Vallee Blanche
Due to some world events, it’s been over two years since we have ventured down the Vallee Blanche. As last summer was so hot we had some reservations and anticipation. We let the rush go and set off about 11am. … Read on…
Category Archives: Snow Report
The snow is back in town
A great day at Grands Montets with the fresh powder. Nice to see the snow back again after the rain that has devastated other ski domains across the Alps. Chamonix has been lucky to maintain skiing over the Christmas and … Read on…
Last chance
This has been another odd start to the winter. The early snow was amazing. Followed swiftly by warm weather and rain over Christmas. We have been lucky with ski stations staying open and plenty of snow in the valley. The … Read on…
Ladies lessons
After a bit of a gap due to World issues, Breezy has resumed organising a group of ladies for some pre season private lessons with Alison Thacker. 3 half day lessons at Grands Montets gives everyone enough to work on … Read on…
Short Ski Breaks and Long Weekends Skiing
Now taking bookings for short ski breaks and long weekends skiing in March and April. So if you fancy a cheeky ski break in a catered ski chalet in Chamonix then either send Breezy and email or use the contact … Read on…
More snow arrives
It’s been about 3 weeks since the last snowfall. We have had wall to wall sunshine and cold temperatures which has kept the snow pretty well. The pistes have been great, perfectly groomed for carving and perfecting those turns. Off … Read on…
Odd start to the ski season
With the French Government effectively closing the border to the UK for tourism, it has been a strange start to the winter ski season in the French Alps. Having said that Chamonix has been just as busy without the English. … Read on…
Snow Problem
Not a bad start to the winter season. First day opening at La Flegere and the car park was full by 0930. Minus 8 degrees, blue sky and untracked snow everywhere. There were a few people skiing the pistes down … Read on…
Spring arrives in Chamonix
Climbing Hiking and Biking. With glorious weather activities of choice have changed too. The lifts remain closed so walking up the hill with skis on your back to reach the snow limit seems like hard work. Instead we have opted … Read on…
Mont Joly Traverse
We linked up with Kate for a ski tour from the St Gervais Domain over Mont Joly and down in to Les Contamines. Having parked at St Nicolas we skinned up the Epaule and up to Mont Joly. Along the … Read on…
