End to ski hosting in France

Tony_H wrote: We like to ski as much as possible, first lift to last, take in the scenery with a number of stops along the way, not fanny about with a long lunch, have a beer on the way down, and go and have a couple of drinks after skiing to chat over the day, and then enjoy an evening meal together to plan the day ahead.

Everyone's different and has different things they want to get out of a ski trip.

You are right everyone is different, but your summing up is exactly how our group operates. If a couple get tired they drift off and we all reconvene in the bar after the last run.

Lynn_D wrote:Hmm, getting a bit worried about that, particularly as I keep recommending the Dolomites.

I lied, Italy's terrible, particularly the first couple of weeks of January, go elsewhere. :wink:

Yes I agree, Champoluc is a horrible place, dont go there

I really can not see what the issue is with Hosting!!

The only thing I can say is I believe there should be a law regarding the size of any one group.

In Cervinia last year me and my fiancee joined the crystal host and the group was just fare to large (20) and my girlfrind actually had and accident she says due to the fact there was so many in the group but I am not to sure about that to be fare.

This year we visited Tignes and stayed with Bonjour Bonjour and was invited to join the hosting, my fiancee declianed and the host sat with us and gave us advise about the best runs.

We did actually join the group on our last day and really enjoyed it, there was only 5 of us in total and we had some of the best skiing of our holiday and really glad we joined the group.

There was also a retired lady on her own who had skied for over 50 years, when we spoke with her she said she would never ski alone due to the danger so what would this lady of done without use of the hoting?

I just find the French strange, like the law about being able to stop a Chalet using there Hot tube if they like??

It's protectionism.
Adults should be able to ski with who they like. As long as that person doesn't falsely claim to have teaching or guiding qualifications then it should be none of the authorities business.
If taking guests off piste then, as a matter of safety, an international guiding qualification and evidence of local experience should be mandatory wherever you are, be that France, Austria or Scotland.

The French whine when the UK declines to fund their agricultural policy yet use the law to favor their own nationals.

I love all this French bashing. This ruling has nothing to do with French Nationalism. They don't care who teaches, guides etc in France just want you to have correct qualifications. As we have a minimal ski industry in UK people seem to be missing point. Try thinking of it from a different perspective.

British manufacturer of anything works to a standard say ISO 9001, company from abroad or at home comes in and works to a lesser standard destroying British business and reputation. In these circumstances any company or worker within that company would wish for clarification on what standards are required so they can cut their cloth accordingly. I believe the French have clarified this. That means anyone from any nation now has a level playing field. Workers and companies investment in skills has been protected. Has nothing to do if you enjoy a bit of company on your holiday or biscuit with your tea.

Interestingly for all the anti French sentiment, they still work less hrs, have better standard of living, better wine, food etc i.e. Keep on moaning so they can keep on smiling in knowledge British will still come and fund their lifestyle, because they have best skiing terrain in world.

Viva France. I am actually English but at risk of offending someone seems like a lot of little man/small Island type mentality on this topic.

I tend to agree Ranchero.
I'm not a big fan of the French per se from experience, but you're absolutely right about their lifestyle in general.

To be honest its not hard to beat the UK lifestyle the way it stands at the moment & the main reason I left 10 yrs ago. Here all is about outdoor living, sport, good food, fresh air & healthy climate & when I go skiing its the same deal without the heat. 8)

brooksy wrote:
To be honest its not hard to beat the UK lifestyle the way it stands at the moment & the main reason I left 10 yrs ago. Here all is about outdoor living, sport, good food, fresh air & healthy climate & when I go skiing its the same deal without the heat. 8)

But you do miss a take away curry eh Brooksy -)

Sorry, wibbled right off thread there :oops: