Messages posted by : Jonny220
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nvm, just noticed how old this thread is :lol:
maybe it shouldn't be stickied any more? |
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Ok.... this time next week we'll be on our way :D
One more question though.....what do we have to do when we get to Grenoble to get the transfer to VT? It is of course all booked in with the package, but will there be someone to meet us as we come out of arrivals and point us in the direction of the coach? Not got a clue as it's my first skiing holiday and never been one for package hols in the past. |
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Thanks for your reply Ally :D Some great info there!
Particularly good to hear about Prosneige, and that they can move you according to your level. I went to Tamworth snow dome for a 'learn to ski in a day' course as a prelude to lessons with Prosneige in VT. By the end of the day I was doing the whole slope with ease, linking turns and throwing in a bit of parallel which I was pleased with :D As for fitness....well...I've been going to the gym 3 times a week for the last 4 weeks, 45 mins a time, working on legs and cardio. Today after a full days learning at Tamworth I am hobbling around the house like a 90 year old, with calf muscles that feel like they could cramp up any second. I'm thinking that the exertions of a days learning snow plough and massive amounts of sidestepping in skis/boots may not be truly indicative of a normal days skiing. But never the less, I plan to step up the exercise and work on flexibility a bit more. What were the instructors English like? As my partner is Polish with fluent English, but strong accents can be trouble. Good to hear about the free shuttle bus :) |
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Thanks for both the replies.
@rustyinn Thats good to hear. I do intend to do lessons at VT. But I want to do the day course at Tamworth so that when I do lessons at VT I can go in as a novice who can get just about get down an easy slope, rather than someone who doesn't know one end of a ski from the other. Sounds like I should be ok. |
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Just registered after lurking for a week or two, so hello
The gf and I have booked a week in VT from 21st of March. First time for me (other than 2 days in NZ 14years ago which doesn't really count). Both of us are REALLY excited and spending an unhealthy amount of time browsing forums such as this. Wondering if anyone can give us any general advice on Val Thorens? A few points on our hol.... We are staying in Chalet Ptarmigan in the Balcons area of VT. What's this like? Is it far from the the lifts/town center etc? We've booked lessons with Prosneige. What are they like as a ski school? The lessons begin each day at the Prosneige beginners garden. Is that a long way from the Balcons? (hard to tell from the illustrated tourist maps). If so, how does one get around with skis and boots? I'm going to Tamworth snowdome for a 'learn to ski in a day course' plus probably a few more hours in the UK. Would this be enough for me to go for the lessons one above 'absolute noob level' once I get to VT? What would be a good ski hire in VT? Sorry for so many questions, and thanks (p.s. did I say that I was excited?) |
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