Of course, cruising down the pistes alongside our friends and family is the main reason we travel to the mountains on a skiing holiday. However, resorts have plenty more up their snowy sleeves than just the runs on the piste map.<\/p>\n
We wanted to tell you about a selection of our favourite non-skiing activities in the hope of raising your awareness, allowing you to really make the most of the experiences on offer in some of the best ski resorts in Europe. Whilst you’re sure to know some, chances are you won’t have tried them. From the extreme adrenaline rush to the serenely relaxing, all these amazing experiences in the snow will definitely take your next winter holiday to a level you didn’t think possible.<\/p>\n
This is probably the only activity on the list you can practice at home when there is just a dabble of (terrible) UK snow. The idea is quite simple, just grab yourself a sled to sit on and point downhill.<\/p>\n
Once the skills are honed there are plenty of places to show off your technique in the mountains. The 3 valleys are a great place to start with Courchevel, Les Menuires and Val Thorens providing the fun. Val Thorens boasts the longest toboggan run in Europe, with a descent of around 8 minutes.<\/p>\n
Available in: Courchevel <\/a>| Les Menuires<\/a> | Val Thorens<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n