Although the 2019-20 season finished nearly two months early, up at Val Thorens at least, the world's largest ski region, Les 3 Vallées has opted to publish its season dates for next winter early, to give skiers something to look forward to.
Val Thorens (pictured top earlier this month) will be the first part of the region to open, on Saturday 21st November, although the region notes that that date is, "depending on snow conditions," …reminding us that used to be something we worried about in the distant days back before coronavirus. Orelle will open a week later on November 28th.
Most of the rest of the vast region including most of Courchevel, Méribel and Les Menuires will open a fortnight later on Saturday, 5th December 2020, which is also the official 3 Valleys opening date for next season.
La Tania, Brides-les-Bains and Val Thorens will open a week later on the 12th.
Hopefully winter 20-21 will run more smoothly than this one and resorts will stay open through to the planned 3 Valleys closing date of April 23rd,2021
Val Thorens and Orelle will be the final sector to close on Sunday 9th May, 2021.