{"id":354,"date":"2014-03-24T14:56:02","date_gmt":"2014-03-24T14:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/?p=354"},"modified":"2014-03-24T15:02:03","modified_gmt":"2014-03-24T15:02:03","slug":"testing-the-highest-zip-wire-in-the-world-in-val-thorens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/2014\/03\/testing-the-highest-zip-wire-in-the-world-in-val-thorens\/","title":{"rendered":"Testing The Highest Zip Wire in the World…in Val Thorens"},"content":{"rendered":"

You may have already heard of La Tyrolienne – the new zip wire that runs from Orelle to Val Thorens<\/a>\u00a0in\u00a0Les 3 Vallees<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It opened last month in February 2014 to become the highest zip wire in the world – so how could we resist trying it out for you!<\/p>\n

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(c) Val Thorens Tourist Office<\/p><\/div>\n

Orelle – the secret valley in Les 3 Vallees<\/strong><\/p>\n

The start point for La Tyrolienne is the top of the Bouchet chair in Orelle. \u00a0If you’ve never skiied in Orelle before, you’re in for a treat.<\/p>\n

It’s the secret valley of Les 3 Vallees, so close to Val Thorens, high and with great snow, but with quiet, wide and empty pistes. \u00a0(We liked it so much we came back the following day just to put in some extra runs.)<\/p>\n

Once at the top of the chair, you will probably need to join a queue at the booking hut. \u00a0The wire has proved so popular that a queue of one hour is typical, but it can be more.<\/p>\n

Advance bookings are not possible, simply because the wire is dependent on the weather and will close in bad visibility or high winds. \u00a0You can minimise your queuing time by turning up early in the day.<\/p>\n

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Turn up early to miniimise queuing time<\/p><\/div>\n

The scales of truth!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once in the hut, it’s time to pay and then get kitted up. \u00a0The ride\u00a0costs \u20ac50, which you can pay by cash or card.<\/p>\n

First are the weighing scales of truth! \u00a0This is essential for ensuring you are given the right sized harness and pulley. Don’t worry though – none of your secrets will be revealed as you are weighed in all your ski gear, ski boots and holding your skis or board.<\/p>\n

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The scales of truth<\/p><\/div>\n

The nerves start to build…<\/strong><\/p>\n

Then it’s out onto the starting platform. \u00a0Now all you have to do is wait for your turn. \u00a0Before you’re go, you get to watch others start and let that adrenaline build.<\/p>\n