much guarantee there will be snow in Avoriaz over new year.
If your heading up from that direction, you'd do best to turn off at Montriond and go up to the lift at Ardent, or possibly go around to Chatel - both will have shorter queues.
If your heading up from that direction, you'd do best to turn off at Montriond and go up to the lift at Ardent, or possibly go around to Chatel - both will have shorter queues.
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Rob b
reply to 'New Year near Evian north Alps' posted Sep-2007
Thanks,
I did not know how long it would take to drive to Morzine (with mountain roads etc) so 30 mins is fine. I will look at the other connections you suggest on the maps. Do you have any other tips for this area?
By the way has anyone ever done New Years Eve in Thollon?
I did not know how long it would take to drive to Morzine (with mountain roads etc) so 30 mins is fine. I will look at the other connections you suggest on the maps. Do you have any other tips for this area?
By the way has anyone ever done New Years Eve in Thollon?
Ise
reply to 'New Year near Evian north Alps' posted Sep-2007
rob b wrote:Thanks,
I did not know how long it would take to drive to Morzine (with mountain roads etc) so 30 mins is fine. I will look at the other connections you suggest on the maps. Do you have any other tips for this area?
By the way has anyone ever done New Years Eve in Thollon?
I think 30mins is a little optimistic, more like 45mins. Still not so far though.
Oopalley
reply to 'New Year near Evian north Alps' posted Sep-2007
I think 30mins is a little optimistic, more like 45mins. Still not so far though.
Well, I guess it depends which part your staying in... [Maybe I'm equating Evian with Thonon as they are pretty much together. It depends on the traffic as well of course but it's only about 30 km] ... it could be quicker on balance to drive through Abondance to Chatel or along the lakeside and either around to Chatel or on to Champery (which I should think will almost certainly have the shortest lift queues when you get there)
www
oopalley - self catered, hosted accommodation in Morzine.
Jaylott
reply to 'New Year near Evian north Alps' posted Sep-2007
Best to drive up to Chatel, probably 35mins.
Great access to Portes du Soleil, fast lift at Pre la Joux links up with Avoriaz very quickly.
Huge variety of skiing and great snow record.
Have a great time.
John
www.chaletlesloups.com
Great access to Portes du Soleil, fast lift at Pre la Joux links up with Avoriaz very quickly.
Huge variety of skiing and great snow record.
Have a great time.
John
www.chaletlesloups.com
Apresalpes
reply to 'New Year near Evian north Alps' posted Sep-2007
I would second Pre la Joux, which would be much less hassle than driving through Morzine or Montriond and trying to park at Les Ardents (or is it Prochains??) which is normally pretty busy at New Year.
Obviously if the snow is good (and lets hope it can't be as bad as last season) there are a number of smaller resorts nearby as well as Thollon les Memises. Bernex is nearby. Isn't Thollon about 1500m once you're up the gondola?
Obviously if the snow is good (and lets hope it can't be as bad as last season) there are a number of smaller resorts nearby as well as Thollon les Memises. Bernex is nearby. Isn't Thollon about 1500m once you're up the gondola?
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