We put SkiGB’s AI trip finder to the test — here’s what happened
Real conversation with SkiGB’s AI trip finder: it negotiated trade-offs on a half-term family search and returned ranked, compared matches.
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Ski Chalets
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 […]
What are the local drinks for Val Thorens?
Every holiday destination has its own drink that visitors swear tastes better in its country of origin than when they purchase it at home. The only explanation we can give for this is the atmosphere plays a big part in it so Ouzo tastes better in Greece, Sobrado better in Spain, etc etc. Few people […]
The Best Sledges in the World!
Ever thought how Santa manages to deliver his gifts to ski resorts? Of course you have! 😉 You would think he would just land his sledge on the snow and get to work, oh ho ho ho no he doesn’t! The James Bond Snow Crawler James Bond pay attention we have the latest […]
Team GB: More investment across more Ski and Snowboard sports
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 […]
Is this the end of Ski Waxing?
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 […]
Meribel Snow Report – The last snow focus
Welcome to our last episode for this week leading up to half term week in Meribel. We hope you have enjoyed our focus for the run up to the busiest week of the season in Meribel. If you missed yesterday’s or in fact the whole weeks worth of our reports you can find them HERE. […]
Latest Snow & Ski Report – Day 5
It’s our second to last posting session for this week, welcome to day 5 of our silly but factual build up to half term week here in Meribel. If you missed yesterday’s or in fact the whole weeks worth of our reports you can find them HERE. Thursday 11th February 2016 The forecast for […]
Main Belleville road blocked by large Rock from landslide
* Update 28th Feb 2015 – 17:15 * The authorities think the road will now be open at 17:30 both directions. * Update 28th Feb 2015 – 17:00 * The RD117 road up from Moutiers to Les Menuires and Val Thorens is still currently shut. A diverted route is in place using the RD96 village […]
Avalanche Risk Increases with more deaths
With the recent large snow fall over the Alps it has put a lot smiles on a lot of skiers, however with such a large amount of snow falling in such a sort time frame there is sadly a high risk of avalanches. At the time of writing this (2nd February) there have been 49 […]
British Pounds exchange rate better than last year
Sometimes the British skier lucks in, “What are you kidding!” i hear you say. No really we do sometimes get somethings our way, take now for example. At the moment the currency exchange rate between the British pound and the Euro is 9% up compared to this time last year. £500 gets you £37 […]
Will the return trip be as bad?
And so the week for the holiday makers who had to endure the transfer from hell getting to the resorts is coming to an end and we are all sure the thought of the return journey is playing on their minds. A lot can happen in the Alps in a week from completely different snow […]
Monarch Launch New Ski Route!
Monarch have announced that they will start a new winter ski programme to help us skiers get out to the Alps. The new route will start on the 27th December and will continue until 11th April 2015 flying to Lyon from Gatwick Airport. This will provide another option for you to get out to the […]
Val Thorens Wins World Best Ski Award AGAIN!
For the second year running ski resort Val Thorens has won Best Ski Resort in France and Best Ski Resort in the World. Every year the ski industry awards ski resorts accolades for doing well. It could be that they promote the sports well or they invest and maintain their patch of the Alps the […]
3 Valleys Enduro – Sunday 6th April
This Sunday the 6th April the 3 valleys plays host to the annual 3 Valleys Enduro! The What? In case you haven’t heard about this fantastic day, the resorts of the 3 Valleys from Courchevel to Val Thorens plays host to individual events. Whether you would like to try Slalom skiing, have ago at producing […]
New Black Diamond Avalanche Airbag Doesn’t Use Gas!
Black Diamond have released a new avalanche air bag which doesn’t use gas but batteries instead. This really sounds like a brilliant idea. We all know how important it is to practice using new equipment, especially emergency equipment to ensure you are familiar with what you need to do when you REALLY need it. In […]
French Rail Strike to Hit Ski Resorts
SNCF (the French national rail service) have warned that they plan to strike tomorrow (1st March 2014) and Sunday (2nd March 2014). This could affect many ski resorts including ones in the 3 Valleys. This would be a great disruption to skiers travelling to and from ski resorts on one of the busiest weekends of […]
Chloé Trespeuch returns to Val Thorens
At this years Sochi Olympic games Chloé Trespeuch battled and won to win bronze in the Snowboard Cross competition. Chloé is part of the Val Thorens Ski Club and trains in the resort. If you are in the resort and would like to meet or have a photo with Chloé then come down to the […]
Val Thorens Ski Cross World Championship – January 2014
Due to the cancellation of the two heats of the Ski Cross World Cup in Megeve and Bischofswiesen due to bad snow conditions the FIS have decided to host these in Val Thorens instead. Val Thorens is the highest resort in Europe and Guarntees snow therefore it made sense to mode it there. Here […]
Val Thorens Club Med Village (Hotel)
Val Thorens is lucky enough to have a Club Med Hotel in the resort. It is located at the lower end of Val Thorens and boasts one of the nicest balcony’s in the resort. However this will all change very soon as Club Med are now building a brand new Hotel. It will be located […]