Welcome to our blog, here is a collection of our latest articles ready for you to browse through. We’ve got you covered on everything Alpine. If you’re looking to be the best skier on the mountain, searching for info on the top destinations or you’re more interested in the food scene, we’ve got it all here for you. Read more now…
Steve Thomas | Thursday 21st November 2024
The snow has arrived in the Alps ! Early season skiing offers many benefits; it’s likely to be quieter than the height of the ski season, and you could enjoy fresh powder as one of the first on the slopes. Pick your resort well and time it right and you could enjoy empty slopes and spectacular skiing.
Steve Thomas | Saturday 14th September 2024
Skiing is a very physical sport, and to really get the most out of your ski holiday, it’s worth making sure you’re in peak fitness - especially if you spend much of your life sitting at a desk!
Steve Thomas | Tuesday 13th August 2024
Shining a spot light this week on the beautiful resort of Les Deux Alpes, a multi- season resort, that packs a real punch.
Lesley Thomas | Monday 08th April 2024
Wherever you are in the world, the first signs of spring are a welcome sight, whether it’s melting snow, flowers pushing up from the hard earth or spotting your first lamb of the season.
Lesley Thomas | Monday 26th February 2024
The French Alps are beautiful at any time of year, but Easter often falls towards the end of the skiing season, offering the perfect opportunity to make the most of the last of the snow. School holidays mean it can be a busy time of year, but that’s no bad thing - you’ll find bars and restaurants have a fun, buzzy atmosphere full of people enjoying apres ski.
Lesley Thomas | Saturday 10th February 2024
If you’re flying into the French Alps, Geneva airport is a great choice of arrival point. Offering transfers under 90 minutes to some of the Alps’ best rated resorts, it’s also an airport that’s well connected around Europe and beyond.
Steve Thomas | Sunday 28th January 2024
When you plan a special family holiday to the French Alps the build-up is almost as exciting as the trip - and the memories afterwards will last a lifetime. Something else that might feel like they last a lifetime are the travel days to get there and back.
Lesley Thomas | Friday 05th January 2024
How you’ll get to the French Alps depends very much on where you’re coming from. The great news is that despite the tricky terrain, the French Alps are actually incredibly well connected to the rest of Europe by road and rail, and beyond by well-serviced airports.
Lesley Thomas | Thursday 07th December 2023
When you have a family - especially a young one - making Christmas special can be all-consuming as you whirl from school plays to family events, fetes, fairs, grottos and more. So what better way to get away from the festive chaos than a special trip to the Alps at Christmas?
Lesley Thomas | Sunday 19th November 2023
Who doesn’t love a Christmas Market and with such a magnificent selection of markets to choose from in the French and Swiss Alps, we’ve narrowed it down to three of the best. Whether you’re spending the holidays in the Alps or just planning a festive trip in the run-up, these are three markets you don’t want to miss.
Lesley Thomas | Tuesday 07th November 2023
As the ski season approaches, it’s a great time to start thinking about increasing your fitness so you can really make the most of the slopes in 2023/24. We’ve got some top tips on the exercises you can start doing now to make sure you’re fighting fit by the time you take to the slopes.
Lesley Thomas | Saturday 21st October 2023
For a picturesque location, great skiing and reliable snowfall, it’s hard to go wrong with Serre Chevalier, one of the gems of the French Alps. Located in the Hautes-Alpes department of southeastern France, it’s part of the large ski area of Grand Serre Chevalier, offering a vast skiing area.
