MountainSun Ltd Blog http://blog.mountainsunltd.com Ski holidays and chalets in La Plagne, Tignes and Dolomiti Superski Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:19:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 en More snow in Tignes http://blog.mountainsunltd.com/2012/04/more-snow-in-tignes/ http://blog.mountainsunltd.com/2012/04/more-snow-in-tignes/#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:19:27 +0000 Mountain Sun http://blog.mountainsunltd.com/?p=119 The snow has continued to fall in Tignes, Espace Killy this week and this morning the resort has woken yet again to a clean sheet of powder covering the mountains and wonderful blue skies.  Check out this picture of our terrace at Les Melezes in Tignes Les Boisses this morning - what an incredible way to finish of the season.

It’s not too late to join in the fun; we still have some short ski break availability next week and over the May Bank Holiday weekend. A 3 night short stay costs from just £129 during the week or £171 over the weekend. The price includes airport transfers, 3 nights catered accommodation, a 3 day lift pass and use of equipment with a chance to buy this season’s rental stock at a bargain rate if something tickles your fancy.

http://www.mountainsunltd.com/special_offers/view/spring-breaks-in-tignes

]]> http://blog.mountainsunltd.com/2012/04/more-snow-in-tignes/feed/ WIN A HOLIDAY for 2 & help a good cause! http://blog.mountainsunltd.com/2012/03/win-a-holiday-for-2-help-a-good-cause/ http://blog.mountainsunltd.com/2012/03/win-a-holiday-for-2-help-a-good-cause/#comments Thu, 15 Mar 2012 23:23:34 +0000 Mountain Sun http://blog.mountainsunltd.com/?p=116 On 22nd April 2012, Mountainsun’s Joanne will be running in the London Marathon in memory of her uncle Peter & to raise as much money as possible for the PSP Association www.pspeur.org, a little known charity working tirelessly to help sufferers and their families live with this rare, cruel and difficult to diagnose brain disease for which there is currently no known cure.

Sponsor just £12.50 or more (& don’t forget to leave your name & email address) & you will be entered into a prize draw to win a summer or winter holiday for 2 at Chalet Hotel Les Melezes, TIGNES,  OR,  Chalet Hotel Diamant, DOLOMITI SUPERSKI.

The winner can take thier holiday any time up to September 2013  (subject to availability & excluding Christmas, New Year, Feb half term & Easter). The prize is for 7 nights catered chalet accommodation. Sorry, does not include lift pass or travel to resort.

For your chance to win, make a donation here : http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/JoanneBazMarathonAttempt

The winner will be announced at the end of June.

]]> http://blog.mountainsunltd.com/2012/03/win-a-holiday-for-2-help-a-good-cause/feed/ It’s Snowing! http://blog.mountainsunltd.com/2011/12/its-snowing/ http://blog.mountainsunltd.com/2011/12/its-snowing/#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:40:00 +0000 Mountain Sun http://blog.mountainsunltd.com/?p=112 AT LAST… it’s been a long time coming this autumn but finally the snow has started to fall across the Alps and it’s making up for lost time in a big way. It’s absolutely dumping and more is forecast over the next few days; it’s settling on solid cold ground and promising a fabulous base for the winter.

TIGNES - Conditions up to now have been good in the high areas & glacier but with fewer slopes open than usual for this time of year. That’s all about to change, finally it’s dumping! The terrace at Chalet Hotel Les Melezes in Tignes Les Boisses at 1900m is covered this morning. See the photo…

Les Melezes' Terrace -5th Dec, TIGNES 1900m

Les Melezes

DOLOMITI SUPERSKI - Kronplatz has had several runs open since the last weekend of November & several more opened this weekend. A light snowfall last night has improved conditions & more is forecast over the next couple of days. Alta Badia has a few runs open, as does Cortina, & Val Gardena.

We still have some availability for a white Christmas in the Italian Dolomites, Tignes or Paradiski, either for a full weeks stay or for a short ski break!

]]> http://blog.mountainsunltd.com/2011/12/its-snowing/feed/ Snowfall in Tignes http://blog.mountainsunltd.com/2011/10/snowfall-in-tignes/ http://blog.mountainsunltd.com/2011/10/snowfall-in-tignes/#comments Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:21:04 +0000 Mountain Sun http://blog.mountainsunltd.com/?p=108 Snow has fallen in Tignes, Espace Killy & has covered the whole area including Les Boisses (1900m).

Autumn Ski & Board Camp guests staying at Chalet Hotel Les Melezes are today enjoying superb fresh snow on the Grand Motte glacier as well as perfect blue skies.

]]> http://blog.mountainsunltd.com/2011/10/snowfall-in-tignes/feed/ Early snow falls on the Alps http://blog.mountainsunltd.com/2011/09/early-snow-falls-on-the-alps/ http://blog.mountainsunltd.com/2011/09/early-snow-falls-on-the-alps/#comments Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:45:19 +0000 Mountain Sun http://blog.mountainsunltd.com/?p=104 Snow fell across the alps yesterday, and fell heavily in Tignes. We’ve even had 4cm down in Tignes Les Boisses.  This is GREAT NEWS for the Opening Weekend of the Ski & Board Camp as this heavy snowfall means  conditions should be excellent when the Grand Mott Glacier opens on 1st October.  Our guests will be among the first on the mountain, with brand new 2012 equipment  … while our chef spends the day sweating it out in the kitchen preparing a special gala dinner for Saturday night to celebrate the start of our season.

