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Got up early - 9.15 to get a space at the trailhead car park. There is only room for half a dozen cars. Already some people skiing when I arrived.

After the disaster earlier in the week I decided to revisit the Col de Marcieu pistes from the St Hilaire end.

I started from St Hilaire, the ski area pistes were in perfect condition (not now after a deluge on Sunday evening) but afterwards the slight descent from St Hilaire was challenging and things got wor

Some PRs despite the less than perfect ski conditions:    PR on Grimpée de l'Herse (19:08)    PR on Côte des Playeres (12:50)    PR on Climb from St Hilair

A rapid return trip on the piste of St Hilaire. Quite a lot of debris in places which slows you down. Also quite windy heading out.

After yesterdays partial grooming I had an idea they would finish the job to St Hilaire and so it was.

I decided to head up after work for a final ski at the Col de Marcieu. I was on classic skis and the tracks were made, more or less.

Back on classic skis today. Hard work with soft snow and lots of jumping in and out of the rails due to the thaw. Footprints everywhere. A lot melted since yesterday.

I wanted to see how much snow was left on the Ch. de l'Herse. I figured I'd start at St Hilaire as it is much higher.

Nice snow for an early morning classic ski working a bit on technique.