Now i know this is 'one of those questions' that is really impossible to answer but i would like to ask your opinion, especially those experienced, on late march skiing.
I am now looking at W/C 23rd March for our second trip this year. Should i be restricting my search to high resorts or do you think i would be limiting myself needlessly?
I have no experience of spring skiing, i have only been before the end of feb.
I really fancy the budget 3V resort of La Tania but at 1400m i get a little worried.
What do you think?
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I have just booked ADH on 30th March fingers crossed will be good, never "sprung skied" there before, hoping will still be able to ski in and out of hotel.
My plan was anything over 1800 should be a safe bet, however, if not then its only a lift or gondola ride up anyway
TP
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Started by Snapzzz in Ski Chatter 06-Jan-2013 - 39 Replies
Snapzzz posted Jan-2013
Skied: Arinsal, La Plagne, Alpe D'huez, Flaine, Les Arcs, Morzine, Les Gets, Avoriaz, Sauze, Courchevel, Val Thorens
Michelle63
reply to 'Late March Skiing.' posted Jan-2013
My husband and I were in Les Deux Alpes at Easter this year. Low doen was a bit scant but the rest was fabulous and up on the glacier well...... Beautiful. Keep an eye on the snow reports. Any North facing high resort should be ok.
42 sleeps :)
42 sleeps :)
Dids1
reply to 'Late March Skiing.' posted Jan-2013
Never been to La Tania and suspect at 1400 m you can't guarantee full snow cover.
However, I don't consider 23rd March late.
We have been going at end March/ beginning April for years and have always enjoyed our skiing to the full.
You will just have to accept you may not be able to ski to the door and head to the higher areas to ski and maybe drive back to your apartment or walk a little further from the lift.
We went to the 3V on 4th to 11th April a few years ago and on the last day the road to Val Thorens was closed due to heavy snowfall.
Other places we've skied in April have been Samoens, Les Saisies, Puy St Vincent (great day in Serre Che too) and Les Houches/Chamonix.
At Samoens you stay at 770 m and just get the gondola to the ski area. The excitement of 'going over the top' and seeing the snow covered ski area in front of you cannot be beaten.
Go f'rit...the days are longer, evenings warmer and most of all it's somethng to look forward to.
:D
However, I don't consider 23rd March late.
We have been going at end March/ beginning April for years and have always enjoyed our skiing to the full.
You will just have to accept you may not be able to ski to the door and head to the higher areas to ski and maybe drive back to your apartment or walk a little further from the lift.
We went to the 3V on 4th to 11th April a few years ago and on the last day the road to Val Thorens was closed due to heavy snowfall.
Other places we've skied in April have been Samoens, Les Saisies, Puy St Vincent (great day in Serre Che too) and Les Houches/Chamonix.
At Samoens you stay at 770 m and just get the gondola to the ski area. The excitement of 'going over the top' and seeing the snow covered ski area in front of you cannot be beaten.
Go f'rit...the days are longer, evenings warmer and most of all it's somethng to look forward to.
:D
Lilywhite
reply to 'Late March Skiing.' posted Jan-2013
Never skied La Tania but have skied last week of march/first of April the last two years in Are Sweden and had powder conditions both times. Last minute deals that seemed too good to be true both times but turned out excellent.
OldAndy
reply to 'Late March Skiing.' posted Jan-2013
3V will be wonderful Snapzzz.
From what I know of you (and et al en famillee???) you should love the area.
Worst case scenario is bubble up/bubble down - but that is not a huge hardship as the run down to resort is pretty boring!
From what I know of you (and et al en famillee???) you should love the area.
Worst case scenario is bubble up/bubble down - but that is not a huge hardship as the run down to resort is pretty boring!
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Dave Mac
reply to 'Late March Skiing.' posted Jan-2013
Hi Snapzzz,
This is the snow history for La tania for APRIL, in the last 4 seasons, village/mountain.
29cm / 79cm
37cm / 119cm
7cm / 81cm
56cm / 130cm
I have skiied La Tania in March and April, with good complete skiing. It is good to just skate a few yards through the woods, and drop onto the piste, then ski home at night.
I would have no concerns. I have skied many end of seasons (April)at Niederau, which is some 500m lower, and always had complete runs. This year I will be in Niederau in March, and elsewhere in Tyrol in April.
The conditions are generally different from Jan/Feb powder skiing, tending towards variations during the day.
Because the night skies tend to be clear of clouds, the early runs may well be frozen piste machine tracks, really great to ski on, but ~ it jars your brain ~ any residual hangovers are quickly gone.
Great skiing as the snow softens, 9.30am ~ 2.00pm.
Then gradually starts the challenge! The snow can go heavy, like porrage. You notice a difference passing from sun into shade, rocking backwards, then skis shooting forwards. Again, great skiing, but different from smooth groomers.
Towards evening, it can get really tough, as the porrage starts to re-crystallize, and the legs are tired.
After this is the time of day, I like to get out on the balcony, in the sunshine, glass of wine, and paint.
On the other hand, it is still just after mid-season, and you can still expect to get some good snowfall.
This is the snow history for La tania for APRIL, in the last 4 seasons, village/mountain.
29cm / 79cm
37cm / 119cm
7cm / 81cm
56cm / 130cm
I have skiied La Tania in March and April, with good complete skiing. It is good to just skate a few yards through the woods, and drop onto the piste, then ski home at night.
I would have no concerns. I have skied many end of seasons (April)at Niederau, which is some 500m lower, and always had complete runs. This year I will be in Niederau in March, and elsewhere in Tyrol in April.
The conditions are generally different from Jan/Feb powder skiing, tending towards variations during the day.
Because the night skies tend to be clear of clouds, the early runs may well be frozen piste machine tracks, really great to ski on, but ~ it jars your brain ~ any residual hangovers are quickly gone.
Great skiing as the snow softens, 9.30am ~ 2.00pm.
Then gradually starts the challenge! The snow can go heavy, like porrage. You notice a difference passing from sun into shade, rocking backwards, then skis shooting forwards. Again, great skiing, but different from smooth groomers.
Towards evening, it can get really tough, as the porrage starts to re-crystallize, and the legs are tired.
After this is the time of day, I like to get out on the balcony, in the sunshine, glass of wine, and paint.
On the other hand, it is still just after mid-season, and you can still expect to get some good snowfall.
Tonypants
reply to 'Late March Skiing.' posted Jan-2013
I have just booked ADH on 30th March fingers crossed will be good, never "sprung skied" there before, hoping will still be able to ski in and out of hotel.
My plan was anything over 1800 should be a safe bet, however, if not then its only a lift or gondola ride up anyway
TP
Rustyinn
reply to 'Late March Skiing.' posted Jan-2013
ADH is a great resort/area, we'll be back for the third time in mid Feb.
Dave
Dave
tonypants wrote:
I have just booked ADH on 30th March fingers crossed will be good, never "sprung skied" there before, hoping will still be able to ski in and out of hotel.
My plan was anything over 1800 should be a safe bet, however, if not then its only a lift or gondola ride up anyway
TP
Topic last updated on 10-January-2013 at 11:22