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lisach,
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I know this is off-topic, but for those interested in Isola since it's been mentioned... they've updated their webcams again and it doesn't look that bad. They must have the cannons going full pelt. Doesn't look like it's snowed ina while but certainly ski-able on the pisted stuff. I'm there next week but taking walking boots along just in case the pictures are a hoax!
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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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enaikay78, The pictures aren't a hoax .. weather has been unseasonably warm ( apart from today) .. it has snowed but needs more again given the ambient temperatures we've been having. 
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Large disturbance forecast for Thurs/Fri/Sat
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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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simo1234,
Do you wanna know the details? TEMPS? according to meteo france?
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Just returned from Grand Massif - Although definately not ideal conditions there is skiing to be had.
The current Freeze Thaw temperatures need to drop dramatically to ensure a continued season though.
We spent 10 days in Morillon 1100 and saw a ton of snow and also a fare bit of rain!
Went to Avoriaz which was excellent - and only 40 mins from Morillon.
The links to Samoens and Les Carroz are open but a bit dodgy!!!
Get on your knees and pray to the snow god!!!!! 
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waterskibabe, I am doing  I have 2 weeks for things to improve - am now getting concerned
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Just back from Flaine, snowed a lot 
runs seemed to have plenty of snow, and there was some good off piste to be had, on the lower slopes there were still a few rocks about, and it did get a bit slushy in the afternoons, but up top it was amazing.
Wish that i didnt have to go home and do exams!
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there from the 20th, anyone fancy a run and a hot choco???
graeme
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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I am there from 21st (in Samoens - lets hope the links are open!)
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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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Looks like we'll all be meeting up in Avoriaz! - Ever the happy bunny!!!
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Just back from Les Carroz/Flaine, wish I was still there  .
The links from the top of the LC Gondola to Flaine were open but the last track section that drops into the Grand Vans lift area is pretty poor with notices advising to walk the last section, other options are currently closed. We drove direct to Flaine to cut out the dodgy link.
The main run back down into LC is closed so you have to take the gondola down. I heard the red run further over was still open but in pretty poor condition.
Flaine itself isn't looking too bad compared to a lot of places. Pistes are hard pack and icy in a lot of places at altitude, getting softer towards the bottom but whats open has some good skiing. Off piste has had a lot of freeze thaw and is better later in the day after its softened up a bit. We managed to find a few untracked areas, not exactly powder but a lot of fun none the less. All the easy to get to stuff is looking more like a piste complete with moguls in some places.
We stuck to the 3 high level chairs under and to the left of the main gondola as you look up.
If you don't like getting your precious skis scratched up, my advice is hire and take the extra insurance they offer as well.
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You know it makes sense.
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Just got back from Les Carroz myself and agree with everything rich says above. We stuck mainly to the high lifts around Les Carroz and towards the top of Flaine, although we mostly drove to Flaine to avoid the links where water skiing might have been best. Best runs had to be down Faust in Flaine which is holding up well and down Blanchot to Les Molliets from the top of the Les Carroz gondola. Pity Chamois was shut but we got some pretty good skiing in considering the conditions. Did my first moguls as well 
Morillon unfortunately wasn't worth it, with only really the main Sairon slope open but patchy at best.
I have to add that for all the doom and gloom expressed by some, we had a great time and made the best of what there was. The pisteurs are to be applauded for the work they are putting in to maintain what they have. I feel sorry for the businesses who are struggling because of so many cancellations but the service and friendliness we received everywhere was the best we have ever had. So full marks to the Grand Massif for doing what they are.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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snowshine, rich, Thanks for the reports. I am going on Sunday 21st to Samoens (the GFS looks a bit better for then hopefully) but I agree that considering the weather conditions, the Pistueres seem to be doing really well. Will update on my return too.
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Poster: A snowHead
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hey stevo, you keen for a run or two sometime next week????
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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PM me with a contact number and I will return mine too - could be a blast!
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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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stevo you have pm, you do realise i am one of them nuckle draggers dont you???? 
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Does that mean you will sit down in an inconvenient place? I have replied!
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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 have also just returned after a long weekend comprising 2 days in Flaine and one in Avoriaz.
Re Flaine, I agree with both of the above posts. Top runs were in surprisingly good condition, served by the main DMC cable car and the 3 or 4 chair lifts. The problem was the lack of variety as we had skied each option a couple of times after two days. The "off-piste" had essentially been fully skied but this just added more terrain in an okay position (i.e. the off piste was just like pistes). Lower runs pretty slushy and best avoided. Didn''t ski the Les Carroz area.
Avoriaz - accessed from Ardent - quite a lot more open and selectively, some good snow. The south facing runs into Switzerland were best avoided and largely brown.
Overall, the snow at the top of Flaine was better than Avoriaz, but the amount open (and worth skiing) in Avoriaz was more extensive.
