So far the weather Gods have been smiling on us in Chamonix. We have enjoyed loads of snowfall up high giving a solid base for the winter season 2023-2024. This weekend has seen the return of sunny weather which has … Read on…
What an amazing start to the winter ski season. Grands Montets is already open and the other ski domains are to open this coming weekend. There is snow in the streets and about 2m of snow at 2000m. We have … Read on…
January has always been my favourite month of the winter ski season. Generally cold and plenty of snow. New Years Day is often a great ski day. Most folk are recovering from the festivities of the night before. The slopes are quiet and if we are lucky enough to have fresh snow to play with you can go fresh tracking all morning before anyone else joins in. Read on…
December is exciting. Slightly edgy feeling with the whole winter ahead. Remembering how long to cook duck breasts so they’re still pink in the middle. Energy levels are high. First guests arrive middle of the month before Christmas. They are all on courses for off piste skiing. They will also be the guinea pigs for some new recipes for the winter. The feedback will determine if they go on later menus. One of them is a regular so knows what to expect. Read on…
What’s happening this winter in Chamonix? When are the holidays? Best times to ski. Some great skiing courses. Lift pass deals and more… Read on…
We chose to go to Les Grands Montets. Partly because it had rained all night at the chalet and that meant fresh snow up the mountain. But mostly because it was the only ski domain open after Easter in the … Read on…
Recent snowfall has given a couple of superb blue sky powder days, swiftly followed by rain to above 2000m. It is now raining again in town and the forecst is for over a metre of snow at 1800m in the next 24hrs. Read on…
We got an invite from David and Asa at the top of the road to join them for a run off the Aiguille du Midi. There are various routes which constitute the Vallee Blanche and the Petit Envers du Plan … Read on…
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…
