Snowfall warning for North Island New Zealand Issued 24 July at 10am local time. A deepening sub-tropical depression will quickly cross North Island on Saturday accompanied by a short period of gales and heavy rain. Expect easterly blizzard conditions to develop on Ruapehu as well as the ranges from the Tararuas to the Kawekas and perhaps even further north. A Cool SE flow with further bands of snow for mountains elsewhere. Many resorts have seen more than 20cm snow over the past 24hrs.
Montchavin is a very unspoiled french village with attractive buildings, narrow streets and a rustic farming feel. It is perfectly placed to access the Vanoise Express over to Les Arcs so both La Plagne and Les Arcs are accessible. Although only 1250m high it is easy to gain height quickly using either the chairlift of the Gondolas through Les Coche. Ski Esprit seem to be the main operator and have the place well set up, everything is very close. Night life very limited, really this is set up with catered chalets for families. This must be the prettiest of the La Plagne villages (and Les Arcs) and the best placed for using the whole of Paradiski area.
