J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by snowcrazy2005

Hi Admin, in fact the SCGB in theory changed what reps could do and called them Leaders, but in reality some leaders still go off piste, often without really knowing where they are going. Still only give out transcievers (which is crazy). Some leaders still just take advice from members of their groups. So really very little has changed.

Andyhull, I agree with what you have said. I do not think what ski host for tour companies do was bad. It was very social and low risk. In fact much safer than the SCGB programmes. Ski hosts stayed in the resort all season and learnt the runs well. Some SCGB leaders do not know the resort they come to and then lead people around with little knowledge.

It will be interesting to see how this develops.

I think SCGB might come unstuck in Italy as the authorities there tend to be much more proactive in this type of offence once they choose to enforce a rule. I would think this is why the tour companies have chosen to halt their prorammes rather than take a risk of trouble.

I think this is going to prove very popular. Just did a test booking for low season period in March and it would cost £136 return with nothing more to pay. Seems like a good deal to central London. No waiting around at the airports and more luggage at no extra cost.

Here is the link I used.

http://www.eurostar.com/uk-en/eurostar-deals/eurostar-train-deals/ski-train-the-alps/ski-train-the-swiss-alps/timetables

As if they did not know already what was going on. I have a friend that knows her well. Has even skied with her and no way should she have been in the Olympics. I know youngsters with as many FIS points as she had before the big fix took place. What a joke!!

I also heard about this a few days ago. Very sad news for the tour companies as I do not think they took any business away from the ski schools. In fact I think they brought work to them. Very short sighted of the local ski schools.

I also do not believe that the SCGB should continue with their programme. I see very little difference between what they offer and what a tour operator offers. In fact when you add the 'Off Piste' that the SCGB do without qualified Instructors, IMO I would think they are far more likely to have legal problems if there were an accident. I have friends who still lead for them and I know many have withdrawn for this season at least.

HERE are all the links you should need to help you plan your holiday in the Paradiski area.

Dates: The season in Les Arcs and La Plagne opens from 13 December 2014 until 25 April 2015. Hope to see some of you out skiing or snowboarding this winter.

Here are the links that are now working for the comiong season. Hope they help with your planning.

WEBCAMS: http://www.lesarcs.com/webcams.html and http://www.la-plagne.com/fr/hiver/actus/webcams.html

Weather: http://www.meteofrance.com/previsions-meteo-montagne/les-arcs-bourg-st-maurice/73700

Buying Ski Pass: http://lesarcs.paradiski.com/fr/ or http://lesarcs.paradiski.com/en/

details of charges: http://www.lesarcs.com/fileadmin/user_upload/pdf/forfaits/Tarifs_HIVER_14_15.pdf

also discount prices for first and last weeks of season: http://www.lesarcs.com/fileadmin/user_upload/pdf/forfaits/Tarifs_basse_saison_14_15.pdf

For La Plagne use this link: http://www.skipass-laplagne.com/en

SHUTTLE Bus and Funicular Times: http://www.lesarcs.com/en/stay/informations-pratiques/move.html

TRANSFER Companies. (Getting to Les Arcs and Peisey Vallandry)
Coolbus. Local in Bourg. Been around the longest. http://thecoolbus.co.uk/ (Rob)
http://whiterides.co.uk/about-us (Dan)
http://themountainrescue.com/
direct email: info@themountainrescue.com (Simon Wilkinson)
http://www.1st-lifts.com/ (Andy Moreton)

Les Arcs Brochure: http://www.lesarcs.com/en/stay/informations-pratiques/brochure.html

Piste Map: http://www.lesarcs.com/en/plan-des-pistes.html

also: http://www.lesarcs.com/fileadmin/user_upload/pdf/FondPlanParadiski2014-SupportsNumeriques.pdf

Les Arcs Tourist Office main web page in English: http://www.lesarcs.com/en.html

Film Festival opening week of season: http://2014.lesarcs-filmfest.com/

For owners: http://www.nirvanalps.com/index.php?lang=en

Parking charges in all stations and Bourg: http://www.lesarcs.com/en/stay/parkings.html

Ski and Snowboard Schools: http://www.lesarcs.com/en/ski/ski-school.html

Booking somewhere to stay: http://www.lesarcs.com/en/stay/accommodation.html

Up to date news from the resort: http://www.lesarcs.com/en/footer/press-area.html

Ski and Snowboard rental in Bourg by the Funicular office: http://www.polairestar.com/

other places in Les Arcs: http://www.lesarcs.com/en/ski/rental-equipment.html

These links all worked today. Please let me know if any stop working.

