Let it Snow – 80cm of Snow Forecast in the French Alps!

With only a few weeks to go before the French ski season gets into full flow it’s time to start thinking snow. I’ve been obsessively checking my favourite snow forecast website over the last couple of weeks and my dedication to the cause seems to have paid off – there’s a big snowstorm brewing. Temperatures are expected to plummet to well below freezing, light snow is forecast to fall on Friday night and to continue right through the weekend, with the heaviest fall predicted on Sunday night. A thick blanket of snow will cover the mountains by the beginning of next week, which will stand resorts in good stead for when the lifts open.

Read on for details of how much snow is forecast in your favourite resort and when it is open for skiing. Read more…

Tags: Courchevel, La Plagne, La Rosiere, Les Arcs, Meribel, Sainte Foy, Tignes, Val d'Isere, Val Thorens
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Fifty Percent Off Family Lift Passes in Tignes and Val d’Isere

Tignes and Val d’Isere are encouraging more families to hit the slopes in the Espace Killy this winter by slashing lift pass prices by 50%. All winter, families purchasing three 6-day Espace Killy passes at the standard rate will get any subsequent passes for half price. The offer applies to 2 adults and their children, provided they are under the age of 18 (21 for students). The preferential rates will really benefit large families and those with grown-up kids, who would otherwise be charged adult rates, equating to 100s of euros of savings. To see how much your family could save visit the Tignes or Val d’Isere website.

Tip: Take ID for every member of the family to the lift pass office to prove the ages of your children and the family relationship.

The twin resorts of Tignes and Val have also put together some economical accommodation and lift pass packages aimed specifically at families. The great value packages are available throughout the season, including during school holidays, and start at just 319€ per person per week.

Click for a price list for family packages in Val d’Isere.

Click to check availability for family packages in Tignes. Tip: First select your preferred month of travel and then Sejour Famille to bring back availability.

Tags: Tignes, Val d'Isere
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Check Out the Snow Conditions in Paradiski

On this page you will find live webcam images of Les Arcs and la Plagne, the twin resorts that make up the Paradiski. The cameras are located at altitude and are at times obstructed by snow or cloud - check back later and all will be revealed.

Les Arcs - Live webcam images courtesy of www.lesarcsnet.com

View down the valley from Arc 1800

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Tags: La Plagne, Les Arcs
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Check out the Snow Conditions in L’Espace Killy

On this page you will find live webcam images of Val d’Isere and Tignes, the twin resorts that make up the Espace Killy, courtesy of www.skinets.com. The cameras are located at altitude and are at times obstructed by snow or cloud - check back later and all will be revealed.

Val d’Isere - Live webcam images courtesy of www.valdinet.com

View of Val d’Isere village

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Tags: Tignes, Val d'Isere
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Check out the Snow Conditions in Les Trois Vallees

On this page you will find live webcam images of Courchevel, Meribel and Val Thorens in the Three Valleys courtesy of www.skinets.com. The cameras are located at altitude and are at times obstructed by snow or cloud - check back later and all will be revealed.

Courchevel - Live webcam images courtesy of www.courchnet.com

View of La Saulire

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Tags: Courchevel, Meribel, Val Thorens
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