tin pot wrote:I've found this at http://www.stanfordskiing.co.uk/snow_guarantee.htm
Can anyone vouch for them, or their opinion?
"Yes, Megeve is low, but its proximity to Mont Blanc gives it much better snow than most other resorts at the same altitude.
Another often-forgotten factor is that high resorts are frequently closed due to high winds and avalanche risk, or the skiing is miserable in white-out conditions. Most years we find half of Chamonix skiing in Megeve from time-to time, because the Chamonix resorts are closed. The tree level skiing in Megeve provides shelter and visibility.
Also, much of the skiing is on pasture, so we don't need a lot of snow, unlike many of the high resorts which need a metre to cover the rocks!
Usually there are good snowfalls in April."
Stanfords have been around for many years, and I recognise what they are saying as I've seen the evidence!
Yes, there are usually good snowfalls in April, though there is no getting away from the timing of Easter this year! Even if the lift company has decided to stay open that late, the skiing will be a lottery, you need to be able to travel to a high altitude resort if it's warm. Chamonix is the nearest.