It’s been play time in Chamonix
Since the half term week we have enjoyed some regular little top ups of the white stuff to play with. We haven’t always been able to see it but at some stage the sun came out and so did the … Read on…
Tag Archives: Skiing
February Holiday Sunshine
This half term we had a couple of FAB families staying in the chalet. Tony Forder who has stayed with us many times before. This time bringing his family, and Millie a great uni/travel buddy of Breezy’s bringing her family. … Read on…
Maximalism – more is more
It’s amazing after fresh snow how everybody smiles. Whatever abilities there is so much fun to be had whether playing off the side of the pistes or carving wide arcs across them. The recent dump has laid down less than … Read on…
Weather you like it or not
This week the storms have started rolling in with gale force winds shutting different lifts. When they have passed through we can look forward to some more powder days. In the meantime we shall venture out and head for the … Read on…
Fresh clean white sheets
Recent snowfall over the last couple of days has provided more of the white stuff to play with. Guests this week have been with Off Piste Performance and All Mountain Performance on skiing courses. Check out course dates here. As … Read on…
Christmas Day on the slopes
Finally there was a break in the weather and we could see the mountains. Headed up to Le Tour with our great friends for a slide in the sun and Lunch at the Passon Restaurant near the bottom of the … Read on…
Fresh snow for Christmas week
The return of the white stuff for Christmas week. Last night saw 50cm of fresh snow in Argentiere village and the ski domains struggling to open with the increased avalanche risk. The forecast for the week is improving so powder … Read on…
All the lifts are open – Come to Chamonix
What a great start to the winter season here in Chamonix. The early snowfall has meant early opening of virtually the entire lift system. And the pistes are in fabulous condition. High mountain strong winds have scoured some ridges for … Read on…
First tracks in at Le Brevent
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…
Partial opening of Chamonix ski domains 16th Nov 2019
Word has it that Grands Montets is gonna open for the weekend of 16th November 2019 (just for the weekend). This is great news for the coming winter. It could mean that we are in for a great pre season … Read on…
