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Weekly Snow Report and Events in the 3 Valleys

Hello from a sunny 3 Valleys, the forecast is looking fabulous this week after 30cm of snow fell on Saturday night. Waking up on Sunday morning to a sunny Winter paradise was pretty special and I imagine a great day for any families celebrating Mother’s Day in the 3 Valleys.

We have an action packed week in Meribel with the start of the annual “Piste Bash Festival” bands from across the Alps perform in Meribel’s La Chaudanne and popular Apres bars.  Special offers are on all week in the bars and restaurants, purchase your wrist bands from Jacks bar or Lodge du Village in Meribel.

The forecast for the rest of the week is sunshine, until Friday where clouds will start to form and light snow is predicted for the weekend. Moving into next week we have Spring like conditions with sunshine from Tuesday onwards.

Image from: Snowforecast.com
Image from: Snowforecast.com
Image from: Le Meteo
Image from: Le Meteo, France 7 Days

 

Image from: Le Meteo
Image from: Le Meteo, France 14 Days

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Temperatures this week have highs of 6 degrees at 2000 meters and lows of -3 degrees. The coldest wind chill is forecast at -5 and freezing level is around 2000 meters.

The Meribel valley currently has a reading of 38cm of snow at resort level (1450m) and 182cm at Altitude (2700m).

The Courchevel valley currently has a reading of 86cm at resort level (1850m) and 181cm at Altitude (2700m).

Avalanche risk is 3 out of 5 today, however, with temperatures warming up off piste skiing is not recommended.

We want to keep you up to date with weekly events and happenings in the 3 valleys so here are some of the best bits to get you in the winter holiday spirit…

What’s on this week in Meribel

Live Music with the Piste Bash Festival

Tuesday 21st
Market day in Meribel centre.
DC Area 43: welcome drink and games 2-4pm

Wednesday 22nd
Ice Hockey at the Olympic Centre – 8:15-11pm

Thursday 23rd
Himalaya by night: night sledging 5:30pm – 7:30pm Meribel Mottaret
Tobogganing and mulled wine at La Chaudanne, 4:15pm
DC Area 43: Shoes hunt, find goodies hidden around the park and win them

Friday 24th
Market day in Meribel centre

What’s on this week in La Tania

 


Last minute availability

The recent dump of fresh snow, sunshine all week and a top-up forecast for the weekend it would be rude not to treat yourself to a last-minute holiday in the heart of the 3 Valleys. We have limited availability next week with a few beds available in the chocolate box Chalet Cote Coeur in La Tania. Chalet Alysson in Meribel has 2 beds available and Chalet Telekie in Meribel 1600 has returning hosts Carmen (Queen of baking) and Sam and is available next week. Click here to book or find out more:  https://www.alpineaction.co.uk/special-offers-last-minute.htm

 


Weekly Snow Report and Events in the 3 Valleys

We have been feeling hot, hot, hot, in the 3 valleys this week with glorious sunshine, blues skies and warmer temperatures. Spring is finally here, driving up the mountain towards resort, spring flowers are starting to dot the landscape and with snowy peaks and sunshine what better time of year to come for a sunny ski holiday?

There are some fun events happening in resort this week, with our good old friends Magic in Motion ski school entertaining us on Wednesday. Find an action packed day of Skiing, Freestyle, music, BBQ, water slide and prizes at the top of Rhodos lift, opposite the Rhodos restaurant, to experience “Magic D Freestyle Day” at the Magic garden. On Thursday you can catch the DC pro-freestyle snowboarders as they warm up for the “DC Area 43 Hit and Run” competition on Friday – an event not to be missed you can read more about DC Area 43 on our recent Freestyle blog post.

Weather and snow forecast for the next week is promising, with sunshine today followed by the cloud moving in on Tuesday afternoon and light snow showers continuing into the weekend. Next week the cloud will clear on Wednesday leaving sunshine for the rest of the week.

Temperatures this week have lowered with highs of 5 degrees at 2000 meters and lows of -4 degrees. The coldest wind chill is forecast at -8 and freezing level is around 2000 meters.

