The Time To Ski Blog
Camping in le Vallon du Clou
Nothing quite beats the feeling of wild camping in the high mountains. Clean fresh air, sunset views to take your breath away, and the sensation that there is no other human being for miles around.
A Great Hike up to Col du Rocher Blanc – Part 2
Great hikes should include lunching at an Italian refuge, and Rifugio Bezzi, near the Col du Rocher Blanc makes a perfect midday destination for a hike from Sainte Foy.
A Great Hike up to the Col du Rocher Blanc – Part 1
The Col is on the Italian border, high over where the Taurine cows graze above the historic hameau of Le Monal. As the sign at the top indicates, it is at 2,833m and a 3 hour, 12 km hike from Sainte Foy station.
Great News – Loads of Snow in Sainte Foy!
Yes, we loads of fantastic snow in Sainte-Foy right now!
New Chairlift in Sainte Foy – The Official Opening
It’s early December 2021, the snow’s arrived, and the new Arpettaz chairlift is up and running in Sainte Foy! The 2021-22 ski season has begun!
Tour de Mont Pourri – Day 5/5
Day 5/5 of our Tour de Mont Pourri. Some steep terrain on our last day.
Tour de Mont Pourri – Day 4/5
Day 4/5 of our Tour de Mont Pourri. The weather changes, the mountains are moody, and we see the most amazing bouquetins.
Tour de Mont Pourri – Day 3/5
Day 3/5 of our Tour de Mont Pourri and we hike through valleys carved out by glaciers, in all their rugged beauty.
Tour de Mont Pourri – Day 2/5
Day 2 of our Tour de Mont Pourri and we are lucky to be hiking in an area where there is no electricity, no phone reception, and no cables or buildings (other than the refuges).
Tour de Mont Pourri – Day 1/5
Day 1 of our five-day camping and hiking tour of Mont Pourri. Our adventure begins.
