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More Extreme Snowfall Friday 20 February 2026
Update 15:15 - Final decision is that Dou des Lanches will not open today. Safety is always the priority and work is on-going. It will open tomorrow.
Update 13:15 - Dou des Lanches now estimated for a 14:45 opening but obviously only if the pistes are deemed safe.
Update 11:00 - Hoping to get Dou des Lanches open for around 13:30 but no 3V link to Méribel. Loze chair on the Méribel side is not running today.
Update 10:30 - The 1850 Emile Allais Stade pistes are open to the public today! Thanks to Club des Sports for allowing this. Bouc Blanc now open.
Update 10:00 - AdF, Roc Mug, Biollay, Pralong, Plantrey, Forêt chairs are all now open. Family Park will remain closed due to snow drifts. Signal open 10:15.
Delayed openings of all higher lifts once again this morning despite teams working overnight and since early morning attempting to secure the ski area. Some higher sectors expected to be closed all day (Chanrossa & Saulire) and unlikely there will be any 3V link via Col de Loze even by afternoon.
A staggering 75cm of new snow since 14:00 Thursday with very strong winds overnight. Due to huge accumulations some pistes have had to be groomed twice overnight! The off piste avalanche risk is very complicated due to the amount of new snow and the wind effect. Currently at the maximum with a forecast to move to 4 out 5 (HIGH RISK) but S3V request for everyone's safety to exercise extreme caution and not to ski off piste today.
The snow depth on Saulire is now 300cm.
This photo (credit S3V) is from one of the Saulire Couloirs yesterday where a massive slab avalanche has broken away with a 2.5m snow depth - if anyone was in any doubt why there's delayed opening this morning...
Weather set to clear by Saturday, the whole ski area will be secured and top, top skiing next week!
As always, stay safe, enjoy those brilliant lower slopes this morning and always... T H I N K #latania
Updates throughout the day during extreme conditions on our Facebook Page
Snow Update 19 Feb 2026
Lots of Snow!
La Tania Snow Report Monday 16 February 2026
It's still snowing!
All the Winter 2026 Video Snow Reports
Tim Wall on the Ski Podcast
Tim lifts the lid on all things La Tania on this in depth interview with Iain Martin
The Ski Podcast Episode 299, Tim Wall, Pub Le Ski Lodge, La Tania
Latest Blog Posts / Video Snow Reports
What's New in La Tania & The 3 Valleys for Winter 2026 - The Definitive Guide
The 25th Edition (yes, really no idea what happened to the last 25 years) of our complete and detailed What's New in La Tania & The 3 Valleys for Winter 2026 - The Definitive Guide
The new EU EES (Entry / Exit System) - We try it on the first day...
The much delayed EU EES (Entry / Exit System) started on Sunday 12 October 2025 with a “soft launch” (gradually rolled out and it can be suspended if there are issues ) and is designed to track access of non-EU citizens access to the 29 countries in the Schengen area. Ultimately it will make travel easier and enhance security. We tried it out on the first day... and then on the return journey had to do it all again - no idea why?
At the main UK arrival gate at Geneva Airport there are 16 un-manned kiosks available to take fingerprints, photos and passport scans prior to going through the normal manned passport check and stamp. Queues seem to build up due to lack of staff at the normal passport check rather than any kind of bottleneck at the kiosks.
Opening Dates - Winter 2026
With the Summer season over all our thoughts turn to Winter with La Tania lifts opening on Sat 6 Dec (a preview day over in 1850 on Fri 5 Dec will have Praz, Verdons, Saulire and Marmottes open).
Courchevel 1850 and Le Praz: Fri 05 Dec 2025 - Sun 19 Apr 2026 (preview day on 5/12 with limited lifts)
La Tania: Sat 06 Dec 2025 - Sun 12 Apr 2026
Courchevel Moriond 1650: Sat 06 Dec 2025 - Sun 12 Apr 2026
Courchevel Village 1550: Sat 06 Dec 2025 - Sun 19 Apr 2026
Méribel: Sat 06 Dec 2025 - Fri 17 Apr 2026
Mottaret: Sat 06 Dec 2025 - Fri 17 Apr 2026
Brides Les Bains: Sat 13 Dec 2025 - Fri 10 Apr 2026
Les Menuires: Sat 06 Dec 2025 - Fri 17 Apr 2026
St Martin de Belleville: Sat 06 Dec 2025 - Fri 17 Apr 2026
Orelle: Sat 22 Nov 2025 - Sun 03 May 2026
Val Thorens: Sat 22 Nov 2025 - Sun 03 May 2026
Opening of the 3 Valleys links: Sat 06 Dec 2025 - Fri 17 Apr 2026
Limited areas in early/late season and all subject to change, snow conditions, weather, staffing, resources, maintenance, utilisation, mechanical issues etc.
