ECS 2011: some questions
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ECS 2011: some questions
We've just arrived to Zinal. So, beautiful place, nice panorama but the main pistes (Barto and LeCol) are not functioning due to extremely low snow conditions. There are a lot of stones and bumps Only one piste(LaRouge?) are good for EC but it's covered with very stiff artificial snow.
Today we've been to Grimentz. It's sooo much better! A lot of good slopes, nice sunny weather and amazing mountain panorama.
Is there a chance to move ECS to this region? It's very close to Zinal and connected by bus line. Next days we'll be riding there for sure.
Today we've been to Grimentz. It's sooo much better! A lot of good slopes, nice sunny weather and amazing mountain panorama.
Is there a chance to move ECS to this region? It's very close to Zinal and connected by bus line. Next days we'll be riding there for sure.
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Re: ECS 2011: some questions
In 2006 the lack of snow was much serious and we moved to Grimentz. But the only steep parts in Grimentz are the small slope beside the slow chairlift "Les Crêts" and the slope going back to the village: both are made of artificial snow.
The rest of the resort is not steep enough for extremecarving. Even the piste "Durand" in Zinal (the one completely on the left) is steeper than all slopes in Grimentz.
Anyway the ECS meeting is much bigger than in 2006 and we have a big stand, two tents, tables, etc. It would not be possible to move to Grimentz.
I have been in Zinal last Saturday and I really loved the pistes "Durand" and "La Rouge" (the one below the chairlift "La Corne"). The snow was amazing with perfect grip. My friends in other resorts (like Crans-Montana, Les Portes du Soleil, etc.) are crying because they have ice and stones only.
I would like to read feedbacks from other participants who are already there in Zinal: Pokkis, Whitey, Anthony, Julien, etc.
Patrice Fivat
PS: see the very last news here.
The rest of the resort is not steep enough for extremecarving. Even the piste "Durand" in Zinal (the one completely on the left) is steeper than all slopes in Grimentz.
Anyway the ECS meeting is much bigger than in 2006 and we have a big stand, two tents, tables, etc. It would not be possible to move to Grimentz.
I have been in Zinal last Saturday and I really loved the pistes "Durand" and "La Rouge" (the one below the chairlift "La Corne"). The snow was amazing with perfect grip. My friends in other resorts (like Crans-Montana, Les Portes du Soleil, etc.) are crying because they have ice and stones only.
I would like to read feedbacks from other participants who are already there in Zinal: Pokkis, Whitey, Anthony, Julien, etc.
Patrice Fivat
PS: see the very last news here.
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Hello Pokkis,
Thank you for the feedback!
Patrice Fivat
Thank you for the feedback!
Right! To avoid this part, the solution is to return to the "Durand" lift start. From there, join the way which leads to "Chiesso".pokkis wrote:Only drawback is problem to get back to restaurant from Durant due transfer to chair lift has several small stones.
We are happy to have this session again with you!pokkis wrote:I'm happy to stay and have session in Zinal
Patrice Fivat
Hi Guys,
Considering snow condition everywhere in the alps, I'm really pleased to be in Zinal, and slopes red and durand are just great: we ride there up to 3pm. Sure Barthemy and Le col are not in good shape, but honestly difficult to expect better with the current snow condition. And from what I remember from 2006 session in Grimentz, I still personnaly prefer Zinal.
I will be on these slopes tomorrow again, and I'm sorry that you guys (including Rey and Ben) will be in Grimentz... I would be pleased to ride with you.
Anthony.
Considering snow condition everywhere in the alps, I'm really pleased to be in Zinal, and slopes red and durand are just great: we ride there up to 3pm. Sure Barthemy and Le col are not in good shape, but honestly difficult to expect better with the current snow condition. And from what I remember from 2006 session in Grimentz, I still personnaly prefer Zinal.
I will be on these slopes tomorrow again, and I'm sorry that you guys (including Rey and Ben) will be in Grimentz... I would be pleased to ride with you.
Anthony.
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Stones? Bumps?
Bartholomy was perfect!