Right. Where to start. There certainly have been a fair few changes in town over the summer, some welcome, others a little less so.

Bars that are no more
L'Aventure has indeed disappeared, I think Luc felt that it was no longer financially viable, and MW have been after it for some time, as there is a connecting door from the bar into the Hotel Val d'Isere. However it is also their creche now and not just offices. There was rumour that the restaurant section is still a restaurant, but empty at the moment, so that space will have to be watched. There were always problems with it regarding both the hotel and the health centre next door, noise and damage, and people swimming in the swimming pool etc, so it is no real surprise to anyone.

Magoos has also disappeared. This has always been owned by the Borel's who also own the Warm Up Cafe. With the residency above it there have been many problems with the noise, and in view of the fact that the Warm Up has expanded downstairs (more later) the decided to remove - so to speak - the competition and are turning it into a restaurant (which it was before Crystal took up the management).

Bars that have changed
Fats has indeed moved to the Petit Danois. This is a very recent development, and one that has excited the loyal fervour of most long time saisonnaires. Cafe Fats is still being run under the brand name of Fats, but the big man himself is now to be found offering all day brekkies, curry night, etc etc at the Danois. Sky Sports and various events will be run out of there and I think his entire faithful clientele is following. This is important for all new staff who know of Cafe Fats from friends etc.

Pacific Restaurant is now owned by Favre Sports Group, and is opening under the brand name Precision. Clothing, rentals, ski and board centres are all in the shop, and it will be open later in December, ( 7th I think). The old sale shop is now a boot fitting centre and the old rental shop a second rental outlet. This (for punter interests) will mean a lot less restaurant seats on wednesday nights, and most places are now advising that you book in advance.

The bar we will miss most
The last bar change is the sad demise of the Passage a L'Acte, every seasonnaires second living room. It will be sorely missed. Martin is now working for the ESF and the Bar remains empty. RIP

In terms of bars that is about it. Pacific, Danois, the Lodge are all open now. The Moris opens tomorrow night with Club 21, and Dicks opens tonight. Watch out for a full report in due course...

Report from Izzy Rogers - Natives Resort Reporter in Val d'Isere

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