With the Alpine rays shining on half term skiers, here are our favourite places to sit and soak up the sun (wearing factor 50 of course):

1. Top of Signal or Chapelets chairs, Courchevel Moriond - quiet peaceful spots with nice views of the Breche de la Portetta (the jagged and curved rocks in the Vanoise National Park area) Apparently the remains of a WW2 aircraft can be seen the other side!
2. Top of La Saulire, Courchevel 1850 - you feel like you're on top of the world with these breath-taking views. Don't forget a camera!
3. Top of Creux Noir chair - the barrier and signs mean that the area isn't blasted for avalanches to make it safe to ski, but if you head back down the red/black pistes after your scenic picnic you'll be safe as houses and the views of Meribel and beyond are stunning.

1. Le Bouc Blanc. The new snack area on the side of this friendly restaurant at the top of La Tania's bubble lift is definitely worth a stop.
2. Le Bel Air, at the top of Ariondaz bubble in Moriond, serves soup, hot dogs and sarnies at a reasonable price.
3. Le Courchneige on Bellecote in 1850 is a nice place to sit and it's easily accessible for beginners. The main restaurant also does a reasonably priced buffet lunch.
   
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Stunning views for an al fresco lunch

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January 31st 2015 Snow Report


The skies cleared on Saturday morning to reveal our magnificent mountains cloaked in a deep white blanket of pristine white snow. Stunning - and chilly - enough to take your breath away.

The skiing was glorious, with acres of beautiful powder to enjoy. That's the great thing about the Three Valleys, there's just so much skiing that it doesn't get crowded! There was no need to stray away from the pistes for those catching the first lifts, as the runs that had been groomed overnight were covered again in fluffy, white powder.

In the afternoon, the clouds gradually crept back across the azure sky, bringing with them another 20 odd centimetres of snow over the following two days. And with regular snow due this first week of February to freshen the place up, this week's guests are in for a treat.

And what better way to warm up after skiing than a dip in the hot tub in the comfort of your own chalet?!

Labels: 3valleys, la tania, snow