 Poster: A snowHead
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Just getting a bit depressed about what appears to be poor snow conditions there so I’m just seeking a bit of local reassurance if possible please.
We aren’t going until February half term so I’m not looking for Crystal ball stuff just a bit of feedback.
Also, does anyone know if the skating rink is open and does it usually manage to keep going regardless of weather (is there mechanical “assistance”)? Finally, where is the rink in relation to the town (we are staying near the Napoleon).
Cheers
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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We are just back from Claviere. Spent 4 days in Montgenevre. Only a few runs closed. Bluebird skies. Some hard/icy patches. Up high slopes still good. Best runs up Rocher D'Aigle lift. Worst bit was across the road (Serre Thibaud lift). Given the lack of recent snowfall it was really good. Obviously zero off piste. Just moderate speed accordingly. No idea about the Ice rink sorry. Still weeks away so wouldn't worry about current conditions.
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I was there last week and have posted on a couple of other threads about conditions. @risb98 has it about right. Good on piste (bit worn/ patchy in places) but basically fine - it was sub zero all week so very, very little melt/ freeze cycle. You need a dump soon, but i think there is some forecast for this we. It’s much better in Monty than down in Clavière. And it sounds a lot better than many of the main French resorts e.g. Cham.
Ice rink was working last week - from Napoleon, cross the road to the front de neige and it is about 100m to your left, towards Clavière. To the left of all lifts, as you look uphill. Very easy to spot.
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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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That’s great thanks all. Fingers crossed for it getting snow bound for Austria then.
Thanks too for info on skating and for the dining advice - our favourite meal is pizza so can’t wait!!
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Heading out this Friday, so will report back each day. Good recommendation for food, Weathercam, thanks
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Fab, I’ll look out for that then. Have a great time.
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We're going out on 19th too but staying in Cesana.
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I'm staying in Bardoneccia, by the Frejus tunnel for a few days, from the 19th. It's showing a cm of snow today, and Sunday/ Monday.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Montgenèvre is a nice place. I skied there 2 days last week. the pistes are fine and there is off piste available but we stayed on piste.
Some lovely runs through the trees. Big wide open pistes above the tree line.
I would recommend Claviere golf club for a lovely lunch stop.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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It's currently snowing in Montgenevre- we are due around 20cm in the next few hours.
Pistes are generally good, but some need a top-up- they will get that this week!
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Cheer MrSteve that’s good to hear
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You know it makes sense.
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@bambionskiis, All looking good for you. Is it next week you go?
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Lol no, it’s at half term so ages away thecramps . It’s ridiculous how excited I am this year though . 
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Poster: A snowHead
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@bambionskiis, Why ridiculous? I start getting excited in about August 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Yay - not feeling quite so daft now then!!
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Well 2 inches last night, which is more than we've had in the last 5 weeks.... and Windy.com is forecasting 50cm this week.
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Such good news
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@bambionskiis, 
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I saw someone skating on on the ice rink yesterday afternoon, so it is in use at the moment.
Also, we had 2/3cm overnight and it is snowing lightly at the moment- no wind so it is falling nicely.
Time to change the lenses in the goggles for today's runs then...
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Lucky you MrSteve hope you enjoyed yourself. I read that you are due 39cm one night this week - that’ll keep you busy!! Went skating with daughter at the weekend as she wanted to get some practice in before coming there so I’ll tell her the rink is open. Cheers.
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It's been snowing solidly since 4pm yesterday afternoon. About 10cm had fallen when we went for dinner last night and it continued all night and still hasn't stopped today.
Will have to see what lift and slope openings are like in a bit- could be an interesting day as there is much snow and zero visibility!
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hope some more snow falls by then, cstreat any feedback on slope condition next week would be good 
