Tag: france

• Andorra

  Andorra is tiny country high up in the Pyrenees Mountains between France and Spain that is gaining a good reputation for its ski resorts, superb skiing conditions and lively après-ski options. Further, in order to promote their country as a ski vacation destination, most of the resorts are upgrading their lift systems. These resorts are […]

• France

  Skiing in France can be a truly remarkable and memorable experience. Ski resorts in France offer you a wide variety of accommodation options, from traditional villages to the modern ski-in/ski-out resorts. Large areas of snow and mountain are interlinked, creating perfect conditions for cross country skiing. French resorts are fantastic for the whole family to […]

• Argentiere

  Argentière is a picturesque ski resort nestled deep in the Chamonix Valley, loacted high in the Haute Savoie region of France, close to the borders of Switzerland and Italy. Surrounded by dramatically rugged and majestic peaks, including the spectacular Mont Blanc and the Chamonix Aiguilles, it is one of the most picturesque and exciting places […]

• Brides Les Bains

  Brides-les-Bains promotes itself as a ski resort of women, where the feminine side of nature is in its glory. This does not mean that men are not welcome, but the resort has a softer appeal and is a good family ski vacation spot. A hundred year old spa town and part of Trois Villages ski […]

• Grange Leads World Cup Slalom

  Jean-Baptiste Grange of France has won the Audi FIS World Cup slalom which was held in Zagreb, Croatia, on Tuesday. The skier managed to finish in 53.91 seconds on the Crveni Spust course in ...

• Unforgettable Ski Touring on the Haute Route

  Many skiing enthusiasts are always looking for a new challenge and new skiing adventures. One of the most famous skiing tours, which offers skiers beautiful slopes, testing terrain and major ...

• Schladming Chosen for 2013 World Ski Championships

  Schladming is a picturesque town, nestled between four breathtaking mountains and fairytale like landscapes. Its beauty and the lure of the Hochwurzen, Planai, Hauser Kaibling and the Reiteralm, ...

• Kevin Alderton – An Inspiration To All

  At the age of thirty-four years Kevin “Cannonball” Alderton made a skiing record recently at Les Arcs in France when he set a speed of 100.94 mph going downhill. What makes this event even ...

• Jeep King of Mountain Skiing and Snowboarding

  The most prestigious professional skiing and snowboarding event, the Jeep King of the Mountain Series has the biggest prize money this season and will unfold at the country’s best ski vacation ...

• Snow Skiing: Jean-Claude Killy, the Flying Frenchman

  Jean-Claude Killy ranks among the top French skiers of all time. Some say that he is, indeed, the very greatest. Born in 1943 in Saint-Cloud, France, Killy spent his boyhood in the traditional ...