La Clusaz: Schneevorhersage

Having skied at Le Grand Bornand a few times, we decided to try its sister resort out this last Christmas. Despite a very early start to snowfall, as far back as October, three weeks of sun and mild temperatures had taken snow levels down and made a lot of pistes very scratchy and stony. Even so, there was good snow at the top of La Balme and the Bergerie. There was a big dump on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, which made things a whole lot better. Cret du Loup and the Aiguille massif were beautiful. Restaurant recommendations: Les Praz, piste-side, was lovely but not cheap. It's not often I'll have a €23 burger, but I have to say it was worth it. La Ferme, on the road to the Col des Aravis, is also on-piste and does fantastic fondue, homemade digestif and brilliant atmosphere and service. The village is also really nice and there's plenty going on, if not heaving with clubs and noise.