The Journey: A Historic Ferry Crossing and Unexpected Powder days!

Boarded the Normandie ferry at Portsmouth for its 11:30pm departure – a bittersweet moment as this was actually her final voyage after 35 years of service! We raised a glass to this faithful vessel that's carried so many Alpine adventures over the decades. Slept soundly in our cabin (absolute must for the overnight crossing) and woke up in Caen at 5:45am French time, ready for the road ahead. The 12-hour drive through France remains one of my favorite parts of these trips. Something magical about watching the landscape transform from French countryside to Alpine peaks that never gets old, even on my fourth visit. Arrived to an unusually warm Easter in Tignes, but the weather gods smiled on us with a massive snowfall just before our first ski day on April 19th. Talk about perfect timing! With the season winding down, we're enjoying practically empty slopes and zero lift lines – the best-kept secret of late-season skiing. The free bus service makes getting around effortlessly easy, and I'm still here for another week exploring my favorite resort. With 360° views of pristine Alpine landscape and the massive Espace Killy ski area connecting to Val d'Isère, there's always new terrain to discover even after multiple visits. It’s a late season snow jackpot with what a stroke of luck with the conditions this late in the season! That heavy snowfall right before our first ski day created perfect powder conditions when most April visitors expect slushy spring skiing. With fewer people around, those fresh tracks lasted longer too. The experienced skiers in our group couldn't believe our timing - pristine April powder with the space to enjoy it properly! The best part? I'm only halfway through my stay! Still have another week to enjoy these perfect late-season conditions. Will be posting more photos and updates as the adventure continues. #skitrip #tignes #aprilskiing #lateseasonpowder #normandie #ferryadventure #frenchalps #skiholiday