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What's New in Val Thorens?
You heard it here first (hopefully!). The word on the street / pistes / chairlifts / bars for those of you who are coming out on holiday, have a place here and like to keep up with what is happening, or have been and want to keep in touch. If you have some news regarding the resort you would like featured please do send us your news.
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| Val Thorens News | Hollywood star turns up to host a dinner in Geneva..damn, we missed it! |
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Hollywood star turns up to host a dinner in Geneva..damn, we missed it!
by Caroline Face | Ski News Reporter |
published 3-Sep-2008
Guys thinks he's cool and girls, well, girls think he's a bit of a hottie even though he's a bit old for us - yes the Nespresso-advertising George Clooney was in Geneva last night to host a posh dinner party. read more...
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| Val Thorens News | Get in the swing of things with the Pro-Am golf tournament in Meribel |
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Get in the swing of things with the Pro-Am golf tournament in Meribel
by Caroline Face | Ski News Reporter |
published 20-Aug-2008
Meribel golf course is hosting a Pro-Am golf tournament this weekend which is set to be a highly sociable gathering of professional and amateur golfers to play a few rounds of golf and Merinet will be there to video some of the action! read more...
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| Val Thorens News | The funny things people ask... |
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The funny things people ask...
by Caroline Face | Ski News Reporter |
published 13-Aug-2008
Every year the French alpine resorts attract a huge amount of tourists to have fun in the mountains...and every year, the tourist offices in the Haute Savoie and Savoie regions receive a few eyebrow-raising questions from tourists. read more...
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| Val Thorens News | Bigger & better snowpark for VT next season |
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Bigger & better snowpark for VT next season
by Helen McGrory | Ski Content Editor |
published 12-Aug-2008
After only one season, the new snowpark in the Plateau sector at Val Thorens is already a victim of its own success and needs to be enlarged by 18,000m˛. Costing €300,000, next year the newly expanded park will cover a total area of 88000m2 and include a new 500 m long hand rail, a larger beginners’ area with more educational and fun elements and improvements to the expert zone, providing even more fun for skiers and snowboarders of all standards. read more...
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| Val Thorens News | Things could well go with a bang this weekend in Courchevel! |
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Things could well go with a bang this weekend in Courchevel!
by Caroline Face | Ski News Reporter |
published 31-Jul-2008
As a lover of fireworks (yes, yes I know they're not exactly environmentally friendly AND they cost a fortune, but they're still great!) I couldn't quite believe my Courchnet.com eyes when I saw Courchevel is to host a fireworks and pyrotechnics festival! It's a chance for the industry's best to get together, but it's also a chance for us to see some great fireworks displays for free! read more...
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| Val Thorens News | Ski jumping in Courchevel this weekend |
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Ski jumping in Courchevel this weekend
by Caroline Face | Ski News Reporter |
published 28-Jul-2008 | last updated 4-Aug-2008
It's all about flying high this weekend in Courchevel as their airshow coincides with the 18th summer world cup ski jumping competition which also takes place in resort this weekend the 2nd and 3rd August. read more...
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| Val Thorens News | Flying high in Courchevel this weekend |
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Flying high in Courchevel this weekend
by Caroline Face | Ski News Reporter |
published 27-Jul-2008 | last updated 28-Jul-2008
The Dauphine aeroclub of Courchevel is hosting their 12th Fete de l'air montagne this weekend the 2nd and 3rd August at the Altiport and around the Olympic site in Le Praz. read more...
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| Val Thorens News | Val Thorens hosts their first Megavalanche race this weekend. |
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Val Thorens hosts their first Megavalanche race this weekend.
by Caroline Face | Ski News Reporter |
published 22-Jul-2008
After the success of the traditional Megavalanche in Alpe d'Huez the other week, Val Thorens in the Three Valleys ski area will be hosting the first Pro-Am Megavalanche European Cup Downhill Mountain Bike Marathon! Yes, the name is a mouthful, but the race is set to be spectacular! read more...
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| Val Thorens News | Courchevel rescue centre opens for the summer |
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Courchevel rescue centre opens for the summer
by Caroline Face | Ski News Reporter |
published 8-Jul-2008
For several years running, the summer months have seen a rescue helicopter being based in Courchevel to cover the Three Valleys area. This year is no exception and the helicopter and personnel arrived in resort this Saturday. read more...
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| Val Thorens News | Hiking trails in the Three Valleys improved |
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Hiking trails in the Three Valleys improved
by Caroline Face | Ski News Reporter |
published 8-Jul-2008
With the summer season now in full swing, the communes of the Allues Valley have united to create and improve signalisation on many tourist hiking routes in the area. read more...
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