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Where do skiers go when Chamonix snow conditions are poor? - Richard |
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Hi Richard, We understand this is always a huge risk on snow sport vacations. You can fork out thousands of dollars and turn up when it hasn't snowed for weeks. Unfortunately, it happens. |
Chamonix doesn't have a special relationship with Mother Nature.
She simply does not guarantee loads of nice fresh powdery snow and you
could arrive with sensational conditions and likewise it may be
diabolical.
When conditions are good, Chamonix is absolutely
fantastic, and with high altitude pistes it means consistent excellent
snow cover.
...but, when Chamonix's snow conditions are poor, the
pistes are just massively steep, icy and moguled. It's highly
unpleasant and skiers can't wait to get off the mountain.
Fortunately, There are the Partner Resorts
This is when the Unlimited Mont Blanc Pass comes to the fore. The more expensive ticket provides full (yes, full) access to the elegant Italian slopes across the border at Courmayeur.
Not only is access to this Italian resort free, but transport on the bus is also complimentary to those on a valid pass. It takes all of 30 minutes to get there through the Mont Blanc Tunnel and have you standing at Courmayeur's ticket office.
Then, there's Verbier, the other co-partnered resort in Switzerland. The drive takes about and hour and a half. But, make enquiries, though as the bus service operates only if there is sufficient demand, and if it is not operating, you could take a rental car for the day. It really is worth the trip.
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