Les Arcs Season 2014 - 2015, New Thread for this season starts on page 29.

Not enough minutes in a day to get everything done and still spend 12 hours up the mountain. But this sure beats being at work!!!

Since getting back I have been out everyday and the snow has been great. First, firm chalky snow in the couloirs and for the last few days untracked powder up to your knees and sometimes even deeper.

The second storm seems to have missed us and blue sky with a few clouds is now forecast for the next few days.

I have been riding all over the Paradiski ski area 'on and off' piste and the conditions are still great. Typical for this time of year with soft snow on a firm base off piste in the morning turning to slush later in the day where the sun has been shining before becoming re -frozen crude then melting again the next day. For the last few days there has been great powder as well.

The pistes are in great condition in most places with a firm base and plenty of depth. The 'piste natures' have been freshened up well with the recent snowfall. Best of all it is not to busy so you do not need to queue at most lifts.

Everyone coming out in the next few weeks should have a great time. I hope to meet up with some of you for a drink at George's Wine bar in Arc 1950 or over at the Altiport watching the free entertainment at the waterslide!!

For those passing through Bourg or arriving by train. Remember you can stop over at Polairestar Ski and Snowboard rental shop at the bottom of the funicular for goggles, sun glasses etc plus renting your skis or snowboards from their wide selection in store. Visit their webpage for more details.

http://www.polairestar.com/

Just started to upload the photos from the days in March over on my Les Arcs Winter facebook page. More to come tomorrow. I will try and catch up over the next few days.

Also the April photos have now begun from today! Enjoy!!

Check out the March 2014 and April 2014 Albums. https://www.facebook.com/LesArcsWinter/photos_albums

There is still plenty of good snow about if you know where to look!! I will try and start to post more regular updates again now.

Have fun all those coming out for the holidays!!

Bad weather today in Les Arcs so took the day off. Check out all the new photos I have posted in the March and April 2014 Albums.

https://www.facebook.com/LesArcsWinter/photos_albums

Tomorrow they are saying the sun will return. Hope so!

Conditions are still ok with plenty of snow higher up. You can still get down to all stations although Villaroger is a little muddy.

Yesterday we went to Montalbert? for lunch across the other side of La Plagne and back. Not a problem.

Tomorrow is the Slope style competition in Arc 1800 weather permitting. Should be a good show! Top riders from all over the world are expected.

For all those just arriving, you are in for a good holiday with pistes holding up well and even the off piste not bad if you like the chalky snow. Remember it is spring time so follow the sun and enjoy the best of the days skiing. (Hope it shines again tomorrow!!)

See some of you on the pistes or by the Waterslide near the snow park on sunny days and at George's Wine Bar in Arc 1950 for a bit of apree ski!

For those passing through Bourg or arriving by train. Remember you can stop over at Polairestar Ski and Snowboard rental shop at the bottom of the funicular for goggles, sun glasses etc plus renting your skis or snowboards from their wide selection in store. Visit their webpage for more details.

http://www.polairestar.com/

Just posted the last few photos from our day in Tignes and Val d'Isere. A long day with very mixed snow, but worth the effort of the drive up. Snow conditions in Espace Killy much the same as in Les Arcs.

https://www.facebook.com/LesArcsWinter/photos_albums

Today was another Bellecote day. Managed to get the last ride up the Traverse chair when it closed. Went down the Canadian Couloir one last time with a 500m walk out across the meadows at the bottom. One poor chap, looked like an ESF Instructor from another group appeared to have fallen into the river and was air lifted to hospital. Not very nice. Finished at the waterslide again and still dry. They were having a competition for the best trick. Lot's of fun!

The snow conditions on piste across Les Arcs and La Plagne where we skied today were ok and you could still get to all the lifts we needed without difficulty although some of the alternative routes lower down are now closed. The off piste was frozen higher on the mountain today and only thawed slowly making some places quite tricky in the couloir.

Overall conditions are holding up well for this time in the season and with the possibility of a little more snow IF it get's colder later this weekend we could have a few more good days before the lifts close at the end of next week.

Tomorrow we are off to Val Thorens.

Yesterday we had an excellent ski around Val Thorens in the sun. Managed to complete five off piste routes and made it to all three glaciers.
The snow in Val Thorens was in good condition and was well worth the effort of driving over from Les Arcs.

Today we went on a tour of La Plagne. Visiting almost all areas and one last lunch at the Forperet restaurant above Montalbert.

It was an overcast day with a little light snowfall at times, but the pistes were in good condition and we even managed a visit to the 'big drop'
on our way back to the waterslide in Les Arcs. In the poor weather none of the young people were brave enough to give it a go!!

After a last drink at the altiport we all headed for home. Considering the weather we still managed to make the most of the day.

See you all next season.

A few photos in the April 2014 Album Two. https://www.facebook.com/LesArcsWinter/photos_albums

Today was a POWDER DAY!! Yes, even on Easter Sunday 20 April we had powder. Not just a little, but enough fresh snow to cover most of the old crud and make it fun to ride in most places above 2000m. Lower down it was still sticky by late morning, but if you kept high we were able to find good snow until well into the afternoon.

The fresh snow topped up the pistes nicely and every run that was open proved to be in good condition for this time in the season. Hard pack with fresh snow on top in the morning, becoming soft and then sticky later in the day.

You had to go quite fast to make it across the waterslide, but there were plenty of people having a try. Well done for making it across!

For anyone interested in seeing the photos from today look in the new album. 'Last Week of the Season 2014'.

https://www.facebook.com/LesArcsWinter/photos_albums

Tomorrow should be another fun day if the snow keeps up tonight.

Remember Polairestar ski and snowboard rental shop at the bottom of the funicular is open this week
http://www.polairestar.com/

April 26. The last day of the season in Les Arcs. Blue sky, no wind and a little dusting of fresh snow up high. Few people around and able to ski to most stations, even a little spring snow off piste. Perfect for the end of April. Just posted the photos for today.

https://www.facebook.com/LesArcsWinter/photos_albums

Skied all over Les Arcs today including Arc 1800, down to Peisey and then Vallandry followed by a ski across the domain to the top of Aiguille Rouge. Down to Arc 2000 and finally the waterslide before heading back to Arc 1600 and home. Even managed to see a little of the Slalom race in the Arc 2000 Stade and the special Event in the Arc 2000 bowl down the Piste nature area of the Robert Blanc.

Pity the season has to end with more snow tonight already falling high on the mountain. Maybe I should get the skins out!!

Been a good season in the end. Hope everyone I skied with had as much fun as I have and look forward to seeing many of you again next season. Have a good summer.

Thanks to Rosie, Gordon, Tom and Totty for their help and support this season. Remember if you are passing through Bourg or staying in the Valley their ski and snowboard shop is right by the Funicular. Visit their web page for further details.

http://www.polairestar.com/

Les Arcs 2014 - 2015 season thread starts here.

With all the talk of fresh snow last weekend I had a quick chat with a friend in Les Arcs a few minutes ago. The building work in Arc 1800 is progressing well and hopes are still high for finishing the work on time. Watch this space for more updates.

The fresh snow that came has mostly gone even up high on the Aiguille Rouge Glacier. There is a fresh dusting around, but not much more. Take a look at the web cams to see for yourself. Most are now working.

Fingers crossed for lots more snow in the coming weeks. Still a while before the resort opens on 13 December 2014.

I will post more details about the coming season here as I get them.

Hope you all have a good winter and maybe see some of you in Les Arcs.