Snow depth at the top of the ski area:   190cm at the top of Grand Montet

Somewhere between 15-20cm of fresh snow fell at the top of the mountains over Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

With the recent snowfall, the only place to be is up high! Get to the top of Grand Montet for some lovely fresh powder, with the Point de Vue experiencing some of the best conditions it’s had all season!

April has bought with it some lovely weather, with bright blue clear skies ahead for the foreseeable future. Don’t forget to pack your suncream!

This week we have the winter sessions to look forward to tonight, a very important one as it is a fundraiser for the Japan Red Cross. Tickets are €10 and €5 from each ticket will be donated to the Japan Red Cross, as well as money raised from the tombola. Head on down to the Podium at 11pm if you don’t want to miss out!

Snow depth at the top of ski area:  190cm at the top of Grand Montets

Around 15cm of snow fell at mid-mountain level over Sunday night and Monday morning.

Higher up the snow conditions are improving, with a fresh layer of powder being bedded in to the existing base. The Cornu on Brevant is very nice, with some of the freshest snow around.

Snow showers are predicted over the next couple of days, topping up the base we currently have, then bright sunshine and hot sunny weather. Summer is here!

Snow depth at the top of ski area:          190cm at the top of Grand Montets

The warm weather is creating lots of soft conditions across the board. Even the Grand Montets which would normally be quit icy till late in the afternoon sun is transforming even the higher slopes earlier on in the day making for some great soft and pleasurable conditions to experience.

More of that lovely sunshine, keeping temperatures well up into the 20′s. Make sure you pack your suncream!

Friday night, the place to be is MBC, Chamonix’s very own brewery. Live music with local legend Gary Bigham and the Crevasseholes - dancing guaranteed! We There are homebrewed beers and a great apres-ski menu. See you there!!…

Snow depth at the top of the ski area:  190cm at the top of Grand Montets

The upper slopes got a brief flurry on Saturday 19th, with approximately 5cm of fresh snow falling.

The best ski conditions tend to be found in the morning, so hit those first lifts for the freshest groomed snow!

Up high there is still some lovely conditions to be found, particularly on Grand Montets where the glacier is helping to keep conditions cool.

‘Cham’s Got Talent’ hits Monkey Bar tonight, with locals and holidaymakers showing off their skills and abilities in aid of a school in Sri Lanka. Come along to laugh, be impressed (or not!) at a wonderful array of talents, or even show of your very own!

Snow depth at the top of the ski area:  190cm at the top of Grand Montet

The pistes remain in good condition; well groomed and well covered. As the day progresses the best skiing is to be had on Grand Montet, where it is slightly more protected from the conditions, and the Point de Vue at the top remains Chamonixs’ best run.

A couple of websites are actually predicting some snow tomorrow, with as much as 10cm possibly falling over 24 hours. Otherwise the weather continues to treat us all to some fantastic goggle line tans.

Snow depth at the top of the ski area:  190cm at the top of Grand Montet

The best skiing is to be found early in the morning, where well groomed pistes and quiet slopes greet those skiers who manage to get up for first lifts. The slopes on Grand Montets tend to be the best at the moment, with its North facing pistes protected from the bright sunshine.

It is the 10 year anniversary of the Chamonix Spring Music Festival “Printemps Musical” and there is a special line up this year.

The Lyon Conservatory Big Band will be playing standards of traditional and modern jazz, Candela Négra is a Cuban clarinet group and the Basque Benat Achiary and Pedro Soler, the great flamenco artist, will play a guitar duo.

Snow depth at the top of the ski area:   190cm at the top of Grand Montets

The pistes continue to have good coverage and are being perfectly groomed.. Early on they are beautifully bashed and presented, making for easy, effortless skiing. The Index from the top of Flegere is particularly nice, with a nice firm base with a sprinkling of loose powder on top at the right time of day.

Nothing but bright blue skies and warm, warm weather predicted for at least a week, keeping those fair weather skiers with big smiles on their faces.

The instructors of the ESF Argentiere ski school will be creating a magical torch lit display as they ski down the pistes of Les Chosalets. All children who have completed at least their 1st Star are invited to join them.
The procession will finish at the Mairie (town hall) of Argentiere, where there will be hot chocolate and mulled wine.

Snow depth at the top of the ski area: 190cm at the top of Grand Montet

Approximately 55cm fell across Sunday 27th and Monday 28th February at the top of the hill, with around 20cm falling in town.

The recent snow fall has re-invigorated the pistes, meaning that plenty of good skiing is there to be had. The off piste is starting to become a bit tracked, but that does mean that you can follow the lines down to some areas that you might not otherwise discover. The Vallée Blanche is a prime example of this, with a few lines being put in to make the decent through the crevasses that much easier.

We are anticipating plenty of clear skies and bright sunshine over the next few days, with the possibility of some slight snow showers to keep things fresh.

This weekend in Chamonix and Les Houches there will be 3 days of festivities, exhibitions, workshops, conferences and shows to celebrate the Tibetan New Year, with the opportunity to try delicious Tibetan specialities and learn more about Tibetan culture.

Snow depth at the top of the ski area:   190cm at the top of Grand Montet

Approximately 50 cm at 2000m fell on Sunday.

The powder from Sunday revitalised the slopes and has made skiing both on and off piste great.

Some snow showers are due over Wednesday and Thursday, with a few cm due each day. The end of the week looks to be bright and sunny.

On Saturday 4th March the Chamonix ice hockey team are in the playoffs against Morzine at home in Chamonix. This should be a very exciting and tense game at this stage in the league!

Snow depth at top of ski area:     160cm at the top of Grand Montet

Another 3-4cm fell throughout yesterday, topping up the dump we had on Sunday and Monday.

Beautiful snow means beautiful skiing! Yesterday I spent the entire day in the off piste, bouncing around in lovely fresh untracked powder. For those after a more sedate time, the higher you go the better the snow, so check out the Index in Flegere for great snow conditions!

Bright and sunny for the next couple of days, then a large dump of snow should hopefully arrive on Saturday night and across Sunday. This weekend sees the return of the North Face Ski Challenge. This is the largest European freeride and freestyle competition for young free skiers between 12 and 20 years old. Since 2006 the competition has been held to find young talents in Europe and offer them the opportunity to find sponsors and be able to turn pro. It’s happening on Grand Montets on the 26th and 27th, so head on over to check it out.