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Started by P.T in France - 8 Replies

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P.T posted Feb-2009

Hi

i am going to flaine next week, and it says on the forecasts that the winds will be between 25 - 30kmh, at this speed will the lifts shut???

Many Thanks

Edited 1 time. Last update at 20-Feb-2009

Tony_H
reply to 'Ski lifts in Flaine'
posted Feb-2009

I sincerely hope not. Thats just a breeze.
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Bandit
reply to 'Ski lifts in Flaine'
posted Feb-2009

Chairlifts usually run in winds like that. Depending on the direction of the wind, the DMC might be affected.

Tony_H
reply to 'Ski lifts in Flaine'
posted Feb-2009

Whats that in English for those who aren't au fait with all terminology related to the mountains?
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Bandit
reply to 'Ski lifts in Flaine'
posted Feb-2009

Tony_H wrote:Whats that in English for those who aren't au fait with all terminology related to the mountains?

I'm presuming you mean DMC. It's a multi person stand up gondola type lift, quite common in French resorts. In this case it's the Aup De Veran AFAIR.

It all depends on the way the wind is blowing, Flaine is in a bowl.

P.T
reply to 'Ski lifts in Flaine'
posted Feb-2009

ok - well hopefully all will b fine

Thanks for the reply's!!!!

Ian Wickham
reply to 'Ski lifts in Flaine'
posted Feb-2009

P.T wrote:ok - well hopefully all will b fine

Thanks for the reply's!!!!


The answer my friend is blowing in the wind, the answer is blowing in the wind...... :mrgreen:

Edited 2 times. Last update at 20-Feb-2009

Dorset Boy
reply to 'Ski lifts in Flaine'
posted Feb-2009

The Aup de Veran is a 4 person gondola, the DMC (holds c20 pax) takes you to the Grands Platieres, the highest point in the area, with spectacular views of Mont Blanc.

I'd expect the wind to be no problem as that's only a breeze.

Topic last updated on 20-February-2009 at 20:10