Celebrating its 80th anniversary, Alpe dHuez is not only famous for its iconic 21 hairpin bends that feature in the Tour de France, but its ski runs that connect Alpe dHuez with Auris en Oisans, Oz en Oisans, Vaujany and Villard Reculas, offering more than 2,200 metres of elevation, 84 lifts and 250 kilometres of […]
Category: French Alps
£17 per night in La Plagne with Half Board!
Stay in a Wi-Fi-free refuge and enjoy the simple things in life – from £17 pp with La Plagne Where better to avoid temptation than in an internet-free zone? Nestled in the Vanoise National Park, a short drive from La Plagne (the French Alps ski resort), timber-clad dormitories swap Smartphones for solar panels, televisions for […]
Lesser known French ski resorts are absolute gems
British skiers have always favoured France for their winter holidays and well known resorts such as Courcheval. Meribel, Val d’Isere and Tignes regularly top lists of most popular European ski resorts. There are, however, quite a few lesser known resorts that still offer great accommodation and skiing but for some reason seem to fall under […]
France wins back its crown as the world’s top skiing destination
France has regained its place at the top of the mountain and is once again the top skiing destination in the world. Undoubtedly helped by the extended 2012/13 season, France has now overtaken both the US and Austria and is back in the number one spot. With the 2013/14 season fast approaching, French resorts are […]
New trips for foodies to the French Alps in 2014
If you are a food connoisseur, then you do not want to miss the gourmet week hosted by renowned chef Richard Phillips in the French Alps in March 2014. You will discover there is a lot more than just skiing to be enjoyed here. There is also the delicious dishes which Richard Phillips will produce […]
Investing in French ski properties
France boasts many of the most popular ski resorts in the world, including Chamonix and Val d’Isere. This puts the country among the prime areas with ski property for sale and there is no better time to invest in ski property than now, following encouraging reports of extremely profitable operations. Millions of tourists are lured to […]
British ski hosts increasingly using French resorts for holiday packages
France is a very popular destination for skiers and provides many locations where athletes and amateurs go to ski. There are resorts and private companies offering tours, excursions and other similar services to people from around Britain and other countries. However, one recent phenomenon is seeing British ski hosts using French resorts in order to […]
The sheer delight of skiing in the French Alps
It is hard not to think of the French Alps when you think about France because of the many great skiing opportunities that the peaks provide. For instance, Mont-Blanc is one of the best peaks in Western Europe and the Alps and is a favourite among those who love to glacier climb and ski. In […]
The beauty of the Three Valley’s in the French Alps
The idyllic Three Valleys in the French Alps is the home to Les Menuires, the perfect setting for skiers of all abilities. Family entertainment or the night life of bars and restaurants add to the lure of the ski slopes and is sure to make any stay at Les Menuires a memorable one. As well […]
Val d’Oise region close by yet a million miles from Paris
Visitors to Paris may not realise that they are within a stones’ throw of one of the idyllic gems of the French countryside, the Val d’Oise region. Situated in the centre of Ile-de-France, propping up the Oise River from which its name arises, the Val d’Oise region is located an hours drive from the capital. […]