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In relation to Les Arcs at the moment? Yes... there's loads of snow, and the surface conditions are "variable"; hard-pack in places and still soft in others. It'll be good!
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Your best bet will be either your tour operator or the local transport authorities (or information bulletins from them). You could try contacting the SLF Institute (see link above). |
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For the latest Bulletin, in English, visit the Swiss Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research
Avalanche danger forecast for Tuesday Bernese Oberland; central and eastern parts of the northern flank of the Alps; Valais excluding Chablais; northern Ticino; Grisons: Considerable avalanche danger (level 3) In central Grisons and Engadine, the avalanche prone locations are to be found on steep slopes of all aspects above approximately 2000 m. Avalanches can be triggered by a single person, in particular in the more recent snow drift accumulations. In isolated cases, avalanches can be released in deep layers of the old snowpack and reach medium size. In the Bernese Oberland, central and eastern parts of the northern flank of the Alps, northern Grisons, Valais excluding Chablais, northern Ticino, and the Grisons southern valleys, avalanche prone locations are to be found, in particular, on wind-loaded slopes of all aspects above approximately 2000 m. Snow drift accumulations can be released by a single person. On the main Alpine ridge, isolated avalanches can also be released in deep layers of the old snowpack and reach medium size. For those engaging in winter sports outside marked and open pistes, experience in the assessment of avalanche danger is required. Chablais; Vaud and Fribourg Alps; central Ticino: Moderate avalanche danger (level 2) Avalanche prone locations are to be found, in particular, on wind-loaded slopes of all aspects above approximately 1800 m. The fresh snow drift accumulations are prone to triggering in some cases. These must be evaluated with care and prudence. All regions: full-depth avalanches are to be expected at all times below approximately 2200 m. This applies in particular on east, south and west facing steep grassy slopes and road embankments in particular. Caution is to be exercised in areas below glide cracks. |
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With lifts and ski areas now fully opening after the incredible snows of the last few weeks - across much of the Austrian, French and Swiss Alps - we're going to be bumping up a few warnings as we receive them.
If you ever leave the piste, you NEED to be reading these. It's worth repeating this extract from yesterday's note from the Tirol Tourist Board :-
Please be careful out there, and do not ignore the signs and ropes - they could save your life. |
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johnny - check the link in the left menu for Posting Pictures; we like pictures of "snow and that"! 8) |
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Unless you love cruising in sunshine (and some people do), then switch. LDA is a big ski area with some superb and accessible off-piste - though do take local advice and/or a guide as some of it is going to be dangerous for a while yet; a guide will also help you find the best spots. La Grave is a possible day trip but don't even think about doing that without a guide - and probably rent an airbag if you do. Make that call! |
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Love it when a plan comes together! So... what was the skiing like? :mrgreen: |
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Git! :mrgreen: ...but have you managed to get to it? (oh, and welcome back BTW!) |
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