I have been to Val Thorens and trois vallees a least 12 times and I'm going in Januari this year for the ressond you memtioned. Used to go during school hollidays and yeah the crows were a disaster with 40 min lift lines even on high speed chairlifts and epic overcrowded moguls on all slopes at the end of the day. Last few years were late in March and while not crowded there were way to many clueless beginners without experienced groupmatesor ski class making the slopes kind of dangerous. But the real killer was no fresh snow for weeks and very slushy slopes below 2000m or after 1pm. But if you get a rare march snowfall night with a nice sunny day after it's magical on the empty slopes. So you are spot on but it might have been worth it to menton that most cheaper accomodation in the French alps is very small and outdated so be carefull if you want to the spend holiday season in the appartment if you book at rated capacity (the average 4 person is really 2, 6 maybe 4 people comfortably etc). And to avoid city center cheap appartments in Val Thorens as these are often party dorms right above bars and night clubs. I usually go to Chamois d'Or, a nice affordable slope side appartment a bit lower in Val Thorens where it's nice and quiet but good slope acces.
@@bewati1 thanks for your feedback!! Yes 👍 always avoid the Feb school holidays at all cost if you have a choice. We don’t have those issues with small apartments generally as our accommodation option ranges from high standard 4-star to 5-star (but we mainly do 5). I prefer to focus on high quality rather than volume. You can find our range here 👉 www.topsnowtravel.com Have fun in January! I will be Les Portes du Soleil and a few other spots this January too 😊👍
@@topsnowtravel i from french alps. Born at the bottom of Grand Massif. I have practiced skiing for local ski team. Trust me for Mars before 21th. - Not warm - Huge amount of snow - No holidays
The only time to avoid is winter holiday from the 2nd week of february to the first week of march. January is the best powder, march is spring snow, still excellent at high altitude resorts
@@ethanyoon3964 it depends what you mean by first time visitor. Are you new to skiing? Opening day is generally an amazing day as everywhere you go is untracked so the first day, you can find some powder galore but both those resorts will already be opened by then (late November) so that won’t apply. Tignes might also have better conditions and would be a great choice also for very early season: Tignes Ski Resort - Truly Unique ruclips.net/video/jE4hw9yYBlo/видео.html
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I love the Lego Kaila Chalet behind you 😁, see you this winter
Thanks 🙏 to you Stéphane!! You got me into it, now I just want more 😂
I have been to Val Thorens and trois vallees a least 12 times and I'm going in Januari this year for the ressond you memtioned. Used to go during school hollidays and yeah the crows were a disaster with 40 min lift lines even on high speed chairlifts and epic overcrowded moguls on all slopes at the end of the day. Last few years were late in March and while not crowded there were way to many clueless beginners without experienced groupmatesor ski class making the slopes kind of dangerous. But the real killer was no fresh snow for weeks and very slushy slopes below 2000m or after 1pm. But if you get a rare march snowfall night with a nice sunny day after it's magical on the empty slopes.
So you are spot on but it might have been worth it to menton that most cheaper accomodation in the French alps is very small and outdated so be carefull if you want to the spend holiday season in the appartment if you book at rated capacity (the average 4 person is really 2, 6 maybe 4 people comfortably etc). And to avoid city center cheap appartments in Val Thorens as these are often party dorms right above bars and night clubs. I usually go to Chamois d'Or, a nice affordable slope side appartment a bit lower in Val Thorens where it's nice and quiet but good slope acces.
@@bewati1 thanks for your feedback!! Yes 👍 always avoid the Feb school holidays at all cost if you have a choice.
We don’t have those issues with small apartments generally as our accommodation option ranges from high standard 4-star to 5-star (but we mainly do 5). I prefer to focus on high quality rather than volume. You can find our range here 👉 www.topsnowtravel.com
Have fun in January! I will be Les Portes du Soleil and a few other spots this January too 😊👍
Mars! just before the 21th
@@jleroulley yeah 👍 definitely a good choice.
@@topsnowtravel i from french alps. Born at the bottom of Grand Massif.
I have practiced skiing for local ski team. Trust me for Mars before 21th.
- Not warm
- Huge amount of snow
- No holidays
The only time to avoid is winter holiday from the 2nd week of february to the first week of march. January is the best powder, march is spring snow, still excellent at high altitude resorts
@@francoisfoue Indeed 😁👍
Last week of January ❤
@@tommikiviniemi5558 you’re probably right, one of the best options or second last week of Jan…
Any time after a big snowfall 😅
Hey mate, I’m planning to visit
Val trones or val dsere 7/Dec opening day
Is this a good idea for first time vistor?
@@ethanyoon3964 it depends what you mean by first time visitor. Are you new to skiing? Opening day is generally an amazing day as everywhere you go is untracked so the first day, you can find some powder galore but both those resorts will already be opened by then (late November) so that won’t apply. Tignes might also have better conditions and would be a great choice also for very early season:
Tignes Ski Resort - Truly Unique
ruclips.net/video/jE4hw9yYBlo/видео.html
Good luck finding a hotel at Val thorens
I'm going VT then! 8x years in a row (other than covid) opening at VT is snow sure in early December for sure
I live in Savoy, snow is falling this week, there will be good snow. Opening days are good when there is good snow, which will be the case this year.
@@francoisfoue love 🥰 it!!!! Thanks 🙏 for the local update. Much appreciated!!!!