Image from: Snowforecast.com
Image from: Snowforecast.com
Image from: Le Meteo, France
Image from: Le Meteo, France (7 days)
Image from: Le Meteo France
Image from: Le Meteo France (14 days)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
The Meribel valley currently has a reading of 45cm of snow at resort level (1450m) and 173cm at Altitude (2700m).

The Courchevel valley currently has a reading of 99cm at resort level (1850m) and 175cm at Altitude (2700m).

Avalanche risk is 3 out of 5 today, however, with temperatures warming up off piste skiing is not recommended.

We want to keep you up to date with weekly events and happenings in the 3 valleys so here are some of the best bits to get you in the winter holiday spirit…

What’s on this week in Meribel

Monday 20th
Live Music
Evolution: Mardy Johnny Depps – 10pm
Lodge Du Village: Coco and the Butterfields – 4pm

Tuesday 21st
Market day in Meribel centre.
Live Music
Jacks Bar: Daisy B – 5pm
Lodge du Village: Bring Your Sisters – 4:30pm
Evolution: Hobo Chic – 10pm

Wednesday 22nd
Magic D Freestyle Day: Magic Garden, 11am – 4pm
Yoga retreat hour: La Folie Douce – 10 -11am register at auxalpes.com
Ice Hockey at the Olympic Centre – 8:15-11pm
Lodge DU Village: Comedy Night with Marcus Briggstock – 10pm
Live Music
The Rond Point: Norman J – 5pm
Lodge du Village: Bloc off the Wall – 4:30pm
Doron Pub: Wingmen 11pm

Thursday 23rd
Himalaya by night: night sledging 5:30pm – 7:30pm Meribel Mottaret
Tobogganing and mulled wine at La Chaudanne, 4:15pm
DC Are 43 Hit and Run warm up: 11am – 4pm
Live Music
Jacks Bar: Hobo Chic – 5pm
Lodge du Village: Sian Hayley Smith – 4pm

Friday 24th
DC Are 43 Hit and Run competition: 11am – 4pm
Market day in Meribel centre
Live Music
Lodge du Village: Electric Spank – 4pm

What’s on this week in La Tania

 

Last minute availability

Spring is now here and it would be rude not to treat yourself to a sunny holiday in the French Alps. Apres ski is in it’s prime this time of year, with special gigs and events to keep you entertained. Ski all morning, have a late lunch on a sunny terrace then party until the sun sets with a mountain backdrop. Check out our latest offers for last minute chalet holidays in Meribel and La Taniahttps://www.alpineaction.co.uk/special-offers-last-minute.htm

 


The Alpine Bake Off: PANCAKE DAY!

Pancake day is one of those traditions that stays with you from being a child. Stood in your parents or grandparents kitchen, being assisted in flipping a pancake ever so carefully, ensuring it doesn’t end up on the ceiling or floor. Everyone has their own ideas about what is the best way to make the mix (butter or oil) and what is the best way to flip it (straight flip or slightly tilt the pan). Then there is the sibling rivalry, who will have the first pancake, who will eat the most pancakes, one of our staff said she ate 14 in a row!

Here at Alpine Action we have combined an old Chalet recipe with our Chalet Manager’s mum – Anne Rowe’s pancake recipe and methods… enjoy, HAPPY PANCAKE DAY!

Pancakes

Makes 12

4oz (100g) plain flour
pinch of salt
1 egg
1 tablespoon of melted butter
1/2 pint of milk (300ml)

1. Sift the flour and salt into a mixing bowl and make a well in the centre.

2. Crack the egg into the well, add the melted butter and half of the milk.

3. Fold the flour into the liquid using a wooden spoon, continue until all the flour has been mixed and beat well to make a smooth batter.

4.  Stir in the remaining milk bit by bit.

5. Pre-heat a non-stick frying pan or pancake pan and grease with butter – use a piece of kitchen roll to absorb any excess grease.

6. Add half a ladle or 2 table spoons of the batter and swirl it around the pan immediately, coating the entire base.

7. Poke around the edges with a spatula to ensure it isn’t sticking to the sides of the pan. When the pancake is lightly browned, it’s time to flip!