You’re not too late to join us! :  www.skiandboardcamp.com/gala.html

]]> http://blog.mountainsunltd.com/2011/09/early-snow-falls-on-the-alps/feed/ Ski & Board Camp 2011 - Now on Sale http://blog.mountainsunltd.com/2011/05/ski-board-camp-2011-now-on-sale/ http://blog.mountainsunltd.com/2011/05/ski-board-camp-2011-now-on-sale/#comments Thu, 05 May 2011 10:52:35 +0000 Mountain Sun http://blog.mountainsunltd.com/?p=97 The popular Edge2edge Ski & Board Camp 2011 went on sale on Tuesday 3rd May & is selling fast!

Be among the first to hit the slopes next winter & try out 2012 skis & snowboards.

3 days skiing & 3 nights catered accommodation at Chalet Hotel Les Melezes, Tignes Les Boisses, Espace Killy, from just:

  • £99 p/p in early autumn (30/09 -20/10)
  • £129 p/p in mid autumn (21/10 -24/11)
  • £169 p/p in pre winter (25/11 -15/12)

The price INCLUDES:

  • 3 day lift pass
  • Return transfers from Geneva airport (evenings)
  • Use of 2012 equipment

Details:  http://www.skiandboardcamp.com

BOOK NOW  to avoid dissapointment - we’re already 30% booked & have just a few rooms left in early /mid December!

Call:  01273 257008 ex 2

]]> http://blog.mountainsunltd.com/2011/05/ski-board-camp-2011-now-on-sale/feed/ Fresh snow in Tignes http://blog.mountainsunltd.com/2010/10/fresh-snow-in-tignes-2/ http://blog.mountainsunltd.com/2010/10/fresh-snow-in-tignes-2/#comments Fri, 29 Oct 2010 20:09:24 +0000 Mountain Sun http://blog.mountainsunltd.com/?p=84 Conditions on the Grand Motte glacier, Val Claret, remain absolutely awesome! A foot of fresh snow fell earlier in the week and the sun has been shining.

The white stuff has properly arrived now in Tignes, and the snow line is now well below Tignes Les Boisses as you can see by this picture of our terrace at Chalet Hotel Les Melezes.

We’ve still got a few spaces left on the Edge2edge Ski & Board Camp, but only up until 9th November – so get yourself out if you possibly can and don’t miss out on the amazing early season conditions we’re enjoying!!

]]> http://blog.mountainsunltd.com/2010/10/fresh-snow-in-tignes-2/feed/ Tignes - Glacier re-opens http://blog.mountainsunltd.com/2010/10/tignes-glacier-re-opens/ http://blog.mountainsunltd.com/2010/10/tignes-glacier-re-opens/#comments Sun, 03 Oct 2010 18:39:53 +0000 Mountain Sun http://blog.mountainsunltd.com/?p=68 The Grande Motte glacier re-opened on Sat 25th Sept 2010, & our first guests arrived for Autumn Ski & Board Camp 2010.

What a brilliant weekend we had!

These shots were taken on Sunday & Monday by our reservations team Jo & Jude who had nipped over to Tignes for the weekend & are now back in the UK ready to take your bookings!

The weather on Saturday was poor (strong winds & poor visibility) but most of our guests braved the elements & enjoyed the slopes regardless.

Saturday evening’s 7 course celebration gala dinner was outstanding (congrats to our chef Roger!).

Waking up on Sunday morning with the clouds surrounding Les Melezes wasn’t inspiring but the webcams on the glacier showed clear blue skies. When we had ascended the Funiculare into bright warm sunshine, the view from 3200m was amazing! Clouds nestling in the mountain valleys below were a spectacular sight, & the feeling of being so high was surreal.

A great day with perfect snow (topped up by an overnight snow flurry) & sunshine.

Monday’s conditions on the glacier repeated Sunday’s perfect day, & completed a superb weekend ski break for our guests.

]]> http://blog.mountainsunltd.com/2010/10/tignes-glacier-re-opens/feed/ Autumn Ski & Board Camp 2010 http://blog.mountainsunltd.com/2010/04/autumn-ski-board-camp-2010/ http://blog.mountainsunltd.com/2010/04/autumn-ski-board-camp-2010/#comments Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:57:18 +0000 Mountain Sun http://blog.mountainsunltd.com/?p=66 The Edge2edge Ski & Board Camp 2010 goes on sale from Fri 23rd April 2010.

We are pleased to announce rates will not be increased….

3 days skiing & 3 nights catered accommodation from just £99 in early Autumn, £125 in mid Autumn, & £149 in early winter.

For full details visit:-  www.skiandboardcamp.com

Tel: Joanne  07704 181351

]]> http://blog.mountainsunltd.com/2010/04/autumn-ski-board-camp-2010/feed/ New Arrival at Les Melezes! http://blog.mountainsunltd.com/2010/04/new-arrival-at-les-melezes/ http://blog.mountainsunltd.com/2010/04/new-arrival-at-les-melezes/#comments Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:48:34 +0000 Mountain Sun http://blog.mountainsunltd.com/?p=64 Roger is pleased to announce the birth of his 2nd daughter yesterday!

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