HIGH altitude verses LOW altitude ski resorts

Altitude is always a big discussion topic with regards to snow conditions. The bigger operators use altitude in all their publicity to sell holidays. Most peoples’ perceptions is that the higher the ski resort, the better the skiing conditions are going to be but this is not always the case. Higher resorts do get more snow but they do need more snow to cover the rocky terrain. Being at altitude you can suffer from high winds and extremely cold conditions, resulting in hard packed wind slab slopes and poor visibility. Lower resorts can suffer when it is warmer but they do need less snow due to the fact that the majority of the pistes are meadow grass. In recent years the lower resorts have adapted to climate change by installing snow making machinery which ensures a good base for people to ski all of the season. The Espace Diamant ski area’s proximity to Mont Blanc plays a vital roll in the amount of snow it gets during the season. The resort of Les Saisies has one of the top snow records in the French Alps. It enjoys the privilege of being at the foot of Mont-Blanc and has superior snowfalls and maximum sun exposure. If Les Saisies is suffering with a lack of snow then most of the other resorts in the French Alps will be as well. The Espace Diamant is currently one of the best kept secrets in the French Alps.www.truealpine.com