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
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Summer Skiers Favour the Two-Piece Suit
July 1st, 2009 - Posted by: Powder Monkey
Even while the UK is sweltering in a heat wave there’s still snow in Europe. In fact, the summer ski season is just kicking off. So if you are already suffering snow withdrawal, you might want to check out one of these resorts.
Tignes made some noise when the lifts opened on 20th June with its annual bikini slalom. Participants, apparently undeterred by fresh temperatures of 9°C, happily stripped off for the race held on the Grande Motte glacier at 3000m of altitude. While there’s generally still some debate about whether it’s cooler to be seen on the slopes in a one piece suit or two, summer skiers appear to favour the two piece.
Tags: Deux Alpes, Heat Wave, Summer Skiing, Tignes, Val d'Isere
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Optimum Snow Conditions in the French Alps
March 18th, 2009 - Posted by: Powder Monkey
Mid-march and the snow out in the French Alps is in still in optimum condition. On Monday and Tuesday of last week snow fell continuously for 48 hours, dumping over a metre of powder in some places.
The massive accumulation of snow in Tignes meant that the third stage of the Freeride World Tour, scheduled to be held early in the week, had to be postponed until Thursday. When the event finally got underway, competitors made the most of the incredible conditions on the pristine Grand Balme face, riding faster and going bigger than you and I would have thought humanly possible. Check it out.
Tags: Chamonix, Freestyle, St Gervais, Tignes
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Experience the Best Snow in 25 Years for just £29
March 2nd, 2009 - Posted by: Powder Monkey
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The snow started falling in earnest in mid-October and there have been heavy dumps on an almost weekly basis since then. Many French resorts are now boasting the best snow conditions in 25 years. So pack your skis and head for the slopes » And you can get there quicker for less by booking a Snowjet flight to Chambéry, the local airport for Val d’Isere, Tignes, Courchevel, Meribel, Val Thorens, Les Arcs, La Plagne, La Rosiere and more…
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Tags: Chambery Airport, Courchevel, La Plagne, Les Arcs, Meribel, Tignes, Val d'Isere, Weather & Snow Conditions
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Unmissable Snow Conditions in French Ski Resorts
February 2nd, 2009 - Posted by: Powder Monkey
While a couple of inches of snow in london and the South East is giving commuters a real headache, skiers are revelling in knee deep powder right across the French Alps. Two hefty dumps of snow – over a metre in some places – in the last fortnight have made for superb skiing conditions heading into February. Check it out.
It will take more than a couple of inches of snow to keep drivers in Tignes off the road
26 Januray2009
Tags: Meribel, Tignes
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