Got attacked by a Buzzard last year, that was pretty random.

Ordinarily i would say no but i am sure a scenario could be thought up…. say

Loved one dieing, no ambulances, taxis or neighbours cars, etc etc etc only chance of them surviving is driving under the influence.

But far fetched scenarios aside, no.

Nope, seeing as they now believe that any lights, tunnels, etc is down to you having high levels of CO2 in your blood, seems pointless.

as per the suggestions above really without travelling too far.

Just watch out they don't get in the way of TJ else they'll get a kick in the face! 😉

Nick not sure what you are getting at dude, perhaps you've misunderstood what i was saying. The Tarantaise Valley encompasses a really large area, including Les Arcs, La Plagne, Ste Foy, in fact it pretty much stretches from Albertville up to Bourg-St-Maurice. So yes you are right. Each resort is different, down to the altitude, riding and lift system availability in the summer.

Hello,

I have been to Les Arcs a good few times and it is fantastic for riding.

Both Bike Village and TrailAddiction have excellent reputations.

I haven't been with BV myself but having been with TA i can say that the riding sounds right up your ally. Great singletrack riding, the guides know THE best trails in the area and will cater for exactly what sort of riding you want. The majority of their riders are like yourselves who want to still do gravity assisted stuff but steer away from the big DH courses. I know that BV are a little more xc orientated but do offer from what i have heard great holidays too. TA chalets, food and staff are 2nd to none too. Whoever you choose enjoy, its phenomenal out there.

Aye, that's right – but it does a better job than the lifts! 1300m+ of vertical drop and access to a huge area of riding.

So its lifts aren't open?

Ok.

Can someone explain to me why he decided to walk on water? Seems like a rather elaborate magic trick to pull for someone wanting to keep a low profile.

Oh, sorry but i got this off the website…

No chairlifts, instead 2 8-place shuttles using 4×4 vehicles

Worst rant ever.

Step 1. Check opening times
Step 2. Go when they are open.

🙄

You shouldn't go wrong with any of the companies you go with, you just need to ensure they cater to the riding you want to do and the type of area you like.

Morzine and Les Gets are good if you want to be surrounded by kids with big-rigs.

Verbier is great, as is Pila. For the best singletrack head to Les Arcs area, fantastic natural trails and the lift system is one of the best out there for uplifts.

Don't think the Sainte Foy lifts are open in the summer. Verbier lift run a few times a day from memory.

If you want fantastic lift assisted singletrack, xc and DH Les Arcs has it all. The majority of STWers have been with TrailAddiction and keep returning due to the great chalets and fantastic guides. Highly recommended.

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Have fun!!!

Another vote for TrailAddiction. Fantastic company.

there were 4 spare disabled spots

Oh, well thats alright then! 🙄

Not really sure what the problem is at ladybower, all the way along the road to the visitor centre they have nice wide footpaths and grassy areas which you can park your car on, easy, lots of room for everyone.

Basically it is The Peak and not Peaks.

I think you will find you are wrong. 🙄

Had our leaflets through for our local candidates at the wknd (new to the area so am genuinely interested in what they have to say). From both the labour and tory candidates it was a double page sheet of paper telling me how shit the others are. That was it, no mention of policies. Sums up UK politics at the moment.

LMAO at the pedantic tools who "hate" people referring to them as the peaks and not the peak!!

Melon

she wasnt being violent just abnoxious and annoying

Sounds like a good reason for a slap to me! 😉

Fred Dibnah.

My significant other is from Boulder and the times i have been there we've been biking but a bit away from Boulder. I will try and find out where is good in the area for you. The foothills right outside Boulder don't offer any MTBing from what i remember.

Too right, christ i would give up benefits in a second if i got to keep my job.

I am interviewing some highly experienced people for jobs well below them at the moment due to the thin line in work out there. Time for the cabin crew to take the blinkers off.

'we would rather break the companies back than make any concession'

Nail

Head

Hit

I think it is totally fair enough.

Shooting themselves in the foot really with striking, they'll soon have no job to return to.

Nowt wrong with the smell of petrol lad.

Was that posted by someone trying to see who could detect irony?

In what way?

thebikechain, to bring some calm i think it was that you had said

Steve is the only properly qualified guide

and the other guides phone him for advice.

Just not factually correct thats all.

Moving on….you will have a great time in Les Arcs if you go with TrailAddiction and i am sure a great time in Sainte Foy with White Room, or a great time in Les Arcs / La Plagne with Bike Village.

Yes but you do have Jon Stewart to bring the balance!

🙄

Being in a relationship with one on each side of the pond I can quite happily conclude that there are many stereotypes but they apply to each country.

To save you time, yes the plane WILL take off! 😉

£99 ain't bad for a weeks B&B.

How much is it to eat out there?

I think you need to calm down a little bit!! 🙄

To the original OP – As i think everyone has mentioned, it probably doesn't matter who you go with, you will have a lot of fun. It depends on what sort of riding you are looking for. If its more lift assisted stuff then TrailAddiction sounds like your best bet.

Nothing to gain by getting into a sh*t slinging match.

Agreed, i think enough has been said.

I find it amusing that people will become so possesive when it comes to trails and who discovered them etc etc.

I don't think it as simple as that really though is it? The holiday companies out there are all competing for our business and to do this they are all looking to offer the overall best experience. For me personally the experience is having guides with an unrivalled knowledge of the area – the best trails etc. Copying someones researched, tried and tested set-up just seems a little unfair and lazy IMPO.

I know from meeting the guys on TrailAddiction a huge amount of work and effort went into exploring the area, years before they opened for business. I would be a little hacked off if someone came along and stole all my ideas with just a few weeks of work! I know all is not fair in business but thats just my 2 penneth.

The Tarantaise valley is one of the greatest places to ride and you will enjoy it no doubt with whoever you choose to go with. But DO get a guide who knows the area else you will definitly miss the best trails. As said above if you stick to the marked trails they are heavily overused and not in great condition.

I've just looked on the White Room website and it does look remarkably similar to TrailAddictions!!!

I think all the holiday companies out there offer pretty good packages, lets be honest if they didn't then they would go out of business.

My vote is like most for TrailAddiction. I have been out there since they began and been going every year since. Phenomenal holiday hosts, great chalets and great food as already said.

I think the big difference is that the TA guys have spent years researching the area and finding all the trails that no one else knows about. I think there was a comment above about all the trails being clearly marked on the maps – well thats fine if you want to ride with everyone else but the best trails are those that aren't marked on the maps!

I will be going with TrailAddiction again this year as they NEVER fail to disappoint, also have trails directly from the door and a great bar on the way back to the chalet for chilled afternoon beers on the balcony. Bliss.

Discrimination is everywhere.

Currently The Outliers – very good so far.