Best Pyrenees Opening For Years
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Heavy snowfall in the Pyrenees over the past few weeks has allowed resorts on the French and Spanish sides of the mountain range, as well as in Andorra, to report some of the best opening conditions for years.
The snow is lying up to six feet (1.8m) deep on the upper slopes of the region and generally at least two feet (60cm) deep at the base.
Many of the 60 or so ski areas in the south-western European mountain range open this Saturday, 30th November, a lot with all of their terrain open from day one, including at Baqueira Beret, with 120km of runs one of the largest in Spain and the Pyrenees.
It opened a week early last weekend, as did Pic du Midi on the French side.
The excellent start to the season in the Pyrenees, mirrored in the Alps and the Dolomites, comes after record breaking snowfall in 2012-13 which saw ski areas in the Pyrenees re-opening in the summer for the first time in recent memory.
Have a great time Brucie mate :thumbup:
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Started by J2SkiNews in Ski News 29-Nov-2013 - 8 Replies
J2SkiNews posted Nov-2013
Heavy snowfall in the Pyrenees over the past few weeks has allowed resorts on the French and Spanish sides of the mountain range, as well as in Andorra, to report some of the best opening conditions for years.
The snow is lying up to six feet (1.8m) deep on the upper slopes of the region and generally at least two feet (60cm) deep at the base.
Many of the 60 or so ski areas in the south-western European mountain range open this Saturday, 30th November, a lot with all of their terrain open from day one, including at Baqueira Beret, with 120km of runs one of the largest in Spain and the Pyrenees.
It opened a week early last weekend, as did Pic du Midi on the French side.
The excellent start to the season in the Pyrenees, mirrored in the Alps and the Dolomites, comes after record breaking snowfall in 2012-13 which saw ski areas in the Pyrenees re-opening in the summer for the first time in recent memory.
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Brucie
reply to 'Best Pyrenees Opening For Years' posted Nov-2013
Heading out to Soldeu on Wednesday.
Any J2skiers heading out that way this season who would like to be shown around, either pop into the Harp and ask for Brucie, or meet at the map at the top of the Gondola at 10am.
Would be great to see anybody.
Any J2skiers heading out that way this season who would like to be shown around, either pop into the Harp and ask for Brucie, or meet at the map at the top of the Gondola at 10am.
Would be great to see anybody.
"Better to remain reticent and have people think one is an idiot, than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt"
Ian Wickham
reply to 'Best Pyrenees Opening For Years' posted Nov-2013
Brucie wrote:Heading out to Soldeu on Wednesday.
Any J2skiers heading out that way this season who would like to be shown around, either pop into the Harp and ask for Brucie, or meet at the map at the top of the Gondola at 10am.
Would be great to see anybody.
Have a great time Brucie mate :thumbup:
Brucie
reply to 'Best Pyrenees Opening For Years' posted Dec-2013
Cheers Wickers. Have a good season. And the same to all J2skiers(and boarders!!!). :D
"Better to remain reticent and have people think one is an idiot, than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt"
Brucie
reply to 'Best Pyrenees Opening For Years' posted Dec-2013
Been skiing here for last two weeks and conditions are terrible. Don't believe the snow reports, the slopes are great and cover fantastic. And what's more its snowing heavily right now.
Please stick to your better known resorts like Val d'Isere, Zermatt, Verbier, Mayrhofen and St Moritz.
You know it makes sense!
Please stick to your better known resorts like Val d'Isere, Zermatt, Verbier, Mayrhofen and St Moritz.
You know it makes sense!
"Better to remain reticent and have people think one is an idiot, than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt"
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Brucie
reply to 'Best Pyrenees Opening For Years' posted Dec-2013
But seriously folks. Conditions are really good out in the Pyrenees! If there are any deals to be had with tour operators, bag 'em now!!!
Anyone coming out?
Anyone coming out?
"Better to remain reticent and have people think one is an idiot, than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt"
Jja
reply to 'Best Pyrenees Opening For Years' posted Dec-2013
Just arrived, can't wait to get out tomorrow.
Brucie
reply to 'Best Pyrenees Opening For Years' posted Dec-2013
How you getting on Jja?
"Better to remain reticent and have people think one is an idiot, than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt"
Topic last updated on 04-January-2014 at 12:15