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Creation of a new three
hour 'anytime' lift pass for the Courchevel 1650 or Vallée de
Courchevel ski areas - learn
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What about fitness levels
needed for skiing? We have the info and training advice needed to get
you into the best shape for the piste, now with warm up routines on video - read
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Are there consequences
for the alpine environment as a result of snowsport activity? Can we
yet see any effects of climate change upon the ecostructure? - read
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Opening in safety overnight
here's how and why - read on
Three Valleys packed with
legendery slopes and hidden treats for you to discover. Here's a sample
to get you started -
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Itinerary for advanced skiers
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LES COULOIRS DE LA SAULIRE (Black slopes)
This site began to acquire its legendary status in 1954, when the installation of the first Saulire tram made it simple to access the couloirs. The site was chosen for the very first Freeride Competition, in 1994. It is challenging terrain. The couloir running directly below the tramway (reserved for expert skiers) boasts an average incline of 62°. Tumbles are definitely not recommended! Please note: Only the large couloir is an official run (a black, of course), and the ridge leading to it can be quite tricky. You must never attempt this take this access route if it has been closed by the ski patrol.
LES NOIRES DU PRAZ (Black slope)
The Jean Blanc and Jockey black runs have a lot in common. Both begin in La Loze and end in Le Praz. Both are approximately 3 km long and provide 930 metres of vertical. And both drop through the north-facing slopes of the forest of Le Praz. These runs are never crowded, and when conditions are good, each is a skier's dream.
M ( Black slope)
Upon reaching the summit of Verdons, the first thing you notice is this run. It is an awesome black trail, just to the left of the Vizille gondola, supplying every element desired to satisfy even the most demanding of skiers: it's steep, with varied changes of gradient throughout its 500 meter vertical drop, and blessed with excellent snow the length of its 1.7 km. Up to you to select the kind of descent you want, for this run varies widely depending on conditions (groomed, mogul fields or post-snowfall powder). Hard-pack raises the difficulty level a notch or two.
LA CHANROSSA (Black slope)
Dropping down from the peak of Chanrossa, looming above Courchevel 1650, this gloriously demanding slope narrows mid-descent and then shakes things up with an abrupt change of direction, putting your ski control to the test. Sharp edges a must!
L'EPAULE DE LA VIZELLE (Black slope)
Though a sister run to La "M" (same departure and arrival points), this run is distinguished by its particular grooming: nonexistent. The result is exciting skiing. This is a genuine off-piste experience ˜difficult, very steep in places˜ and recommended only for experienced skiers comfortable in all snow conditions. We like to call it a 4x4 run.
Illustration courtesy www.courchevel.com