Kymbillie wrote:well smarty pants I believe many of the resorts across europe were open untill may last year and I believe that included 3valleys. As I said its best to wait untill almost last minute to book at that time of year as the snow can become quite unpredictable. Its also if the tour companies are sending the tourists the resort is not going to be closed. I would recommend crystal, its very unlikely they are going to send you to a closed resort. (if the resorts closed they dont make any money, and no snow equals unhappy tourists)
Though as a general tip for the alpes Stay high and stay north. No point going to the southern alpes or a low lying resort as the sun will have killed the snow.
You'll find that the closing date is tied to Easter which was later last year. It's only a minority that habitually open until May, 3V certainly but Val d'Isere, Verbier, Zermatt etc as well of course.
Most stations will be closing April 6th next season I think.
I'm not sure I'm understand what's meant by the southern alps though, like Alpe d'Huez or Les Deux Alpes? Should be excellent in April and open.