Alpe d'Huez news

andyhull wrote:Make sure all of your groups venture up to the Pic Blanc peak as soon as we get a clear day, it's a view not to be missed, even if it's back down via the gondola (all blacks from there).

I will be heading up there when there is a good sunny day, as I dont want to miss the chance. I have not planned a day to do the Sarenne, but it will be the first sunny day after the 10th Jan.
I was hoping to ski over at Signal de l'Homme day 1, but I will be making a trip up there Andy, for sure.
I cant answer for Stewart but he was hoping to get up there by the end of the week.
At least we do not need to worry about the snow being an issue now anyway. This time next week we will be thinking about finishing our first days skiing.

I am hoping to get up there by the end of the week that is for sure. Just have to wait and see how it all goes.

Stewart Dowling wrote:I am hoping to get up there by the end of the week that is for sure. Just have to wait and see how it all goes.

Excellent, good positive attitude Mr D as usual. Looking forward to spending the week with you and Z, and to seeing you up on the slopes at last!

In most conditions The Sarenne is easy for a black. It's only really black so they can claim the longest black run status. Since the third stage of the Marmottes lift was built from the point it joins the run it's no more than red.
The only time it gets tricky is either in spring conditions when it can be icy in the morning or after heavy snow if it's not been pisted. People get far too concerned about the colour of runs and not about what is actually there.
Conditions should be really good for us so I wouldn't hesitate taking intermediates down it (and even beginners when freshly pisted).
The difference between the Sarenne and the Tunnel is about as big as it gets. I'd only take good skiers down the Tunnel.

I have TBH I do like the sound of Sarenne.
Will have to see what it is like by the end of the week for definate.
I am going to take some sleeping pills now so I wake up on Sat morning to go to the airport.

I'm pleased you say it is not a hard black. On Christmas eve I tore a disc in my back and am going for an intense course of physio to get me skiing next week. Thy physio said the best he can do is get me onto reds but not blacks or bumps. I'm sure if you say it is an easy black the physio can't complain if I give it a go!! :D

I could not agree more about getting hung up on the colour of the slope.
Fresh snow and a nicely pisted Sarenne could be great for us all, but would make it more enjoyable for Stewart too which would be cool.

Just received a "Big Dump Alert" and 20cm has fell overnight in resort with more forecast today and for the remainder of the week.

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