Going on a Ski Holiday and staying in a Ski Chalet is one of the nicest ways to enjoy the mountains. Whether you and your group fill up the whole Chalet or join other holidaymakers the results are the same, relaxing, comfortable and enjoyable. We have gathered together some of the best quality Chalets which […]
I thought I would discuss a subject I have been asked about at least 1 Million times – possibly a little less but close – in almost every ski resort I have visited, should I use my ski pole straps or not? It’s one of those questions that depending on who you ask you […]
Les Menuires; Snow, Saga and Splendour — The Perfect Ski Destination With the right mixture of snowcapped mountain peaks, a rich and interesting history, a thriving culture, thronging tourists and snow-clad houses — Les Menuires really is the perfect ski destination. Located in the Vallée des Belleville, it is everything you could ask for […]
It has been announced by the British Ski & Snowboard Team that after concentrating their funds on their “Park and Pipe” programme they will be spreading future investments over more sports. For the last couple of Olympics Team GB have concentrated their efforts on the park sports which have seen them securing three Olympic […]
Could this be the end of yearly ski servicing? Skiers that have their own pair of skis know all too well the yearly “tax” of ownership, the ski servicing. Depending on where you go and what you need to be done this can add up over the years with a standard service around £50 or […]
Should we be a little smug or should we be British and keep our upper lip stiff? We British located on our little islands which have little snow is starting to make waves – or should that be drifts – in the snow sports events. We are now regularly picking up medals in the World […]
Scottish ski resort Glencoe Mountain Resort are seeing their snow disappear with all the high temperatures the UK are experiencing. So, for a bit of fun and a chance to win a prize of a free days skiing at the resort they are playing a little guessing game. The idea is to pick one of […]
Sad news that the proposed indoor snow dome to be built on the site of the once dry ski slope in Swansea will not be going ahead. The once popular ski slope which opened in 1989 hasn’t been used for over a decade and is now run down. Instead of the suggested snow dome it […]
A top notch hotel should boast a top notch restaurant, and when that restaurant is awarded a prestigious Michelin star you know you are staying somewhere special. So how about one that has just been awarded its third? The La Bouitte boutique hotel boasts a prime location in the beautiful enclave of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville in the […]
If you think about winter sports in the world’s top ski resorts you will instantly conjure up images of skiing, snowboarding and possibly tobogganing. These are the main ones of course and what the majority of visitors flock to take part in during the relatively short winter sport season. When it comes to European resorts […]
There are certain things you expect when you arrive at a restaurant in a top end ski resort. Kerb appeal is the first thing, then a tangible warmth as you go through the door. Friendly staff who make your arrival a pleasure, being shown to your table quickly and the dining area surpassing all expectations […]
Pretty much every ski resort has its jewel of a piste, whether it is particularly long or maybe known for being really tough to ski all ski resorts have them. For us in Val Thorens it has to be Tete Ronde. Tete Ronde is not a long piste and being a Blue run it is […]
There are always ski areas that are not found out by holiday makers until the latter part of the week and therefore are quiet until then, Val Thorens is not any different. At the lower part of the Val Thorens ski area there is a piste called Boismint which we think is that piste. This […]
It doesn’t really matter what level of Skier or Snowboarder you are sometimes we all want to do the same thing, to scream down a piste as fast as we can! 🙂 A nicely groomed piste, whether it is freshly made corduroy motorway or hard packed with a dusting on top some days can’t be […]
If you have not picked up a 3 Valleys or Val Thorens piste map or have not read much about skiing in the 3 valleys and Val Thorens then you might not realise that there are actually 4 valleys in the 3 valleys! Anyone in marketing is probably thinking that they have missed a […]
There are ski resorts, and then there are those resorts that stand head and shoulders above the rest, whether they are located up a mountain or not. These are the ski resorts that have plenty to offer all levels of skiers, are suitable for both couples and families and, the biggie, have guaranteed snow. Add […]
To start with no, that isn’t a trick question. You could be forgiven it was however as, after all, every ski resort is high isn’t it? Well, yes and no. Obviously they have to be at altitude to offer great ski runs for their visitors but unless you have actually been at one of the […]
The History of Meribel, the Ski Resort One of world’s finest ski resorts, Meribel has adventure and excitement from top to base, this is the history of Meribel and how it became a ski resort. Pristine snow peaks, wooden chalet-style architecture, rustic villages, a friendly atmosphere and dramatic surroundings are but a few of the […]
What is Involved When Buying a Property in a French Ski Resort like Meribel? So you want to buy a piece of the peaks and live the ‘high’ life? These days, everyone seems to be getting the mountain-call — the charm of the snowcapped mountains with luxurious ski resorts atop have left everyone scrambling […]
The chalets of Meribel and the enchanting countryside can force you into a kind of relaxed stupor that you never want to shake from. However, don’t let the idyllic surroundings and inviting accommodation keep you from visiting the many bars, restaurants and pubs dotted around the town. Listed here are some of the best places […]
