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Started by Msej449 in Switzerland 03-Feb-2012 - 18 Replies
Tony_H
reply to 'Update from Verbier' posted Feb-2012
Wow, stunning pics of Verbier.
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New and improved me
Verbier_ski_bum
reply to 'Update from Verbier' posted Feb-2012
Ski harder!;) I was in Verbier this past weekend and had some of the best skiing. it's so empty it's amazing. I hope this weather continues for couple more weekends, or maybe for entire half-term. I had 5 layers which included shell, not even an insulated jacket, and I wasn't cold. I even had to take the layer off for a 30 min hike. Protect the face and you will be fine.
Msej449
reply to 'Update from Verbier' posted Feb-2012
6.2.12: Slightly less cold at between -13C and -6C so a lot more fun but pistes still pretty empty even at the Weekend. Bright and clear and relatively warm waiting for the skibus. Wind picked up a bit this afternoon. But overall, great snow, few people, and relatively smooth and forgiving pistes.
For a short while, I was completely on my own at Lac des Vaux, other than my two companions waiting at the lift. actually quite a bizarre feeling!
Here's a video from this morning, on the run from the gate below Savoleyres through to Carrefour:
The end at Carrefour ranks as the most people in once place on piste anywhere in Verbier!
For a short while, I was completely on my own at Lac des Vaux, other than my two companions waiting at the lift. actually quite a bizarre feeling!
Here's a video from this morning, on the run from the gate below Savoleyres through to Carrefour:
The end at Carrefour ranks as the most people in once place on piste anywhere in Verbier!
Edited 3 times. Last update at 09-Feb-2012
Msej449
reply to 'Update from Verbier' posted Feb-2012
8.2.12 - Temperatures have risen over the last couple of days: Today started at -8°C and rose to 0°C lunchtime back down to -4°C around 4pm. Beautiful conditions and excellent on/off piste.
It's forecast to drop back to around -9°C but no new snow forecast as yet. So if you're packing for next week, bring along the layers and have a Balaclava handy.
Hopefully, the public transport disruption out of Geneva is all sorted now, and you Weekend transfer is looking straightforward.
Pistes are relatively empty. The mid-morning Jumbo lift to col de Gentianes had 40 occupants compared to a capacity of 150.
It's forecast to drop back to around -9°C but no new snow forecast as yet. So if you're packing for next week, bring along the layers and have a Balaclava handy.
Hopefully, the public transport disruption out of Geneva is all sorted now, and you Weekend transfer is looking straightforward.
Pistes are relatively empty. The mid-morning Jumbo lift to col de Gentianes had 40 occupants compared to a capacity of 150.
Edited 2 times. Last update at 08-Feb-2012
Verbier_ski_bum
reply to 'Update from Verbier' posted Feb-2012
When was the public transport disruption? There was some problem with the rail tracks around Saxon, but it didn't affect transport to Verbier since Saxon is past Martigny. In any case when there is a problem with trains CFF just bus the passangers across the problem stretch.We missed the train to Chable once because the train from Geneva was late and as it was the last train that day CFF paid for the taxi for everyone. I am going tomorrow straight from the office. Really looking forward. I enjoyed quiet slopes last weekend:)
Msej449
reply to 'Update from Verbier' posted Feb-2012
Last Friday - one of our party almost didn't make it here because there were no trains around Martigny.
The same day and Saturday, Le Nouvelliste was reporting problems with trains to/from Geneva, as was SBB.ch
I doubt that it affected road transfers, but we generally use public transport in the winter, unless it's a short trip.
Conditions are excellent. Even when the piste is churned the snow is still good. And there's not many people around.....
The same day and Saturday, Le Nouvelliste was reporting problems with trains to/from Geneva, as was SBB.ch
I doubt that it affected road transfers, but we generally use public transport in the winter, unless it's a short trip.
Conditions are excellent. Even when the piste is churned the snow is still good. And there's not many people around.....
Edited 2 times. Last update at 08-Feb-2012
Verbier_ski_bum
reply to 'Update from Verbier' posted Feb-2012
I made it up on Friday without any issues, but I noticed at the station that every other train terminated at Martigny instead of continuing to Brig. But a friend took a train 30 min earlier and it was going to Brig as normally. The last train to Chable leaves Martigny at 9.20 so if you arrive later you'll need a cab, but if delay is cause by CFF/SBB they pay for it or organise a bus service.
Msej449
reply to 'Update from Verbier' posted Feb-2012
9.2.12 - Final day and temperatures a comfortable high of -3°C, hazy sun and light wind. Still relatively uncrowded pistes. Snow conditions remain excellent.
Video panorama from Croix de Coeur:
Video panorama from Croix de Coeur:
Topic last updated on 16-September-2012 at 23:42