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It is definitely time to start talking about the snow now as Mottaret received the first light flakes this week. All evidence has gone now but it does herald lower temperatures and gives us all permission to start thinking about all things snow. Fashions come and go but the one thing most of us need to get out on the slopes is a Lift Pass so this post will be all about some opportunities to save money on Lift Passes in our area.
Last year the Tribu Pass was introduced which meant that once you had 2 friends who wanted the same type of lift pass as you did and you could organise yourselves to make one payment to the ticket office you received a discount. For a 6 day, Three Valleys pass you will save 15 Euro each which is a welcome saving.
The Tribu pass was popular especially as many people do arrive in resort as part of a group. Having said that there are also many holidaymakers who arrive to ski or ride with one other person and this season the lift company have all that wrapped up too with the Duo pass. No prizes for working out that the Duo offers a discount of 10 Euro when 2 of you purchase the same lift pass.
Finally we have the Family Pass where children actually save money for their parents which must be a first! To qualify you need 2 adults and 2 or more children aged under 18. With a Family Pass, everybody pays the child tariff which has to be good news.
For the Tribu, the Duo and the Family Pass the rules are simple to remember: same lift pass type, same duration (6 days or more) one transaction. Not too hard to comply with.
For all the details and prices see the Lift Pass Guide for 2013/14.
Next time what about those in your group who don't ski/ride?
