Access Guide
Access To
- Skiset equipment hire shop is located on floor -1 of the Belambra Hotel Le Terra Nova.
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- The distance from the lift is 8m.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access via lift.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- Skiset equipment hire shop is located on the left side of the corridor, after exiting the lift.
Main Lifts
- The lift surveyed is located in the lobby.
- The distance from the entrance is 10m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Standard Lift
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- Floors -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 can be accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a medium colour contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
- None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 80cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 145cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
- The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a mirror to aid reversing.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
- Only the left hand lift (Lift 1) goes down to floor -1 for Skiset equipment hire shop, ski and boot room, Toilet with Adaptations and exit to slopes.
Skiset equipment hire shop
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Access to the Shop
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- There is step-free level access into the shop.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door is permanently held open.
- There is an open extension leaf.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- The outer door remains open even when the shop is closed.
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Shop
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- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
- There may be background noise.
- Seating available for customers includes: benches.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- To hire adaptive equipment guests can get in touch with Crystal Ski Holidays Assisted Travel, by calling UK+44 (0)800 917 6179
- Or Send us an email
- Please visit (FAQs | Assisted travel | Crystal Ski Holidays)
- The Crystal Ski Holidays team can assist in arranging adaptive ski equipment with the larger Skiset branch in La Plagne.
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Payment Counters and Checkouts
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- The payment counter is located to the right side after entering.
- Signage is provided for the counter.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The height of the counter is 105cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The payment machine is portable.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer - Floor -1)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located on floor -1, near the Skiset equipment hire shop .
- The distance from the lift is 13m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 175cm (depth).
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 93cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on top of the cistern.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is no dropdown grab rail for the toilet.
- The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has twist/turn mixer taps.
- The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 85cm from the floor.
- There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 115cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
- The hand dryer is 135cm from the floor.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a waste bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
