 Poster: A snowHead
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Trying to organise late season trip, been offered deal to Avoriaz within budget. Looking for 4 nights not too far from Geneva (need 2 x single rooms) proving difficult without hefty supplements. Is it worth considering so late in the season?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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billyh, there's typically plenty of snow above around 1600m in late April and this season it looks like a banker.
Saying that, you've got to be prepared for proper "spring conditions" in late April - bullet-proof pistes first thing; lovely spring snow and then slush. All within (seemingly) 10 minutes sometimes.
Personally, my recommendation would be to get up early; ski hard and then enjoy a great, boozy lunch in the sun.
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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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Personally, my recommendation would be to get up early; ski hard and then enjoy a great, boozy lunch in the sun.
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I agree entirely.  And don't try to ski to Morzine in the afternoon (though I reckon there'll be no snow in Morzine anyway by that time, even this year).
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I often go to Avoriaz late season. Last year there was great snow at Avoriaz but Morzine was closed as was the PdS circuit given other resorts had closed.
I'll be going in mid-April this year too.
If you want a short/flexible stay near GVA, consider Chamonix.
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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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Does anyone know when the official closing date is for Morzine, Les Gets and the PDS. Would it stay open later if the snow was still good ?
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IIRC Les Gets closes 19/04
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Les Gets scheduled to close w/end of 18th April, Avoriaz w/end of 25th April. Don't know what happens in Avoriaz but they keep a few lifts open in Les Gets (Chavannes side) if the snow is very good. Only for a few days, as all the TOs evacuate that weekend.
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Thanks for info.
So, even if this exceptional year continued such that there was still load of snow and pistes in good condition, the season would end on those dates?
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We were in Les Gets second week April last year, and the snow was great, including top-ups. They do start to wind down a bit, Mont Chery was closed despite the fab conditions, broke my heart everytime I looked over 
I would be very surprised if they kept much open after those dates, well in LG anyway.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Hi,
Does anyone know if it is possible to get from Geneva to the ski resort of Chatel (fairly close to Avoriaz) by public transport on weekends? The really good bus company that sells lift passes along with transport to and from the resort does not go there. Will happily go via train or bus, any information will be really appreciated!
Cheers
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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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kendadj, Basically yes! The resort staff have jobs for the summer season as well and most of the restaurant staff we know pack their bags in the mountains and go down to the med!
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You know it makes sense.
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Hi,
Silly question I know but it seems impossible for me to create a new topic? I can only use the quick reply (as I am now) function to respond to posts. Can someone write a post here or PM me the details,
Thanks
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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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Hi,
Silly question I know but it seems impossible for me to create a new topic? I can only use the quick reply (as I am now) function to respond to posts. Can someone write a post here or PM me the details,
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GenevaSki2009, go to the top of the page and click on Snowheads Forum Index; on that page you will see "new Topic" icon to left of Forum Index.
Hope it works.
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Poster: A snowHead
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So, even if this exceptional year continued such that there was still load of snow and pistes in good condition, the season would end on those dates?
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yes, I've found that resorts close when they say they are going to close - and restaurants might well close down before that, if there's nobody much around, however good the snow. If I was heading somewhere for a short holiday, as late as that, I think I'd head to Tignes.
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