Tom Chesshyre joins the ski patrol in the ... more than 300cm of snowfall in Chamonix, contributing to a mountain ‘base’ of 142cm. The wind is fine for the lifts to run, we’re told.

Aiguille du Midi Cable Car—Chamonix, France Located in Chamonix, France, the Aiguille du Midi cable car isn’t exactly a ski lift, as it doesn’t operate within the boundaries of a ski resort.

just over an hour’s drive from Chamonix. The resort is part of the Grand Massif, the fifth largest interconnected ski area in France, offering 265km of slopes, 139 runs and 62 lifts ...