8. Tilt the pan away from you and shuffle the pancake so a little bit of the edge is hanging out of the pan, with your wrist flick the pan up and catch your pancake.

9. Brown the other side, then transfer to a warm plate.

10. Toppings: traditionally you squeeze lemon juice and sugar all over the pancake and role it up. Other Alpine Action recommendations are; Orange slices squeezed with sugar, maple syrup, honey, Nutella and Speculous spread!

Bon Appetit!

 


Weekly Snow Report and Events in the 3 Valleys… Featuring James Woods aka Woodsy!!!

What a special week we are having in the 3 Valleys… we hope you enjoyed our new #celebrity snow reporter James Woods aka Woodsy. This Team GB Freestyle skier, just won Gold at the Aspen Winter X Games 2017 in the Big Air competition and amongst other incredible achievements, was ranked 5th place at the Sochi Winter Olympic 2014. We will be discussing Woodsy in our Freestyle skiing blog at the end of the week so keep your eyes peeled for the feature.

Further exciting events happening in Meribel and La Tania this week include the Aerosnow Show in Meribel this Wednesday. Not to be missed, the display will be similar to the UK’s Red Arrows and start at 11:30am on the 22nd February, there will be a 20 minute show with French pilots flying over the Valley.

The weather is looking fabulous for the event, with sunshine forecast and continuing for the rest of the week. On Friday the clouds start to move in and heavy snowfall is due, Saturday the clouds will clear and blue skies with glorious sunshine continue into next week.

 

 

 

Temperatures are varied over the next 7 days with highs of -2 degrees and lows of -9 degrees. The coldest wind chill is forecast at -16!

The Meribel valley currently has a reading of 45cm of snow at resort level (1450m) and 122cm at Altitude (2700m).

The Courchevel valley currently has a reading of 77cm at resort level (1850m) and 116cm at Altitude (2700m).

Avalanche risk is 2 out of 5 and with the off piste skiing being fairly iced over we recommend staying on piste and enjoyed the beautifully groomed runs.

We want to keep you up to date with weekly events and happenings in the 3 valleys so here are some of the best bits to get you in the winter holiday spirit…

What’s on this week in Meribel

Monday 20thth
Welcome drink, La Chaudanne, enjoy a complementary drink and advice on where to ski between  9am – 11am.
Himalaya by night: night sledging 5:30pm – 7:30pm Meribel Mottaret.
Aperol Party: Folie Douce DJ set, 9am – 5pm.
Planks Clothing Shop: James Woods aka Woodsy meet and greet.
Live Music
Jacks Bar: Blazin Strings – 5pm
Evolution: Mardy Johnny Depps – 10pm

Tuesday 21st
Market day in Meribel centre.
DC Area 43: welcome drink and games, opportunity to win prizes, 2-4pm.
Biathlon initiation: try out biathlon for free in the Family Cool area of Meribel Altiport, 10 – 4:30pm.
Disco at the Olympic Centre swimming pool: swim to a DJ and florescent lighting, drinks included, 10euros,  8 – 10pm.
Live Music
Jacks Bar: Daisy B – 5pm
Lodge du Village: Bring Your Sisters – 4:30pm
Evolution: Hobo Chic – 10pm
Scotts: Sian Hayley Smith – 10pm
Doron Pub: Bubble & Crisp silent disco 11pm

Wednesday 22nd
AEROSNOW SHOW:
Similar to the UK’s Red Arrows we are delighted to welcome the Aerosnow show to Meribel. Starting at 11:30am you can watch this amazing flight display from anywhere in the Meribel Valley. Key locations are; La Chaudanne, restaurants: Rhodos, Folie Douce, Rok and Cote 2000.
Torch lit decent for children: La Chaudanne – 6pm
Ice Hockey at the Olympic Centre: Meribel vs Chamonix, 8:30-11pm
Live Music
Jacks Bar: The Mardy Johnny Depps – 5pm & Maps – 6pm
Lodge Du Village: Rob Cross, 4pm
The Rond Point: Bubble & Crisp – 5pm
Doron Pub: Wingmen 11pm

