In reply to ShaunMc: Hi, We went for a day of xc on Monday, still good pistes, though got a little slushy by the afternoon. 8 euros for a pass, 10 euros to rent the kit from a shop located on the other side of the road from the foyer ski de fond. Unfortunately there is a really strong foehn wind here, which eats snow, so there might not be any snow for xc in a few weeks. If that is the case you can always try the Italian Val Ferret, on the other side of the the tunnel du mont blanc. Stunning place, a bit higher than Chamonix valley, so you might have some luck there. Snowing in Italy today!