The week in Val Thorens offered everything from snowstorms, fog, biting wind to quite amazing beautiful clear days with bright sunshine. This picture was taken at the top of the Cime de Caron, the second highest ski slope in the Les Trois Vallées in which Val Thorens is located. The top of the Cime …
After one and a half day of involuntary rest, we got a great day. The slopes were newly-prepared and just perfect. Storm winds had settled and at lunch the sun came through. The day offered both slops and lifts that I had not tried before. Plus I think I’ve found a favorite ski run, Portette…….
After two glorious sunny days it is blowing as much as the entire lift system is closed. If we’re lucky, it opens up after lunch. Some brave girls in my ski group has taken their equipment, walking the slope. But I stay indoors until it gets better. The day before yesterday we came to France…..
My first trip with UCPA went to Val Thorens in France. Travelling with UCPA was for me a whole new experience, a positive one. The whole concept of travel, accommodation, meals, ski hire and lift passes and ski instructor feels very affordable. The accommodation and food is perhaps not top-notch …