Mention the French skiing resort of Tignes to some and you’ll be met with a look somewhere between confusion and scepticism. Built largely in the 1960s, Tignes is dominated by concrete buildings from the era, putting a lot of people off visiting, believing the buildings will detract from the splendid beauty of the French slopes.
But to others, Tignes is seen as one of the country’s best ski resorts – and we’d be inclined to agree. Continue reading “Is Tignes France’s Best Ski Resort?”
When we ski, we’re often wary of going off-piste. We hear about it and see people skiing outside of the designated runs, but our first thoughts are that we should stick to the marked areas. It’s the safest and easiest place to ski.
As we ski more and more, our interest in off-piste skiing can increase. We start to feel comfortable on the runs and as soon as we master some of the red runs, we hear more and more people talking about off-piste skiing, which does nothing but further spark our interest. Continue reading “How To Make The Most Of Off-Piste Skiing At Any Resort”
You’ve booked a group skiing holiday with your friends and it’s your first time. You can’t wait to go, but you’re a little nervous, right?
Well don’t be; skiing is one of the most enjoyable activities you’ll ever do and below we’ve provided answers to five frequently asked questions from beginners to the slopes to help alleviate any worries you may have.
Continue reading “5 Frequently Asked Questions About Skiing For Beginners – Part 1”
When you, and your family / friends, decide to go away on a winter break, why not head to France for a ski holiday, namely Alpe d’Huez?
It is one of the most beautiful ski resorts that we know of and have had the opportunity to be around, not only for experienced skiers, but for beginners as well.
You need to get in early though as chalets and the like can be booked up pretty quickly due to its massive popularity. Its popularity could be in the fact that it was a hidden gem for many years, with not a lot of people knowing about its brilliance. Continue reading “A Complete Guide To Skiing In Alpe d’Huez, France”
When it’s time to hit the slopes, nothing short of the best catered ski chalet holidays will do. Skiing can be costly, however, the regular skiers know where to find the deals.
All inclusive package holidays are the only way to fly with round trip international airfare, cosy ski lodge accommodation, hot meals when you need them most and ski lift tickets on select packages.
Best bargain deals are often available with late booking arrangements catering to the first-time skiers that are ready to suit up for winter fun. Late deals package holidays offer a comprehensive travel plan for the solo skier, romantic getaways or value packed family ski trips. Continue reading “Catered Ski Chalet Holidays Are Winners In Our Eyes”
Here at France Skiing , we thrive on providing the best skiing holidays you can find. No matter what it is you want, we try to provide for you and your family / friends.
We strive to give you the best experience you have ever had, so that you come back to us next time you want to book an adventure holiday.
With it coming up to December and the month of Christmas, we thought we would let you know about the Christmas ski chalets we have available, if you are considering getting away over the festive period. Continue reading “Getting Away For A Christmas Ski Break”
Skiing with your lady love is a wonderful way to spend Valentine’s Day, and for those who are not quite used to being romantic, it can also be a stressful time. It can be stressful because many men (and women) want to make their special one feel great during Valentine’s Day, and that means making the day as romantic as possible. So how can you improve upon a ski date? Well, this guide will tell you.
The most important secret to having a romantic ski holiday with the one that you love is to have fun. Don’t stress too much about how the ski chalet looks, or how the weather is. As long as the two of you enjoy yourselves, then the romantic spark that you are searching for is going to be there. So relax. Pick up a new pair of skis. Hit the slopes, and have a lot of fun!
