No, the cabins aren’t supposed to look like this – apparently somebody was stuck further up the line when the jam happened and had to wait a while to get back down until they sorted this out…

Mike’s up the mountain and the snow cannons have been installed and are getting put through their paces in preparation for the winter – just seven weeks until the scheduled opening. Here’s what it looks like (not very snowy yet but…):

Well, our man on the hill is already up at Lac des Vaux and they’re installing the snow machines this morning with the helicopter. Story is they’re anticipating an early opening this season…

Meanwhile, if you missed snow up there the other day click here for a dose of snowy pictures.

OK, we’ve already blogged today but just two quick things:

First, I might never get used to hurling round corners up the mountain only to be met by a rather disgruntled bovine.

Secondly, did you know they’re building a new restaurant at La Chaux. Well, they are – and although it looks like a big concrete bunker right now but we think it’s a great idea…

And it was nice and sunny at times. Enjoy.

As you might (or perhaps might not) be aware, the Medran lift area in Verbier is getting a bit of a make-over. Well, the area around is being completely rebuilt and the lift station (possibly one of the ugliest lift buildings in the Four Valleys) itself is getting a facelift. The project is called Les Trois Rocs and will be a rather swanky and welcome addition to Verbier.

But only when it’s finished.

Because at the moment it’s nothing more than a rather scary collection of noisy construction equipment and mud where the parking used to be. So don’t expect any parking up at the lifts this year and do expect to be using busses a lot more if you used to nip up in the car – but don’t forget that (when it’s finished) it’ll be great. Just not yet…

Admit it, you’re a little bit excited aren’t you? We’ve had snow on Sunday and all day yesterday at the top.

Mike just sent these from up at Attelas where the poor boy is working for TeleVerbier on the lift maintenance. Very cold work indeed, but great views…