Learning to ski again
The weather is cold and the snow that we have is in good condition. Day one of a ski course with Alison Culshaw at Grands Montets went very well. Breezy has a few things to work on and she is … Read on…
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Our first ski day of the winter season
The first day that we put skis on is always a little scary. Can you actually remember how to do this? Well the good news is that we could, and what a great day to get the legs going. We … Read on…
Winter Lift Pass Specials
This winter the Compagnie du Mont Blanc are once again offering a “1st Snow” discounted rate for lift passes which means that between 26th November and 16th December you can get a 3 day MBU lift pass for 97,60 € when … Read on…
Snow has arrived in Chamonix
First snow has hit the town. Yesterday there was over 20cm at the top of the Prairion ski lift in Les Houches and it just kept falling. Today has been much the same and more is due for tomorrow. It … Read on…
Testing out new puddings
A summer of testing new recipes, both on ourselves and visitors in the Pyrenees. Having loads of fun with new starters, canapes, mains and also deserts. We think the guests at the beginning of this winter will be guinea pigs … Read on…
Breezy is booked on a ski course
For anyone who has skied with Breezy you may wonder why she has booked on an off-piste skiing course. There is always new things to learn and old bad habits to break. Alison Culshaw runs an amazing course “Ski Performance … Read on…
Lamerenhutte Ski Touring in Switzerland
We managed to take advantage of the weather and get in a trip to Switzerland for some ski touring. It meant an early start to get over to Leukerbad and the Gemmi lift for 0830hrs but we made it. We headed for the Lamerenhutte as a base for the 2 nights as it offers many day tour options, is quite high and good for not so good weather. Read on…
Easter with snow, sun, cloud and wind
This week in the chalet we have had a family of 5 and 4 people on one of Alison Culshaw‘s off piste and touring programmes. The guys on the course were raving about the instruction and the guiding they got … Read on…
March and spring skiing has just arrived
Just had an amazing ski week with repeat clients who have been coming out year on year since the doors opened 16 years ago. You could be deceived that the week was all about the food from the pictures but … Read on…
Powder snow and sunshine Chamonix
The chalet has been busy with guests the last couple of weeks who have enjoyed very varied weather and plenty of fresh snow. We have had climbers, skiers and snowboarders through and when the weather has been favourable enough the … Read on…
