Tag: switzerland

• Portes Du Soleil

  Portes du Soleil means “gates of the sun”, a general name for more than a dozen small to mid-size resorts that traverse the countries of France and Switzerland. This is the largest linked skiing area in the world – truly skiing without frontiers. The fourteen resorts, 209 lifts, 288 marked slopes, 243 km of cross-country […]

• Macugnaga

  Macugnaga Monte Rosa, situated at the foot of the eastern face of the spectacular Monte Rosa Mountains in Italy, is an ideal family vacation spot. Nestling in a natural snow bowl it is a picturesque ancient town full of charm with well managed ski areas and excellent facilities for beginners. Perhaps not as boisterous as […]

• Switzerland

  Think of a skiing vacation in Europe, and Switzerland automatically comes to mind. This is hardly surprising as Switzerland has some of the most superb skiing at wonderful resorts with excellent facilities. Most resorts are set in very scenic picture postcard landscapes, with many of the resorts being built in small villages complete with the […]

• Crans Montana

  The first view of the ski vacation resort of Crans-Montana is likely to remain permanently etched in a visitor’s mind. The majestic peaks of the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc create a stunning backdrop for the picturesque resort, located near Lake Geneva in the north of the Valais canton. This wonderful sun-soaked ski destination set on […]

• Herbst Wins World Cup Slalom Race

  Austria’s Reinfried Herbst managed to top fellow countryman Manfred Pranger to win the men’s World Cup slalom race on Sunday. The race took place on the Kuonisbaergli course in Switzerland ...

• Glide Down the Slopes of Lebanon

  In 1913, the excitement and enjoyment of skiing was brought back to Lebanon by an engineer who had gone to study further. After being exposed to skiing in Switzerland, the young engineer tried ...

• The Worlds’ Biggest Drop

  The picturesque town of Zermatt, in Switzerland, is located a mere ten kilometers from the border of Italy, at the base of the breathtaking Matterhorn. It is a town that is focused on ...

• 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 ...

• A Ski Adventure in Alagna Valsesia, Italy

  Alagna Velsesia, in Italy, is located at the foot of the Monte Rosa Mountains. Its existence was documented as far back as the 1500s, although it is believed that small settlements of people ...

• The Verizon Luge Challenge – Experience the Thrill

  Though luge has been around for centuries, not many people today know what it is or how it is done. However a company called ‘Verizon’ has been attempting to change all this, bringing the ...

• The St. Moritz Bike Gourmet Tour

  Most people don’t think of visiting ski resorts during summer. However, a number of snow ski resorts around the world, including those in Switzerland, offer a wonderful program of summer ...

• Skeleton Sledding

  Skeleton sledding is the kind of sport that extreme sport enthusiasts participate in only when they have tried everything else and lost interest. The concept is so dangerous that few people ...