After 8 months snow free in the valley bottom it takes a little time to get re-accustomed to living with snow and the cold temperatures. Snow clearing, de-icing, togging up, the on & off of snow chains & of course driving at slower speeds.
It looks like being a great season.... our first snowshoeing & skiing trips are in the bag 3 weeks before the official opening of the resort.
See our winter snowshoe provision at www.montblanctreks.com/snowshoe-holidays