First Time Skiing in France – Questions on Geneva Arrivals/Departures

Rob wrote:Hi Khjr,
I agree with what is written above.
This year there are a lot of snow in the Alps but, when in March?
In late March there may be little snow on the lower slopes in some resorts. Megeve for example. But in Les Contamines or Chamonix no problem. A tip: If you do Chamonix, La Vallée Blanche is a must. www.chamonix-guides.eu
Rob :)

I'll be there from 17 March through the 24th, and am staying in Reberty Val Thorens at 2000 m. Hopefully this will be high enough to preserve conditions...

Thank you all for the advice and the warm sentiment. I am soooooo very excited about this trip. When I first read about the record snowfalls in the Alps earlier this year, especially relative to the drought here in the US, I tried desperately to finagle a business trip to London as a jumping off point. My director was quite suspicious! Later, I was amazed to find that there were still frequent flier seats available.

When I finally pulled the trigger to book a chalet last week, I was within seconds of paying "SkiThe3V" for Chalet Felipe in Reberty but their website failed and I was unable to get hold of the owner to provide him my credit card number! (in case you're unaware, a group of disgruntled and dismissed / unpaid employees have taken control of his chalet Georgina, so his hands are little full now)

I so hope that the conditions will prevail in Val Thorens through the 3rd week of March.

Next year (when I come back) I'll probably head elsewhere to seek that authentic "chocolate box house" experience. This year though, it's all about the big terrain in Trois Vallees!!!

That was the lucky escape of the year!

Val Thorens, as the highest resort, in Europe is about the most snowsure choice you could have made.

And just to whet your appetite further, the Trois Vallees actually involves skiing in four valleys now - and don't miss the La Masse area above Les Menuires, the best skiing in the whole area, in my view. Enjoy....