 Poster: A snowHead
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I posted in the weather thread but will throw the question out to the wider hive mind:
Any particular region/resort worth consdering for a last minute trip ideally commencing sat 12th (but we could perhaps go earlier at a push) - I'd be flying with the kids (7 and 9 y/o) both of who are happy with greens and blues. We can live with sunny spring conditions but will prob pass if there will be no snow left or its going to be raining and/or very windy...
I can see Avios flights available to Geneva, Munich, Milan, venice, lyon (but not to innsbruck, salzburg, turin, grenoble, chamberry). We'd prob hire a car at the airport and drive.
Bonus points if your recommendation has an easter ski pass discount.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions...
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@AliAfro, if you can postpone your departure until the 19th, see my posts in the EoSB thread and the Solo v Group forum, for a bargain for at least one of your party.
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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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We're going to Tignes on the 12th so watching the weather like a hawk.
It looks like the present very mild weather will breakdown over the period 13-15 April with rain at first, but snow at altitude (v.high above 2600m). The snow line will descend to 2000m over the days following, 16-18 April. So if you're going to the Alps go high (Tignes or Val Thorens or similar).
With the current weather patterns, i'd actually recommend you waited for the week of the 19th which looks cooler and will benefit from the return of the snow. The breakdown is fairly widespread so the Swiss and Italian Alps will see similar (i'm not sure about Austria).
Good luck, have fun.
Last edited by Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see? on Sun 6-04-25 16:11; edited 1 time in total
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So - 19 April would be good and the EoSB is of course in Val Thorens.
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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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I see on the weather thread you say you could go as early as this Tues April 8th. Best conditions (cooler and more recent snow) are presently in the far east of the Alps. Go high as well. Obertauern for example.
If you're chasing fresh snow and the best conditions, very surprisingly, but benefitting from the current Siberian wind is the far east, Bulgaria and Romania (not everyone's first choice). They will stay cold with new snow at times this coming week. Also cool with fresh snow are the resorts of the far North, Are in Sweden or the Finnish lapland resorts (Levi, Yllas, Ruka, Pyha).
Edit- I note only Bansko remains open in Romania and Bulgaria.
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I'd recommend heading to high-altitude resorts like Tignes or Val Thorens. These places should have good snow coverage even as the weather warms up, with the snow line dropping as the days progress. If you're looking for a discount, keep an eye out for Easter ski pass deals, especially in the Alps.
Alternatively, if you're open to a bit of adventure, places like Obertauern in Austria or resorts in Eastern Europe (like Bansko in Bulgaria) are also great choices for fresh snow, though they might not be as well-known for family-friendly vibes.
The 19th could be an even better option if you're looking for colder conditions and more snow, but if you're eager to go sooner, high-altitude spots are your best bet.
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@AliAfro, can you get Avios flights to Barcelona? Here in Andorra we have plenty of snow to last the last week of the season. It’s been warm and spring like this week but it should cool a bit next week with some snow midweek.
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Bansko closes this weekend and its been a bit patchy lower down. Austria and Switzerland still look good - I've just come back from Stubai valley which still looks good. I'd also give somewhere like Glacier 3000 a shot if I were going now...
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I went to les2alpes , very high up and great snow at the top
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Thanks all - I can see there is still some snow about but it was the rain that was putting me off... although some of the forecasts seem to be improving in that regard...
Hmmm...
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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@AliAfro, have you got anything booked?
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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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Nah - Haven't booked anything yet... Last time I looked there was a general outlook of grey / rainy week (commencing Sat 12th) across the alps, at least the bits I could get to with flight options available to me.
Back then I decided to leave it a week and look again - It does now look as if the forecasts have changed a bit and its looking to be a bit more of a mix bag next week with some lower temperatures and perhaps a bit more snow and a bit less rain...
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@AliAfro, I think @KSH,s place on the EoSB is still available and the forecasts for VT are looking promising.
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You know it makes sense.
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@adithorp Thanks - Ideally I was looking to go this coming week with my son (on his Easter break) - taking @KSH's place is a tempting fallback option (have never done a bash, maybe this is natures way of nudging me?).
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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@AliAfro, you know you want to! The EoSB really is good fun.
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Poster: A snowHead
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@KSH You can put me on the 'maybe' list!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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What about Norway or Sweden? Supposedly great for young children.
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