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Hi

Just packing the last bits for Camping-Ideal, at Annecy, i have heard that it gets a bit chilly at night!!

Could anybody advise how chilly if at all at the moment - ie do we need a fan heater or just a jumper!!

Getting a bt excited now

NB the following  advice applies to all French mountain regions

It mainly depends if the weather pattern is humid or fresh.

If it's a heatwave, it will be balmy at night, but you'll still end up wanting to put on light trousers and light long sleeved garment - to combat insects as well as chill, especially after about 8pm

http://uk.weather.com/weather/10day-Annecy-FRXX0360

http://www.weatherbonk.com/weather/summary.jsp?where=annecy%2C+france&_submit=go&_id=&_className=weathermaps.weather.user.WeatherRequest

these may be of help.

Hi Bertie -

We are staying at L'Ideal from 3rd to 10th August following a week just north of Lyon (nr Anse) and are so looking forward to it. We plan to take fleeces given that expect the sun to go down behind the mountains in the evenings...and plan to do a bit of cycling and walking.

I have heard that the site electrics may suffer from the reverse polarity issue - and plan to take along the suggested leads to compensate. Have you heard this, and do you know whether the normal uk type connector pins will fit, or whether a continental adapter is needed ?

Cheers Bryan     

Be aware!!

We were at L'Ideal last August.  Had a brill time and plan to return - fab site and fab area.

But

Our connection was reverse polarity, with converter to french plug required.  Also, when OH was connecting up, he managed to electrocute himself and trip out the power.  Apparently the mains terminals were exposed, so be very careful when connecting up.  Luckily he is used to working on far higher voltages and didn't affect him too much. (Prob his own fault for playing - couldn't resist!!)

Have a great time - wish we were going this year, but returning to Auvergne instead. 

Sharon