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…
In a “normal” winter season, one would use the lift system of Les Contamines to get to the top of the ridge. Then ski a couple of hundred meters before a skin up of less than an hour to get … Read on…
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 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…
To be fair we have had very “mixed” weather recently, and now we are back to the freezer. The pistes in the valley and in Courmayeur and Les Contamines are is amazing condition; perfectly groomed, soft snow for ripping up. Read on…
Every year there is a group of mad skiers book the chalet in Chamonix for a week. Skiing hard and partying hard. Exploring the slopes of Chamonix and Courmayeur. Read on…
The ski touring conditions were excellent and the sun shone throughout. This also softened the snow surface for the descents. There is still a lot of wind slab out there in the backcountry so beware. Read on…
Les Contamines also has amazing pistes and the touring is good too over the Col de Fenetre and the Col de Cicle. The Roman Road back to the Gorge is getting really icy and there are a few rocks so take crampons just in case. Read on…
Day off at the chalet so teamed up with David and Asa who run a chalet at the top of the road to go ski touring. Destination – Les Contamines and Col des Chasseurs. We have toured over the Col de la many times and looked up to the Chasseurs but never been before. Read on…
Just had an amazing ski week with repeat clients who have been coming out year on year since the doors opened 16 years ago. You could be deceived that the week was all about the food from the pictures but … Read on…
