First tracks in at Le Brevent

Yvonne

Today the Brevent area opened the lifts to skiers. The top was closed and the link to La Flegere but there were some cheeky shots to be found between the runs. The groomed pistes were in perfect condition. More dumps … Read on…

Musilac Mont-Blanc Festival

musilac

This 2 day music pop-rock event has over 20 acts covering all manner of genres of music. A new management company has taken over the event but it is believed it will carry on the same format as last year’s … Read on…

Spring skiing conditions for the end of the winter season

Mont Blanc

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…

Ski touring season and some awesome conditions

Ski touring Autannes Chamonix

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…

Ski Touring and Split Boarding chalky snow

Split boarding

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…