Sion to Nendaz – The shortest ski transfer in the Alps?
June 22nd, 2010 - Posted by: Powder Monkey
When Snowjet launched its ski flights to Sion last winter we knew the route would take off because of the proximity of Sion airport to big name resorts such as Verbier (45mins), Saas Fee (1h15 mins) and Zermatt (1h40mins) but we weren’t aware that there is masses of skiing even closer by. Nendaz, an up and coming ski resort in the heart of the 4 Vallees – the largest ski area in Switzerland – is just a 20 minute transfer away from Sion. So close, in fact, that you can already see it perched on the mountainside when you arrive at the airport and you keep the runway in sight for most of the short drive up to resort.
View of runway en route to resort
Tags: Flights to Nendaz, Flights to Sion, Nendaz, Nendaz Flights, Saas Fee, Sion Airport, Skiing in Nendaz, Skiing in the 4 Vallees, Snowjet, Summer in Nendaz, Verbier, Zermatt
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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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Fly Closer to Verbier, Zermatt & Saas Fee
July 13th, 2009 - Posted by: Powder Monkey
Snowjet are pleased to announce the launch of an exciting new route between London Stansted and Sion for winter 2009/2010.
During the ski season Snowjet will be operating the only scheduled service to this exclusive and effecient ski airport from anywhere in the UK.
Take Off from Sion Ski Airport
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Tags: Flights to Sion, Flights to Switzerland, Saas Fee, Swiss Ski Flights, Verbier, Zermatt
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The Snow Lies Deep in Verbier in November
November 25th, 2008 - Posted by: Powder Monkey
Check out these amazing shots of the powder in Verbier on Sunday 23rd November. Nobody was in the mood to hang around for the photographer with the snow in optimum condition but in the end we were glad we were patient for five minutes while he set up for these great action shots. Thank you Chris.
photo: DiSabato
Tags: Verbier
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It’s Dumping with Snow in the French Alps!
November 24th, 2008 - Posted by: Powder Monkey
After a superb day on the hill in Verbier yesterday, spirits were really high about an incredible snow year in the making. And this morning I awoke to these snowy scenes in Chamonix.
Tags: Chamonix, Val Thorens, Verbier
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