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We were looking to try out Val Cenis for the first time in early Jan but looking on the web cams it looks like most of the slopes are north facing and seem to be in shade almost all day at this time of year. Is this an accurate picture? My spirits are really lifted by skiing in sunshine and while I know we can't guarantee the weather, I want to enjoy the sun if it's around. Driving from Geneva and not booked resort yet - we were hoping for Samoens but that's not looking likely now. Any advice appreciated.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Its a relatively accurate picture, but at the very top with views out over the lake, you will see sun.
For a full "sun" resort in the neighbourhood, Avoriaz is the place to go.....
Enjoy the holiday, its a nice family resort with stuff to do in the evening and a smattering of nice off-piste. Its a great location with access to many other resorts within a short drive!
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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@Jules123M, Welcome to  doesn't sound like anywhere has great snow yet but I haven't looked closely.
If you are wanting South facing slopes in the same valley Aussois is the place to go, no idea what the snow is like there at the moment , personally I would wait as long as possible at the moment and see where the snow is, sounds like Italy may be a better bet which you can get to through the Mont Blanc tunnel , hopefully there may be fresh snow before you go.
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Apologies I meant Aussois not Avoriaz!!!
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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@Jules123M, given the current snow situation I would aim for the resorts that have snow rather than the sunny ones...!
Val Cenis is currently one of the snowier resorts in the French Alps as it catches the 'Retour d'Est' weather systems that spill over from Italy. Aussois across the valley is sunnier for sure, but doesn't benefit from the Retour d'Est like Val C does, so is unlikely to be as snowy.
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@Jules123M, The mid-lower slopes can be a little sheltered from the sun at times, but most slopes above 2200 are ok even in dodgy conditions. You always have the benefit of the other resorts in the valley to try as well (Bonneval, Termignon, La Norma, Val Frejus etc)
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I'd ehco @srobbo, on this. The pitch from mid mountain down to village is a little more obscured to sunlight but is also tree shaded so holds any snow well.
The valley there is a fairly open one so doesn't really get significant effects from low sun with mid station upwards being far more open than initial slopes. We've been there, staying at Val Cenis Haute for the last two years (but in march) so had a good chance to get used to the area.
The valley pass will also give you a day in each of the other nearby ski areas if you want it and are served by navette each day, so you can easily move around.
We drove down and visited both Boneval and another (temporarily forgotten the name) which were all good. I'd definitely stay at VC and work round what you've got from there, the snow currently appears to be some of the best in the alps for the alt they've got so it looks a good choice from that point.
I think it's a great valley to visit.
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