{"id":18681,"date":"2020-10-22T22:31:51","date_gmt":"2020-10-22T21:31:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.latania.co.uk\/blog\/?page_id=18681"},"modified":"2021-01-14T17:52:50","modified_gmt":"2021-01-14T16:52:50","slug":"whats-new-in-la-tania-the-3-valleys-2021-the-definitive-guide-part-1-of-3","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.latania.co.uk\/blog\/whats-new-in-la-tania-the-3-valleys-2021-the-definitive-guide-part-1-of-3\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s New in La Tania & The 3 Valleys 2021 – The Definitive Guide (Part 1 of 3)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Part 2: M\u00e9ribel \/ Mottaret<\/a>
Part 3: Val Thorens \/ Orelle \/ Les Menuire \/ St Martin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Part 1: La Tania \/ Courchevel<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The most obvious work this Summer has been the continued development of the new World Cup 2023 piste – now named L’Eclipse<\/em> and running from near the top of the Bouc Blanc<\/em> chairlift down to Le Praz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Top section of L’Eclipse running down the Bouc Blanc toward the La Tania gondola<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The old Jockeys<\/em> piste has been hugely reshaped and widened plus a new snow cannon reservoir to feed it has been constructed too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The new World Cup piste “L’Eclipse” finishes on the roof of the Alpinium complex<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The 2021 Piste Map with L’Eclipse<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

With an overall slope of 30\u00ba and a 940m drop it will be an awesome descent to try this Winter. Certainly not for the faint-hearted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The new reservoir on Col de la Loze<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The pipe work connecting the reservoir to the system of lakes and snow cannons<\/em>
Any lake can be topped up from the others<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile in 1850 the work on the new Stade and Racing HQ (thanks to the UK’s richest man, Jim Ratcliffe of the INEOS Chemical \/ Fracking Corporation) has seen huge works continue this Summer too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The view from La Croisette in 1850 this Summer<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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View from Hotel Pomme de Pin Terrace this Summer<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Model of the new HQ building and the access for underground parking etc.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The idea behind the hundreds of millions of euros spent on these projects is to create a famous, iconic downhill piste like the Hahnenkamm<\/em> in Kitzb\u00fchel and try to make Courchevel more about skiing rather than the designer shops, ridiculously expensive 5 star luxury hotels, Russian Oligarchs and Michelin Star restaurants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The new tunnel for Arolles piste \/ Foret lift traffic under the World Cup piste just above the La Tania gondola<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Tunnel construction continues<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The new tunnel nearly completed<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Critics say the money could be better spent and as the World Cup takes place right in the middle of the Winter Half Term between 9th and 23rd of February 2023 it won’t bring much additional revenue to resort anyway. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Looking down the new L’Eclipse Piste from near the top of the Bouc Blanc piste<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The top of the Jockeys section of L’Eclipse<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The stature of the resort will of course improve with the huge publicity but the next generation of skiers are more interested in Freeride Competitions and Boarder\/Skier Cross these days it would seem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The new Le Praz covered beginners magic carpet lift has now been installed and makes a return to the 2021 map with Envol\u00e9e<\/em> now marked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The new covered beginners magic carpet in Le Praz in the centre of the image<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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We noticed the beginners magic carpet lift that was removed due to the World Cup piste looks to be relocated next to the La Tania top gondola station up from the Bouc Blanc restaurant with a new plateau created. Below shows the work going on here – <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The beginners magic carpet lift in front of the La Tania gondola top station<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Also new on the piste map for La Tania and Courchevel are the protected areas for The Black Grouse<\/a>. These are well marked and fenced off for a reason – please respect these areas.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Protected areas are under the Aiguile du Fruit<\/em> chairlift returning from 1650 to 1850, near Rochers piste in 1650, the area below Dou des Lanches \/ Gasex<\/em> above La Tania and near to Jean Blanc<\/em> piste & below Arolles<\/em>. This last one may be new and interfere with the (very) bottom of the “La Tania Trees”<\/em> run that brought you out on to Jockeys<\/em> – needs further investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The FreerideLAB experience where the Creux Noirs chair used to be and is now access via a short hike is to be expanded with an Avalanche Training section included. This gives skiers and boarders the opportunity to try out off piste skiing and test out their Transceivers (and using them) in a controlled environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We noticed that the piste was actually groomed last season in preparation of new snow falling so it is actually perfect when powder arrives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Site of the Creux Noirs chairlift station<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The old chairlift station had been removed and most of the pylons have now gone. There’s been no further word on the promised replacement lift – looking increasingly unlikely now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Route of the Creux Noirs chair<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Suisses chair with Pralong above<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Quite a bit of earth work around the bottom of Suisses this Summer – could be to better manage the flow of skiers and the queue for this lift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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New Steps near the Tourist Office in La Tania<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The area near the bridge (and a few planks replaced) smartened up this Summer<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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New bar extension at the Chrome Bar (restaurant will be in the old bar area)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The planning permit details…<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Update Jan 2021 – and Bistro Machet is revealed, Julian from Le Far\u00e7on’s new venture…<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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La Tania gondolas taken out – so rumours of a refurb were rif<\/em>e but no confirmed news on this<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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A pair of the new snow cannons on L’Eclipse – in the Jockeys section<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Pipelines running from the Biollay lake up to Coques chair and then the new Loze reservoir<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Some of the roads have been re-tarmaced in La Tania and Le Praz including the chalet road. It’s a never ending task and the road to M\u00e9ribel is in a right state again (in the usual place where it slides down the mountain).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Betty modelling once again…<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The Drop Inn in Le Praz will become Le Jardin with more of a Wine Bar vibe from tonight (23 October) – same crew though – we wish them all well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Le Jardin, Le Praz<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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A new building at the Ski Jump in Le Praz quickly sprang up during the Summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The new building for the administration and athletes at the Ski Jump in Le Praz<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Work on the lake in Le Praz is now complete and was a welcome spot for a dip in the heat this Summer – really clear water after it being drained, lined and new filters fitted last year. Looking fantastic. The chalet type building on the right of the photo is being completely rebuilt with work continuing through the Summer – it will have an amazing view of the lake from it’s terrace and is owned by Hotel Les Peupliers in Le Praz – a new bar \/ restaurant in the future perhaps? Or maybe another Hotel annex?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Le Praz Lake this Summe<\/em>r<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Hotel Les Peupliers new building <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n



And Also…<\/strong>
Over in Courchevel 1650 Moriond there’s a new relaxation and picnic area with giant deckchairs on a plateau with great views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New garages up near Saboia and a new roof on Les Charmes apartment block in La Tania this Summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n