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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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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5,7 Million Euro Investment for Chambery Airport
January 8th, 2009 - Posted by: Powder Monkey
Avion News recently reported details of the ongoing investment in Chambéry airport. According to the article over 5,7 million Euros have been invested in improvements to the Alpine airport.
A portion of the seven figure investment has already been spent on the renovation of old, and the creation of new, aircraft parking stands. The remaining funds have been allocated to the construction of a brand new bus terminal.
Chambéry airport is a popular choice with British skiers because of its proximity to high altitude resorts such as Val d’Isere, Tignes, Courchevel, Val Thorens,Les Arcs and La Plagne. Snowjet, who offer flights to Chambéry from Gatwick, Stansted, Bristol and Manchester, welcome the investment.
Tags: Chambery Airport, Courchevel, La Plagne, Les Arcs, Snowjet, Tignes, Val d'Isere
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Tignes gets Buried under 1m of Snow!
December 17th, 2008 - Posted by: Powder Monkey
Following reports of the Grand Montets opening ahead of schedule due to a early heavy snow fall in Chamonix, the early season snow just keeps coming. Tignes and Val d’Isere were the recent benefactors of a 1 metre dump of snow! Check out these shots of the snow mayhem on Monday.
Where did I park the car?
Tags: Tignes, Val d'Isere
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