Skiing Winter 2015/2016 - Who? Where? When? (1 Viewer)

[Phillybarbour]

Morzine France first two weeks Jan, flying. Then three weeks in the Dolomites near Cortina in the van, can't wait much prefer it in the van but large family group in Jan.

 

[Jac Sprat]

Ooo! I am looking for good dolomites campsites! Have you got any recommendations Phillybarbour?

 

[SIFTA SAM]

Flagstaff, Arizona for me every time.
Just watched the first snowfall last night.

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[haganap]

January first week and Me and George flying out somewhere.
March first 2 weeks Nikki and I motorhoming over to the 3 valleys but dependent on snow may head elsewhere

 

[bladerunner]

Grubhof booked Jan 21st for a week, then prob St Anton

 

[ruthiebabe]

YES! We can go before Christmas....anyone else out there early?

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[Imbiber]

Just deciding whether to decamp as usual to Les Saisies for Xmas, or venture to pastures new. Considering Les Meunieres or VT but unsure if there will be space over the festive season. We go out on the 19th but would like to do a couple of xmas markets on the way down.

 

[ruthiebabe]

There was space at Alpe d'Huez last Christmas....hardly surprising as we were sunbathing and looking at green mountains!!! Then the snow and crowds arrived but there was still a couple of spaces at NY. Don't know about Les S or VT/Les Menuires at Xmas, but they'll be chocka at NY for sure. In my experience it's arriving between the two that's iffy.

 

[Imbiber]

We too were sunbathing on the free aire at Les Saisies last xmas day.....not so Boxing Day after a couple of feet of snow overnight! I can book Parking at VT for the festive season but at present I'm preferring Les Menuires if there's space. Looking to get somewhere for xmas eve choose where-ever.

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[ruthiebabe]

We are looking to ski higher up pre Xmas if the snow is not so good lower down then head south for Xmas - Briancon area or AdH side.

 

[Armytwowheels]

Has anyone got news of early snow yet, I keep checking Andorra but although there is snow high up, non of the runs are open yet.

 

[Soozywoozy]

Les deux alpes (l2a)leaving UK straight after Christmas and spending new year there. Glacier, so guaranteed snow even if not whole resort. L2A had a big skiing event there last weekend - snow 50cm up there and looks amazing. Hopefully will squeeze In 5 days ski or alternatively 5 days drinking and eating.
Re VT you can book your parking (no 2) but will have to take pot luck at les menuieres - confirmed by tourist office when I contacted them.
Solden for Easter - booked, again glacier, so all low risk this year. This year older children still managing to cling on and requiring accommodating BUT
Next year (thinking 2017 already) will just head for them mountains beginning of March

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[Imbiber]

Is there a petrol station at les menuires by any chance?

 

[Soozywoozy]

Is there a petrol station at les menuires by any chance?

Yep: http://en.lesmenuires.com/tourism/!/fiche/garage-des-menuires-209032

Address : Preyerand 73440 Les Menuires

 

[Imbiber]

Great, so there is back-up gennie juice available close by if required...that's a refreshing change!

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[Soozywoozy]

don't want to get too excited but Les 2 Alpes forecast...........
Sat
21

31cm to 35cm New Snow
Snow Line falling to 1,300m

Heavy snow Max -4°C
Min -16°C Max 6°C
Min -2°C NW
Breeze
Sun
22

13cm New Snow
Snow Line falling to 1,300m

Moderate snow Max -17°C
Min -25°C Max -3°C
Min -11°C NW
Breeze
Mon
23

6cm New Snow
Snow Line falling to 1,300m

Light snow Max -19°C
Min -24°C Max -6°C
Min -13°C NW
Breeze

 

[jonandshell]

They are struggling to even make the stuff at 2300m.
Don't hold your breath for early snow anyone!

http://www.valthorens.com/en/live/livecams--webcams/resort-livecam.550.html

 

[Soozywoozy]

They are struggling to even make the stuff at 2300m.
Don't hold your breath for early snow anyone!

http://www.valthorens.com/en/live/livecams--webcams/resort-livecam.550.html

That looks positively tropical , but to give hope about 50cm predicted over the weekend down to 1850 m

https://www.j2ski.com/snow_forecast/France/Val_Thorens_snow.html

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[ruthiebabe]

Can one be cautiously excited?

 

[Armytwowheels]

Can one be cautiously excited?

One can.

It looks like it is starting to work it's way across the Pyrenees too. Some northern Pyrenean ski resorts are expecting upto 30cm this weekend, unfortunately Andorra is only expecting 3cm.

 

[ruthiebabe]

Have only skied in the pyrennees(and Andorra only ) twice but on a package. Looking forward to doing it in the van some day.

Meanwhile bring on the White Stuff....everywhere!

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[BreweryDave]

Sierra Nevada for us. Only a 90 minute drive from home!
Should be able to do a days skiing then get home for some sunbathing

 

[ruthiebabe]

Nah, not jealous Dave,. Not a bit....

 

[TheDentons]

Bonneval sur arc for us leaving Boxing Day very good ski pass prices ! Not that we are tight or anything

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[Soozywoozy]

Bonneval sur arc for us leaving Boxing Day very good ski pass prices ! View attachment 83309

Are you leaving UK boxing day or Bonneval. We are heading off BD, hoping to get as far south as possible, overnight aire somewhere arrive in resort 27th, buy passes, drink wine and ski as soon as lifts open next morning - all weather permitting. Forecast is looking grim over Christmas snow and ice, so may not be pleasant driving, but essential once there

 

[Armytwowheels]

Bonneval sur arc for us leaving Boxing Day very good ski pass prices ! Not that we are tight or anything View attachment 83309

Good prices, have you skied there before?

 

[ruthiebabe]

And did you know that you can get a Eski-mo pass covering 5 resorts in that area? It is cheapest if purchased in Bonneville

www.eski-mo.com

See you out there at some point maybe

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[TheDentons]

Yes been there twice only a small resort great as not too busy
We leave the uk Boxing Day.

 

[Paddywack]

Bonneval sur arc for us leaving Boxing Day very good ski pass prices ! Not that we are tight or anything View attachment 83309

It may be cheap but with just six lifts it's not exactly value for money!

 

[Stacetop]

Well our first ski trip planning is coming together.

Val thorens at the beginning of April!

Charlie's lessons are booked up, generator purchased, parking booked!! Shame it's so far off!

Hoping for a few days in Scotland before xmas! Hope it keeps snowing!!

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