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Lyon Neiges

Lyon, located on the Rhone at around 100 meters altitude isn't known for its ski domain, despite the proximity of the hills of the Monts d'Or. That is set to change with the second edition of the Lyon-Neige. Around 4200 meters cubed of snow are being transported by truck from les Sybelles, the fourth (or maybe fifth after Paradiski) largest ski area in France.


The Lyon Pistes in 2003

This snow will be spread over the old Sarra ski piste which leads to the esplanade. This was Lyon's urban dry ski area from 1967 to 1975 but was closed due to the number of injuries caused by the dry-slope. The snow will create a sizeable mini-ski domain with the aim of permitting the largest number of Lyonnaise to experience the pleasures of skiing. This year there will be a proper ski lift and mountain restaurant hosting top chef Jean-Claude Caro

The event will be held over the weekend of Friday 10th to Monday 13th of December, 2004. Let's hope les Sybelles has some snow by then and the weekend weather is cold.

see the site: www.lyon-neige.com

posted by davidof @ 4:57 PM