Val d'Isere snow report 21 Dec 15
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All wonderful reasons not to go to Val D'Isere!
I would rather stick pins in my eyes.
Sorry Brucie, but that's just a pig ignorant post. We witnessed hundreds of very happy people skiing in Val d'Isere today (including us). If you don't have anything useful to contribute, then don't bother.
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Started by Bedrock barney in Snow Forecasts and Snow Reports 21-Dec-2015 - 21 Replies
Bedrock barney
reply to 'Val d'Isere snow report 21 Dec 15' posted Dec-2015
Pic below from Sunday from I think the top of the Moraine run on the Val d'Isere glacier.
slippy slidey snow......me likey!
Edited 1 time. Last update at 22-Dec-2015
Jbrayden
reply to 'Val d'Isere snow report 21 Dec 15' posted Dec-2015
Ha! Nice pic! I'm very jealous you're there already and the weather is nice.
I wouldd think that snow machines get switched on after hours (when it's definitely cold enough) and it doesn't shower everyone in crystals! I'm sure it also depends on the number of people who are using the slopes with the more people using them requiring more snow-making.
Was wondering if you guys have any apres ski suggestions for Tignes Le Lac? I'm keen to try La Folie Douce but was wondering if there's anything more central to Le Lac. Do you know how much a pint is?
I wouldd think that snow machines get switched on after hours (when it's definitely cold enough) and it doesn't shower everyone in crystals! I'm sure it also depends on the number of people who are using the slopes with the more people using them requiring more snow-making.
Was wondering if you guys have any apres ski suggestions for Tignes Le Lac? I'm keen to try La Folie Douce but was wondering if there's anything more central to Le Lac. Do you know how much a pint is?
Bedrock barney
reply to 'Val d'Isere snow report 21 Dec 15' posted Dec-2015
Pretty sure there's been very little or no snow making for the last couple of days. It really has been incredibly warm. The pistes have been steadily getting worse over the first three skiing days of our holiday. We're heading over to Tignes tomorrow so will have a better view of that side of the resort then.
Apres ski not our thing, sorry! We enjoy a beer or two straight off the slopes and then it's a quiet night in with the family. La Folie Douce is pretty mad and also pretty expensive. Expect to pay absolute top dollar there. Watch your ski gear as well as it's a bit of a crime hot spot. We skied with some australians a couple of years ago and one of them lost their board (with no insurance. I think it was a 700 euro bill. Ouch!).
There will be cheaper places to drink in Tignes. Others might be able to advise.
By the way, the funicular up to the Grand Motte is out of action although it's possible to use a chair lift instead but queues might be considerable if you pick the wrong time.
Apres ski not our thing, sorry! We enjoy a beer or two straight off the slopes and then it's a quiet night in with the family. La Folie Douce is pretty mad and also pretty expensive. Expect to pay absolute top dollar there. Watch your ski gear as well as it's a bit of a crime hot spot. We skied with some australians a couple of years ago and one of them lost their board (with no insurance. I think it was a 700 euro bill. Ouch!).
There will be cheaper places to drink in Tignes. Others might be able to advise.
By the way, the funicular up to the Grand Motte is out of action although it's possible to use a chair lift instead but queues might be considerable if you pick the wrong time.
slippy slidey snow......me likey!
Jbrayden
reply to 'Val d'Isere snow report 21 Dec 15' posted Dec-2015
Thanks for the advice. Enjoy the rest of your holiday :D
Bedrock barney
reply to 'Val d'Isere snow report 21 Dec 15' posted Dec-2015
Pic from this afternoon of the teenagers whilst we were playing around off piste below the Val glacier. Great fun.
slippy slidey snow......me likey!
Brucie
reply to 'Val d'Isere snow report 21 Dec 15' posted Dec-2015
bedrock barney wrote:Pretty sure there's been very little or no snow making for the last couple of days. It really has been incredibly warm. The pistes have been steadily getting worse over the first three skiing days of our holiday. We're heading over to Tignes tomorrow so will have a better view of that side of the resort then.
If
Apres ski not our thing, sorry! We enjoy a beer or two straight off the slopes and then it's a quiet night in with the family. La Folie Douce is pretty mad and also pretty expensive. Expect to pay absolute top dollar there. Watch your ski gear as well as it's a bit of a crime hot spot. We skied with some australians a couple of years ago and one of them lost their board (with no insurance. I think it was a 700 euro bill. Ouch!).
There will be cheaper places to drink in Tignes. Others might be able to advise.
By the way, the funicular up to the Grand Motte is out of action although it's possible to use a chair lift instead but queues might be considerable if you pick the wrong time.
All wonderful reasons not to go to Val D'Isere!
I would rather stick pins in my eyes.
"Better to remain reticent and have people think one is an idiot, than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt"
Edited 1 time. Last update at 22-Dec-2015
Bedrock barney
reply to 'Val d'Isere snow report 21 Dec 15' posted Dec-2015
Brucie wrote:bedrock barney wrote:Pretty sure there's been very little or no snow making for the last couple of days. It really has been incredibly warm. The pistes have been steadily getting worse over the first three skiing days of our holiday. We're heading over to Tignes tomorrow so will have a better view of that side of the resort then.
If
Apres ski not our thing, sorry! We enjoy a beer or two straight off the slopes and then it's a quiet night in with the family. La Folie Douce is pretty mad and also pretty expensive. Expect to pay absolute top dollar there. Watch your ski gear as well as it's a bit of a crime hot spot. We skied with some australians a couple of years ago and one of them lost their board (with no insurance. I think it was a 700 euro bill. Ouch!).
There will be cheaper places to drink in Tignes. Others might be able to advise.
By the way, the funicular up to the Grand Motte is out of action although it's possible to use a chair lift instead but queues might be considerable if you pick the wrong time.
All wonderful reasons not to go to Val D'Isere!
I would rather stick pins in my eyes.
Sorry Brucie, but that's just a pig ignorant post. We witnessed hundreds of very happy people skiing in Val d'Isere today (including us). If you don't have anything useful to contribute, then don't bother.
slippy slidey snow......me likey!
Brucie
reply to 'Val d'Isere snow report 21 Dec 15' posted Dec-2015
I guess it's just down to what kind of person you are.
Your post simply reflected why I would not consider returning to Val.
Didn't mean to offend. Sorry.
Your post simply reflected why I would not consider returning to Val.
Didn't mean to offend. Sorry.
"Better to remain reticent and have people think one is an idiot, than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt"
Topic last updated on 23-December-2015 at 16:02