Messages posted by : AllyG
Thanks Andy :D Admin didn't tell me off last year, for doing my list, and I was doing it for ages so he must have noticed, therefore I suppose he doesn't mind. Do you think that makes the list officially unofficial? :lol: |
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I suppose, to be strictly accurate, my list isn't 'offical' either. I mean, Admin's not paying me to do it, and I haven't got a contract or anything :cry: I started doing it last year because I found I couldn't remember where anyone was going, or when, because people used to randomly post things like 66 sleeps to VDI and I'd be left wondering where VDI was. And because the number of sleeps kept changing every day I couldn't keep hold of the date they were actually going, in my mind, even when I knew which resort they meant. So I started doing a proper list last year for the 'sleeps' thread, with the actual date and the full name of the resort, like Val d'Isere instead of VDI. I also put the country down if it was somewhere unusual. And I think people liked it, because it was much easier to see when and where everyone was going. So, those who were going to be in the same resort at the same time had a chance of meeting up, if they wanted to. It also gave those J2Skiers who don't post up on here very often a chance to say something and play a greater part in this community. And I think it encouraged people to write a report on wherever they'd been when they got back. I like reading the personal reports on ski resorts - they're so much more interesting and informative than the ones in brochures etc. So, if anyone else wants me to put them on my list please just say so, and I'll do it :D All I need is the name of the ski resort and the date you're going, and the Excel sheet will work out the number of days/sleeps left until you go. Edit The current list of J2Skiers off ski-ing/boarding in 2012/13, updated to today, Sunday 28th October, is on the previous page. |
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J2Ski group holiday to Tignes January 13th 2013
Started by User in Find a Ski Buddy / Group Trips, 865 Replies |
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I said I'd let everyone know when tickets for the French sleeper train between Paris and Bourg became available. So this is an update on that for either those considering coming with us on this group holiday to Tignes from London or Ashford, or those who are interested in going to ski resorts in the same area as us.
Getting this train means you can ski/board for 8 days. I noticed these were available a couple of days ago, and I thought they were amazingly cheap - only £151 return from St Pancras to Bourg, going out on Saturday evening 12th January and coming back on Sunday evening 20th January. Unfortunately I didn't post about it on here, and I've just checked this morning, and the price has gone up to £198-50 return. It obviously pays to get these tickets as soon as they come on sale. This price is for the Eurostar between London and Paris Nord, and a bunk in a 6 person couchette on the sleeper train between Paris Austerlitz and Bourg-St-Maurice. Of course, the tickets may still be at the reduced price for the following week - I haven't checked that. For anyone interested in this, here are the details: Departs London St Pancras 17-31 on Saturday 12th January, arrives Paris Nord 20-47 (Paris is one hour ahead of London). Departs Paris Austerlitz 23-12 arrives Bourg 07-49 Sunday 13th January (sleeper train with bunks). Departs Bourg Sunday 20th January 20-04, arrives Paris Austerlitz 06-31 (sleeper train with 4 and 6 person couchettes). Departs Paris Nord 08-43 arrives St Pancras 10-00 Monday 21st January (Eurostar). Changing stations between Paris Nord and Paris Austerlitz costs about 15-20 euros in a taxi, or 2 euros on the metro. It takes about 20 minutes but snowcarbon.co.uk advises to allow 50 minutes and says there are stairs if you go on the metro. |
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Now that it's a new day, and we've all got one less sleep until we get on the snow, here's the updated list!