Thursday 23rd
VTT Winter Tour: Winter mountain biking event, La Chaudanne, 9 – 5pm.
Street Party, outside the tourism office, Blazin Strings playing 4:30 – 6:30pm.
Himalaya by night: night sledging 5:30pm – 7:30pm Meribel Mottaret
♫Live Music♫
Jacks Bar: Coco and the Butterfields – 5pm
Ice Skating Rink: DJ Kaya 8 – 10pm
Doron Pub: Gareth & Westy – 11pm
Den: Bubble & Crisp, 10pm
Evolutions: Conor Owen, 10pm
Mountain Movers, O’Sullivans: DJ Kaya – 12:30am

Friday 24th
Market day in Meribel centre
Night Slalom: Meribel Mottaret – 5pm
Beauty & the Beast show at La Folie Douce, 9 – 5pm

What’s on this week in La Tania

 

 

Last minute availability

Due to the fantastic snow and weather conditions we are booked up until the 25th March. However, check out what availability we have from the 25th March until the end of the season for spring skiing and absolute steal deals.

 


Weekly Snow Report and Live Music in the 3 Valleys

What a week! The 3 Valleys is a Winter Wonderland with over half a meter of snow fallen in the past week, pistes have been left in prime condition. The weather forecast is looking favourable for the next 2 weeks as we continue into the second week of French and English school holidays. Thanks to the speedy 3 Valleys lift systems, queues are small and quick, so shredding the 600km of piste on offer is a breeze.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Looking at the weather forecast for the next week, today is similar to yesterday, with cloud, sun and this evening some light snow showers. Tuesday morning, is looking cloudy with sun popping out later in the afternoon. Wednesday and Thursday are looking the best days with full sunshine and clear skies – this would be a great opportunity for those staying in resort, to cover some distance and head to Val Thorens or the top of Le Masse in Les Menuires.

Friday has a mixed bag of weather with sunshine cloud and light snow showers. Temperatures over the next 7 days have highs of 0 degrees and lows of -7 degrees. The coldest wind chill is forecast on Friday at -11 degrees! Next week, current predictions show sunshine and warmer temperatures with lows of -1 degrees and highs of 8 degrees.

Credit to: snowforecast.com
Credit to: snowforecast.com
Credit to: Le Meteo France
Credit to: Le Meteo France
Credit to: Le Meteo France
Credit to: Le Meteo France

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Meribel valley currently has a reading of 50cm of snow at resort level (1450m) and 138cm at Altitude (2700m).

The Courchevel valley currently has a reading of 91cm at resort level (1850m) and 149cm at Altitude (2700m).

Avalanche risk is 3 out of 5, with most off piste runs tracked out we still recommend to only head off piste with the right equipment, knowledge and a local guide (click for more info).

We want to keep you up to date with weekly events and happenings in the 3 valleys. Yesterday we published our Alpine Action Guide to Entertainment for the whole family, below is what music/apres ski is playing this week…

What bands are on this week in Meribel & La Tania:

Monday 13th
♫Meribel♫ 
Jacks Bar: Sian Hayley Smith, 5pm
Evolution: Mardy Johnny Depps, 10pm
♫La Tania♫
Chrome Bar: JRBB, 5pm
La Taiga: Live Wire, 10pm

Tuesday 14th
♫Meribel♫ 
Jacks Bar: Daisy B, 5pm
Office de Touruisme: Counterflow, 4:30pm
Lodge du Village: Bring Your Sisters, 4:30pm
Evolution: Hobo Chic, 10pm
Scotts: Alex Davies, 10pm
Doron Pub: The Slopes, 11pm
♫La Tania♫
La Taiga: Freddy Fingers, 5pm
Ski Lodge: D’funk, 10pm

Wednesday 15th
♫Meribel♫ 
Jacks Bar: Wingmen, 5pm
Lodge Du Village: The Slopes, 4pm
The Rond Point: Bubble & Crisp, 5pm
Doron Pub: Wingmen, 11pm
♫La Tania♫
Ski Lodge: Mr Clean, 5pm
La Taiga: Al Jones, 10pm

