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Ian Wickham
reply to 'toilets on the french slopes' posted Feb-2010

brooksy wrote:
Ian Wickham wrote:
karen72 wrote:yes sorry another bladder issue! lol,not that I am paranoid or anything but following on from my "shewee" debate, I was a bit worried about some of the replies that I got about peeing over holes in the ground. Is this the case? (I am going to Valmorel) do they have these in mountain restaurants or in normal restuarants? sorry to ask these questions but i have never been to France before and the thought of having to squat over one of these holes in the ground, with my ski boots, salopettes and thermals on whilst trying to hold my jacket in one hand and toilet paper in the other, just doesnt fill me with glee :shock:

is it regular to find these types of toilets on the slopes? if so, where have you found them so I can compile a list of places to avoid lol :wink:


Karen You should be Ok in Valmorel I can't remember any dodgy toilets the last hole in the ground I used was in Bormio in Italy many years ago, so fear not many cold seats await you. :wink:


Wickers why were you in the women s toilets :roll:


Unisex :oops:
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Bandit
reply to 'toilets on the french slopes' posted Feb-2010

benny12345 wrote:shouldn't raise any problems for a skier, consider it strength training :-) and they're more hygienic you know...


They are a disgusting experience, you get splashes on boots and clothing :roll: Invariably an earlier user has used the same stall incorrectly, and left the evidence :shock: :oops:

Gadgetgirl79
reply to 'toilets on the french slopes' posted Feb-2010

I really can't stand the holes in the floor toilets. Came across one in Serre Chevalier last year, and was no amused.

Quite a few in Bormio too!

I also came across quite a few squat pedestal toilets, which are at least a bit easier to use!

I cross out the restaurant on the piste map if they don't have a nice toilet.

Brimster
reply to 'toilets on the french slopes' posted Feb-2010

bandit wrote: You don't drive much? They are all the way up and down the French Autoroutes.


I obviously don't get out much :oops:

Seriously though I can't remember the last time I saw one in Europe, granted I usually fly than drive and haven't skiied France. In fact on my round the world trip I only found hole in the floor toilets in Malaysia and that was out of 18 countries!

Tony_H
reply to 'toilets on the french slopes' posted Feb-2010

Its defo more of a French thing rather than european thing, but yes Karen - get used to it as thats what you are likely to find.

Holes in the ground, small toilets with saloon doors, and people expecting you to pay for the privelage too.

Interestingly, we didnt come across any in ADH, but then we tended to use one particular restaurant and our chalet to be honest. Mrs H did complain about the hole in the ground in several mountain cafes in Serre Che last year.
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Ian Wickham
reply to 'toilets on the french slopes' posted Feb-2010

There is just a technique to using them this is what you do.......

1. Carefully drop sallos and any under garments you may be waring

2. Hook your arm through your sallo braces so they do not flap behind you or it could end up messy.

3. Slightly squat at 45 degrees.

4. Remember right arm holding the sallos braces and left arm behind you against the wall or system pipe

5. Now you should be at the correct angle for a successful number two's

6. Mission accomplished :lol: :lol:
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Dids1
reply to 'toilets on the french slopes' posted Feb-2010

Karen,

I must have been very lucky as the last time the hole in the floor loos were a problem in a ski resort for us was in Italy.

You do find them in France, but in my experience they've been few and far between, though in some public loos you actually get a choice between them and normal ones.
Seems some people must prefer them! :shock:

They are at the stops off the motorways, but easier to use if not in ski gear and if you stop at the service stations you are unlikely to find them.


Pablo Escobar
reply to 'toilets on the french slopes' posted Feb-2010

Very common in the Middle East. Even more confusing when there is no toilet paper and just a hose in its place :shock:

Topic last updated on 24-February-2010 at 20:08