TimBen wrote:
Thank's Andy,
I will be trying out the new connections to the 4th valley late in November hopefully. I will post some pics!
Bet you don't Tim or Ben
:mrgreen:
They don't open until December
:roll:
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Bet you don't Tim or Ben
:mrgreen:
They don't open until December
:roll:
How much is the bet? Val Thoren opens 24th Nov. although I don't know if the link over to the 4th valley will open then so you may be right. I guess it will depend on snowfall. (TimBen is one person btw! I may have to change that username).
Yeah I know the drive well up to Val Thoren back thru Moutier ... it was half an hour in good summer weather! I will only be doing it if the snow and sun sound good on the day!
I am not quite sure if I am up for hiking to glacier skiing yet but hopefully by the end of the season.
And as for the Death Couloir! By the sounds of it you wouldn't catch me dead on it! But then again I have surprised myself a few times!
Thank's for the tips ... I am making a note of all the good suggestions.
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Started by Hymac580 in France 04-Oct-2012 - 53 Replies
OldAndy
reply to '"Must do" runs in 3 valleys ' posted Oct-2012
Bet you don't Tim or Ben
:mrgreen:
They don't open until December
:roll:
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TimBen
reply to '"Must do" runs in 3 valleys ' posted Oct-2012
OldAndy wrote:TimBen wrote:
Thank's Andy,
I will be trying out the new connections to the 4th valley late in November hopefully. I will post some pics!
Bet you don't Tim or Ben
:mrgreen:
They don't open until December
:roll:
How much is the bet? Val Thoren opens 24th Nov. although I don't know if the link over to the 4th valley will open then so you may be right. I guess it will depend on snowfall. (TimBen is one person btw! I may have to change that username).
Dorset Boy
reply to '"Must do" runs in 3 valleys ' posted Oct-2012
If you're in the Meribel Valley TimBen, it's a long drive around to VT until the links open, which may not be until Xmas week.
The hike up the LH glacier in VT so that you can ski off the back and down behind Mont Vallon all the way back to Meribel is superb, but you'll need a guide. There is some superb off piste around if you know where to look and who to go with!
I echo La Masse and Mont Vallon as having great runs.
Also the couloir on the Meribel side of the Saulire ridge is good, rather than doing the Courchevel couloirs. Is the ladder still there for access to Death Couloir?
The hike up the LH glacier in VT so that you can ski off the back and down behind Mont Vallon all the way back to Meribel is superb, but you'll need a guide. There is some superb off piste around if you know where to look and who to go with!
I echo La Masse and Mont Vallon as having great runs.
Also the couloir on the Meribel side of the Saulire ridge is good, rather than doing the Courchevel couloirs. Is the ladder still there for access to Death Couloir?
Steverandomno
reply to '"Must do" runs in 3 valleys ' posted Oct-2012
La Masse!
A bit out of the way - but well worth it especially with good snow.
A bit out of the way - but well worth it especially with good snow.
TimBen
reply to '"Must do" runs in 3 valleys ' posted Oct-2012
Dorset Boy wrote:If you're in the Meribel Valley TimBen, it's a long drive around to VT until the links open, which may not be until Xmas week.
The hike up the LH glacier in VT so that you can ski off the back and down behind Mont Vallon all the way back to Meribel is superb, but you'll need a guide. There is some superb off piste around if you know where to look and who to go with!
I echo La Masse and Mont Vallon as having great runs.
Also the couloir on the Meribel side of the Saulire ridge is good, rather than doing the Courchevel couloirs. Is the ladder still there for access to Death Couloir?
Yeah I know the drive well up to Val Thoren back thru Moutier ... it was half an hour in good summer weather! I will only be doing it if the snow and sun sound good on the day!
I am not quite sure if I am up for hiking to glacier skiing yet but hopefully by the end of the season.
And as for the Death Couloir! By the sounds of it you wouldn't catch me dead on it! But then again I have surprised myself a few times!
Thank's for the tips ... I am making a note of all the good suggestions.
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Hymac580
reply to '"Must do" runs in 3 valleys ' posted Dec-2012
Thanks for all the recommendations. Going the week before Christmas and now somewhat alarmed to hear that the link to Meribel might not be open. Does anyone have any firm info on this?
I'm happy to be going to VT as snow/forecast looks good but going to want to explore the whole area.
I'm happy to be going to VT as snow/forecast looks good but going to want to explore the whole area.
OldAndy
reply to '"Must do" runs in 3 valleys ' posted Dec-2012
hymac580 wrote:Thanks for all the recommendations. Going the week before Christmas and now somewhat alarmed to hear that the link to Meribel might not be open. Does anyone have any firm info on this?
I'm happy to be going to VT as snow/forecast looks good but going to want to explore the whole area.
Everything is planned to be open by the 15th - but, of course, snow is needed for lower runs - or at least nice cold weather and snow cannons.
You should be fine .
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Andyhull
reply to '"Must do" runs in 3 valleys ' posted Dec-2012
Can't see any reason why Meribel shouldn't open as planned, decent dump of snow last week and more forecast his week. If the resort is open no reason not to open the links.
Topic last updated on 22-December-2012 at 17:16