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Randoneé on Les Lores, Val d’Isère
Had a great day with my daughter on her first randoneé outing. We skinned up Les Lores in Val d’Isère and got a good set of photos – link to the gallery Posted by Chris
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Eco-friendly Geothermic heating – Le Dauphine
We were featured in the eco section of le Dauphine newspaper this month. They had heard about the installation of the geothermic heating in le Miroir and wanted to do an article as it’s such an unusual thing in France. … Continue reading
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planting and powder
I didn’t think the amazing powder we had last week would be topped before the end of the season, but it was. The two best days this season were on Easter Monday and Tuesday. Absolutely brilliant skiing. It’s spring skiing … Continue reading
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Powder Burn
The last week has officially seen (for me, at least) the best powder of the season. Last thursday I was cycling in shorts and a summer vest and then the snow arrived in earnest. Took a group of skiers plus one … Continue reading
Cycling on the sunny side
It’s been warm and sunny for the last week or so and we’ve had the chance to work on the landscaping around le Miroir chalet, good to get a head-start on that. Have also been able to alternate some outings … Continue reading
Super busy and super cold
We’ve been busy showing our le Miroir chalet clients the progress on their build and going through some of the additions and modifications they want to the original spec. It’s also been great having the chance to take them out … Continue reading
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Off-piste in the couloirs and ski touring
Not much sunshine around this week and not much in the way of fresh snow either. It has warmed up a bit, which means we’ve been able to get back on to the exterior stonework on le Miroir chalet. Enjoyed … Continue reading
Fresh cold powder at Half Term
It’s the school holidays – a busy week out skiing in superb off-piste conditions with some of the FMP chalet owners. The classic locations have offered up some truly magnificent fresh cold powder: La Foglietta in Sainte Foy, La Bellecote … Continue reading
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Skiing at 80 (years, not mph)
My Dad and brother are staying with us at the moment and they’ve been out skiing everyday. Dad’s doesn’t just pootle about – he’s still going down pretty much anything he’s pointed at. A pretty good effort for an 80 … Continue reading
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Trip to Italy
Took an overnight trip to Italy on Wednesday to pick up some tile and wood samples and also some handmade ironwork – cupboard handles, hinges etc – for the chalets. About 15cm of snow fell overnight on Tuesday so I … Continue reading
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