Don't tell anybody this but how about trying LGb plenty of skiing in LGb and the surrounding area, nice village, good access to motorways, only an hour from Geneva and one very special thing that no other resort has I go there so it must be good.
Good to see that your hubby has made a fantastic recovery my father-in-law underwent the same operation several years ago and has been fighting fit ever since although he is not a skier he is certainly into his exercise. Good luck and enjoy your skiing. 8) 8)
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Started by Jobster in Ski Fitness 05-Sep-2009 - 12 Replies
Ian Wickham
reply to 'A Little Scary!' posted Sep-2009
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Jobster
reply to 'A Little Scary!' posted Sep-2009
On Admins advice, a friend and I went to La Clusaz a couple of years ago, and I still think it`s one of my favourites despite there being barely any snow!!! So LGb might be a good place to start as I know some of the mountains round there anyway.
We have come to the conclusion now that it is better to live doing what you want and maybe die doing it than do nothing and live with regret!! Carpe Diem and all that!!! Thanks Wickers for your suggestion.......!
Oh and thanks to Admin we have now booked an appointment with the docs and they are going to do a simulated stress test for us to see what he can withstand, to put our minds at rest. And Jon, I know you love the Les Arcs area, so what do you think of BSM as a base for 3 weeks or more??? J x
We have come to the conclusion now that it is better to live doing what you want and maybe die doing it than do nothing and live with regret!! Carpe Diem and all that!!! Thanks Wickers for your suggestion.......!
Oh and thanks to Admin we have now booked an appointment with the docs and they are going to do a simulated stress test for us to see what he can withstand, to put our minds at rest. And Jon, I know you love the Les Arcs area, so what do you think of BSM as a base for 3 weeks or more??? J x
A bad day on the slopes is better than a good day in the office !
JonG
reply to 'A Little Scary!' posted Oct-2009
:DHi Jobster,
I'm glad Rich is doing well, just to add to Admins comment about Bourg-Saint-Maurice, it is only 810 metres above sea level so is ideal from the altitude side of things, and the Hospital comes highly reccommended from a friend who has spent a few trips there (the last one was for treatment for MRSA that they were infected with at Kettering Hospital which came to light after a minor operation on her toe just before a holiday).
Another plus side is the fact that the TGV/Eurostar/SNCF stops there,and you have some of the worlds best skiing in several resorts all within 15 minutes to 40 minutes away.
Also with relatively short transfer times away via car from Geneva,Lyon,Grenoble and Chambery airports it's hard to beat.
There is also an ambulance station/medical point just up from the Funicular station....but I am sure all will be well and I am being positive that these will not be needed wherever you choose.
Give Rich my best and have a great time on your trip.
jon
I'm glad Rich is doing well, just to add to Admins comment about Bourg-Saint-Maurice, it is only 810 metres above sea level so is ideal from the altitude side of things, and the Hospital comes highly reccommended from a friend who has spent a few trips there (the last one was for treatment for MRSA that they were infected with at Kettering Hospital which came to light after a minor operation on her toe just before a holiday).
Another plus side is the fact that the TGV/Eurostar/SNCF stops there,and you have some of the worlds best skiing in several resorts all within 15 minutes to 40 minutes away.
Also with relatively short transfer times away via car from Geneva,Lyon,Grenoble and Chambery airports it's hard to beat.
There is also an ambulance station/medical point just up from the Funicular station....but I am sure all will be well and I am being positive that these will not be needed wherever you choose.
Give Rich my best and have a great time on your trip.
jon
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jonathan
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JonG
reply to 'A Little Scary!' posted Oct-2009
:DHi again,
Sorry only a short post last time i wasn't to flush for time...
In BsM you will also find three good supermarkets, Lidl ,SuperU & Intermarche (of the three SuperU is by far the most extensive in terms of items on offer), also there is Weldom's which is a bit like B'n'Q , and a variety of small local shops up th main pedestrian shopping street.
One of the main advantages of BsM is the fact that as it is a working town (population 6,200) the restaurant prices are not as high as those in the surrounding resorts, with the following being the best...
