Discussion
Hi chaps,
Looks like the ideal spot for us, based on the abundance of gentle greens and the large waterpark for a non skiing teenager.
The one thing that puts me off is the ostentatiousness of the place and everything that comes with it.
Is there a way of staying somewhere a bit more normal but still getting the bubble up to 1850, so you do not have to stay right amongst it all?
Looks like the ideal spot for us, based on the abundance of gentle greens and the large waterpark for a non skiing teenager.
The one thing that puts me off is the ostentatiousness of the place and everything that comes with it.
Is there a way of staying somewhere a bit more normal but still getting the bubble up to 1850, so you do not have to stay right amongst it all?
The waterpark is at 1550 anyway. La Tania and Le Praz are pretty normal, Moriond is for the very elderly (although with a stupid long push if you're trying to get across it).
It's all interconnected in the same valley obviously, if the snow is good (not been good recently) then there is no downside to being lower.
Personally I find the very middle of 1850 around the main station quite staggeringly ugly and just looks like a 70s multistorey carpark, although should be fewer Russians stinking the place up.
I don't think the ostentation of 1850 is too upsetting really, if you're properly skiing then you'll just notice more of the latest posh equipment fads (gold helmets, those built in visor things, Lacroix skis etc.) and the occasional wally trying to drive a 458 around town.
It's all interconnected in the same valley obviously, if the snow is good (not been good recently) then there is no downside to being lower.
Personally I find the very middle of 1850 around the main station quite staggeringly ugly and just looks like a 70s multistorey carpark, although should be fewer Russians stinking the place up.
I don't think the ostentation of 1850 is too upsetting really, if you're properly skiing then you'll just notice more of the latest posh equipment fads (gold helmets, those built in visor things, Lacroix skis etc.) and the occasional wally trying to drive a 458 around town.
Edited by Peterpetrole on Monday 15th December 11:57
Edited by Peterpetrole on Monday 15th December 12:01
Another vote for La Tania, it's a great little place and has all the amenities you'll need. Skiing back late afternoon can be challenging because the two runs that take you back to the village can get icy but you can always take the lift down from Bouc Blanc.
5 minute drive down to Le Praz and jump in the lift to go up to 1850. It runs from around 0730 until about midnight if I remember correctly. Coming back from 1850 in the dark on the lift is pretty spectacular, looking over the valley.
1850 is great for finishing your day, late lunch (Le Tremplin is my favourite), bit of apres and then a taxi back to La Tania. Perfect day.
5 minute drive down to Le Praz and jump in the lift to go up to 1850. It runs from around 0730 until about midnight if I remember correctly. Coming back from 1850 in the dark on the lift is pretty spectacular, looking over the valley.
1850 is great for finishing your day, late lunch (Le Tremplin is my favourite), bit of apres and then a taxi back to La Tania. Perfect day.
S1975 said:
can anyone reccomend anywhere to stay? decent hotels or apartments
La Porteta in 1650 is great hotel and perfect location for everything. Part of The Pig group of UK hotels. Only have rooms by the week, and unlikely to find anything for 2026 season, but you might be lucky. If not book for 2027!Gassing Station | Holidays & Travel | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff