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Can't help with specifics, Bill (welcome to J2Ski BTW) but keep in mind that Xmas Eve is the main event in France and even the biggest hypermarkets may be shutting quite early.

See if you can find a store finder on the French websites for the various supermarket chains (Champion and Casino are fairly widespread).

verbier_ski_bum wrote:I am not sure about cheap one way, but often it's cheaper to book Swiss or BA return and just don't use the return ticket.

That used to be the case 5 years ago but both BA and Swiss do good pricing per leg now, so unless you've got a very special deal on a return, one-way is much cheaper.

verbier_ski_bum wrote:EasyJet only looks cheap in adverts, once you add all the associated costs one way will be more expensive then return with the "proper" airline.

That's just not true. The main three to Switzerland (BA, Swiss and EJ) are all pretty competitive, and all effectively use dynamic pricing to some degree so you should always shop around.

We've had trips where BA and Swiss have been cheapest, but our next flights are with EJ as they were half the price for the dates we wanted.

GummyBear - a quick check on 2nd week of January shows BA one-way from 54 pounds, and EasyJet 57 quid (22 for the flight, plus one hold bag, plus ski carriage). Doesn't look too bad? :shock:

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(assuming the roads out of GVA are passable on Friday) 8)

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Quick heads-up for anyone travelling to/from the mountains this coming weekend... :shock:

UK Weather Warning - Friday 16th December

The Met Office have issued a warning for a Storm likely to affect much of the UK on Friday. Very strong winds, rain and snow possible to the North.

Alpine Weather - Friday 16th through Monday 19th December

As the above storm system reaches The Alps, widespread and heavy snow is likely; reaching quite low levels at times.

Although still a little far out in the forecast, this could be a snow event of some significance.

If you're heading to The Alps, you should keep a close eye on the forecasts this week and prepare for snow-affected journeys.

Could all J2Ski Snow Dancers please stand down until further notice? you have been heard! 8)

... and breathe.

Merry Crimbo and Bon Ski to one and all!

Snapzzz wrote:I will be saving my 'merry christmas's' until the big day itself.....where i wish you all a good one from the slopes!!

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Excellent plan!

Iceman wrote:You will be on the forum on xmas day!!!!

And you won't be? :shock: Most of the usual suspects managed to check-in last year... :lol:

Temperatures will be up and down a bit for a few days, but nothing unusual, and look stabilising below the seasonal average (i.e. being bl**dy cold) for the second half of December. 8)

As you were.

Here are Rossyhead's pics... 8)











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