J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by jonG

Hi,

This piece of french legislation has been in for about two years now, but was not advertised outside of france as the money grabbing beaurauctars realised what a money making idea they had come up with....along with the extra speed cameras and police thay now patrol the motorway from Calais, if they stop you for speeding they then ask where is you're Hi-Viz jacket...and wham a double fine.

In thier defence i actually think this is a good idea as when you have broken down or are fixing a flat you are not instantly visable kneeling down or waiting along the hard shoulder for the recovery team and this gives oncoming traffic a better chance of avoiding you....it's just a bit naughty they didn't advertise if to us brits or anyone else.

The bit about all passengers needing one is a suprise as I am sure when the law came out only the driver was required to have one ,I will check this out. :D :D The other things you require by law are a warning triangle ,spare set of bolbs ,snow chains ( in the winter if driving in the alps) and if using you're own car some headlight beam decflectors or beam benders so ou do not dazzle oncoming traffic

Jon.:D

Jon.

:D :DHi Pablo,

Just looked at you're link and all i can say is that global warming is a beautifull thing..... :D :D

Let it snow ,let it snow ...let it snow.....in the meadow we can buil.....

....thats enough of my terrible singing i think :D

Jon.

Sorry about the second smiley it ......not intended at all, and should not have been in the message....sorry

jon.

:(

The mountains are a beautifull place to enjoy lifes pursuits ,and to be in an such inspring setting is truely a privelige, but they are also a place of great risk and danger (even more so at this time of the year with the spring thaws ) and so my thoughts go out to the families of those who have been lost.

jon.

:DHi Mel C,

From a totally biased point of view i would say Les Arcs without a doubt, (although 1950 or 2000) would be a better choice than 1600 or 1800, as the run down into 1600 although wide and of a gradient that will flatter anyones skiing, the middle section can be moguled if you are worried about moguls.

The runs above 1600 and 1800 are excellent for building confidence and ability and the resort has an excellent reputation from those in the know, it also doesn't seem to get as crowded as some other resorts do. :D

Fail in that you could also give Serre Chevaliere , La Rosiere ,La Plagne a go. :D

All the best,

jon :D

Hi again :D


Actually i think snowb4ndit has hit on a winner with St.Anton..... :thumbup:

If its a romantic ski trip away from the kids you are after....you could ski up the Gampen side and on the way back down on the red it joins a blue track which goes under the lift into the trees and heads towards Nasserain, along this track in the woods you arrive at one of the Austrian alps hidden gems of a restaurant.....the old rustic Rodulhutte with it's large open fire. :D Unless you know its there you would miss it.

Can't think of a better place on a snowy day to stop for lunch, a bottle of good wine and the local speciality Tirolergrostl served in the pan it has been cooked in.....bliss :D after that the worlds you're lobster.

Also Lech & Zurs are close by and only a short bus ride away

jon.

Hi Ian,

MMMMMmmmmmm tricky one this but i do have a suggestion have a butchers at Chalet Tarentaise in Le Pre (Direct link into the Les Arcs ski area near the chalet) the details are below.

http://www.optimumski.com/

Le Pre is just over two hours from Geneva ,Lyon ,Grenoble and Chambery airports,or can be reached via train to Bourg-Saint-Maurice then taxi up to Le Pre in about 20mins, or the owners may even collect you.

The prices are around 850euro per person, but this year from the week commencing 21st March there is a 50% reduction, and wold think next year they will probably be doing the same....which isn't at all bad for a fully catered chalet.

jon.

Hi ,

Welcome to the forum, I agree with the other reply's about trying some of the resorts closer to home in the alps, but if you're heart (the misses) on going to whistler try a company called Ski Miquel, they offer excellent value for money and also excellent service and staff.....but as the 2010 olympics is in town they may already be fully booked up.

All the best

jon.