les contamines skiing 9th-16th april

hi , i have booked a week skiing in les contamines but realise the season ends 2 weeks after. my question is, is there likely to be good snow still and also what will apris ski be like at that time of the season? i have not been there before and have arranged the whole trip myself and not through a broker so am quietly concerned.

Well, no one knows what the weather will be like in 10 days and snow conditions will depend on it. Spring skiing is very likely.

I would say is pretty late to be going there. Having a car may well be a good investment at that time of year. You are <1hr from Chamonix if needed and they will definitely have something.

Good news is weather in valley is beautiful at moment so as long as you accept is late, ski early, finish early am sure will have a fantastic vacation.

Ranchero is right that a car and a trip to Chamonix might be a good call.

I was there 2 weeks ago (review to come, promise!) and there was some fantastic snow on the Vallee Blanche and also on the L'Argentiere glacier. Obviously both places you want to take a guide but some high altitude ski touring would definitely be my choice for late season.

Of course if that's not your thing there should still be snow higher up in Grand Montets or Le Tour which are both great areas.