Winter 2025 / 2026 Lift Pass Prices
Now released including pedestrian, mini-pass, family flex, season and one-lift up options...
La Tania Lift Pass Page - all the prices and options for the 3 Valleys
A single ride up on the new Chenus gondola will cost €25 this Winter! While "mid mountain" lifts like the Bouc Blanc or Verdons will be €13 for one ride up. All descents are free. Then again the Bagatelle is much more than double the price of the Bouc Blanc for lunch! Meanwhile a 3 Valleys pedestrian day pass costs €30.50 for Winter 2026...
2026 Piste Maps Released - 5 New Lifts in Courchevel, 3 New Lifts in Méribel
All the Winter 2026 Piste Maps for the 3 Valleys
Winter 2026 / 2027 Flights
The La Tania Flight Information Page
easyJet now taking bookings through until end of January 2027
Jet2 booking until March 2027
Ryanair are booking until the end of March 2026 for their flights to Grenoble (Thu,Sat,Sun from Stansted) and to the end of October 2026 for other flights.
British Airways, Air France and Swiss are usually bookable just under 12 months in advance
ESCAPADE 2026 - The Height of Everest Twice! - We Go Again!
Who's up for skiing around 100km and 16000m of vertical in a day?
NEW FOR 2026 IS THAT GRANDES COMBS AND TORTOLLET ARE ADDED
Recorded with Relive along with some photos on a big day out in February 2025
Congratulations to the 76 who did it in 2025 - come and have a go if you think you're hard enough...
The New 3 Valleys Escapade in a Day 2026
The toughest recreational skiing day ever? Get yourself in the Escapade Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame 2026
Honourable mentions...
Will & Alfie 20 Jan 2026 - Brothers Will & Alfie with the 2025 Route More here...
Sam 20 Jan 2026 - Sam on a solo snowboard mission on the 2025 route More here...
Hannes & 6 Friends 24 Jan 2026 - Olympic closed and no Tania or Golf More here...
2026 Successes...
Jake, Ben, Tom & Carlos 14 Jan 2026 - Really the first to complete the 2026 route More here...
Wayne, Clinton, David and Tony 20 Jan 2026 - The first escapade of 2026? More here...
Alexandra, Ian and Sandy 20 Jan 2026 - A Priority Breakfast made the difference! More here
Jill & Mark 21 Jan 2026 - Another year, another Escapade More here...
Ellen & Jack 22 Jan 2026 - A success after a failure two days previously More here...
James, Saba & Jon 26 Jan 2026 - Nearly got some skis stolen! More here...
Tomos, Ben & Hayley 05 Feb 2026 - Success on their first attempt More here...
The Belgian/Dutch Team 05 Feb 2026 - Well done Timothy, Tim, Thijs & Lieven More here..
Toffa 07 Feb 2026 - Another solo effort, highly enjoyable More here...
French Long Term Visa - Stay more than 90 Days in 180 - AN UPDATE
A solution for doing a ski season (not working) and staying longer than the standard 90 days in a 180 day period. Our original post in October 2022 detailed the application process this was then updated with the latest information in a February 2024 post
An updated post showing the latest information, prices and documentation required now posted showing the process in February 2025 plus the latest updates on the ETIAS European Travel Authorisation System and EES Entry Exit System. New EES now with an estimated schedule for a "soft launch" on 12 October 2025 with ETIAS a while after that.
Update on Long Stay Visitor Visas for France plus latest EES & ETIAS Info - 26 Feb 2025
Emovis-Tag - Beat the Autoroute Toll Queues
The UK Site available to get your Tag "Bip & Go" to electronically pay for your French Autoroute Tolls without the queues, stopping, getting tickets, fiddling with payment cards etc. There's a €5 discount here
La Tania Ski Blog / Snow Reports / Latest News
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Quick Links and The Important Stuff
Latest Photos and Latest Videos with the video snow reports plus The Ski Blog. The Mobile Site
Value For Money in The Three Valleys - where you can eat & drink well without breaking the bank
Ski Flight Information - all the routes, all the operators, all Winter
The Toughest Days Skiing Ever? The Escapade - 35 lifts, 51,000 feet of vertical, 92km distance
La Tania does football - some of the suffering watching our team - including Euro24 and a Final in Berlin!
Shops and Services - all the shops and services from electricians to vets to paragliding
Ski Hire - Get a 30% discount direct from the in-resort shop in La Tania here
La Tania Shop - ski related bits and pieces plus great deals on car hire
Holiday Reviews of La Tania now on-line and searchable by company / chalet
Our YouTube Channel with video snow reports, skiing, bands and general carry on...
The La Tania Maps / Aerial Pics pages - interactive maps, piste maps and village plans
Ski Gifts - all your ski gifts, presents, books, DVDs, car hire, flights, hotels, parking...
Our Summer Life in La Tania Page and The La Tania Celebrity Watch
Mobile Site - Info on the go...
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