Random ski resort reviews

Champoluc is one of the three valleys that build up the Monterosa ski system. From what I could see, it was also the largest, not that it was any larger compared to towns in Austria... I liked it small and cozy. Not many late night party places, but still, Panachama was all I needed (after ski). The mountains are very steep and somewhat rocky. Intense, massive and wonderful. This reflects the skiing opportunities; some places I would not want to fall as you would fall 300 metres right…

The region had not had any significant snow accumulation for two weeks prior to my visit. Despite websites extolling an epic year for snow in the Alps, the details on conditions told a different story, with off-piste skiing described as limited. That was a disappointment, because the off-piste potential for this area in a good snow year is truly vast. I only skied a small fraction of Val Thorens. I hope to return, but will likely do so later in the year when the snow pack is deeper and…

We have been skiing in Serre Chevalier for 15 years and have also skied over 100 other resorts worldwide. In good snow conditions Serre Che is one of the best. Great varied piste skiing,easily accessed off-piste, some lovely 17th century villages (spoiled, to some extent, by some 1970s indiscriminate building), a quickly improving lift system and friendly locals. Not for party animals. Generally quiet apres-ski based around small bars and locally owned and run restaurants. Those…