Le Lioran Snow Forecast

Alistair from United Kingdom writes:

Lioran is good value - stunningly good by the standards of the Alps. However, remember tht it isn't the Alps - which means that there are some good and some bad things. Good things - empty during the week, lift prices very fair as are equipment prices, cheap food, coffee etc and accomodation you can swing a cat in is the norm. Bad things - it's a small area and if some of it is closed you can get a bit limited, they don't snowplough in the station itself - so take snow chains (and know how to use them as you will have to stop going uphill as the downcoming traffic won't)if you have accomodation other than in the centre, some of the runs require a knowledge of when to let go and go for the lift if you are to avoid poling or walking. Weekends are mobbed from mid morning so arrive early, break before lunch (as the rest of the slopes head for the bars at 11.55 precisely and stay there for two hours) ski over lunch and head out for lunch after the bars empty. Or just join them and have fun in the bars. Eat truffade but avoid the tripe.

For ski value - cracking. For atmosphere and sophistication - well, your call.