 Poster: A snowHead
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@abc,
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If I’m visiting a large resort I’ve never been before, I’ve been known to pay for a short private instruction just to be shown the mountain and get some local knowledge of when to ski where.
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That’s a great tip—you’re a pro! I’ll definitely do that.
We’ll be spending time at these four resorts:
• March 19-24 → Grindelwald (4 days of skiing)
• March 24-31 → Ischgl (6 days of skiing)
• March 31 - April 4 → Saas Fee (3 days of skiing)
• April 4-13 → Val Claret (Tignes) (9 days of skiing)
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Grindelwald is expecting fresh snow over the next 2-3 days, so hopefully, the pistes won’t get too slushy between the 19th and 24th.
For Ischgl and Tignes, I’ve heard that most pistes are above 2000m and many are north-facing. Though, I don’t fully understand why north-facing slopes are better in spring—would love to know more about that.
As for Saas-Fee, a few people have mentioned there might be a good snow dump in the last week of March. Hopefully, their predictions are accurate.
I think this season will be a great learning experience for me!
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Reality is, it’s only “great” for about an hour or two for any given segment of the piste.
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This sounds a bit depressing at the moment, hopefully we get some miracle.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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| ankitind wrote: |
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Reality is, it’s only “great” for about an hour or two for any given segment of the piste.
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This sounds a bit depressing at the moment, hopefully we get some miracle. |
The trick is to string together different piste with different aspect within the resort that softens at different time of the day.
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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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@abc,
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As a rule of thumb, you want to start on an east facing part of the mountain, move with the sun to the south, then west. If you can’t find a run in the right condition, go for some coffee, or lunch.
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I took your sage wisdom, fed it to the AI overlord, and… well, here’s what ChatGPT, my new ski instructor, spat out.
Skiing itinerary, down to the lifts, pistes, and even coffee breaks. I mean, I was hoping for “just ski where it’s good,” but nope, I got a full-on ski professor dissertation.
Now, I just hope I’m not betting my life on a machine because if AI is wrong, and I find myself skiing down an unexpected black run, I’ll be looking for the nearest emergency hot chocolate stop.   ️
Day 1 – March 20: Grindelwald-First (East-Facing, Best in the Morning)
Morning (8 AM - 11 AM)
• Take Firstbahn gondola from Grindelwald to First (2168m).
• Warm-up on Piste 1 (Bärgelegg, Red) → A nice, open red to get started.
• Take Oberjoch chairlift, ski Piste 2 (Oberjoch, Red) – great views, long run.
• Move to Piste 5 (Waldspitz, Red) for another long descent.
Midday (11 AM - 2 PM)
• Take Schreckfeld chairlift, ski Piste 3 (Schreckfeld, Red) down to Bort.
• Lunch at Bergrestaurant Schreckfeld.
• Optional: Take First Flieger zipline (if interested).
Afternoon (2 PM - 4 PM)
• If snow is good, repeat Piste 2 (Oberjoch Red).
• Otherwise, take Firstbahn gondola down to Grindelwald and relax.
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Day 2 – March 21: Kleine Scheidegg & Männlichen
Morning (8 AM - 11 AM)
• Take Eiger Express gondola from Grindelwald Terminal to Eigergletscher (2320m).
• Ski Piste 22 (Eigergletscher to Kleine Scheidegg, Red) – one of the best in the region.
• Take Wixi chairlift, ski Piste 36 (Wixi, Red) down to Kleine Scheidegg.
Midday (11 AM - 2 PM)
• Take Gummi chairlift, ski Piste 42 (Gummi-Lauberhorn, Red).
• Break at Restaurant Grindelwaldblick at Kleine Scheidegg.
• Ski Piste 37 (Lauberhorn, Red) towards Wengen.
Afternoon (2 PM - 4 PM)
• Take Männlichenbahn gondola from Grund to Männlichen (2225m).
• Ski Piste 3 (Tschuggen, Red) towards Holenstein.
• If conditions are slushy, take Grindelwald Terminal gondola down.
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Day 3 – March 22: Kleine Scheidegg & Wengen
Morning (8 AM - 11 AM)
• Take Eiger Express to Eigergletscher.
• Ski Piste 22 (Eigergletscher Red) → Kleine Scheidegg.
• Take Arven chairlift, ski Piste 23 (Arven Red Run).
Midday (11 AM - 2 PM)
• Ski Piste 36 (Wixi Red Run), then take Wixi Chairlift back up.
• Lunch at Kleine Scheidegg Mountain Restaurant.
Afternoon (2 PM - 4 PM)
• If conditions are good, take Lauberhorn chairlift and ski Piste 37 (Lauberhorn Red Run).
• Otherwise, take Grindelwald Terminal gondola down.
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Day 4 – March 23: Männlichen & Best Conditions
Morning (8 AM - 11 AM)
• Take Männlichenbahn gondola to Männlichen (2225m).
• Ski Piste 3 (Tschuggen Red).
• Move to Piste 2 (Gummi Red).
Midday (11 AM - 2 PM)
• Take Läger chairlift, ski Piste 37 (Lauberhorn Red).
• Lunch at Restaurant Allmend.
Afternoon (2 PM - 4 PM)
• If conditions allow, ski Piste 45 (Lauberhorn Easy Black).
• Otherwise, take Grindelwald Terminal gondola down.
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Final Notes
Follow the Sun → Start East, Move South, Finish West.
Avoid lower-altitude slush → Stick to Eigergletscher, Kleine Scheidegg, and Männlichen.
Use lifts efficiently → Avoid long gondola queues by skiing towards terminals.
Check Conditions → If it’s too warm, stay at higher altitudes.
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@ankitind, There is no right or wrong here. Some people prefer skiing in January (eg me) others like April, one isnt better than the other they are just different. Same with resorts some people like one place, others like somewhere else. Just enjoy your trip, there will be good weather days and bad weather days, much better to see how things turn out rather than trying to plan it all down to the last minute.
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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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@ankitind, from Grindelwald you can also ski Murren by taking the train down to Lauterbrunnen. I think it’s included in the same lift pass.
Last edited by Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do. on Sat 15-03-25 18:19; edited 1 time in total
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@abc, I will do all three
- Grindelwald-Wengen
- Grindelwald-First
- Mürren-Schilthorn
I can't wait to ride the world's steepest (& Newest) cable car, connecting Stechelberg and Mürren
One of the day I might drive from my hotel in Grindelwald and park at Lauterbrunnen or Stechelberg (depending on wherever I find space).
Hopefully, last week of March - we might not have to struggle for parking.
Otherwise - as you said, train to Lauterbrunnen. Ski the region and dinner at some Indian restaurant in evening in Interlaken. 
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@ankitind, yes, driving to Lauterbrunnen is probably even easier.
My visit to the Jungfrau area was more than 10 years ago. So a lot may have changed. I vaguely remember there’s mountain top restaurant at Murren that’s supposed to have great view. Make sure you pick a clear day to do that. (the week I was there were mostly snowy rather than clear days)
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@abc, that's most probably Schilthorn with Piz Gloria.
On a sunny day, extraordinary views.
Black Inferno is nearby
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