One of the things about not having guests this winter is the ability to head out into the hills early and get back late. We are able to explore areas which we could only normally get to on days off. … Read on…
The last week seems to have been memorable for rain. The sun shone one day and the mountains appeared, clarted in snow. Due to the rain, the avalanche risk has shot up and the ski touring trails have been closed … Read on…
The latest is that the ski lifts will not open until after the February holidays. We are getting fitter and are lucky enough to be able to explore new areas outside the Chamonix valley. With the volume of snow comes … Read on…
On the last sunny day before the latest snow we set off up Aiguilette les Houches. On a normal day we would drop a car at the bottom then head to Le Brevent to use the uplift. In the current … Read on…
With the absence of working ski lifts at the moment the ski touring is the way to go. We have been getting out every other day to acquire some mountain fitness and harden off the feet. Gradually we have increased … Read on…
Re-opening of the The Aiguille du Midi cable-cars & the Montenvers Train for weekends in May. This bodes well for things returning to normal for next winter season in Chamonix. The Compagnie du Mont Blanc has once again opened it’s … Read on…
Since the half term week we have enjoyed some regular little top ups of the white stuff to play with. We haven’t always been able to see it but at some stage the sun came out and so did the … Read on…
This half term we had a couple of FAB families staying in the chalet. Tony Forder who has stayed with us many times before. This time bringing his family, and Millie a great uni/travel buddy of Breezy’s bringing her family. … Read on…
It’s amazing after fresh snow how everybody smiles. Whatever abilities there is so much fun to be had whether playing off the side of the pistes or carving wide arcs across them. The recent dump has laid down less than … Read on…
This week the storms have started rolling in with gale force winds shutting different lifts. When they have passed through we can look forward to some more powder days. In the meantime we shall venture out and head for the … Read on…
