Ski Touring Kvaloya
When we announced that we were closing the chalet business, Alison at Off Piste Performance, said “Brilliant, you can come and work for us in Norway”. Last year we went up to Tromso and did a week of ski touring … Read on…
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Ski Breezy closes the doors after 25 years
Having run a very successful catered chalet business in Chamonix Mont Blanc, we have closed the doors for good. We have had an amazing winter 2024-25 with loads of fabulous guests and lots of laughs. Here’s a selection of images … Read on…
Ski Touring Aiguille du Midi to Helbronner and the Vallee Noire
This is an amazing trip from the Aiguille du Midi on the French side over to the top of the Skyway lift in Italy for coffee. Then skiing the Vallee Noire down to the Montenvers to get back to Chamonix. … Read on…
Skiing powder at Le Tour
The intention was to do a little ski touring at Domaine de Balme. Then we bumped in to an old friend, Richard from the Lakes. After a couple of runs in the powder with him, we were having too much … Read on…
Day trip to Courmayeur from Chamonix
From the Chalet in Chamonix it is the same distance to go to Le Tour as it is to go to Courmayeur. Admittedly you have to go through the Mont Blanc Tunnel which has a price but it’s pretty easy. … Read on…
January skiing
This season seems to be shaping up nicely with loads of snow and cold temperatures. Last week we had a lot of weather and this week has seen the return of sunshine. We have even managed to get a little … Read on…
Blue skies and cold temperatures
The snow condition has been brilliant thanks to the cold temperatures in the Chamonix valley. The pistes to the valley floor on the south facing ski areas have not had enough snow to open. Everywhere else has been stunning. Perfectly … Read on…
Opening day at Domaine de Balme
It is amazing just how much fun can be had in a ski area when all that is open is a gondola to get you up the hill and two chairlifts. No lift lines and acres of completely untracked powder. … Read on…
Winter has definitely started
The lift system opened partially last weekend and was busy. Poor visibility didn’t put off the crowds and skiers and boarders were out doing their thing at La Flegere and Grands Montets. Early guests at the chalet are on ski … Read on…
New lift for the Mer de Glace
The new lift is great and only about 60 steps to access it. The old lift was over 500 steps and one definitely broke a sweat on a hot day. The modern gondola system with loads of cabins on the cable will shift tons more people. Read on…
