Check Out the Snow Conditions in L’Espace San Bernardo

November 22nd, 2008 - Posted by: Powder Monkey

On this page you will find up to date snow depth stats for La Rosiere and La Thuile, the twin resorts that make up the Franco-Italian ski area, Espace Saint Bernardo, courtesy of www.larosiere.net. And because a picture speaks a thousand words, you’ll also find webcam images for each resort. The cameras are located at altitude and are at times obstructed by snow or cloud - check back later and all will be revealed.

La Rosiere

View 1 from the Maison du Ski 1850

Read more…

Tags: La Rosiere, La Thuile
Posted in L'Espace San Bernardo | No Comments »

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

November 19th, 2008 - Posted by: Powder Monkey

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
Posted in Weather & Snow Conditions | 1 Comment »

Ski Sunday - Save Time & Money

October 30th, 2008 - Posted by: Powder Monkey

The vast majority of ski holidays, both packages and DIY, are sold on a 7 night basis from Saturday to Saturday. Just a small percentage of accommodation providers offer week long breaks starting on Sunday, yet there are many advantages to arriving a day later. On route, quieter airports, quieter airspace and quieter roads mean you’ll get to resort more quickly and with less hassle than the Saturday masses. On arrival, fewer people in the lift pass office and the ski hire shop mean you won’t waste valuable slope time getting kitted out. And on the Saturday of your holiday the fact that everyone else is on the move means you get the mountain virtually to yourselves.

You might think that these privileges would come at a premium. In fact, opting for Sunday travel also saves you £££. Sunday ski flights are on average 20% cheaper than those on Saturday. Choose to ski in the low season and you could pick up a real bargain. Latest offers from Snowjet include Gatwick to Chambéry on Sunday 4th January from £29 one way.

Read on for the pick of accommodation providers who offer Sunday arrivals.

Read more…

Tags: budget ski holidays, La Plagne, La Rosiere, Sainte Foy, Snowjet, Tignes
Posted in Skiing in France, Skiing on the Cheap, Snowjet, Special Offers, Travel to the French Alps | No Comments »