Notes for Guests booked for 2011/12 Season

LIFT PASSES
We can obtain lift passes in advance so they are ready for you when you arrive - price the same as you would pay at the lift pass office. Please see www.skiadventures.co.uk/liftpassorders.doc for orderin information. Lift passes should if possible be booked at least 7 days in advance of arrival date.

INSURANCE
It is imperative that you and the members of your party have suitable travel, medical and piste rescue insurance. We have negotiated a special deal for our guests with Travel Insurance Plus, backed by Europ Assistance. You can buy online straight away by following this link:
http://www.travelinsuranceplus.co.uk/?AgentID=1509

AIRPORT AND TRAIN TRANSFERS
If you would like us to arrange a minibus transfer from/to Bourg St Maurice station or local airports please let us know as soon as possible (unless you have already notified us of the details) using this form:
http://www.skiadventures.co.uk/transferbookings.html

CHILDCARE
We have child-carers available to look after babies and children of all ages.They can also accompany/pick up children going to ski school, and arrange lunch and afternoon activities. If you haven't already booked our child care services, please let us know as soon as possible if you think you would like to use this service by following this link for more information and reservation form:
http://www.skiadventures.co.uk/bookchildcare.html

Most types of nappies, bottled baby food, wipes etc. available in the UK can be purchased locally. Please let us know if you would like us to get any supplies for when you arrive, by email at least a week in advance. Prices are more or less the same as in the UK.

ADVANCE BOOKING
Many guests have asked if they can book liftpasses, ski hire, lessons etc. in advance. In some cases prices may be lower if booked beforehand. We have compiled a list of the relevant web addresses on http://www.skiadventures.co.uk/liftpasses.html

SELF-DRIVERS
If you are driving to Les Arcs from the UK (or in an airport hire car) you can find directions using the link below. Please give us a ring on 04 79 08 92 37(this is the number to dial in France from an UK mobile phone; from outside France dial 0033 479 08 92 37) if you can safely, when you are en route between Albertville and Moutiers so we will have an idea when to expect you. Remember it is an offence to use a phone while driving in France as well!

We strongly advise, especially during the peak school holiday weeks, that you aim to arrive in the Tarentaise valley (i.e. beyond Chambery) by mid-day if at all possible. It might therefore be worth leaving the UK on Friday and stopping overnight before an early start; Reims, Troyes, Chalon-sur-Soane and Tournus are popular and have plenty of hotels of all types. Try www.expedia.co.uk for reservations. This will avoid the long queues that can form later in the afternoon. You might even get here early enough to get on the snow in the afternoon!

The link below has more important information and tips for drivers - traffic info, snow chains, freezing diesel fuel, etc.
http://www.skiadventures.co.uk/location.html#driving

Route to Les Granges

Follow the N90 from Moutiers to Bourg St Maurice. Do NOT be tempted by a sign to Les Granges before Bourg; you must go through the town and take the road to Les Arcs (right at the last roundabout by the supermarkets).

On the way up the hill there is a sign to La Grange which should be ignored. ('Grange' means barn in French, hence there are numerous villages called 'Les Granges' and 'La Grange' all over France!)

After the second 'hairpin bend' you will see a sign for 'Le Replatet'. Shortly afterwards is the funiculaire bridge over the road, a car park with bottle banks on the left and a sign for 'La Millerette'. Take the turning on the left (signposted to Les Granges) after the bottle banks and before the bend. You will pass under the funiculaire again, and La Grange d'Alice is the first building on the right hand side.

Route to Arc 2000

Follow the N90 from Moutiers to Bourg St Maurice. You must go through the town and take the road to Les Arcs (right at the last roundabout by the supermarkets). Continue on the road until you reach a roundabout at Arc 1600. Arc 2000 is clearly signposted, you carry on in the same direction. After a further 10 kilometers you will arrive at the Pré St Espirit gateway, where there is a large free carpark linked by shuttle bus to the centre of Arc 2000.

Godino's Loft is located within the Chalet des Neiges Arolles complex.

Continue along the same road and you will pass Arc 1950, then arrive at Arc 2000. If you arrive in daylight it’s a beautiful drive with views of Mont Blanc and the surrounding valleys. Once at the top you will see the MMV / Club Med building where the road forks. Turn RIGHT following the signs to Chalet des Neiges AROLLES around the front of the MMV / Club Med building.

If you drive under a footbridge connecting two buildings you have gone past the turning!

The Chalet des Neiges reception is near the end of the road–about 4-500 metres past the Club Med. The road goes around to the right. You’ll pass the Vival supermarket, the Crazy Fox, SkiSet shops and the Whistler pub. The main reception is a few doors along from that.

If you have NOT pre-booked parking spaces at Godino's Loft or elsewhere in Arc 2000 you will only be allowed access to unload - parking is not allowed anywhere except in official carparks; the authorities are extremely strict about this, beware! You will then need to find a space in one of the several carparks just outside Arc 2000, or the free one at Pre St Espirit (free shutle bus).

WHEN YOU ARRIVE....
When you arrive at your chalet hosts will be there to welcome you (whatever the time of day!) and help you unload your luggage. Refreshements appropriate to the time of day will be offered (but please note we can't provide lunch) and if your rooms are ready (normally from 15.00) you will be able to access them straight away. If the rooms aren't ready the chalet staff will have alloacted somewhere for you to change and store your luggage. If you arrive before 15.00 one of out staff will be available to take you to the ski hire shop and help you get ready to ski/board. Otherwise we'll take you at about 08.30 on the following Sunday morning, in time to get kitted out before ski school begins at 09.30 (normally). During the evening of your first night we will get you together for a short welcome meeting to explain the weeks programme and deal with any queries you may have.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Emails are always answered swiftly:andrew@skiadventures.co.uk

You can contact us at Les Granges on 04 79 08 92 37 (this is the number to dial in France from an UK mobile phone; from outside France dial 0033 479 08 92 37). In emergency you can try my French mobile number: 06 25 55 54 52 (from outside France dial 0033 6 25 55 54 52).

The postal address for the chalets is Ski Adventures, La Grange d'Alice, Les Granges, Bourg St Maurice, France 73700.

Bon Voyage!

Andrew Aird

Updated: November 28, 2011