Thursday 16th
♫Meribel♫
Jacks Bar: Hobo Chic – 5pm
Lodge Du Village: Jay Tamkin – 4pm
Ice Skating Rink: DJ Kaya 8 – 10pm
Doron Pub: Bring Your Sisters – 11pm
Mountain Movers: Rodney & Skitz – 11pm
♫La Tania♫
Ski Lodge: Bring Your Sisters, 5pm

Friday 17th
♫Meribel♫
TBC
♫La Tania♫
Ski Lodge: Coco and the Butterfields, 5pm

Last minute availability

If the giant snowfall, forecast for sunshine and lots of activities and entertainment has got you craving some time on the slopes, take a look at our latest offers page. We still have limited availability for next week in the chocolate box Chalet Cote Coeur in La Tania.

 


February half term: Entertainment in the 3 Valleys for all the family

February is upon us, Meribel and Courchevel are gearing up ready for an influx of families to the resorts. Piste are well groomed and the entertainment events calendars are bulging with fun for all the family. Snow conditions are prime in the 3 valleys due to the recent MEGGA snowfall and forecasts are fairly sunny for the next week.

#AlbertAction our company mascot and in-chalet furry friend, is SO excited to meet our new guests and show them around the mountain! #AlbertAction LOVES an adventure so don’t forget to take him out and share the fun tagging @AlbertAction for any photos. Just like our lovely guests Ben and Chloe Riglar, they stayed in Chalet Bouchot recently  and had so much fun getting #AlbertAction to help build an igloo and a snowman!

Find below the Alpine Action Guide to what you can get involved with whilst staying in Meribel or La Tania:

Events to look forward to in Meribel are as follows:

Sunday 12th February

Elements park challenge; pop down to the Elemnets Park at the top of the Plan de l’homme chair lift and jump/slide over the the boxes – 10:30am.
Pet the huskies; meet local mountain dogs at the Piste des Inuit Meribel Altiport, 1-4:30pm.
Warm up with complementary hot chocolate, Piste des Inuit 2-4pm.

Monday 13th February

Welcome drink at La Chaudanne, ask the experts to recommend routes for the day 9-11am.
Inuits Fishing Mystery; fish for mysterious objects in the lake and keep whatever you find, Piste des Inuits, 2-4pm.
Kenotte an organised family entertainer will be at the sledging area, Meribel Altiport, 3 – 4pm.
Himalaya by night; sledge down the green run Little Himalaya in Meribel Mottaret, 1 run 5euros the whole evening 10euros, 5:30 – 6:30pm.

Tuesday 14th February
Love is in the air as we celebrate Valentines Day in resort.

Why not pop down to Meribel centre and join in the street party! Starting 4-7pm there will be music from the fabulous “Counterflow” and free Vin Chaud.
Valentines celebrations. La Follie Douce 9am – 5pm.
DC Area 43; Welcome drink and games, starting at the DC Area 43 hut, win DC shoes and goodies! 2 – 4pm.
Market day in Meribel! Head down to the town centre where you will find a local market selling cheese, wine, sweets and clothing – a great place to buy gifts for friends and family.

Wednesday 15th February
Ice Hockey; at the ice skating rink in the Olympic centre, 3euros for children and 5euros for adults, 8:30-11pm.
FEATURE OF THE WEEK…. Extraordinary Eagles Day! Head down to the family cool area  at the bottom of the Altiport chair lift and experience the Lac Leman Eagles show for 30mins the first show is at 11am and the second 3pm.

Thursday 16th February
Ice rink foam party; skate in foam to the latest DJ beats 8-10pm at the Olympic centre ice skating rink.
Free introduction to Archery; Neige de l’Altiport try out Archery and get a free hot chocolate or tea 10am-4:30pm.
Inuits Sledge; have fun sledging on the inuits toboggan run 2-4pm.
Himalaya by night; sledge down the green run Little Himalaya in Meribel Mottaret, 1 run 5euros the whole evening 10euros, 5:30 – 6:30pm.

