With some of the best conditions seen in the Alps at Christmas and New Year for a number of seasons, we have selected our top webcam shots to show how perfect the powder was for the opening of the season! See below for our favourites...
25/12/19
Val Cenis, Maurienne Valley - this image was taken from the Sommet Solért webcam on Christmas day
"Resorts across the Alps, as well as in the Dolomites and Pyrenees, have been publishing big snowfall totals, with many posting 40-60cm accumulations... in most resorts, it's one of the best Christmas/New Year weeks in the Alps in recent decades."
- Patrick Thorne
25/12/19
Les Saisies, Mont Blanc Valley - this beautiful image was taken from the Bisanne webcam on Christmas day
26/12/19
La Clusaz, Aravis - This wonderfully snowy picture was taken from the Col de Balme webcam on Boxing day.
01/01/20
Les Deux Alpes, Oisans - This bluebird day photo was taken from the Bellecombe webcam on New Year's day.
25/12/19
Peisey Vallandry, Paradiski - It was a glorious Christmas day in Peisey from looking at this photo from the Grizzly webcam.
25/12/19
Les Carroz d'Araches, Grand Massif - This photo was taken from the Arrivée webcam on Christmas day.
01/01/19
Tignes, Tarentaise - There were lovely sunny views from the Grande Motte webcam on New Year's day.
Where to stay
Make the most of these glorious winter scenes by staying in one of our Directors' Choice residences. They are specially selected for their position in the resort, the high-quality accommodation, and additional luxuries such as indoor heated pools and private ski lockers...
Chalets de Jouvence, Les Carroz d'Araches
Ideally located at the foot of the slopes and by the magic carpet leading to the main cable car, Chalets de Jouvence is very well located, only 400m by foot to the village. With an indoor heated swimming pool, hot tub, saunas, steam room, and fitness room, as well as a reception lounge with fireplace, free WiFi and ski lockers.
Lodge des Neiges, Tignes 1800
The prestigious boutique Le Lodge des Neiges is ideally located in a ski-in/ski-out position near the foot of the 8-seater Boisses gondola in Tignes 1800. There are 46 luxurious apartments that combine traditional Savoyard architecture with excellent modern facilities, that include, a leisure area with a swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room, and fitness room and you can relax in the lounge area by the open fire.
Chalets de Flambeau, Val Cenis
By the Pré Novel chairlift at the foot of the slopes and in a lovely sunny position, the Chalets de Flambeau is a modern residence located between the resort villages of Lanslebourg and Lanslevillard. Facilities include a lounge area with fireplace and WiFi, as well as free access to the indoor heated pool and wellness area.