Half Term Snow Conditions – What to Expect
February 9th, 2010 - Posted by: Powder Monkey
Next week, February half-term, is one of the most popular for British skiers to hit the slopes. If you are among those heading for the French or Swiss Alps for the holidays you are likely to find excellent snow conditions wherever your chosen resort. If December was a little disappointing snow-wise January was outstanding with decent snowfalls on an almost weekly basis – making for current snow depths in excess of 3m in some areas, notably Chamonix. The most recent dump of snow on last Friday (05/02/10) was also one of the heaviest of the season so far with up to 50cm of fresh falling across a whole host of resorts including Tignes, Val Thorens and La Plagne in France and Verbier, Zermatt and Saas Fee in Switzerland.
- Fresh snow in France in last 7 days
http://www.snow-forecast.com/maps/dynamic/france
Tags: Avalanche Risk, Chamonix, Half Term Skiing, Saas Fee, Snow Condtions, Tignes, Val d'Isere, Verbier, Zermatt
Posted in Skiing for Families, Snow Forecasts, Snowjet, Weather & Snow Conditions | No Comments »
Fifty Percent Off Family Lift Passes in Tignes and Val d’Isere
November 13th, 2008 - Posted by: Powder Monkey
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
Posted in Skiing for Families, Skiing on the Cheap, Special Offers | No Comments »
Meribel – The Place to Ski with Kids
October 25th, 2008 - Posted by: Powder Monkey
Child friendly Meribel is the world’s first ski resort to introduce the Magnestick safety system which is designed to keep children glued to their seats when travelling on chairlifts. For winter 2008/2009 Meribel’s Combes and Arolles chairlifts have been equipped with magnetic plates which work in conjunction special magnetic vests. The vests will be supplied to children taking ski lessons with the ESF (they’re the guys in red).
Tags: Meribel, Skiing with Children
Posted in News from the Alps, Skiing for Families | No Comments »