Tag Archives: France
Les 2 Alpes Ski Season 2026/27: Skiing continues into May
Les 2 Alpes has published its ski calendar for 2026/27, with the conventional winter season scheduled to run from 28 November 2026 to 2 May 2027. High-altitude skiing then continues through May, before part of the ski area switches to … Continue reading
What’s new in Les 3 Vallées for Winter 2026/27?
Winter 2026/27 brings a series of practical changes across Les 3 Vallées, with improvements to lifts, pistes, snowmaking, beginner areas and navigation around the ski area. Some of the most useful developments are in Méribel and La Tania, while Les … Continue reading
10 of the Best European Ski Resorts
Every avid skier will have an opinion on the best European ski resorts, normally associated with certain pivotal moments in their skiing life. This could be anything from the resort in which they first mastered the parallel turn to simply … Continue reading
Why Ski Tignes & Val D’Isère?
Image: © Tignes Tourism ©andyparant.com The Tignes-Val d’Isere Ski Area was formally named the ‘Espace Killy ski area’ in honour of the famous French ski racer Jean Claude Killy. Killy won triple Olympic Gold at the 1968 Winter Olympics and dominated … Continue reading
Top Four Views In The Espace Killy Ski Area
We all like to think we can ski non-stop all day, from first lifts until the sun drops behind the mountain. But in reality, everyone is looking for an excuse to have a rest every so often. So, before you … Continue reading
Skiing in France: £170m Redevelopment Has Begun in Val d’Isère
Val d’Isère is undergoing the most ambitious building project undertaken anywhere in the Alps in a generation. One of British skiers’ favourite resorts looks set to rise in popularity once more. Val d’Isère began work in September on a €200m … Continue reading