The Daily Telegraph has released their list of the best ski resorts in the world as rated by reader views and regular skiers won’t be surprised to see many French alpine towns making the cut. Attracting thousands of annual visitors, the French Alps are home to many new and timeless...
Posted on 05 January 2019
Conde Nast Traveler has listed their best ski resorts in Europe and Courchevel ranked in at second place. We were also pleased to see more of our favourite Alpine resorts on the list including Val d’Isère, Megeve, and Val Thorens. Rated by user reviews, the list is an all-encompassing roundup...
Posted on 02 January 2019
Collectively, five villages of Tignes make up a large ski resort and a prominent French Alp destination. Initially sitting in the valley below Val D’Isère, in 1948, the government moved the village, to build Tignes Dam. These days, the area has expanded and Le Lac, Le Lavachet and Val Claret...
Posted on 27 December 2018
From winter skiing to things to do in Val d’Isère during summer, a vast amount of tourist attractions and activities makes this destination an all-rounder from January to December. Indeed, don’t underestimate its summer potential. As ski resorts around the world look to transform themselves into year-round destinations, Val d’Isère...
Posted on 21 December 2018
Ski resorts across the Alps are basking in glory after considerable snowfall has verified a white Christmas will happen. Until last week, many areas lacked snow, with lower mountain regions still looking green. Up to 140 cm has been recorded in some resorts, and the Daily Telegraph reports that only...
Posted on 15 December 2018
Knowing the safety advice for a skiing holiday is of utmost importance, for both experienced and novice skiers. Even experienced skiers have accidents if they steer away from time-honoured advice or get caught off guard. Official information is priceless, and this is where the Ski Federation, UK Ski Club and...
Posted on 11 December 2018
The Daily Telegraph reports that recently approved plans will make the Swindon Ski Centre, opening in 2020, one of the UK’s largest indoor snow slopes. The project, headed by the already famous Snow Centre will be built within the existing North Star Village, and when complete will offer 500,000 square...
Posted on 05 December 2018
As resorts around the world enjoy the skiing season, ABTA has released their annual warning about ski travel insurance. An article on their website says 2.5 million Brits that go skiing aren’t aware that the terms and conditions of their insurance do not cover them on the slopes. Extreme Sports...
Posted on 25 November 2018
The vast amount of tourist attractions in Chamonix, France makes it an all-rounder destination; in winter and summer. Its main claim to fame is skiing but exciting and varied off slope activities also attract people of all ages. Sitting at the foot of the Alp’s highest point, the area hosts...
Posted on 21 November 2018
The vast number of things to do in Alpe D’Huez makes it ideal for both non-skiers and those who live for the slopes. Sitting in the French Alps’s Rhone region, the area’s main claim to fame is 250 kilometres of piste lying on the Grandes Rousses Massif. However, as its...
Posted on 15 November 2018
