J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by bandit

Cars rented from a Swiss rental agent, will already have a Vignette. French rentals (might) have one, or not, as payment for French Motorways is based on usage, not per year.

The Swiss Gov't have recently decided to raise the Vignette price to 100Fr. No definite implementation date yet, might be 2015, or if there will be the option of a short term Vignette for Tourists.

AllyG wrote:
Toll = £5-00
Petrol = £15
Road Tax = £20-00

The easiest access by car to/from GVA airport is via Swiss Motorways. This requires a Vignette costing 40chf. It's possible to find your way onto the French Autoroute without going through the Bardonnex Border Post, good navigation skills needed.

Well, I like Pastis, Ouzo and Absinthe, but not in the same glass :twisted:

Joe Bastardi has a reputation for being outspoken, and quite often very, very accurate. :shock:

AllyG wrote:Thanks Jon :D

So, how much do you think it would cost to hire an estate sized car to drive from Geneva airport to Tignes and back for a week ski-ing, including the tolls and fuel?

So, how long is a decent sized piece of string?

You need to use a website such as Via Michelin which gives Toll costs. Fuel consumption costs can be provided by Mfrs websites. Car hire co's provide up to date prices on their websites for different sized vehicles.

Iceman wrote:

Off to Iceland on Wednesday next week....does that count? :thumbup:

Run out of Chips? -)

Have a wonderful time :D

Lilywhite, I've skied many times in Les Arcs, and it can be wonderful and quiet, and at peak times very busy. Get in touch with snowcrazy and ask him to suggest the best areas for your needs. He knows the system as a local.
Perhaps an hour's private lesson with New Generation Ski School in Les Arcs might give you some more confidence back?

andyhull wrote:Courchevel 1850 was called that because their marketing department wanted everone to think it was at 1850m, they wanted to compete with Val D'Isere. The village height is actually only about 1790m.
One reason for this change is it's plain to anyone with a GPS navigation device (an iPhone!) that 1850 is a lie!

Their Marketing Dept never going to give you a job :mrgreen:

Dick Turpin! Started by User in Ski Chatter, 30 Replies
Cars rented from a Swiss rental agent, will already have a Vignette. French rentals (might) have one, or not, as payment for French Motorways is based on usage, not per year. The Swiss Gov't have recently decided to raise the Vignette price to 100Fr. No definite implementation date yet, might be 2015, or if there will be the option of a short term Vignette for Tourists.

Dick Turpin! Started by User in Ski Chatter, 30 Replies
AllyG wrote: Toll = £5-00 Petrol = £15 Road Tax = £20-00 The easiest access by car to/from GVA airport is via Swiss Motorways. This requires a Vignette costing 40chf. It's possible to find your way onto the French Autoroute without going through the Bardonnex Border Post, good navigation skills needed.

Jesus....i'm dying. Started by Snapzzz in Ski Fitness, 130 Replies, discussing La Plagne and Tignes
Well, I like Pastis, Ouzo and Absinthe, but not in the same glass :twisted:

Not skiing Related - But A Heads Up For The UK Winter 2012 - 2013 Started by User in Ski Chatter, 11 Replies
Joe Bastardi has a reputation for being outspoken, and quite often very, very accurate. :shock:

It's coming! Started by User in Ski Chatter, 68 Replies
Iceman wrote: Off to Iceland on Wednesday next week....does that count? :thumbup: Run out of Chips? -) Have a wonderful time :D

How busy is Les Arcs in January? Started by User in France, 22 Replies
Lilywhite, I've skied many times in Les Arcs, and it can be wonderful and quiet, and at peak times very busy. Get in touch with snowcrazy and ask him to suggest the best areas for your needs. He knows the system as a local. Perhaps an hour's private lesson with New Generation Ski School in Les Arcs might give you some more confidence back?

New changes in Courchevel for the season 2012 - 2013 Started by User in France, 11 Replies
andyhull wrote:Courchevel 1850 was called that because their marketing department wanted everone to think it was at 1850m, they wanted to compete with Val D'Isere. The village height is actually only about 1790m. One reason for this change is it's plain to anyone with a GPS navigation device (an iPhone!) that 1850 is a lie! Their Marketing Dept never going to give you a job :mrgreen:

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