Grande Rochette Mélézes
Grande Rochette Mélézes
The short Grande Rochette lift Mélézes chair out of Plagne 1800 is an arterial link for visitors staying in the satellite and gives access up and out to the main Grande Rochette bowl and beyond. It doesn’t really serve any runs of purpose so could be more seen as a transit link than anything else. Along with the 1800 chair up to Aime 2000, it provides the only lift access out of Plagne 1800 so can suffer badly from queues – particularly in the busy morning period.
Watch out for the quick carpet which is used as you get onto this lift to help the lift operate at a quicker speed. Even with the carpet system, the chair still approaches at quite a speed so stay aware as you’re getting on. And snowboarders also beware – the seat on this chair is quite low so it’s advisable to push down your high-backs.
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Mélézes routes and lift map
Mélézes connects with Boulevard fixed chair, Loup-Garou blue, Bergerie detachable chair, Les Mines red (via Loup-Garou).
Get your hire sorted before you arrive
Book skis or a snowboard online, then collect from a convenient village shop. Tell the team how you ride so they can help you choose suitable equipment.
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Mélézes pros and cons
Mélézes: One of the two lift routes out of Plagne 1800, with a moving carpet to help loading. Morning queues can be long and another chair is needed to continue uphill.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Relatively short | Can get very busy early morning |
| One of two ways out of Plagne 1800 | You still need to take Boulevard or Bergerie to get anywhere |
| Conveyor makes the lift quicker | |
| Novelty going over roads & car park |
Check your cover before you travel
Check that your policy includes skiing or snowboarding, mountain rescue, evacuation and medical treatment. Read the limits, excesses and exclusions, and make sure the activities you plan are included.
Mélézes connections
Options at the top: Continue towards Boulevard fixed chair, Loup-Garou blue, Bergerie detachable chair, Les Mines red (via Loup-Garou).
| Connecting lifts | Connecting pistes |
|---|---|
| Boulevard fixed chair | Loup-Garou blue |
| Bergerie detachable chair | Les Mines red (via Loup-Garou) |
Mélézes stats
Mélézes lift stats: The fixed chair climbs from 1845m to 1956m, with a listed vertical ascent of 111m.
| Lift statistic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Length: | 0.4km / 0.2 miles |
| Base alt: | 1845m |
| End alt: | 1956m |
| Vert ascent: | 111m |
| Av gradient: | 30% |
| Max gradient: | 78% |
| Capacity: | 4 people |
| People per hr: | 2400 |
| Av travel time: | 2min 38s |
| Type: | Fixed chair |
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