Tag Archives: France
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
Why Ski Tignes & Val D’Isère…the Crown Jewels of the Espace Killy
Image: © Tignes Tourism ©andyparant.com The Espace Killy ski area is named in honour of the famous French ski racer Jean Claude Killy who won triple Olympic Gold at the 1968 Winter Olympics and dominated the downhill ski events at the … 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
Why we love La Plagne
This post was first published on October 17, 2016. We’ve updated it to tell you more about how the Mountain Flower chalets have been received. A Piece of Peace on Piste At the heart of the exquisite Tarentaise Valley, … 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
Insider’s Guide: Top 5 Tips to Unlocking La Plagne
Skiworld is a company which is run for skiers by skiers. Almost everyone in our London office has done at least one season skiing. As a result we like to think that we know a little bit more about … Continue reading
New Developments in La Plagne
La Plagne has some really exciting developments happening this year with seven brand new chalets opening for the 2016/2017 ski season. The chalets are based in Plagne Soleil 2050 and are within striking distance of the slopes with the … 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
What to expect on the slopes in Val d’Isere…
The recent court order preventing ski-hosting by British tour operators in France (story by We Love To Ski here) has left our guests without the handy option of being orientated with the mountain by a friendly Skiworld face on their … Continue reading