What’s New in the La Tania Ski Resort - 2016

Apr 22
07:17

2024

Lisa Jeeves

Lisa Jeeves

  • Share this article on Facebook
  • Share this article on Twitter
  • Share this article on Linkedin

Discover the latest enhancements and offerings at La Tania Ski Resort for 2016, including new pistes, lifts, and a luxurious aqua center, ensuring an improved and exciting skiing experience.

Overview of 2016 Updates

La Tania,What’s New in the La Tania Ski Resort - 2016 Articles part of the expansive Three Valleys ski area, has introduced several significant updates for the 2016 season aimed at enhancing the visitor experience. These updates reflect the resort's commitment to maintaining its reputation as a top destination for ski enthusiasts.

Extended Season and Operational Changes

  • Season Adjustment: The 2016 ski season at La Tania saw a shift in its operational calendar, opening a week earlier and closing a week earlier than usual. This change was made to better align with the actual visitor patterns and snow conditions observed in previous years, where the last week typically experienced lower visitor numbers and suboptimal snow quality.

New Pistes and Lifts

  • Addition of Six New Pistes: The resort expanded its ski terrain with six new pistes, enhancing the variety and challenge available to skiers of all skill levels. Detailed descriptions and maps of these new pistes can be found on the official La Tania ski resort website.

  • Five New Lifts: To improve the flow and accessibility of its slopes, La Tania added five new lifts, including a novice drag lift and several extensions to existing lifts. This development not only reduces wait times but also improves the overall skiing experience.

Infrastructure and Leisure Improvements

  • Green Run Adjustments: Feedback from beginners about the difficulty of the Green Run led to modifications to make it more user-friendly. The resort reprofiled some of the bends to ease the challenge for novice skiers.

  • Aquamotion Facility: Near Courchevel village, the newly reopened Aquamotion center offers extensive water sports and spa facilities. Despite its entry fee starting at 22€, the center provides exceptional value with state-of-the-art amenities. More information can be found on the Aquamotion official site.

  • Three Valleys ‘Superpass’: This new pass provides extensive access across the resort, including 5 glaciers and 1300km of pistes. It is available in several durations (6, 7, or 8 days) with prices ranging from €340 to €440, catering to different needs and budgets.

Transportation and Accessibility

  • New Train Deals and Increased Flights: In collaboration with Eurostar, La Tania introduced a new round-trip fare from London to Lyon at £89. Additionally, increased flight options to nearby airports have been made available by budget airlines, enhancing accessibility and potentially driving down costs due to heightened competition.

  • Re-seeding and Tree Work: Extensive cosmetic enhancements were undertaken to improve the visual appeal and health of the resort's natural environment.

  • Road Reopening: The road from La Tania to Méribel village, previously closed for maintenance, was reopened, significantly easing travel between these two popular areas.

Conclusion

The 2016 season at La Tania Ski Resort brought with it a host of improvements aimed at enhancing every aspect of the visitor experience, from the quality of the slopes and the efficiency of transport to the luxury of leisure facilities. These investments underscore the resort's ongoing commitment to excellence and ensure that it remains a premier destination for ski enthusiasts around the world.