Powder

Beautiful day today. We skied powder at Cote 2000 and then had lunch at The Staduel. After lunch we skied with the grandchildren who insisted on skiing powder and then fell over. Great fun.

Powder!

Back for Christmas to gloomy UK.  Spent the last four days skiing powder in Megeve.  The whole resort is now open.  We've even seen the new link "lift" to Jaillet (horse drawn caleche).  Very smart!  We haven't been on it yet, we'll save that for when we get back after Christmas.  We had lunch at the Radaz.  It's still as good as usual.  Great lasagna and tartiflette.  Looking forward to Christmas here and then back to Megeve on 28th. 
We've got some good deals left for early Jan so take advantage of the great conditions now!
See you out there!
Kathryn

Just back from Megeve

Just back from staff set up in Megeve.  Great team this year all mucking in and getting the job done.  We got ahead of ourselves so sneaked in a quick ski yesterday.  Lots of new snow on Rochebrune.  It was still snowing when I left.  Found some fresh powder down the Olympic so got my ski legs back in that.  I feel a bit achy today.  It's amazing that however much ski prep you do it really doesn't seem to make much difference once you get out there.  Several of the staff are beginners and they all had a great time in their lessons.  It's lovely to see new skiers come to the sport.  Anyway, a great team.  The chefs have been doing some superb meals for us and I'm really looking forward to getting back out there at New Year.  Nose back to the grind stone here in the UK though first!

Staff arrived and digging

Chalet hotel Rond Point

Digging out the back of the Rond Point

 Jason & some of the staff arrived on Tuesday evening and have spent most of the time digging!  Our first guests arrive on 20th December for a pre-Christmas break.  Lots of snow for them and hopefully a clear car park.

The sun came out briefly

More Snow - Great Start

50cm of snow in the Sylvana car park and snow is still falling.  There's another 50cm forecast overnight at village level and then snowing off and on for the next few days.  Our french accountant says it's the best pre-season snow he's ever seen!  Jason is on his way out there - good luck getting up the hill, Jase!  I'm out there next week, can't wait.  Should be a great start to the season.
We're quite full for short ski breaks at the end of the week in January but have plenty of availability at the start so if you fancy catching some of the white stuff, then think about coming out then -it's cheaper as are flights, there's no staff night off so dinner every night, you can join in the accompanied skiing and we're offering a free one-way shared transfer.
See you out there!
Elizabeth

More Snow & Chilly!

See the pic below from the Mont d'Arbois webcam for views of snowy Megeve.  There's more snowforecast on Sunday down to 400m and then "heavy snow forecast even in the lower valleys" on Tuesday.  Looking good for the beginning of the season!  We are running some pre-Christmas short ski breaks and we do have availability w/c 6th Jan for week stays or ski weekends.  So, why not blow away the cobwebs after all the festivities and get 2013 off to a great start!

Staff heading out in only 4 weeks!

The staff are heading out to Megeve in only four weeks time - in fact, some will be going out in just two weeks!  Can you believe that the season is only just around the corner.  It has been cold out there and has snowed several times, so hopefully it'll be a good start and lots of lovely skiing!  We're already completely full over Christmas and New Year except for three rooms for a short ski break from Sunday 30th Dec for 3 days in the Sylvana so call asap if you want them.
Flights are horrible over half term.  It looks like the only real option now is to drive.  Having said that, it is a very easy drive, motorways all the way except for the last 10k.  Don't forget that we do offer ski weekends and short ski breaks as well in half term so if the flights are too much returning on Sunday then you could always go for half a week, flight costs will be a lot less mid-week.  See prices.
Our superior ski chalet Les Clochettes is nearly full now throughout the season.  We just have a few rooms left w/c 6th Jan,  10th Feb & 17th March for full weeks.  There are some ski weekends and short ski breaks left at other times but not a lot so do get in touch if you're thinking of going to this chalet as there is not much left.
We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best wishes,
Elizabeth, John, Georgie and Debra