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I have been given a week off work so I'm looking to get out again for another week. I have been to Tignes many times before and love it. I have never been to Chamonix and would like to go one day. Because its late in the Season do i play it safe and go to Tignes again or do i risk it by going to Chamonix. Do i save Chamonix for another year, earlier on in the season? or will most lifts/runs be open? Anyone been to Chamonix late on in the season or anyone based there around to give me some advice.
Cheers
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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bluenatic, dates?
Most Chamonix areas close April 21, with the exception of the Grands Montets.
I have no idea how much of Tignes is likely to remain open then.
Grands Montets vs Tignes Glacier? GMs wins hands down.
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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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The whole of the Espace Killy is open until 5th May (Tignes until the 12th). With the current snow cover most of the resort will be open until May.
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One of the main difference which is worth considering too is the resort. Very different concepts. Chamonix is a large town with year round activity whilst Tignes is a ski resort.
There is still a lot of snow out there so pretty much wherever you go in the French Alps should be fine until 21/4 when many ski areas are scheduled to close. As chocksaway says, Tignes always stays open until early May. The majority of the ski area should be open until at least 21/4. I have skied on Les Grands Montets in May and I had amazing conditions but in the end it is down to personal preference.
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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 should have said GMs open until May 12th...
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Chamonix has lot to offer. But GM one small section that I'm not sure you want to ski everyday (if only to give your legs a break). YoU will be able to do VB also but mostly you'll begoing back to same area as other areas are either low or south-facing and will deteriorate fast as sun gets strong and next mild spell kicks in. You will definitely have more variety in EK at that time. If this is your only chance to go to Chamonix of course go but you'll get more out of it a bit earlier in terms of utilizing its full extent
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Cheers everyone. Will do chamonix one day, but Tignes it is....again.
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