As we fled from the mountains, a period of torrential rains, storms and floods were all beginning. We’d snuck out just in time! In the lower altitudes, just past Geneva, we made home in the little town of Bourg-en-Bresse for a couple of nights to give us time to rest and relax before starting the Read more

The red sky in the morning, was a beautiful sight, even if it meant that a change in the weather was on its way. We watched beams of sun blasting up, out from behind the jagged skyline of the Mt Blanc massif, while sipping tea on the sofa. It was quite a display. The weather Read more

The Porte du Soleil ‘all inclusive’ Christmas experience has finally come to an end, just as the weather has taken a turn for the worse. We were packed up early before enjoying a final breakfast in the Panoramic Restaurant. With skis and gear all stashed back in the car, we drove down the winding roads Read more

The last time that we had a white Christmas, was in Norway, eighteen years ago – where Clare got her first ever ski lesson from our friend Dave! While there was snow on the ground in the morning, a heavy rain shower convinced us to postpone our departure for the slopes and the hotel bar Read more

The warning signs from the clouds that began appearing yesterday afternoon as the foretelling of a change in the weather were true to form and things have been a bit different of the slopes today.  Starting out under overcast skies, the clouds gradually lowered during the morning and by midday, conditions were considerable under par Read more

Three day on skis have started to take their toll, evidenced by the fact that we went back to bed after breakfast for some extra sleep! It’s been another glorious day of exploring the pistes above the village of Chatel.  The views over at this part of the resort are even better and gave us Read more