Friday 17th February
Market day in Meribel! Head down to the town centre where you will find a local market selling cheese, wine, sweets and clothing – a great place to buy gifts for friends and family.

For more information and to see the full in-resort events calendar CLICK HERE or on the below picture:

Events to look forward to in La Tania are as follows:

Alongside the organised activities in La Tania there are also lots of things to do in the Courchevel valley. The free bus runs throughout the day between La Tania and Courchevel 1850, here you will find many family friendly activities such as; bowling, the FAMOUS Courchevel toboggan run and ice skating. Courchevel also has an incredible new swimming and activities centre called “Aquamotion”

Aquamotion-Courchevel-Auer Weber-© Aldo Amoretti


 

 

 

 

 

 

For more information and to see the full in-resort events calendar CLICK HERE or on the below

HAPPY HALF TERM from the Alpine Action team in the UK and Resort! If all this entertainment has got you craving some family time on the slopes, take a look at our latest offers page. We still have limited availability for next week in the chocolate box Chalet Cote Coeur in La Tania.


Weekly Snow Report and Events in the 3 Valleys

We are proud to announce… It’s SNOWING in the 3 valleys!  It has been ongoing since Friday evening and hasn’t stopped in the past 24 hours. Forecasts are reading around 40cm has fallen at resort level and 55cm higher up, today we are expecting another 6 – 9cm of snow!

The atmosphere in resort is fantastic with everyone turning into big kids; snowball fights, sledging, snowman making and Igloo building. Meribel and La Tania have been transformed back into glistening white Winter wonderlands.

Conditions on the piste are more forgiving with softer snow and mixed terrain to suit all levels. Some of the more advanced pistes such as Suisses in Courchevel are looking inviting, ready for Alpine adrenaline junkies to test their skills.

Temperatures are staying cold over the next 7 days with highs of -2 degrees and lows of -8 degrees. The coldest wind chill is forecast today with -14! Today the snow will continue falling lightly, tomorrow skies will clear for a sunny morning, then the clouds will come back in towards the afternoon. Wednesday and Thursday are forecast for light snow showers with Friday clearing up again for another beautiful, sunny (hopefully powder), day.


 

 

The Meribel valley currently has a reading of 43cm of snow at resort level (1450m) and 105cm at Altitude (2700m).

The Courchevel valley currently has a reading of 67cm at resort level (1850m) and 105cm at Altitude (2700m).

Avalanche risk is 3 out of 5, although we’ve had a lot of snow, please be aware of going off piste. The current snow pack is very unstable after compact conditions followed by heavy snowfall. Make the most of local knowledge available in resort and go out with a guide who knows the area and has expertise to assess the risk.

We want to keep you up to date with weekly events and happenings in the 3 valleys so here are some of the best bits to get you in the winter holiday spirit…

What’s on this week in Meribel

Monday 6th
Street Party with “Counterflow” 5-7pm
Himalaya by night: night sledging 5:30pm – 7:30pm Meribel Mottaret
Live Music
Jacks Bar: Blazin Strings – 5pm
Lodge Du Village: Counterflow – 10pm
Evolution: Mardy Johnny Depps – 10pm

Tuesday 7th
Market day in Meribel centre.
DC Area 43: mini comp and games, opportunity to win prizes, 2-4pm.
Live Music
Jacks Bar: Daisy B – 5pm
Lodge du Village: Bring Your Sisters – 4:30pm
Evolution: Hobo Chic – 10pm
Scotts: Celine Dos Santos  – 10pm
Doron Pub: Bubble & Crisp 11pm

Wednesday 8th
Torch lit decent for children: Meribel Mottaret – 6pm
Ice Hockey at the Olympic Centre: 8:30-11pm
Live Music
Jacks Bar: The Mardy Johnny Depps – 5pm & Wingmen – 6pm
Lodge Du Village: The Slopes – 4pm
The Rond Point: Bubble & Crisp – 5pm
Doron Pub: Wingmen 11pm

