Snow Report

10th December 2010

So December has arrived, with snow, cold temperatures and Christmas spirit of course! But don’t let the chaos caused by the snow over here put you off your winter holiday. Have a look at all our wonderful destinations, where snow doesn’t mean disruptions but an “amazing playground”!

We have received lots of snowy pictures and updates from our operators this week. Here are a few:

Chamonix

After a few rainy days, the snow is back and the conditions are fantastic: 60cm snowdepth at the bottom of the resort and sunny days to come!

“Fantastic conditions last weekend.  Chamonix tracks opened and we cross country skied with friends in Praz de Lys.” Oliver, guide in Chamonix

Southern Alps

The last snowfall in the Queyras was about 30cm. Our operator sent us this amazing picture he took last weekend:

“We had a fantastic Saturday here, went snowshoeing as a family. I can’t resist: have a look at the photos...!” Vincent, guide in the Queyras.

The Dolomites

Conditions could not be better in the Alte Pusteria with up to 100cm of snow on the slopes. More snow falls are expected over the weekend.

“Looks like the slow snow build up will continue… another good year!”

Karl, tour leader in the Dolomite.

The Pyrenees

With up to 60cm on the slopes, the season is starting well in the Pyrenees too. The weather is currenlty perfect in both Luchon and Ax-les-Thermes: cold and sunny!

Poland

Another great report from Poland with an average of 50cm snowdepth in our two bases. Low temperatures and more snow falls should guarantee great foundations for the whole winter.

Slovakia

In Zdiar, the snow cover is currently about 30cm but the weather forecasts predict more snowfalls over the weekend.

Norway

More snow in Rondablik, which already has many slopes open.  Kvitåvatn has 30cm of snow and, there too, more snowfalls are expeted.

Finland

Very cold temperatures in Kuusamo at the moment (down to –20) and many cross country skiing slopes open already.

The Icehotel

The creation of the icehotel is nearly complete for this new winter season. They are currently sculpting the inside of the rooms and all the decoration. Temperatures are around –10 degrees during the day and there should be some more snow next week.