If you’ve been following us on Facebook or Twitter, then you’ll know already that the snow is very good in the Alps right now!
Avalanche Risk is high
While the ski lifts are not open in French ski resorts just now, many people have been ski touring…but conditions remain dangerous.
This picture show the damage from an avalanche that took out the Chatelet lift in Méribel last week:
Zermatt cut off
Meanwhile, in Switzerland, both the road and rail link to Zermatt were cut off last weekend after a large avalanche.
This isn’t that uncommon and the resort has many safety measures in place to detect avalanches in advance to minimise the danger.
They are also experienced at clearing the snow: this road was cleared within 48 hours!
Chamonix alert
Chamonix is known for its heavy annual snowfall, but this avalanche In Les Houches was filmed on the same day as the one in Zermatt
Rescue in Val d’Isère
In Val d’Isère, one family were very lucky. Walking from La Daille back to town an avalanche buried them.
Fortunately quick mobilisation and work by the local – plus some amazing luck – meant that all survived – even the father, who was finally found after 2 3/4 hours under the snow.
You can read the full story of his rescue here.
Accommodation in the Alps
While most of us are not able to ski right now, make sure you remember for your next trip to be careful – the mountains are beautiful, but can be unpredictable!
For advice on finding the right ski resort for your next ski trip, please contact the Chaletline team on 01822 617761