A good dump really would be appreciated, but fun is still to be had.....
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simo1234, Thanks - just keeping my fingers (and legs, and toes) crossed
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anyone have a update??? off there tomorrow
graeme 
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Doesn't look good on the webcams - I think the sucess of the next week will depend on new snow (SOOONNN) !!!! We go Sunday!
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simo1234, Did you try heading off right as you come out of the DMC, away from the other runs? The off piste was relatively pristine. Did require ducking under a ropepast the at your own risk notices
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rich, Off piste in Flaine in these conditions - you are brave!!!!
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Brave is not the word I was thinking of
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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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maggi, obviously of the opinion off piste is that bit of stuff between two pistes
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I saw a bunch of numptys skiing between the gulleys and craveses in Flaine yesterday - must be mad!!!
However the skiing in general was very good and only soft at the very bottom. Also very quiet! Although the links are classed as open - you'd have to be a complete maniac to ski into Flaine yesterday and it just looked like a road in. Still, the walking would keep you fit!
Anyway for those going this next week - things are certainly looking up with upto 14cm forecast. 
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You know it makes sense.
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Returned from Flaine yesterday. It was very poor for Friday/Saturday. We stayed there for a week but chose to visit other resorts for a day: Avoriaz (superb) Chamonix (Argentierre excellent) and Courmayeur (rained and resort closed early due to high winds) as the runs open in Flaine were a bit samey. What I imagine would be the better skiing (lower down) was really struggling for snow cover.
There was no evidence of the snow cannons being run at night in resort. This was strange as the base further down was all thick artificial snow.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Blindside how long did it take you to drive from Flaine to Avoriaz. We are due in Morzine in less than 3 weeks and I am considering going to Flaine for the day on the way home as an extra days skiing (if I can change the Ferry time). It was where I first went skiing and I also took my children there for there first skiing holiday so has good memories for us. A mate who's joining us this year would also like to drop in there to see why we are always badgering on about the place.
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Poster: A snowHead
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My mate has just got back from Flaine so I asked "Did you have a good holiday?" "No" "Why" "My girlfriend fell off a drag lift last Tuesday and fractured her skull and ended up in Geneva hospital" Now considering I thought he was going to complain about poor snow conditions it puts everything into perspective (and an urge to wear a helmet)
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Blindside - how long did it take you to drive from Flaine to Avoriaz
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Depends where exactly - Les Gets to Les Carroz about 20-25 mins. Its an extra 10 mins from Morzine to Les Gets, and 15 mins from Les Carroz to Flaine. About 45-50 mins therefore in total from Morzine to Flaine.
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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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Snow in Flaine right now (doing a season here). Its coming down pretty fast and lying.
I'm excited for tomorrow, although I don't get off work till 12, RUBBISH!?
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Took us about an 1hr 1/4 hrs. Lots of windy roads. It may be quicker/slower if there was more snow as you could get on lifts lower down and into the system that way perhaps. We drove from Flaine proper to the main car park by the snowpark in Avoriaz so that is what the timings are based on. Lot's of windy roads down the hill from Flaine, then more windy roads up. Not for those who get travel sick.
Took us about the same to get to Courmayeur and a little less to get to Argentierre. The big pain was the drive down/up to Flaine each time this is about 25 mins each way each time.
Enjoy!
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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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Simo / Blindside
thanks for the replies, is Les Carroz the quickest way into Flaine (Grand Massive) only if theres enough snow or will the lift system bring you up and down? I don't think I have skied down there so that would be a good starting point
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We didn't ski down to Les Carroz last week as there was no snow down there at all. In my opinion, if there is no snow just drive up as there is no fun in getting on a lift for the sake of it, especially if you can't ski back down to where you started from. It did look like there was lot's of good/interesting skiing down low if there was snow, and this was said to us by a couple of fellas who had chalets down there too.
I can't say I noticed if the lifts were even running down there. All the cars seemed to be going right up to Flaine.
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I agree looking again at the piste map again straight into Flaine would be the best move. But I know what you mean about the Flaine windy road, with snow on it I have thought it would be pretty nasty.
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if there is snow (lots fell last night) then drive 5 minutes past Les Carroz to an restaurant/chairlift on the side of the road called Les Molliets (there is also a lift pass office here). Chairlift takes you to the top of the Les Carroz section which is very pleasant skiing itself, otherwise, a 40 minute ski into Flaine. This saves a further 10/15 minutes drive followed by parking woes in the main Flaine car park.
In my view, the best skiing in the area is around Morrillon/Les Carroz anyway.
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received a text message from a friend in les carroz - "Il neige beacoup!"
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Am I right in thinking that this piste here  is the bottom of Tourmaline - the only route back from Les Carroz, Samoens, Morillon, etc ?
It looks a bit steep / narrow (and looked very bare last week)
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