Tot had bad memories of this climb from earlier in the season but with lockdown imminent I didn't fancy going elsewhere.

End of season crust skiing destination. Wait for a solid refreeze in spring or use wider nordic skis or snow shoes.

Tot was on snowshoes and me on skins. Amazing how many cars there were parked up, right back past the ski area so over 1km to reach the start of the trails.

Note: this road is closed in the winter months. It is also poorly surfaced before the main Allevard road.This used to be a departmental road but has been abandoned to the elements for a dozen years.

Quite a good ride today. 47 minutes for the climb (VAM of 940 m/h) which is not too bad. Nice to be feeling on better form due to cycling a bit more.

I don't usually road bike until the spring but as the weather has been spring like I thought, why not? The Murianette is a shaded climb so not ideal at this time of year but it is relatively easy comp

I saw a TR on skitour which spoke of parking at the reservoirs and snow from 1500 meters.

Most of the small ski areas have been suffering from lack of snow but the Grand Plan actually is at a similar altitude to the 7 Laux so within the fortunate range where the snow has fallen enough to b

I crossed Jean Marc Mora on the climb to Lancey, I'd last seen him about 5 years ago.

Climb via the Lancey road then the Mont short cut with a descent. Hard work up to the cross roads with St Mury but able to maintain a better pace afterwards.