I like this page: Ten good reasons for coming to Les Arcs. Share it with your friends.

http://www.lesarcs.com/en/en-hiver.html

Other useful/Interesting links:
Developments in Les Arcs 1800. http://vimeo.com/97927180

Moved webcam. http://m.webcam-hd.com/arc-1950-le-village/arc-1950-clocher

If you have questions about lift pass. contact.ads@compagniedesalpes.fr

For those in Peisey Vallandry, Villaroger and across on the La Plagne side or planning to explore the whole Paradiski area. Here are a few useful links for you.

Peisey Vallandry Tourist office webpage: http://en.peisey-vallandry.com/winter (All info on this area can be found here!)

Shuttle Bus details: http://en.peisey-vallandry.com/hiver/6-lignes-de-navettes-gratuites.html#.VGMxaqOtg9T

Villaroger Info in English: http://www.villaroger.fr/welcome.htm

Montchavin and Les Coches Tourist Office webpage: http://www.montchavin-lescoches.com/en/winter/

La Plagne Info: http://www.la-plagne.com/en

Champagny Info: http://www.champagny.com/en/winter/

Montalbert Info: http://www.montalbert.com/en/winter/

Hope these links help with anyone planning a trip over the other side. For those coming out for the first time. It is well worth the expense to buy the 'Discovery' Lift pass for the week. It gives you one day on the La Plagne side. Best if you are an intermediate skier or above to get the most out of the day.

For those interested in more info in French and photos about the work going on Les Arcs before the season starts, check out these links.

1) Investments in the ski area. http://www.leforumdeparadiski.fr/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=3125&start=150

2) Arc 1800 work in progress. http://www.leforumdeparadiski.fr/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=3876&start=60

3) Work on the station at the top of the Funi. http://www.leforumdeparadiski.fr/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=3966&p=86849#p86849

4) Other info. http://www.leforumdeparadiski.fr/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=3877&p=86862#p86862 (Dahu) and http://www.leforumdeparadiski.fr/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=3914&p=86935#p86935 (Carreley Lift)

Happy translating. Very Happy

IF ANYONE has any good links that would be worth adding to this post, please either add them yourself or send them to me by PM for posting. Please not just advertizing. The admin has some rules about that.

Take a look at my Les Arcs Winter facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/LesArcsWinter
(For local news, loads more info and photos of the whole ski domain plus more.)

For loads of info about La Plagne with all the useful links you need to plan your holiday go to the Les Arcs and Paradiski season thread and I will try to answer any other questions you may have.

https://www.j2ski.com/ski-chat-forum/posts/list/232/12901.page

Also take a look at my Les Arcs Winter facebook page for loads more info and photos of the whole Paradiski ski area including plenty of La Plagne.

https://www.facebook.com/LesArcsWinter

Hope this all helps with your planning.

Another week has passed and it is snowing in Les Arcs.

Remember today is the last chance for discounted holiday passes so hurry.

http://lesarcs.paradiski.com/en/

Here are photos of the ski stations. Pity they still do not have the webcams in Arc 1950 or anything in Arc 2000 working. But at least the Arpette Ridge webcam is on. Good to see snow down in Arc 1600 and completely covering the Arc 2000 bowl. Let us hope it stays cold and starts to form a base. Snow line is at about 1300m.


(Looking across to the new development above Edenarc in Arc 1800.)


(Here is the next one. Arc 1600.)


(From the Arpette ridge looking down at Arc 1950 and Arc 2000.)


(Finally looking across to Peisey Vallandry and Arc 1800 from Vanoise Express.)

Ski a la Carte: I have always bought a 'Ski a la Carte' card since they first started. Really useful if you also want to visit other ski areas like Espace Killy or further away and want a daily discount. I always manage to cover the cost of the card and get some added discount so worth the price I pay. If anyone only wants to pay for the days they ski, it is a good idea and cheaper than the normal weekly pass if you have a day off. Plus you only pay for where you ski ie. Les Arcs side. But if you go to La Plagne for a day the extra cost is just added for that day. No need to get another pass as it works on both sides of the Vanoise Express. You need to go to the link and read all the details. It is in English. Easy to follow. If you also get passes for Under 18 year olds they are free, but the daily rate is a flat charge with NO children's discount so you need to do the maths. You might need to call them to find out what it will really cost you each time you ski with the kids. This year there is a discount every 5 days after the ninth day (pay only 1 Euro). I still recommend you read all the details online.

http://www.skialacarte.fr/en/ski-card.php

Hope that all helps.

WeeJohnny, if you want to meet up when you get to Bourg for a drink or maybe a ski/snowboard (I do both) send me a PM here or over on my facebook page. Cheers!