(view on Crans Montana on the other side of the Rhone valley)
dinsdag 1 februari 2011
A THOUGHT WITH A VIEW
(view on Crans Montana on the other side of the Rhone valley)
dinsdag 25 januari 2011
TUESDAY DOG DAY
In the neighbourhood of Thyon/ Les Collons lives a bunch of husky dogs. Every Tuesday they practice their skills in dog sledding. Or at least, their boss does. The guide leads the dogs and a small sled through the woods of la Muraz, in Les Collons. And every Tuesday a few people have the opportunity to experience this dog sledding.
It is a nice experience, especially when you like to do something else than being on the slopes all day, although the actual ride is quite short. The ride takes aprox. ten to fifteen minutes. You leave the few spectators behind and slide between the trees, up and down hillocks, through woods and open space..
The sled has room for two, not too big adults, or one adult with a child.
Once you're in the sled, feel the cold wind in your face and hear the soft sound of dog feet in the snow. It is not difficult to imagine how it must feel to make a trip for days, alone with the dogs, cross unspoiled terrain and warm your body at the camp fire...
PRACTICALITIES
You'll need to make a reservation in advance at the Office du Tourism in Les Collons. The dogs make their dogsledding tours on Tuesdays between 1.30 and 4 p.m. Starting point is Plaine de la Muraz, close to the Alpage of Les Collons. They will explain how to get there and provide a map. Try to arrange your booking as early as you can be in the week of your stay, at it is often overbooked. Make your reservation by Monday 5 p.m. at latest. Cost are 15 CHF for adults, and 10 CHF for children.
Office du Tourism Les Collons +41 27 281 27 27
© Kiki @ les Bonnets 2011
It is a nice experience, especially when you like to do something else than being on the slopes all day, although the actual ride is quite short. The ride takes aprox. ten to fifteen minutes. You leave the few spectators behind and slide between the trees, up and down hillocks, through woods and open space..
The sled has room for two, not too big adults, or one adult with a child.
Once you're in the sled, feel the cold wind in your face and hear the soft sound of dog feet in the snow. It is not difficult to imagine how it must feel to make a trip for days, alone with the dogs, cross unspoiled terrain and warm your body at the camp fire...
© Kiki @ les Bonnets 2011
PRACTICALITIES
You'll need to make a reservation in advance at the Office du Tourism in Les Collons. The dogs make their dogsledding tours on Tuesdays between 1.30 and 4 p.m. Starting point is Plaine de la Muraz, close to the Alpage of Les Collons. They will explain how to get there and provide a map. Try to arrange your booking as early as you can be in the week of your stay, at it is often overbooked. Make your reservation by Monday 5 p.m. at latest. Cost are 15 CHF for adults, and 10 CHF for children.
Office du Tourism Les Collons +41 27 281 27 27
zaterdag 8 januari 2011
EXERCISES
Life can be so busy and complicated, that you long for a few hours outside, playing in the snow. However, life can be so busy that doing what you have to do to prepare, can be too complicated too.
And then, when you want to ski all the way down from the top of the Etherolla, down the Cheminee piste, slow down a little when you take the little tunnel and cross the pancake lift, make speed again and go left besides the Tipi, and then down the fab piste de l'Ours ....your legs BURN and you'll regret! (Don't tell me, I do know!!)
As the year is still fresh and crispy and I have many good intentions, I came to this movie from fitness coach Amelia Burton. Seems that only a few minutes a day could make the difference. Just 4 exercices to get you ready for the snow. I'll give it a try! Let me know if it helped!
copyright Amelia Burton
And then, when you want to ski all the way down from the top of the Etherolla, down the Cheminee piste, slow down a little when you take the little tunnel and cross the pancake lift, make speed again and go left besides the Tipi, and then down the fab piste de l'Ours ....your legs BURN and you'll regret! (Don't tell me, I do know!!)
As the year is still fresh and crispy and I have many good intentions, I came to this movie from fitness coach Amelia Burton. Seems that only a few minutes a day could make the difference. Just 4 exercices to get you ready for the snow. I'll give it a try! Let me know if it helped!
copyright Amelia Burton
zaterdag 1 januari 2011
zaterdag 25 december 2010
zaterdag 4 december 2010
NOT TOO CROWDED
Not too many people to see in Thyon. At first glance, nice powder snow, sunshine, first of season... At second glance: see the wind blow around the corner of the mountain. Probably freezingly cold!
zondag 28 november 2010
LIFTS OPEN THIS WEEKEND
Although the last week we saw a few lost skiers on the slopes of Thyon, the real season hadn't started yet.
This weekend the lifts are open. So now the real thing started!!
To all the lucky ones in Quatre Vallees: enjoy!
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