Tag Archives: France
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
10 of the Best European Ski Resorts
Every avid skier will have an opinion on the best ski resort in Europe, 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 … 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
10 Best Ski Chalets With a View
There’s nothing quite like staying in a ski chalet with a view. The Austrian, Swiss and French Alps are known for having some of the most stunning and vast mountain scenery in the world. Therefore the right chalet with a … 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
Paradise on Skis – La Plagne
A Piece of Peace on Piste At the heart of the exquisite Tarentaise Valley, La Plagne’s 225 km of masterfully maintained slopes connect three of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region’s most picturesque districts (Aime-La Plagne, La Plagne-Tarentaise and Champagny-en-Vanoise). ‘Most … Continue reading
La Rosiere: The Surprise Package
An often overlooked sun trapped in a snow-sure region of France, The ski resort of La Rosière boasts options for everyone, especially with the linked ski area in neighbouring La Thuile across the Italian border (by drag lift). If you’re … Continue reading