In reply to LukeO:
Thanks for all the replies above, I've been googling like crazy because I leave tomorrow and hope to get out on the skis on Friday.
espeically keeping an eye on that conditions web site.
Any other ideas gratefully received. I'm especially interested in none glacial routes, being on my own and all.
I'm flying via Zurich, somewhere within a couple of hours public transport of Zurich airport would be good to get back for my evening flight.
I hadn't noticed that shading on Swiss topo ski maps LukeO, all my maps being somewhat antiquated! I'll invest in the up to date version where ever a I go. I'm ever careful regarding the avalanche risk, but thinking about it I've only ever been avalanched (twice) when out with other people!