Although the weather in the Alps is very unpredictable, there are those who track the air masses and have made the following predictions for the coming winter season.

These are general predictions and not in depth but will give a feel for the coming winter sports season.

October
Unsettled periods with warm gentle winds from the south or west, bringing mild spells of lovely sunshine and rain to lower mountains but snow to the higher mountains.

 November
Under the influence of a Northwest current, there will be weak unsettled periods bringing light snow to lower altitudes. However the cold air will also bring bright sunny days.

December
The Atlantic pressure system fed by cold air will bring dry, cold, sunny weather to the mountains whilst the valleys remain under low cloud.

January
Much the same as December but periods of snowfall to all altitudes of the mountain, cold air stream from the east.

February
Cold and sunny, some snowfall days, but as the sun rises in the sky it will be warmer on the southern lower slopes.

March
Late snowfalls to mid and upper mountains. Spring on the lower slopes!

Now confirmed prices of the all important lift passes for both the Courchevel valley and Three valleys for the coming winter season.

6 day Adult Three Valley pass    £235
6 day Adult Courchevel pass      £194
6 day Child  (less than 13 years old) Three Valley pass  £177
6 Day Child (less than13 years old) Courchevel pass     £136
6 day Family Pass 2 adults and 2 childrens (under 18 years old) Three Valleys pass £752
6 day Family Pass 2 adults and 2 children (under 18 years old) Courchevel pass       £621       

 S3V the society that runs the lift system in Courchevel are again offering savings for families, by ordering online you the age of the chldren in a family pass can be up to the age of 21 years!!

If you want to order online and have sent direct to the chalet let us know and we will supply address for your passes to be delivered to.

For other periods and prices please feel free to send an email to us.

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We are partnering with a fully qualified mountain guide to provide an opportunity to experience the extensive off piste of the high mountians in the Three Valleys, plus a chance to experience ski touring.

The group will be no more than 8 people, and will take place weather and snow conditions permitting.

     Requirements:

Advanced and able to ski Black pistes and easily adapt to off piste.

A good level of fitness, as the course includes walking with skis and skins for up to an hour and a half.:

     Included in price:

 6 days guiding and instruction by a highly experienced Mountian Guide, website  http://www.fredcourchevel.com

Transport  to and from the accommodation and pistes.

Packed lunches (when necessary)

Accmmodation in the chalet, breakfast and evening meals with  wine and coffee.

     Not included

Lift pass

Insurance

Hire of equipment.

Travel to and from the accommodation.

Estimation of equipment hire and lift pass to follow at a later date.

PRICE: 750 EUROS PER PERSON