Thursday 9th
Himalaya by night: night sledging 5:30pm – 7:30pm Meribel Mottaret
Black out evening at the ice rink with head torches – 8-10pm
DC Area 43: Shoe hunt, bag yourself a pair of DC shoes if you can find them hidden around the park 10 – 12:30pm
Sledging and Vin Chaud: La Chadanne – 4:30pm
♫Live Music♫
Jacks Bar: Hobo Chic – 5pm
Lodge Du Village: Jay Tamkin – 4pm
Ice Skating Rink: DJ Kaya 8 – 10pm
Doron Pub: Bring Your Sisters – 11pm
Mountain Movers: Rodney & Skitz – 11pm

Friday 10th
Market day in Meribel centre
Night Slalom: Meribel Mottaret – 5pm

What’s on this week in La Tania

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last minute availability

After a huge snowfall who can blame you for wanting to take a last minute trip to the Alps, for some fun on the slopes and in the POWDER! Check out our last minute offers on Chalet holidays in the heart of the 3 Valleys. Both Meribel and La Tania are the perfect locations for current conditions, with trees lining the pistes, breathtaking scenery and mixed terrain provides something for everyone.


The Alpine Bake Off: Banana Bread

In December we featured a typical favourite – chocolate cake, for January we have the humble Banana Bread. This classic loaf is a fabulous way to use up any uneaten bananas and is better when they are a little mushy. Magic in Motion ski school LOVE our Banana Bread and said Daisy from Chalet Alysson’s Banana Bread was the best they have eaten – now that is a BIG statement when ski schools are piled with cakes on a weekly basis!

So if you loved our Banana Bread as much a Magic in Motion then here is our secret to this simply classic afternoon tea treat:

Banana Bread

Banana Bread Chalet Bouchot
Banana Bread: Chalet Bouchot
https://www.alpineaction.co.uk/meribel-chalets-bouchot.htm
Banana Bread: Chalet Azalee

 

Serves 10
Preparation time            10 minutes
Cooking time                45 minutes

Ingredients

3 eggs
1 pot (yoghurt pot) of brown sugar
1 pot of natural yoghurt
¾ pot veg oil (not olive oil)
3 pots of self rasing flour
1 tsp baking powder
3 mushy bananas
50mls milk

Method:
1. Preheat oven to 180c.
2. Line and grease loaf tin.
3. Place all the ingredients in a bowl mix well then pour into loaf tin and bake.
4. Decorate with a sprinkle of icing sugar – maybe use your creative skills like our host Davina in Chalet Bouchot and use a seasonal stencil.


Weekly Snow Report and Events in the 3 Valleys

The skies are looking moody in the 3 Valleys this week, as we eagerly anticipate the next snow fall. Conditions are still very good, with on-piste skiing compact and well groomed.

As we move into February, in preparation of the school holidays the children’s fun zones are really taking shape across the 3 Valleys. The Piste Inuit in Meribel’s Altiport is now up and running with lots of fun features and activities to entertain the whole family. The NEW Elements Park at the top of the Plan de l’homme chair lift, is also starting to take shape and we are awaiting the opening.

Temperatures are varied over the next 14 days with highs of around 8 degrees and lows of -3. However, towards the weekend we are seeing temperatures plummet with highs of -7 and lows of -11. Wind chill is forecast at a body shivering -18 for Saturday – don’t forget your ski buff!

Credit to: Snowforecast.com
Credit to: Le Meteo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Credit to: Le Meteo

The Meribel valley currently has a reading of 23cm of snow at resort level (1450m) and 100cm at Altitude (2700m).

The Courchevel valley currently has a reading of 80cm at resort level (1850m) and 170cm at Altitude (2700m).

