Verchaix

This snow covered village lies at the bottom of the Grand Massif. We sit at around 800m with the summit at 2500m. That is alot of snowboarding to get to the bottom. Surrounded by villages and mountain passes.
Going driving with the snow spade in the boot, just in case. Scraping the car in the early hours of the morning so we see road rather then snow. Putting on all your clothes just to take the rubbish out. This is the life I'm going to be living for the next 5months.
Arriving in Geneva was exciting enough, driving through the night to this tiny village that only has a post office, a pub and a bakery. What more could anyone want?
It has been two days now and the second finally brought the sun and a room with a view.
From the house you look down the valley and across to the Grand Massif.
The primary school next door spirits children in the festive season.
The houses and streets are covered in christmas lights. It is very traditional . I wonder what christmas days boasts?
The slopes open on saturday and first skiing for me is going to happen on wednesday. I will let you know how that goes. Hopefully I will still be in 1 piece.

Salut!