Ben & Luke putting up the #LaTania Charity Day Stage

Staff Coach back to London on Wed 27 April at 16:00 for £90 – spaces available

From Lou at Ski France:

For anyone who is interested we have some spaces on a staff coach back to the UK leaving La Tania on Wednesday 27th April at 16.00. Arriving London Victoria 9am Thurs 28th April.

Seats are £90 per person – board/ski bags must be booked at time of reservation.

Please email Louisa (operations@nbvleisure.com) or Natalie ( transport@skifrance.co.uk) or call Natalie for more information 0626 026563. Seats will be sold 1st come 1st served.

Thanks,

Louisa van Vloten

Managing Director, Ski France Travel Ltd

Further lift opening information for next week from The Tourist Office

Compte tenu des conditions actuelles et à venir, nous vous informons que *les remontées mécaniques au départ de* *Courchevel 1650 et La Tania fermeront vendredi 15 avril au soir.*

*Dès samedi 16 avril, le domaine skiable de la Vallée de Courchevel se concentrera sur Courchevel 1850* :

– Téléphérique de la Saulire, – Télécabine de la Vizelle, – Télésiège des Suisses.

*Avec les remontées suivantes comme ascenseur uniquement* :

– Télécabine du Praz depuis Courchevel 1300 – Le Praz – Télécabine des Grangettes depuis Courchevel 1550 – Télécabine des Verdons depuis Courchevel 1850 – Télécabine du Jardin Alpin depuis Courchevel 1850

*Comme convenu, nous resterons ouverts jusqu’au 25 avril avec liaison 3 Vallées par Méribel-Mottaret (accès Mottaret en partie basse par le 1er tronçon de la télécabine du Pas du Lac)*

Cordialement.

Update on snow and lifts, unbelievable to think of the snow this time last year

This photo was taken on Easter Monday 2010 and we had another good dump of snow on 17 April last year too – a very different end of season this year however. Such a shame that the unusually hot April combined with poor end of season snow happens to coincide with the latest Easter ever (well until 2038 anyway).

Today, the Gondola and Dou des Lanches chairs are open. Col de la Loze, Top of Bouc blanc, Crêtes and Arolles pistes also open above La Tania.

The hot and sunny weather (which has broken today, with an overcast, cloudy day and temperatures set to drop tomorrow) has led to further deterioration of the snow cover. Despite S3V’s best efforts we hear that the gondola is planning to close this Friday as it becomes impossible to keep the link with 1850 open. This will mean using the bus to Le Praz or 1850 to access the ski area.

In reality it will be the main runs off Saulire and Biollay that will remain open, including the beginners area underneath the Altiport and the link down to Meribel and Mottaret (although below mid-station conditions are poor in the afternoon especially).

A few skied over to the 4th Valley yesterday and first thing the runs over weren’t too bad, not surprisingly it was fairly busy in Val Thorens – they took the direct route via Mottaret, Plattieres 1 & 2 followed by Cote Brun over to VT. The journey back was poor though and perhaps they should have downloaded in to Mottaret from the mid-station.

Strangely enough temperatures are set to drop with the chance of some snow down to resort level on Thursday or Friday – although this will firm the snow up with a good freeze overnight it may not turn out to be very significant.

Probably time to spend a bit more time enjoying the sun, the wine, the food and the music..

Miss Meribel Winner tonight (we reckon)

It’s the Mr and Miss Meribel competition tonight – a sneak preview of the winner…

ABS Avalanche Backpack in action

More evidence of the life saving capabilities of ABS Avalanche Backpacks. £600 well spent here…

S3V announce further lift pass discounts, now 40% off in whole Courchevel Valley

Message from S3V announcing further discounts – now 40% off in all Courchevel Valley….

Bonjour à tous,

La nature ayant toujours le dessus, nous ne pouvons que constater la réduction du domaine skiable accessible aux clients. Face à ce constat, nous avons décidé de réduire nos tarifs dans les proportions suivantes :

o -40% sur les forfaits Courchevel 1650

o -40% sur les forfaits Vallée de Courchevel

o Les tarifs 3 Vallées restent inchangés ; il n’existe pas au monde à cette période de la saison un domaine skiable pouvant offrir autant de pistes ouvertes (plus de 200)

· Les éléments de langage sont les suivants :

o Nous travaillons d’arrache-pied pour garantir le meilleur produit possible

o Compte tenu des conditions météorologiques, il est probable que le domaine se réduise au fil des jours

o -40% en Vallée de Courchevel *= **6 JOURS AU PRIX DE 3* (argument principal pour vendre des titres 6 jours, ; calcul à plus ou moins 1 € près)

o Les 3 Vallées restent un produit unique et inégalé

Je crois qu’on aura fait tout ce qu’on pouvait !

A bientôt

[image: JPL]

S3V Lift Co confirm 20% discount from 9 Apr (40% in 1650). 3V discount from 16 Apr

The following discounts will apply on all public rates 5/-13 years 65/-75 years and adult: 40% off packages Courchevel 1650 20% off packages Courchevel Valley From Saturday 16 to Monday 25 April, other discounts apply including The Three Valleys.

The ski areas of Courchevel Valley / Three Valleys are open until the evening of Monday, April 25. The upper slopes are good especially in the morning. To date, 75% of the slopes (ie more than 250 pistes) and 90% of the ski lifts are open in The Three Valleys.

The La Tania Charity Ball, Mon 11 April, 4 Course Meal €35 (8 for €250)

Hotel Montana next Monday night. Have your end of season staff do here! Theme is “The Oscars”

Update from S3V Courchevel Lift Company, open until 25/4 as planned. Discounts from 9/4.

Message from S3V Lift Company (English translation):

The ski resort of Courchevel Valley / 3 Valleys stays open until the evening of Monday, April 25.

The skiing on offer depends on the evolution of the snowpack. Maintenance of the upper pistes will be strengthened to provide the best snow possible for our customers. Our methods of grooming are maintained to ensure ideal skiing conditions until late season.

As of Saturday, April 9 (instead of 16 April), pricing discounts will be applied (these will be published as soon as possible). To date, 75% of the slopes (ie more than 250 pistes) and 90% of lifts are open in the 3 Valleys. There is nowhere in the world at this time a ski area offers so many connected pistes open. To view our openings in real time, click the following link: http://www.s3v.com/hiver/Ouverture-des-pistes-p2.html

Have a good ski everyone.

Jean-Pierre Lalanne www.S3V.com