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Five Top Ski Resorts for Christmas in the Alps (2020-03-20 16:51:57)

Five Top Ski Resorts for Christmas in the Alps

With festive celebrations among friends and family, and the good chance of a sprinkling of fresh snow, there are some wonderful ski resorts to choose from for Christmas in the Alps. Here, we’re looking ahead to the winter 2020 / 2021 ski season to offer a few suggestions for the perfect Christmas in the mountains.



Enjoy an Unforgettable New Year in the Alps (2020-03-13 16:20:51)

Enjoy an Unforgettable New Year in the Alps

With spectacular fireworks displays, festive revelry under starlit skies, and bubbling Champagne shared among friends and family, New Year is a wonderful time to spend in the Alps. Booking ahead is a great way to enjoy the widest range of accommodation options – with big savings on early-bird bookings.



The Best Après Ski Resorts in Switzerland (2020-02-21 12:12:48)

The Best Après Ski Resorts in Switzerland

  The Swiss Alps boast steep descents, soaring peaks and iconic ski resorts – with terrain for all levels of skier or snowboarder. And when thirsty snow-lovers come off the slopes in search of après ski celebrations, there are plenty of places to choose from.



Alpine Brands to Shop with this Winter (2020-02-11 18:02:25)

Alpine Brands to Shop with this Winter

When it comes to skiing, snowboarding, and all things mountain-based, keeping your eyes and ears open for fresh, new fashions, technologies and products is both fun and rewarding. There are so many great companies out there – from clothing labels to breweries, chocolate and cheese-makers, and more… We’ve been keeping an ear to the ground for a while now, and we’re happy to share a few of our favourite Alpine brands to shop this winter ski season.



Perfect your Turns on the Snow with Oxygène Ski and Snowboard School (2020-02-06 12:57:29)

Perfect your Turns on the Snow with Oxygène Ski and Snowboard School

Whether you’re a nervous learner keen to sharpen your turns on the snow, or a seasoned expert eager to tackle challenging back-country, booking tuition during your ski holiday is a rewarding way to make the most of your time in the Alps. In diverse resorts including Courchevel, la Plagne, la Tania, Méribel, Val d’Isère and Val Thorens, Oxygène Ski and Snowboard School deliver some of the best-quality tuition you’ll find.



Master the Slopes with Progression Ski and Snowboard School (2020-02-06 11:41:53)

Master the Slopes with Progression Ski and Snowboard School

  Across the Alps, there’s a superb selection of top quality ski schools – with experienced instructors sharing tips on everything from basic parallel turning to mastering moguls, off-piste and more. Nervous learners and seasoned experts alike can book onto half- or full-day lessons and clinics, and make the very most of their time on the snow. Working across Val d’Isère, Tignes and Sainte Foy, Progression Ski and Snowboard School have been in the ski school business for a great many years – sharing their combined knowledge with skiers and snowboarders of all levels.



The Best Après Ski Resorts in France and Austria (2020-01-30 08:30:04)

The Best Après Ski Resorts in France and Austria

For many people booking a snow-filled ski trip to France or Austria, there are only two things on their mind; what will the snow be like, and where are the best après ski resorts? As the winter ski season 2019/2020 ticks through into February, eager skiers and snowboarders are making the most of the wonderful conditions.



Europe's Best Ski Resorts for Snowboarders (2020-01-07 14:04:45)

Europe's Best Ski Resorts for Snowboarders

  With world-class terrain parks to hit and remote backcountry to explore, the Alps are a go-to destination for snowboarders looking to sharpen their board skills. Snowpark-loving freestylers flip and spin through the air, while freeriders seek out hidden off-piste powder fields.



Announcing the World Ski Awards’ Best Ski Chalets for 2019 (2019-12-13 09:37:50)

Announcing the World Ski Awards’ Best Ski Chalets for 2019

  The World Ski Awards is an annual red carpet event, showcasing and awarding the ski industry’s very finest hospitality brands. Ski resorts, hotels, chalets, tour operators, travel agencies, and more from across the world feature throughout the 3-day event – with a special nod to those leaders and innovators who have contributed the most to the continued success of the winter sports industry as a whole.



A Snow-sure Winter Season as Ski-lifts Open Early (2019-12-13 09:15:16)

A Snow-sure Winter Season as Ski-lifts Open Early

  As autumn turns to winter each year, keen skiers and snowboarders turn their attentions to the forthcoming ski season – eagerly keeping tabs on the fresh snowfall in their favourite ski resorts. It’s very early days, but this winter season has been a treat so far – as plenty of fresh snow across the Alps has seen the ski-lifts open early in many of our most popular resorts.



21 Chalets with Swimming Pools You Couldn't Resist a Dip In (2019-12-12 23:11:47)

21 Chalets with Swimming Pools You Couldn't Resist a Dip In

  In ski resorts across the Alps, there's a superb selection of chalets with a swimming pool allowing lucky guests to enjoy a few lengths before heading to the slopes, or to stretch weary ski legs before another day on the snow. Here, we present a rundown of 21 chalets with swimming pools – including shared heated pools for guests in communal chalet-apartments and inviting private pools in luxury chalets, where eager swimmers can enjoy an invigorating dip beneath the sweeping Alpine slopes.



Explore the Mountains Safely with a little Avalanche Knowledge (2019-10-01 16:35:19)

Explore the Mountains Safely with a little Avalanche Knowledge

  Going off-piste is a thrilling and exciting way to explore the mountains, but it is very important to stay safe to avoid being caught in an avalanche. Fortunately, avalanches are very rare and are not random unpredictable events, in fact 9 out of 10 avalanche victims trigger the avalanche themselves!