J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Volf

I really wouldn't recommend waiting to the last minute for accommodation during French and British half-term. Also you'll probably have to bring your own linen. As Admin says, with the snow the way it is, people will be booking up. I doubt you'll make any savings if you can even find anywhere as you will be charged rack rate as a drive-up.

Hi There. If you are west of Montpellier then the Pyrenees would be your best bet. There is a small resort in the Cevennes near Mont Aigoual but they are still waiting for snow http://www.pratpeyrot.fr.

I'm afraid I don't know the Pyrenean resorts, but it looks like the closest ones are in the Pyrenees Orientales. Les Angles,
or Font Romeu and Bolquere Pyrenees 2000 seem fairly close.

Best gloves I've bought are the gloves worn by the lifties in France. Cheap leather gloves. They are very good value. They do need waterproofing when you first get them, but they are lovely and warm lambskin and fleece. In France they only come in in vibrant yellow, but Snowshepherd sell them in black as well. Combined with silk liners you'll be toasty warm. Never forget that a warm core is vital to keeping hands and feet warm. The French version are called venitex and only cost about euro15.

Fresh snow for the Easter Hols

Picture taken 03-Apr-2017

Upper Slopes : Packed Powder, Lower Slopes : Packed Powder, Off Piste : Breakable Crust.

Blustery and snowy Sunday

Picture taken 05-Feb-2017

Upper Slopes : Powder, Lower Slopes : Powder, Off Piste : Powder.

It's easy to get caught out. In Italy, there are also problems with adulterated fuel (watered down by the Mafia apparently).

Fresh Snow in Montgenevre

Picture taken 13-Jan-2017

Upper Slopes : Powder, Lower Slopes : Powder, Off Piste : Unstable Snowpack.

Cold, Sunny, good snow

Picture taken 05-Jan-2017

Upper Slopes : Hard Pack, Lower Slopes : Hard Pack, Off Piste : Packed Powder.

Doing a ski-drive mid FEB to Val Thorens. Any info on accomodation at last min??? Started by User in France, 5 Replies
I really wouldn't recommend waiting to the last minute for accommodation during French and British half-term. Also you'll probably have to bring your own linen. As Admin says, with the snow the way it is, people will be booking up. I doubt you'll make any savings if you can even find anywhere as you will be charged rack rate as a drive-up.

Cross Country skiing Pyrenees/Cevennes Started by User in France, 2 Replies
Hi There. If you are west of Montpellier then the Pyrenees would be your best bet. There is a small resort in the Cevennes near Mont Aigoual but they are still waiting for snow http://www.pratpeyrot.fr. I'm afraid I don't know the Pyrenean resorts, but it looks like the closest ones are in the Pyrenees Orientales. Les Angles, or Font Romeu and Bolquere Pyrenees 2000 seem fairly close.

Montgenèvre Snow Reports - April 2017 Started by User in Snow Reports from Ski Resorts
Fresh snow for the Easter Hols Picture taken 03-Apr-2017 Upper Slopes : Packed Powder, Lower Slopes : Packed Powder, Off Piste : Breakable Crust.

Montgenèvre Snow Reports - February 2017 Started by User in Snow Reports from Ski Resorts, 1 Reply
Blustery and snowy Sunday Picture taken 05-Feb-2017 Upper Slopes : Powder, Lower Slopes : Powder, Off Piste : Powder.

a great trip but a warning to all diesel car drivers Started by User in Ski Chatter, 2 Replies
It's easy to get caught out. In Italy, there are also problems with adulterated fuel (watered down by the Mafia apparently).

Montgenèvre Snow Reports - January 2017 Started by User in Snow Reports from Ski Resorts, 1 Reply
Fresh Snow in Montgenevre Picture taken 13-Jan-2017 Upper Slopes : Powder, Lower Slopes : Powder, Off Piste : Unstable Snowpack.

Montgenèvre Snow Reports - January 2017 Started by User in Snow Reports from Ski Resorts, 1 Reply
Cold, Sunny, good snow Picture taken 05-Jan-2017 Upper Slopes : Hard Pack, Lower Slopes : Hard Pack, Off Piste : Packed Powder.

Messages posted by : Volf