Ski Roc - home made ,while you wait burgers, lasagnes ,pizza's, pasta dishes etc ,traditional savoyarde cuisine at the Hostellerie du Petite Saint Bernard ,La Tarteflette ,Le Savoyarde and Le Rufuge 810m where you can still find three and four course meals with a bottle of wine and a brandy or genepi end your meal for between 16euro's and 20euros per head for a set menue, or picking from the menu between 16 euros up to 40 euro's.....and you will not have a bad meal in any of the above.
There is also the choice of Mexican ,Cantonese and Chinese and if you really are pushed there is a McD's....... :thumbdown:.
Outside of town there is the delights of Le Ferme in Le Pre just above Villaroger ,and L'Ancolie a few minutes from Vallandry.....both of which have a justified reputation as two of the best places to eat anywhere.All the main restaurants should be pre booked in advance to be on the safe side ,with Ski Roc being ok to just walk into if they have room inside ,or there is seating outside.
The saturday market is a great place to while away a couple of hours, having a mooch around and then having a few coffee's or beers in the cafe on the corner next to the church and just watch the world go by.
As for night life ,the best places to drink are La Toneou (spelling is off,on the corner opposite the station), Bazoom for a more hip lively bar/restaurant with pool table, internet access and live bands, the Cafe' Fiore and le Tsablo.The Hotel/Bar 'Angival nehind the post office is also a good place to start off drinks for the evening, and also sometimes has a live band on (usually the local plumber/builder Andy),a good night out :thumbup:.
BsM has a lot to offer, and is definately somewhere to consider as a base for a few weeks holidaying at any time of the year......mind you I am slightly biased :D :D.
jon.
Sorry only a short post last time i wasn't to flush for time...
In BsM you will also find three good supermarkets, Lidl ,SuperU & Intermarche (of the three SuperU is by far the most extensive in terms of items on offer), also there is Weldom's which is a bit like B'n'Q , and a variety of small local shops up th main pedestrian shopping street.
One of the main advantages of BsM is the fact that as it is a working town (population 6,200) the restaurant prices are not as high as those in the surrounding resorts, with the following being the best...
Ski Roc - home made ,while you wait burgers, lasagnes ,pizza's, pasta dishes etc ,traditional savoyarde cuisine at the Hostellerie du Petite Saint Bernard ,La Tarteflette ,Le Savoyarde and Le Rufuge 810m where you can still find three and four course meals with a bottle of wine and a brandy or genepi end your meal for between 16euro's and 20euros per head for a set menue, or picking from the menu between 16 euros up to 40 euro's.....and you will not have a bad meal in any of the above.
There is also the choice of Mexican ,Cantonese and Chinese and if you really are pushed there is a McD's....... :thumbdown:.
Outside of town there is the delights of Le Ferme in Le Pre just above Villaroger ,and L'Ancolie a few minutes from Vallandry.....both of which have a justified reputation as two of the best places to eat anywhere.All the main restaurants should be pre booked in advance to be on the safe side ,with Ski Roc being ok to just walk into if they have room inside ,or there is seating outside.
The saturday market is a great place to while away a couple of hours, having a mooch around and then having a few coffee's or beers in the cafe on the corner next to the church and just watch the world go by.
As for night life ,the best places to drink are La Toneou (spelling is off,on the corner opposite the station), Bazoom for a more hip lively bar/restaurant with pool table, internet access and live bands, the Cafe' Fiore and le Tsablo.The Hotel/Bar 'Angival nehind the post office is also a good place to start off drinks for the evening, and also sometimes has a live band on (usually the local plumber/builder Andy),a good night out :thumbup:.
BsM has a lot to offer, and is definately somewhere to consider as a base for a few weeks holidaying at any time of the year......mind you I am slightly biased :D :D.
jon.
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jonathan
www.ski-bourgstmaurice-lesarcs.co.uk
Bandit
reply to 'A Little Scary!' posted Oct-2009
I've had good grub in Bazoom, gets my :thumbup:
I've also eaten in the Hostellerie du Petit St Bernard, traditional food and helpful staff :D
I've also eaten in the Hostellerie du Petit St Bernard, traditional food and helpful staff :D
Topic last updated on 13-October-2009 at 19:06