J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by jastem

We left resort at about 8 in the morning and the pass was fine. The weather clearly closed in very quickly after that.
The Peyra Juana (spelling?) was as friendly as ever Tony! We were spotted taking our skis off outside the entrance and the owner flung open the window to greet us and see how many we wanted a table for and whether it was lunch or just a drink! That's service for you. :D

Glad to hear you enjoyed Serre Chevalier Alistair. Thought I spotted you from a chair lift at one point and I think you were getting on a bus at Monetier that we were struggling to get off?

Just back from yet another fantastic week in Serre Chevalier with six days of blue skies, sunshine and superb conditions. As usual, the Briancon slopes were suffering in the sunshine, but the other three areas were excellent above mid station and starting to suffer lower down in the afternoons. The new Vallons chair makes such a difference in speeding up the route back over to Monetier. Red Cucumelle is possibly busier because of the new link however. Really enjoyed red Cibouit.

We stayed in the Olymp last January and in an Obergurgl B&B this January. We had great holidays in both but definitely preferred Obergurgl. The Olymp is a superb hotel with excellent and plentiful food plus pool and spa etc. but apart from about 5 or six fairly luxurious hotels and a ski hire shop, there is nothing else.
Obergurgl has much more going on in terms of restaurants, bars, shops etc. but without being rowdy. There is also the excellent apres ski at the Nederhutte on the final blue run into resort!

I think you have made the right choice :D

Thank you - almost packed and definitely ready to go :D

Now you've put me off my mid-morning coffee and bikkies......

You've put me off my breakfast now :!:

If you are staying in Plagne Centre, there is (or used to be) a large shopping mall where you should find something.