J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by crispyapplepie

verbier_ski_bum wrote:Sorry to disappoint you, but at this time of the season conditions change very quickly. No point telling you it's been great last couple of days as in 10 days it can be rubbish. It should (I would even say "will") be skiable and take the rest as a bonus since you are already going. On a positive note it snowed last few days pretty much everywhere in this part of Alps and more snow is expected. On a negative note, temperatures didn't drop as much as it was hoped to. It's colder, but it's not cold at all - people are sitting outside if it's not raining.

thanks for your reply. I'm totally aware conditions can change but I'm a firm beleiver that weather follows a pattern and with all yr skiing in this area I think if there is a good fresh cover now then it's not likely to go anywhere in the next 10 days.... I'm hoping that it will be warm so we can sit out. I like everyone else Am just keen to hear real reports from those have that have just been.

Hi can anyone tell me what the current snow conditions are like in tignes? I know that they have had a good dump just recently and its continuing this week, but im keen to hear from anyone that might of just returned that can tell me what its actually like?

Going on the 10th april and cant wait. late last min deal..

Thanks Christian

Hi Betty, thanks for the info, ill look out for the bars and will certainly ski the runs in Val... Been looking at the map and there looks to be quite a good few runs which look tree lined so looking forward to skiing those..

Hi everyone, ive just booked a late deal to goto Tignes April 10th.... This will be my first time in this resort so was hoping if anyone can give me any info about it, what are the best runs etc?

Went to Les Menuires in Jan so now really looking forward to get back on the white stuff ;O)

Thanks
Christian

OK, am i mad for booking this so far in advance. I think not considering the deal we have got. £750pp staying in a catered chalet in Val Thorens, price includes flights from manchester and transfers to the resort along with a area lift pass.... We can upgrade the passes for £42 to the 3 valleys pass which some of us will do...

I have recently returned from staying in Les menuires and i really enjoyed the week but found all the artificial snow a little hard under foot. Even with a good snow cover in the morning, come lunch time all the snow had usually been pushed off the surfice to just leave ice. We ski VT this year and the snow was much better. I will look forward to skiing the other areas of 3 valleys such as Meribel and Courcevel

Ive read reviews on VT and it seems to be a good place to stay for apres and also non ski activites. Im keen to hear any of your thoughts on the resort and im especially looking forward to the aprs in La folie douce bar.....

Christian

What would you say the best runs are? have you done any of the off piste off the beaten track?

Hi JonG thanks for that ill look into columbus insurance. i am also with DL myself so will look into their policy...

Ive found 1 this morning that will offer cancellation if your delay exceeds more than 12 hours. i think this may be as good as it gets...