Who's going skiing and where? 23-24

[cheerfulcharlie]

DuncsGTi said:

Good news, hopefully it's still there on Apr 8th when I arrive

Iv3 decided to self drive for the first time, any hints or tips would be appreciated !!

Yes good news as we arrive same day - via plane and transfer though.

Any recommendations for a restaurant in Val T when the chalet staff have their night off ?

Its mixed group of parents and grown up children so nothing too rowdy !!!

[UTH]

cheerfulcharlie said:

DuncsGTi said:

Good news, hopefully it's still there on Apr 8th when I arrive

Iv3 decided to self drive for the first time, any hints or tips would be appreciated !!

Yes good news as we arrive same day - via plane and transfer though.

Any recommendations for a restaurant in Val T when the chalet staff have their night off ?

Its mixed group of parents and grown up children so nothing too rowdy !!!

Best pizzas in the three valleys IMO:

https://lafaceouest.com/?lang=en

[B0bajobbob]

We left Avoriaz today. Rained most of yesterday and last night so it was looking pretty grim on the way down. Conditions were mixed last week but all days skiable with some good snow Monday/Tuesday. Yesterday was pretty pants.

Unless the temperature drops considerably again and more snow falls soon next week will be a bit patchy.

[DuncsGTi]

UTH said:

cheerfulcharlie said:

DuncsGTi said:

Good news, hopefully it's still there on Apr 8th when I arrive

Iv3 decided to self drive for the first time, any hints or tips would be appreciated !!

Yes good news as we arrive same day - via plane and transfer though.

Any recommendations for a restaurant in Val T when the chalet staff have their night off ?

Its mixed group of parents and grown up children so nothing too rowdy !!!

Best pizzas in the three valleys IMO:

https://lafaceouest.com/?lang=en

+1 on the pizza there

Alternatively I'm a huge fan of la joyeuse fondue

https://www.grouperestoleil.com/restaurants/restau...

[EddieSteadyGo]

Well I am back skiing with my family tomorrow. 2 weeks of April skiing. Looking forward to it - whatever happens with the conditions!

[ClaphamGT3]

lemmingjames said:

You there for the party week?

No, returning today. The weather was awful on Friday, with most lifts closed by lunchtime. We left after lunch, stopped for dinner and an overnight stay in Dijpn and are just at Calais. So many British cars heading down in the opposite direction - there cant be an XC90 or a Discovery 5 left in the UK

[Harry Flashman]

We're heading down in our British 7 seat SUV tomorrow...

[ClaphamGT3]

Harry Flashman said:

We're heading down in our British 7 seat SUV tomorrow...

Are you going with W&A?

[Harry Flashman]

ClaphamGT3 said:

Harry Flashman said:

We're heading down in our British 7 seat SUV tomorrow...

Are you going with W&A?

No - they go to Austria I think mostly? Never actually been skiing with them...

[cashmax]

In Les Arcs - Staying at 1950. Too much snow id the issue here right now. The powder is amazing, but most of the lifts closed because they can't piste the runs until blasting. incredibly they gave free ski passes today to everyone.

[anonymous-user]

Currently in Whistler. Snowing in the village - 4” on our balcony overnight, with more to come.

[Whoozit]

BlackWidow13 said:

Currently in Whistler. Snowing in the village - 4” on our balcony overnight, with more to come.

I'lll be there on 12th. Forecast looking good for you.

[brickwall]

Just booked my 23/24 season pass for the PdS in the “Vente Privee”. I reckon it’s 9 days skiing for break-even, let’s hope the conditions next year are better than this season.

[EddieSteadyGo]

Superb day in Samoens today. Hired a private instructor for some off-piste guiding with my boys - he took us to some very cool places over towards Flaine where we got fresh tracks. Amazing fun.

[russy01]

In Val Disere for the easter hols, with our 2 kids and other family. Drove down in convoy on Saturday. Was nice to rock up with some fresh white stuff as it looked like a winter postcard for the kids.

Fab conditions today - although got a bit cooked.

1622hp and 400L of fuel on the way! Mine is the E63s estate and it’s perfect for the drive - did a handy 24mpg and despatched everything at the peage sprints…

[DuncsGTi]

russy01 said:

In Val Disere for the easter hols, with our 2 kids and other family. Drove down in convoy on Saturday. Was nice to rock up with some fresh white stuff as it looked like a winter postcard for the kids.

Fab conditions today - although got a bit cooked.

1622hp and 400L of fuel on the way! Mine is the E63s estate and it’s perfect for the drive - did a handy 24mpg and despatched everything at the peage sprints…

Did you do the ferry or tunnel? I'm setting off on Friday for a 11pm sailing and starting to flap a little about the weekends cluster at Dover. Really don't fancy adding 6+ hours to the trip sitting at passport control

[russy01]

Tunnel, flexiplus ticket. Straight through on to the next train, was on a train within 30mins of arrival.

[EddieSteadyGo]

Who else is enjoying the fresh snow in the alps today?

[Harry Flashman]

Me!

[anonymous-user]

russy01 said:

Tunnel, flexiplus ticket. Straight through on to the next train, was on a train within 30mins of arrival.

This is the way.

Also provides the option of grabbing some snacks from the “lounge” (read: portacabin) which can be eaten during the crossing for one fewer breaks on the main journeys.