{"id":548,"date":"2014-11-17T15:47:41","date_gmt":"2014-11-17T15:47:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/?p=548"},"modified":"2014-11-17T15:47:41","modified_gmt":"2014-11-17T15:47:41","slug":"french-ski-resorts-invest-e300m-in-new-lifts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/2014\/11\/french-ski-resorts-invest-e300m-in-new-lifts\/","title":{"rendered":"French ski resorts invest \u20ac300m in new lifts"},"content":{"rendered":"

The ski resorts of France<\/a> have been working hard over the close season in preparation for this winter.<\/p>\n

Around \u20ac300 million euros have been spent improving the lifts and slopes. \u00a0Some of the major changes are listed below:<\/p>\n

NEW RUNS\/ZONES<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Avoriaz<\/a>: An expansion of the Stash Park – a\u00a0natural snowpark with over 80 obstacles made of wood and snow – so that it now features a banked slalom, four new wooden obstacles and another new forest conservation initiative.
\n\u2022 Paradiski<\/a>: Skiing in Les Arcs 1800 will be extended to 7.30pm as a new night-skiing zone complete with lighting and music opens. There is also a new Villard 8 person bubble lift.
\n\u2022 Alpe d\u2019Huez<\/a>: The world\u2019s longest black run, La Sarenne has been upgraded so that it now features 72 new snow-cannons, meaning that it is now guaranteed skiable all season.
\n\u2022 Les Menuires<\/a>: Celebrating its 50th birthday this winter, there is a new blue piste –\u00a0Le Bouquetin –\u00a0from the\u00a0top of La Masse. Previously only suited to experienced skiers, it will be more accessible.<\/p>\n

NEW LIFTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Courchevel: Two new 6-man detachable chairlifts will replace the Foret lift and the Aiguille du Fruit\/Gravelle lifts. These faster, more comfortable lifts with greater transport capacity will dramatically improve connections.
\n\u2022 Morzine<\/a>: There are two new detachable chairlifts on the super-Morzine sector, which will speed up skier access. The S\u00e9raussaix lift will have a capacity of 2700 people per hour and the Proclou lift a capacity of 3200 people ph. \u00a0There is also a new Pl\u00e9ney bubble on the Morzine-Les Gets sector. This new 54-cabin 10-man bubble from will move 3000 people per hour from the centre of Morzine up into the ski area.
\n\u2022 M\u00e9ribel<\/a>: The new Loze 6-man chairlift cuts the ascent from 11 to 6 minutes and will greatly improve access to the La Tania & Courchevel sector.
\n\u2022 Paradiski<\/a>: Les Colosses 4 seater chairlift is replaced with an 8 seat, high-speed chair to boost the Plagne-Bellec\u00f4te sector. Maximum flow will increase from 2400 to 4400 skiers p\/h.
\n\u2022 La Tania<\/a>: A new 6-man chair with bubble will replace the old 4-man For\u00eat bubble. Its 6-minute journey will dramatically improve flow in the Praz and La Tania sector. The Loze chair has also been replaced by a faster 4-man chair.<\/p>\n

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For all the latest ski chalet deals please check our ‘late deals<\/a>‘ page or contact the Chaletline team.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/new-lift-126x190.png<\/a>

The ski resorts of France have been working hard over the close season in preparation for this winter. Around \u20ac300 million euros have been spent improving the lifts and slopes. \u00a0Some of the major changes are listed below: NEW RUNS\/ZONES …<\/p>\n

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