SHOULD I SKI IN CHAMONIX-MONT-BLANC

rubbutter

rubbutter

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I have a chance to go ski in France in April if anyone who's skied there that time of year could let me know how good conditions are that time of year. Already been to Chamonix multiple times but never skied so the experience of France is not the main concern. THX
 
or as pubg would pronounce it

SHAMONICKS MONT BLANK

HELL YA OP, GET YOURSELF HOOKED ON SHAMONICKS
 
topic:rubbutter said:
I have a chance to go ski in France in April if anyone who's skied there that time of year could let me know how good conditions are that time of year. Already been to Chamonix multiple times but never skied so the experience of France is not the main concern. THX
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Skied there in April the last two seasons, it's awesome. all the different ski areas are seperate so between 5-20 mins drive from eachother. for big terrain you want to hit up the Grand Montets area, also that's where snow tends to last the longest. there's only like 3 actual pistes up there but as long as there's snow and you keep an eye out for rocks you can pretty much ski anything and everything in between all of it, plenty of lips and drops to find- it is glacier territory though so get a guide if you want to find good spots out of bounds and not fall down a crevasse. Even got a few solid late season pow days in last season around early April. Further down the valley there's two other areas joined by a cable car called Brevent and Flegere. the snow tends to go faster there but if there's any left you'll find more cruisey terrain over there but it's still good fun for getting quick laps in.

In any case, you'll definitely have a good time. (don't expect to find any parks though)

**This post was edited on Sep 6th 2018 at 7:55:51am
 
13941591:Dustin. said:
day ticket is like 45 euros.
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That's what I love about skiing in France, ski passes are pretty cheap for the size of the resorts.

For 65 euros/day you get to ski in 3 different countries (France, Italy and Switzerland) in some of the most famous areas of the ski world. Including Chamonix, Courmayeur and Verbier. Freeride for days!
 
Do you need a person to carry your luggage for you? Or I could be a personal body guard... just take me with you please!
 
Dude, HELL YES!!!

Went for the first time in April and I'm heading back this winter for more. Just an unbelievable place and these guys (Freedom Snowsports Chamonix - Absolute Legends!!) helped to give me a short cut on getting to know the place, which was priceless. They showed me where to find safe freeride terrain in less crowded areas. We skied some of the classic off piste descents out of the resorts which definitely needed navigation skills. I'll be on my own this winter (well, with my buddies and a map anyway). Cant wait!!
 
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