List of J2Skiers off ski-ing/boarding in 2012/13 Verbier_ski_bum going to Verbier in 34 days on the 01/12/2012 Bandit going to Grimentz in 43 days on the 10/12/2012 Geno68 going to Davos in 54 days on the 21/12/2012 Colinlambert_1 going to St Gervais in 55 days on the 22/12/2012 Joe Colin going to Morzine in 55 days on the 22/12/2012 Snapzzz going to Les Arcs in 62 days on the 29/12/2012 Bedrock Barney going to Val d'Isere in 63 days on the 30/12/2012 Snowy0000 going to Morzine in 63 days on the 30/12/2012 AlistairS going to Lech and Zurs in 70 days on the 06/01/2013 Smartski going to La Plagne in 70 days on the 06/01/2013 Oldboarder going to Les Arcs in 76 days on the 12/01/2013 ATOO going to La Tania in 76 days on the 12/01/2013 Caltonhat going to Les Arcs in 76 days on the 12/01/2013 Ian W going to Manigod in 76 days on the 12/01/2013 Catp going to Tignes in 76 days on the 12/01/2013 AllyG going to Tignes in 76 days on the 12/01/2013 Tiger7 going to Tignes in 77 days on the 13/01/2013 Daved going to Tignes in 77 days on the 13/01/2013 Ade73 going to Tignes in 77 days on the 13/01/2013 Joe Colin going to Tignes in 77 days on the 13/01/2013 Felthorpe going to Tignes in 77 days on the 13/01/2013 Far Queue going to Tignes in 77 days on the 13/01/2013 Brooksy going to Tignes in 77 days on the 13/01/2013 Lindylou going to St Foy in 82 days on the 18/01/2013 Andyhull going to Meribel in 82 days on the 18/01/2013 Andyoneill going to Val d'Isere in 83 days on the 19/01/2013 Tony_H going to Champoluc in 84 days on the 20/01/2013 AlistairS going to Sauze D'Oulx in 97 days on the 02/02/2013 Scarletgirl going to Mayrhofen in 97 days on the 02/02/2013 NelliePs going to La Plagne in 103 days on the 08/02/2013 Caltonhat going to Arabba in 104 days on the 09/02/2013 Dobby going to Risoul in 105 days on the 10/02/2013 Lizzie-B going to Morillon in 111 days on the 16/02/2013 Dan55 going to Yllas (Finland) in 112 days on the 17/02/2013 Michelle63 going to Sauze D'Oulx in 112 days on the 17/02/2013 Far Queue going to Lech in 118 days on the 23/02/2013 Brooksy going to Obergurgl in 132 days on the 09/03/2013 |
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That's why most people advise you to have travel insurance as well as the Carre Neige. According to the NHS website below, if you are in hospital you only have to pay 20% of your medical costs under the French healthcare system, and 30% if you are seen by a national health GP or dentist, if you show them your EHIC card. And you can reclaim what you've paid either from Carre Neige or your main travel insurer (I'm covered for £2 million of medical expenses under my policy with PJ Hayman). http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/Healthcareabroad/countryguide/Pages/healthcareinFrance.aspx Before making an appointment with a doctor or dentist make sure that they are registered with the state healthcare provider in France (conventionné ie). 'Conventionné' practitioners can fall into either of the following two categories: Secteur 1: practitioners who charge the official social security rate or Secteur 2: practitioners who charge an extra fee on top of the official rate Doctors You must pay the doctor directly. The doctor then will fill out a treatment form (feuille de soins) and a prescription if necessary. The treatment form is necessary to claim any refunds. You can claim back around 70% of the standard treatment cost. The standard rate for a consultation with a general practitioner is 21 Euros and 25 Euros for a consultation with a specialist. These charges are non-refundable in France but you may be able to seek reimbursement when you are back in the UK. Dentists You must pay the dentists direct who will then fill out a treatment form (feuille de soins) and a prescription if necessary. The form is necessary to claim any refunds. You can claim back around 70% of the standard treatment cost. This is non-refundable in France but you may be able to seek reimbursement when you are back in the UK. Hospital treatment If you are admitted to hospital, make sure you present your EHIC or your 'carte vitale' on admission. This will save you from paying any refundable costs up front and ensure you only pay the patient contribution. Generally, you will only have to pay a 20% co-payment towards your treatment, sometimes it will be free. Inpatients will have to pay a daily hospital charge of 16 Euros. If you are admitted to hospital and receive any major medical treatment, you will be charged a flat-rate contribution of €18 in addition to the daily hospital charge or the 20% co-payment. These charges are non-refundable in France but you may be able to seek reimbursement when you are back in the UK. If you are admitted to a private hospital or clinic, try to ensure that it is also registered to provide state healthcare. Prescriptions You should choose a pharmacy that is working within the French healthcare system. With your prescription, you should receive a treatment form (feuille de soins) – you cannot claim a refund without it. Prescribed medicines are only reimbursable if they are listed as reimbursable pharmaceutical products. Reimbursement rates vary between 15% and 100 % of the sale price. This is non-refundable in France but you may be able to seek reimbursement when you are back in the UK. For more information on which medicines you can claim back contact CLEISS. Ambulance In France, a doctor has to confirm that you are really in need of an ambulance service. Alternatively, you could use a light medical vehicle (vehicule sanitaire leger - VSL) to get to hospital. Ambulance charges are due if you are being admitted or discharged from hospital. This is non-refundable in France but you may be able to seek reimbursement when you are back in the UK. |
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Maybe he's Wally? Didn't Steward Dowling say something about how Wally's going to be hiding somewhere in a ski resort this season? I wonder what the prize is for spotting him? |
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Yes, I know. Sorry everyone. I guess I've become old and respectable now :cry: It doesn't seem long ago that I was an outlaw in the hills, hiding from Admin and his axe, and now I'm making lists and being nice to Icy :roll: |
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If you're caught with ski boots in your hand luggage by EasyJet staff you have to spend all week cleaning toilets and you're not allowed to ski/board until next year :cry: :wink: |
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