J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Dorset Boy

Very good Snappzzz - recognized all of it! Serious amounts of snow and a big contrast from the samer time 12 months ago when the LHS of the Bissac drags were closed.

I think they are an alternative to ABTA etc for smaller specialist operators who don't want or can't afford to pay the ABTA levy as ABTA is a bit of a big boys cartel.

If you google them you'l find out more. I believe they are legit.

Prob only one bathroom with separate toilet, but does include passes for all.

And it's 17th March - so same week.
Accom through Erna Low, 3 flights Bournemouth to GVA, with Easyjet, 3 flights East midlands to GVA with BMI Baby.

We've put together flights, car hire, 2 bedroom + cabin apt, lift passes, ski hire, kids lessons for 4 adults & 2 kids in Valloire for under £500 each.

Think outside the Tarantaise resorts and there can be some good deals in France.

Good hotel for a weekend ski trip, Les Airelles.

Where in Flaine are you staying Snapzzz?

T-bars used to be quite common on the glaciers in France but rare on normal slopes. Bloody uncomfortable things. :shock:

I do like drags though, and very nearly perfected falling asleep on them when doing my seasons way back! They're also a great bad weather option when you'd freeze on a chair. Add it that boarders tend to hate them......!! :lol:

There used to be a drag that you could get on a run down from the Grande Motte to get over to Val D'Isere that would lift you some way in the air. Flaine has a couple of drags that do the same.
Good fun when you know it's coming and try to see how far you can bunny hop for! :mrgreen:

Tony - I think you may need to choose your skiing partners with more care if you ski with people afraid of a little button lift!

I learnt to ski there about 35 years ago! Doubt that's much help to you now though!

Unless an absolute novice, I suspect you wouldn't want to spend more than a day or two there though.