 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi All
So we’ve got a week booked for our second family ski trip next March to Montgenevre and can’t wait!
After a shocking summer holiday where we all got quite poorly we are now also considering a trip to Val Cenis, December 28th for a week as we are all off work/school anyway and prices for self drive are fairly good for a peak week.
Question is though, what’s the snow usually like around this time at Val Cenis, it will only be our second week of skiing apart from many days at the Snowdome as well!
I know you can’t predict the weather, but would be good to know what it’s generally like at this time.
Thanks in advance 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Generally pretty good, a lot of the slopes are north facing so hold snow well and there are some gentle slopes for you to find your feet…you must do the escargot (long green run) from the top of the mountain all the way back down to the village.
Your Val Cenis ski pass will also give access to the other resorts in The Haute Maurienne Valley, namely Aussois, La Norma, Valfrejus and Bonneval sur Arc.
We will be in the area skiing at the same time and looking forward to it. It’s an easy drive with motorway all the way to Modane and the last 30kms or so a gentle rise passing some great views.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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@andmelffion,
Thanks, that sounds really good, just what we’re looking for 
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In echo, emphasis ? of @andmelffion, yes it has ideal aspect of almost the entire slopeset being North facing in substantially West to East valley aspect that gives good ground foundation to keep snow late and hold onto early falls too.
They have extensive cover of snow making too on all their major piste, from top to base.
Ideal destination in piste ease of use terms with very accessible blue piste right the way from top most lift point. Some very good, wide gentle and expansive piste to progress within on upper piste area.
As noted, we can't predict coming snowfall, but a good layout that works well in spite of not having the headline big altitude of some more famous areas.
A very convenient road access too, with long gentle gradient/wander up the Maurienne valley from near Chambery area. Very good for a road trip there.
A real soft spot for our family to visit there, recommended from us.
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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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Most of the slopes are north facing, except above the lake. At New Year it could be very cold, gloomy and icy. Sharpen your edges and bring warm clothing.
That time of year I'd go to Valloire with a range of slopes.
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