St Gervais this Weekend

verbier_ski_bum wrote:Nice carvers. But really depends on snow conditions. Not ideal for powder days or off-piste (unless it's very packed). May fly them to St. Gervais AND have to get another pair locally. But given the time of the season they can still be OK.

Thanks for the input I am looking for a pair good allrounder's as they don't get too much deep powder in St G. but still like to go off piste as much as poss )

Right the snow is not looking too good in St G :( so will probably go to Chamonix for the day. Which is the best area to drive too without to much hassle?

Eggman wrote:Right the snow is not looking too good in St G :( so will probably go to Chamonix for the day. Which is the best area to drive to without to much hassle?

Yes, the season in St.G. is all but over. Too warm, not high enough, so Chamonix is much better call. We are planning to go for the day this weekend as well before packing our ski stuff till next season. The best area to ski this time of the season would be no doubt Argentier - it's high, surrounded by glaciers and North-facing. However, hardly "without too much hassle". Friday, Saturday and Sunday are usually very busy days over there, so be prepared to queue for lift pass and for the cable car and if you want to go to the very top of Grands Montets- for another one. can take up to 2 hours between your arrival and getting to the very top. It's well worth it though, the view is absolutely breathtaking and decent is fairly challenging - don't leave the marked trail unless you are with the guide, there are a few spots over there from which you can only get down in the body bag. It's a piste (the black run) but it's better than many off-pistes. Just don't forget to mention that you want to go to the top of Grands Montets when buying ski pass. car park is quite huge, but still try to arrive early to get a place. Le Tour is a bit further than Argentier, and runs are much easier over there. It's a bit quieter too. Wouldn't bother with Brevent-Fleger area - south-facing slopes and in this weather it means skiing on mashed potatoes. Have a good one.

Many thanks for the info, looks like we are in for a few early starts, as its the last ski of the year I'll be going for it, ) but will still take care :)

Am flying out from John Lennon airport tommorow @ 15.00. Forgot it was the Grand National will have to be off a bit earlier me thinks )

Hi Eggman,
I hope you have a great time, wherever you end up ski-ing. Let's hope the weather improves for you :D

Ally

Thanks Ally, havn't packed yet :)

Well am stuck in St G until 26th thanks to the Volcanoe )
Hope to find a resort still open.