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Brian Gaze
30 January 2025 15:32:45
I've posted some snow pics from my recent visit to Courchevel 1650 in the French Alps. It was the first time I've skied in 8 years and the conditions were mixed. However, huge amounts of snow fell from the middle part of the week and the resort looked just like it does in the brochures. 

Photos here:

https://www.theweatheroutlook.com/twoother/sky-eye-gallery.aspx?user=Brian%20Gaze 

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Windy Willow
30 January 2025 15:40:51
Great Pictures 👍
Looks perfect snow wise.
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30 January 2025 16:38:10
An excellent adventure by the looks of it. Great pictures.
Puts the Dorset Snowsports Centre down the road from me to shame.
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Brian Gaze
30 January 2025 18:15:08

An excellent adventure by the looks of it. Great pictures.
Puts the Dorset Snowsports Centre down the road from me to shame.

Originally Posted by: NMA 


😊It was probably the most snow I've seen falling in a short space of time since the 1980s. At resort level about 60cm fell in a 2 day period, and further up the hill it was more. The snow chains were handy on the Beamer yesterday.
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Rob K
05 February 2025 12:16:20

I've posted some snow pics from my recent visit to Courchevel 1650 in the French Alps. It was the first time I've skied in 8 years and the conditions were mixed. However, huge amounts of snow fell from the middle part of the week and the resort looked just like it does in the brochures. 

Photos here:

https://www.theweatheroutlook.com/twoother/sky-eye-gallery.aspx?user=Brian%20Gaze 

Originally Posted by: Brian Gaze 



The only time I went to Courchevel it was 16C and raining, I ended up having to hike half a mile down a muddy "piste" in ski boots...
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Brian Gaze
06 February 2025 07:49:59

The only time I went to Courchevel it was 16C and raining, I ended up having to hike half a mile down a muddy "piste" in ski boots...

Originally Posted by: Rob K 



We saw a bit of rain on one day when temperatures peaked around 10C. Also, the Courchevel villages range from about 1300m to 1850m. We stayed at 1650.  
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Sasa
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06 February 2025 08:02:41

I've posted some snow pics from my recent visit to Courchevel 1650 in the French Alps. It was the first time I've skied in 8 years and the conditions were mixed. However, huge amounts of snow fell from the middle part of the week and the resort looked just like it does in the brochures. 

Photos here:

https://www.theweatheroutlook.com/twoother/sky-eye-gallery.aspx?user=Brian%20Gaze 

Originally Posted by: Brian Gaze 


Stunning pictures, Briana! I love the mountains. I've been skiing since the age of seven, and in the Alps, we always do a ski drive.

One recommendation for anyone planning a trip: February and March typically have the most snow. Always aim for higher-altitude resorts, as the last 3–5 years have been especially poor for snow conditions.

My criteria for a resort is that it should be at least 1,800m in altitude—especially if you're going at the start of the season. In France, in particular, lower resorts can be at high risk of rain.

Enjoy your trip!
Kingston Upon Thames

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