Well, the first week of the season is almost over and guests have seen links over to the Three Valleys open but very quiet slopes though it has been very cold, down to -14C which has meant that the snow cannons have been running daily to keep the snow on the lower runs topped up.  Good conditions have been reported for the time of year and it is looking good for Christmas week when many more slopes will open. Snow is forecast for today , Friday and it is supposed to be getting slightly warmer after the weekend with more snow forecast.

La Tania is now largely up and running and all the bars, shops and restaurants are now open and looking forward to a very busy couple of weeks over Christmas and New Year.  There will be many organised events and activities in the village.  Watch this space for more info.

Courchevel and La Tania’s neighbour, Meribel is hosting one of the biggest events in the French Alps this winter.  The Little World Festival will take place in Meribel between 13th and 19th March 2010 and is offering a line up of over 40 live events including gigs from The Feeling, Sophie Ellis-Bexter, Glenn Tillbrook of Squeeze fame, Fictonplane, Sinead and the Dawnbreakers, Graham Gouldman from 10cc, the Langley Sisters, Duke, comedian Ed Harcourt and many more to be announced over the fortcoming weeks.

Tickets are available on the Little World website now for 25euros.  A VIP ticket for 90euros is also available which allows entrance to all events(subject to maximum capacities).

So if you are staying in La Tania during this week, why not pay a visit to Meribel?

The Ski Magic French office is now up and running for the Winter season. Some staff have already arrived in resort and are very excited about the amount of snow already fallen. The rest of the staff will be joining them shortly.

Courchevel 1850 opens tomorrow and allegedly links will be open to Val Thorens and the Three Valleys.  The La Tania lifts open next Saturday 12th December.  The snow has well and truly arrived, see photo below of Folyeres, the blue run into La Tania, taken on 3rd December.  It snowed again all last night and more snow is forecast for the coming days.  So for all you powder hounds who have booked for a pre Christmas holiday, you are in for a treat! Empty pistes, bargain price chalet accommodation and cheap lift passes as well as an abundance of snow-what more could anyone ask for?