Random ski resort reviews

A lovely resort- quite small, but it did have the feel of a village with a pleasant centre. Stunning views across the valley. Woke to fresh snow on the first day and had a good time exploring the local tree lined red and blue slopes. Pistes were very well groomed and signposting was excellent. The local slopes were nicely varied and pretty, and easy to return to the village by red or gentle blue runs. Enjoyed the Belette and Renard runs from the Derby chair. Easy access to the Arc 1800…

Skiing in Champoussin is best for intermediate skiers, with easy half-day access to a good variety of blue and red runs and a couple of black, between Les Crosets and Morgins. There are also short and highly visible off-piste areas. Go out for the day, and you have the full Portes de Soleil in reach. Nowhere in Champoussin is more than 100m from the piste. There are also snow-shoe trails, and a 3km sledge run (return by bus). The village has half a dozen bars and restaurants, but is…

Be aware, when it snows or gets cloudy, the high altitude at Alagna creates white-out conditions. When it happens, very little of the terrain is accessible because you're unable to see where you are going and can't even say if you're going up or down. Off-trail becomes impossible even for very experienced top shape skiers. ore terrain is accessible in the other valleys, but you have to access the summit to switch to the other valleys (including excellent tree skiing in Gressonney), and…