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…
The stable weather over the last week has given great opportunities to explore the mountains both on piste and off piste. The recent snowfall freshened up the pistes for brilliant conditions almost everywhere. Off piste has been a similar story … Read on…
The weather is about to change so we headed up the Aig du Midi to check out the conditions before the snow hits at the weekend. The ridge is partially equipped at the moment so there are metal stakes in … Read on…
Chamonix has given over to Spring conditions with warmth transforming the snow through the day. The Vallee Blanche is in amazing condition down to the Ice Caves at Montenvers. Ski touring is also really popular to access good snow up … Read on…
The snow conditions back country have been amazing this past week. We have ventured over the Autannes from Le Tour and had numerous excursions from the Aiguille du Midi. As one of the group said “that is the best ski I have ever had”. Read on…
We have been heading up the Aiguille du Midi and ski touring over to the Helbronner for coffee. The coffee is great and inexpensive and we have been building up some fitness at the same time. The skiing down the Vallee Noir has also been in brilliant condition with chalky snow and no bumps. The 517 steps from the ice cave at Montenvers up to the gondola to reach the train have assisted with the fitness regime. Read on…
Snow is on its way That is it, the chalet is ready for guests and the forecast for this weekend is for 50cm of snow down to 1000m. Up high there has been quite a lot of the white stuff … Read on…
The inspiration of Alfred Cachat, the original lift (also known as “Telepherique des Glaciers”) departed from Les Pelerins. The lift was abandonned in 1951. The lower stage of the lift was used in the first ever 1924 Winter Olympics for competitors to access the bobsleigh track. Read on…
