I'm considering Courchevel in 3rd week of March and one of our party is concerned there won't be any snow left. On the basis that the resort doesn't close until Fri 24 Apr 2015 I think this is unfounded. Can anyone confirm (I know there's no guarantees)? Is there likely to be snow at resort level still?
Also, we're likely to fly in and out of Chambrey. Another party member needs to be home for a wedding the day after we're due to return. Is there any risk of fog at Chambrey in March? When they close the airport, do the TA's use an alternative one or can you get stuck in France for a day or more?
Thanks.
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PeteMan, snow should be no problem in 3rd week in March
As for Chambery airport, if you are going by a package it is likely they will get you home the same day, somehow, if there was a problem at the airport. It does have a poor reputation for fog, the odd strike, the wrong kind of wind etc. When it works it is fine because the transfer is shorter, and the two times I have been through the airport all was ok apart from coming home once when they went on strike, but Crystal just took us to Lyon instead and there was only a small delay.
Hope you have a great holiday
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Courchevel has an excellent snow record - high and has some shady bowls. You can often ski into May. I would have zero concerns about snow in March. In fact I'd be happy to book for early APril.
Most Alpine resorts have peak snow depths in March ..... so I would not be remotely concerned .... great time to go.
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@PeteMan, I skied all the way from Val Thorens to Courchevel at the end of April last year (on the EOSB) and there was still LOADS of snow! Empty pistes too, it seemed a shame the resort was about to close. You should have no worries.
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Ive been delayed at Chambery due to Fog and strikes. Always managed to get home the same day.
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I've never been through Chambery and not been delayed but have always managed to make it home the day I was supposed to
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Having a few issues booking ski schools for the 3rd week in March, appears it will be very quiet (not a bad thing I know) but ski schools are entertaining limited group lessons. Had 4 replies stating no lessons, with another one stating can hold but if no more bookings then may have to entertain 1-1 lessons on a much increased price. So if anyone going out that week and looking to book a Group Ski intermediate lesson, send me a PM as I have one school holding a place and can pass on your info.
We are staying in La Tania, but lessons will be in Courchevel.
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Skiied every year in Courchevel in the Easter Holidays since 2008. Only been one year when the snow was quite limited by Easter, but still managed to ski when we went up higher.
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We are staying in La Tania, but lessons will be in Courchevel.
make sure you know which bit (there are several "Courchevels") and that you can get there by the time lessons start.
Good pictures from 2014 up there - and the end of season 2014 was NOT a good one, overall. So I agree with the other opinions that there is no reason to worry about snow in Courchevel in March. If there's no snow there, there'll be no snow anywhere other than glaciers. It's a terrific valley to ski.
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