Avalanche risk is 2 out of 5

We want to keep you up to date with weekly events and happenings in the 3 valleys so here are some of the best bits to get you in the winter holiday spirit…

What’s on this week in Meribel

Monday 30th
Live Music
Jacks Bar: Jay Tamkin – 5pm
Meribar: Conor Owen – 4:30pm
Evolution: Mardy Johnny Depps – 10pm

Tuesday 31st
Market day in Meribel centre

Live Music
Jacks Bar: Daisy B – 5pm
Lodge du Village: Bring Your Sisters – 4:30pm
Meribar: Hobo Chic – 4:30pm
Evolution: Hobo Chic – 10pm
Scotts: Sian Hayley-Smith – 10pm
Doron Pub: The Slopes 11pm
O’Sullivans: Bring Your Sisters – 12am

Wednesday 1st
Live Music
Jacks Bar: The Mardy Johnny Depps – 5pm & Wingmen – 6pm
Meribar: Bring Your Sisters – 4:30pm
The Rond Point: Bubble & Crisp – 5pm
Lodge du Village: Hobo Chic – 4:30pm
Doron Pub: Wingmen 11pm

Thursday 2nd
Himalaya by night: night sledging 5:30pm – 7:30pm Meribel Mottaret

♫Live Music♫
Jacks Bar: Hobo Chic – 5pm
Meribar: Blazin Strings – 4:30pm
Lodge du Village: Rob Cross – 4:30pm
Doron Pub: Gareth & Westy – 11pm
La Taverne: Bubble & Crisp – 10pm
Lodge du Village: Two Far Cajon – 10:30pm
O’Sullivan’s: Mountain Movers – 12am

Friday 3rd
♫Live Music♫
Meribar: Wingmen – 4:30pm

What’s on this week in La Tania

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Last minute availability

If you like what you see and want to escape rainy England for the snowy Alps, then check out our latest offers and availability. We have limited spaces in Meribel and La Tania from the 18th February onwards. Hopefully we will be welcoming you to the 3 Valleys soon!

 

 

 

 


Woodland Walks: Teppes Trail – La Tania

The beautiful thing about the 3 Valleys is there’s something for everyone. If you aren’t a skier/boarder or your body won’t allow the aches and pains that come with the sport, there is still so much to do. If  you love the mountains; scenery, crisp air, breath taking views and fabulous lunch spots, you can still experience this at a slower pace. There are some stunning walks around Meribel and La Tania to keep you more than entertained.

One of our hosts Adrian from Chalet Cote Coeur has been out of action due to injury. He and his partner Gemma decided to adventure around the local landscape and see what La Tania walking trails have to offer. We interviewed them to find out more, here is their account of the Teppes Trail a beautiful, snowy, woodland walk:

Teppes Trail, La Tania with Adrian and Gemma from Chalet Cote Coeur

Walking Trails: La Tania – CLICK PICTURE FOR FULL MAP

Starting out at the bottom of the Grand Bois lift, cross the bridge to the centre of the resort. Take a left towards the shops and walk up the steps between the Saucisse Savoyarde deli and and the Ski Lodge. Turn left at the top and follow the road for about 20 meters, then take a right up the steps leading to the Saboia residence. The top of these steps is the beginning of the Teppes trail. Follow the footpath through the woodland and enjoy your adventure!

 

 

 

 

 

Adrian and Gemma…What was your favourite part about the Teppes trail?
        When the trail went through the woods off the main track up to the picnic spot.

Those views!

Would you say this is an easy walk? If not what ability do you think suits this kind of walk?
       Yes I would say it was easy, Adrian managed to do it with a broken collarbone.

What attire would you recommend for the trail? For example: snow shoes, normal shoes, poles etc…                   We went in our snow boots, wore thermals, ski jackets and took ski poles. 

Are there any lunch/refreshment stops on the way?
       There is a picnic spot at the top of the trail with benches and a lovely view.

How long did the walk take you?
      It took us an hour to do the walk

 

Did you see any wildlife or interesting plants during your walk?
           We didn’t see any animals but we did see lots of animal tracks and there was an information board at the picnic spot telling you about the wildlife and plants. 

Would you say that La Tania is an easy access resort for non-skiers?
           Yes I would there are many walks that you can do in the woods and up the mountains so there is a lot of variety and there are many snow shoe walks in Le Praz that we want to do as well. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more information on walking routes and alternative activities, check out our “Non-Skiers” pages on the Alpine Action website…
La Tania non-skiers: CLICK HERE

Meribel non-skiers: CLICK HERE