When you have a ski day and you think it’s the best of the season. The next day you have an even better day. We did. Day one was at Grands Montets. Slow to open after the overnight snowfall, we … Read on…
The weather gods have been very good to us in Chamonix and sent us powder. Venture just a little further away from the ski domain and there is more. So much more.
February The days are getting longer and warmer. It’s actually almost daylight when we go to the bakery in the morning to pick up the fresh bread for breakfast. Thoughts about which bar has a terrace for the sun for … Read on…
What a great start to the Winter Ski Season. We have bucket loads of snow. The pistes are in fine form and we have already had more powder days than you can count on one hand. The dream forest area … Read on…
So far the weather Gods have been smiling on us in Chamonix. We have enjoyed loads of snowfall up high giving a solid base for the winter season 2023-2024. This weekend has seen the return of sunny weather which has … Read on…
What an amazing start to the winter ski season. Grands Montets is already open and the other ski domains are to open this coming weekend. There is snow in the streets and about 2m of snow at 2000m. We have … Read on…
January has always been my favourite month of the winter ski season. Generally cold and plenty of snow. New Years Day is often a great ski day. Most folk are recovering from the festivities of the night before. The slopes are quiet and if we are lucky enough to have fresh snow to play with you can go fresh tracking all morning before anyone else joins in. Read on…
Early snowfall in Chamonix has seen people skiing at La Flegere already. Also the ski lifts will open early based on the depth of snow already in the valley. Read on…
December is exciting. Slightly edgy feeling with the whole winter ahead. Remembering how long to cook duck breasts so they’re still pink in the middle. Energy levels are high. First guests arrive middle of the month before Christmas. They are all on courses for off piste skiing. They will also be the guinea pigs for some new recipes for the winter. The feedback will determine if they go on later menus. One of them is a regular so knows what to expect. Read on…
Buy your pass before the end of October 2023 if you are skiing in Chamonix for specific dates and get a great deal. So, if you are planning to ski between 6th January 2024 and 2nd February 2024, or between … Read on…
