I've missed chances to ski the trail from the Col de Marcieu to St Hilaire this year. It is a really nice route.

A before work ski tour, just like old times. I was a bit apprehensive about the snow conditions.

I'd seen that le Sappey was open at the weekend and they'd prepared the Emeindras climb.

Opening, or rather reopening at the col de Porte. The pisteurs were hard at work with their quad bike and blade - the full size piste basher would ruin the thin coat of snow.

I waited until 4pm to see if the cloud that has been clagging the Chartreuse would clear. It seemed to be the case and for a brief moment it lifted revealing the mountain in all its glory.

Closing day at St Hilaire. We were less adventurous skiing the Canyon a couple of times and the lower phantom village a couple of times. Snow is still good, especially above 1200 meters.

In a post apocalyptic wasteland a father and son ski through a landscape devoid of life and covered in snow.

A rapid lunch tour at the Col de Porte. Excellent conditions if a little soft on one or two climbs due to the fresh snow on Tuesday. Skied the blue and red pistes.

Little after work ski tour to check out the snow. I've been very busy the last few weeks and haven't had much time to get out.

Return to St Hilaire this morning. Much improved with fresh snow. We skied the Canyon off piste in excellent condition. It is passable from top to bottom without problem.