Went Easter 2026

Yes, it's ugly and the lift system is prone to close in high winds. We went late March/early April and the first 3 days were all impacted - late openings, links to Zermatt shut. But you suck it up because the altitude means decent skiing in late March/April. Best thing to do is check weather forecast, and if you can, come here April if there's fresh snow.

Some piste tips:

Cieloalto - small, quiet area just to right of base. A couple of decent blacks.

Valtournenche - red 1 is a long, interesting run right to the base. 3 lifts to the top, 2nd is achingly slow, but the reds from Cime Blanche are excellent

Palteau Rosa - assuming it's open, its a 3 stage haul to get here. Project Cervino (due 2029/30) will provide a fast single telecabin. Until then, it's a bind, but at the top, you have red 7 all the way back to the base

Take the 2 chairs (2nd is kid friendly at Plan Torette) and some decent runs, but go off-piste under the chair. Black 59 is on the map, nut doesn't appear to be there anymore, but the off-piste version is worth exploring.