Weather cleared around 5pm and as it had stayed cool it seemed like a good chance to check out the fresh snow and revisit the west face and bowl of the Bec Charvet.

A rapid visit to the Dent de Crolles.

Iconic summit dominating the Gresivaudan valley and the town of Crolles. Steep skiing with exposure adding to the mix.From the winter parking (1220 meters - 1410m later in the spring).

Morning trip. The snow was refrozen with good drip on all south aspects. Climb to the col de la Belle Etoile using ski crampons. West slopes are skiable crust (depending on how heavy you are).

Classic spring ski tour with a sustained slope at the end.From the village take the GR549 to the north (Pays Tour des Lac des Sept Laux).

A short circuit to explore some of the tracks between Crolles and la Terrasse but generally staying in the valley.

Despite a persistent cold I wanted to take advantage of this wonderful autumn day. Nothing difficult. Superb countryside with the Chartreuse and especially the Belledonne as backdrops.

Decided to give skiing a rest due to the poor refreezes over the last couple of days and get the MTB out for a 28km route starting at the house and going down the Gresivaudan valley towards la Terrace

From Crolles Town Hall take cycle path to the Chateau de Bernis then track to les Echelles.

Park at L'Erigné as close to the end of the road as you can, then follow the summer road upwards towards the Lac des Mines d'Or (signposted), this road is pisted into a walking track regularly i