Tony - Yep it was my first thought too. I sometimes think I am a bit too cynical. Then I think naaaah, better that than heading off on Gullibles Travels!!!!!!!! :oops:
Quite a good wind up though. Some people are jumping through hoops!!! :lol:
Ski/boarding europe what a hassell
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Thanks Brucie :D
My friends know I'm pretty good at it - I've saved them hundreds of pounds over the years! It just takes time doing the research, but as you can see I quite like doing it. It's a bit like doing a crossword, except that there isn't one right answer, there are usually several answers, depending on what matters to you most (like whether you can sleep on a night train etc.)
Ally
Who do you think you are calling me naive?
I am ever so grateful for everyone helping me
Yes I asked that question because I have a stop in Finland for two days on the way over and I dying to get on the snow.
Thankyou so much for looking into this for me.
I think the overnight one might be the go Ill speak to my husband to see what he wants to do.
What is the best way about booking? Is there a number?
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Started by Little ski in Ski Chatter 30-Jan-2010 - 91 Replies
Brucie
reply to 'Ski/boarding europe what a hassell' posted Jan-2010
"Better to remain reticent and have people think one is an idiot, than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt"
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AllyG
reply to 'Ski/boarding europe what a hassell' posted Jan-2010
The only thing I don't understand about it, is why the travel agent booked a week in Courmayeur starting on a Monday (March 15th). I mean, in my experience, standard holiday weeks begin on a Saturday, and sometimes on a Sunday (but never on a Monday!).
I don't think it's a wind-up, but if so, at least we will all know now how to get to Chamonix and Courmayeur from Paris by train :D :D :D
Ally
I don't think it's a wind-up, but if so, at least we will all know now how to get to Chamonix and Courmayeur from Paris by train :D :D :D
Ally
Brucie
reply to 'Ski/boarding europe what a hassell' posted Jan-2010
Ally,
If ever I need to know how to get about Europe and cant be bothered doing my own research, I'll come to you!! :D
Have you considered a career in travel agency? :lol: :lol: :lol:
If ever I need to know how to get about Europe and cant be bothered doing my own research, I'll come to you!! :D
Have you considered a career in travel agency? :lol: :lol: :lol:
"Better to remain reticent and have people think one is an idiot, than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt"
AllyG
reply to 'Ski/boarding europe what a hassell' posted Jan-2010
Brucie wrote:Ally,
If ever I need to know how to get about Europe and cant be bothered doing my own research, I'll come to you!! :D
Have you considered a career in travel agency? :lol: :lol: :lol:
Thanks Brucie :D
My friends know I'm pretty good at it - I've saved them hundreds of pounds over the years! It just takes time doing the research, but as you can see I quite like doing it. It's a bit like doing a crossword, except that there isn't one right answer, there are usually several answers, depending on what matters to you most (like whether you can sleep on a night train etc.)
Ally
Little ski
reply to 'Ski/boarding europe what a hassell' posted Jan-2010
Brucie wrote:Little ski quote from another thread - 'Im going to finland/Helsinki
on my way to paris in a few weeks how far away is the ski field from there?'
Its nice of you all to take so much time trying to help her/him, but I think he/she is having a little laugh at you.
Surely no-one in this day and age could be so naive?
Who do you think you are calling me naive?
I am ever so grateful for everyone helping me
Yes I asked that question because I have a stop in Finland for two days on the way over and I dying to get on the snow.
Admin
reply to 'Ski/boarding europe what a hassell' posted Jan-2010
Wind back the cynicism please folks. None of us here know all the answers to everything and the OP clearly appreciates the information being offered. Be nice!
The Admin Man
Brucie
reply to 'Ski/boarding europe what a hassell' posted Jan-2010
Admin - please look at the private message I just received before jumping to ' Little ski's' defence!!!!
"Better to remain reticent and have people think one is an idiot, than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt"
Little ski
reply to 'Ski/boarding europe what a hassell' posted Jan-2010
AllyG wrote:Littleski,
Here's a map of the TGV links from Paris all over France so you can get an idea of where you're going.
http://www.bonjourlafrance.com/france-trains/tgv.htm#DETAILED
Ise,
I tried your route on the raileurope website for Monday 15th March and I got stuck in Annecy for 3 hours.
TGV Train leaves Paris Gare Lyon 9-50 a.m., arrives Annecy 13-30 (3 hours 40 minutes), costs £43 per adult.
Train leaves Annecy 16-22 arrives St Gervais Les Bains 18-00, change trains, train leaves 18-32 arrives Chamonix Mont Blanc 19-12, cost £19 per adult.
Then shuttle bus from Chamonix to Courmayeur.
Littleski,
Another alternative is to get the overnight sleeper train from Paris Austerlitz on Sunday 14th March which is direct to St Gervais Les Bains, but it costs quite a bit more - £163.
Train leaves 23-02 from Paris Austerlitz arrives St Gervais Les Bains 0911 the next morning. Then change trains, train leaves 10-32, arrive Chamonix 11-12, then catch bus to Courmayeur.
Or alternatively get a taxi from St Gervais Les Bains in the morning, distance to Chamonix (I don't know about Courmayeur probably something similar) 24Km or 15 miles, which would probably be expensive but much easier.
There is definitely NOT an easy route from Paris to Courmayeur on Monday. On Sunday there is a direct day train from Paris to St Germain Les Bains.
Ally
Thankyou so much for looking into this for me.
I think the overnight one might be the go Ill speak to my husband to see what he wants to do.
What is the best way about booking? Is there a number?
Topic last updated on 06-February-2010 at 22:22