The Compagnie du Mont-Blanc has decided to open the whole of the Grands Montets ski area (weather and avalanche risk permitting). The 2nd leg of the cable car has been undergoing renovations but the upper section often opens after the start of the season. Remembe that the avalanche risk is Considerable this weekend off open and secured ski runs and there have already been two deaths in nearby le Tour.

More info:-
http://www.skieur.com/News/4067-les-grands-montets-ouvrent-jusqu-au-sommet.html - link in French