Morzine is located in the Northern Alps in France. It is right in the middle of the famous Portes du Soleil ski area, which is one of the most varied ski area in France. The village itself is a very charming alpine town with most of the accommodation being clad in traditional mountain wood.
Morzine is [...]
We came across MGS Ski at the Metro Ski Show in London at the end of last year and they made quite an impression on us. MGS Ski is family company and they are based in Val Cenis ski resort all year round, and thus they know the area as well as anyone.
Val Cenis ski resort is situated at [...]
Surely there are few adrenalin rushes like the ones which come from skiing like a Demon because you have to get back to the chairlift to your own resort before it closes, otherwise you have to climb in the chilly shadow of the mountain carrying your gear and dreaming of the pub on the other [...]
Not many British skiiers or boarders I talk to have ever heard of the UCPA, but it’s probably the most cost effective way to take a holiday in the snow in France. UCPA (Union nationale des Centres sportifs de Plein Air) is the equivalent to the Youth Hostel Association in the UK. UCPA offers a variety [...]
Finally we woke up to the perfect skiing day, glorious sunshine and a fresh layer of powder that had fallen overnight. We had to be out of our rooms at the UCPA by 9am anyway so were all ready to catch the first lifts of the day. Although the Avalanche risk was still high most [...]
To get you in the mood for our fantastic competition to win a ski holiday for 4 to La Plagne here are some interesting facts about La Plagne ski resort.
1. Of all the visitors to La Plagne 76% are French. Of the foreigners British come highest with nearly 13% of visitors coming from Britain, closely [...]
Courchevel sits to the left on the piste map and is made up of five key residential centres; Courchevel 1850 is the resorts heartbeat; Courchevel 1550 is a cheaper base feeding directly into 1850; and Courchevel 1650, a calmer alternative on the fringes of the three-valley network.
Courchevel is the most glamorous section of Les Trois [...]
Meribel lies in the heart of the Three Valleys, with Courchevel and Val Thorens on either side and it is this central location that is it’s greatest virtue; piste hungry intermediates will be in all kinds of heaven here. From either of the two main resort bases one two stage lift will get you to [...]
Val Thorens ski resort is king of the Three Valleys and as the highest resort in the Alps, Val Thorens can generally guarantee its guests good snow conditions, the only drawback being the complete absence of trees. Val Thorens ski resort is a relatively pretty resort, with many buildings clad in traditional wood. There is [...]
Les Menuires ski resort sits just below Val Thorens in the valley, and provides a more sheltered position than its higher neighbour. Unfortunately much of the buildings in Les Menuires were put up in the 1970’s and unfortunately it’s not the prettiest of resorts. However in recent years, new more sympathetic developments have started to [...]
