Fraser says Les 2 Alpes has dropped out of early season competition; here's his overall view on early season skiing in the Alps. The higher base areas in the Tarantaise usually open in late November. Before that it's still the glacier resorts, mainly in Austria but also Zermatt and Saas-Fee.
Also per Fraser, the higher areas in the Tarantaise are getting substantial snow now. If it continues in November, Patrick may catch a break.