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This is now being radically addressed with the Neige investment plan which aims to optimise the ski area by focusing on the two vital areas of ski lifts and ski runs. The objective is an improved visitor experience with rapid, comfortable uplift plus variety, speed and ease on the slopes. The project will be carried out in a series of major phases which are scheduled to be complete by 2010. Christmas 2006The upgrade of the Aup de Veran lift is now in place with the introduction of the latest-generation Poma Diamond gondolas. These provide optimised cabin space, and high tech shock absorbers for maximum comfort.A number of slopes have also been profiled to improve ski-ability including the Cristal and Belzebuth ( top section ) blue pistes and the bottom of the Diamant Noir black. Christmas 2007By Christmas 2007 renovation of the Aup de Veran base station will be complete. The stairway will be replaced with an easy access ramp and other interior improvements should improve fluidity and practicality.Pistes to be profiled include the end of the Diamant Noir black and the Tourmaline blue. The latter serves as the link to the Grand Massif domain and as such can suffer from overcrowding and snow fatigue. This slope will be widened in such a way as to filter skiers of differing abilities and so improve the return to Flaine. A new skis-on Foret-Forum link will increase ease of access to Flaine Forum. Christmas 2008Two new chairlifts and a beginners area are planned in this phase. The detachable 6-seater, Tete des Verds, will give practical access to the left side of the ski area including the Diamant Noir, Faust and Emeraude pistes. Capacity will be 3000 people / hour.The Gerats ski area, consisting of 4 green pistes, will cater for beginners and children. It will be served by the fixed 4-seater, Les Gerats, which will replace the shuttle bus. It will also improve the connection to Flaine Montsoleil and Hammeau des Gerats. Christmas 2009With the replacement of the Bois draglift scheduled for summer 2009 access to this part of the resort will be improved by the introduction of the Aujon fixed 4-seater chairlift. This will complement the existing Aujon and Grand Grenier draglifts.The important bucket lift that provides the link to Foret from Flaine Forum will under go renovation in order to reduce congestion. A new fixed 4-seater chairlift, La Foret, will give access to slopes at the western part of Flaine Montsoleil including the beginners area. Improvements will be made to the artificial snow canon system by providing access to a new large non-drinking water supply. |
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