J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by andyhull

The 2013 Tour De France route has been announced.
My eye was immediately drawn to the Gap to Alpe D'Huez stage on 18th July.
They nearly popped out when I read that they have to climb the mountain twice! That's just cruel!
I love watching Alpine stages, especially places I know from visiting them in the wintertime.
Any other fans out there?
With them coming up the climb twice this could be the year to go out there to watch. It would be something ticked off my bucket list.

The deal was through the travel operator, it was on any holiday if you booked early.

AllyG wrote:I had an e-mail from Meribel Alpina about their improvements, which included something about a new group lift pass for 3 people or more which is 15 euros cheaper per person than the normal one.

There were better deals available booking early, we're paying 145 euros for 3V passes. :mrgreen:

TimBen wrote:I did go to the fourth valley many moons ago but you had to walk quite a way to get there. I look forward to seeing how they have opened it up.

It's much easier these days to access.

I've skied that week loads of times, either Val D'Isere or Tignes. Never had a problem with to little snow.

andyoneil wrote:Anything in the 4th valley!

Best snow of the lot, no crowds

(but equally I'd echo just about every other post - especially the one about Ours run being a no go....)

Doing all 4 valleys in one day is a must. It'll be easier this season with the Plattieres lift improvements cutting gaining you around 20 mins.

When it arrives, it arrives!





Less than 48 hours between these photos.