The venerable Compagnie du Mont Blanc has “provisional” opening dates for different lift systems in the Chamonix valley. Of course, at this stage they are all dependent on the snow conditions but in the past we have had some of … Read on…
Last week the guests in the chalet had great fun with the air bag ski jump at Le Brevent. The sun shone and the pistes were deserted. Situated by the nursery slope at Altitude 2000 with the chair lift over … Read on…
Spring skiing is definitely here. Bulletproof pistes first thing in the morning and rapidly softening in the sunshine. Book a late table for a long lunch and ski the slush down the hill for tea and cake in the chalet … Read on…
The last 8 days have been glorious sunshine and the snow from the garden at the chalet is gradually disappearing. On the south facing slopes of La Flegere and Le Brevent the snow is definitely in spring condition and going … Read on…
Skied at Le Brevent this morning. Yesterday was shopping for food down the valley so we did not ski but apparently it rained to the top of the Col Cornu chair lift. The piste bashers had groomed the pistes perfectly … Read on…
Plus quite a lot of people. Skied at Le Brevent and La Flegere yesterday in glorious sunshine and not a cloud in the sky. The pistes were in remarkably good condition and you only noticed the million people where the … Read on…
Woke up this morning to the familiar sound of avalanche blasting after the overnight snowfall. Avalanche risk is 4/5 today after the recent snows. Alas, it is changeover day and deep clean of the chalet followed by food prep. Last … Read on…
La Flegere remains closed as the replacement cable cars are being installed at the moment ready for opening 21st December. All the other ski domains in the Chamonix Valley are now open but limited. Les Grands Montets has the Bochard … Read on…
Drove to La Flegere but the lift line was way out the door. Bailed and went to Le Brevent and skied over from there. Headed to Col de Beaugeant. Great condition including the traverse to get to the Col. Abseiled … Read on…
Liking this sunshine at long last. Fab day out off Aiguilette les Houches with Al, Sauze, Hugo, Ted and Emma, fresh powder on the way down before bush whacking through the trees out but all in pretty good condition. Great … Read on…
