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Winter vacations : what to do in Val Thorens ?

1- Ski in an exceptional resort In winter, it is above all for skiing that mountain and snowboard lovers pleb>Val Thorens. The Ski Val Thorens resort has enjoyed worldwide acclaim since the resort was voted the world's best ski resort for the 4th time at the World Ski Awards in 2019. This int ...

20
Sep
2022

Going skiing with friends: 5 ski resorts in France

For athletes: Val Thorens The resort of Val Thorens is regularly voted the best resort in Europe or even the best ski resort in the world! Its exceptional setting at an altitude of 2300 meters, as well as the quality of its facilities and services, make it a prime destination for skiing with friend ...

22
Feb
2024

Ski vacation: 5 resorts in Savoie Mont-Blanc

1- An authentic and preserved setting in Aussois. In Savoie, Aussois is one of the favorite family village resorts. It is located more specifically in Haute Maurienne, at the heart of the Vanoise Park in a preserved natural setting. With its authentic backdrop and 55 km of marked slopes, situated ...

21
Dec
2023

Les Orres : a family and nature resort

A resort for the whole family Les Orres is one of the most popular resorts in the Hautes-Alpes. It offers 100 km of slopes lined with larches and located between 1550 m and 2720 m of altitude, that is to say 1170 m of vertical drop. This resort, which has 19 lifts, 37 runs (7 green, 6 blue, 20 r ...

19
Dec
2013

Vaujany: 5 good reasons to choose this village resort

1- Preserved authenticity The winter sports resort of Vaujany was born in 1989 in the shadow of its imposing neighbour Alpe d'Huez. Vaujany is one of the 20 communes that make up the canton of Oisans located in the north of the Isère department. Unlike the other large resorts in the Alps, th ...

22
Dec
2021

Chamrousse: What are the 5 main strengths of this resort?

1- Its proximity to Grenoble and Lyon. The Chamrousse resort in Isère is located just 30 km from Grenoble, the capital of the Alps. Even without a car, it is possible to access it by train to Grenoble and then by shuttle. The Transaltitude shuttle takes about an hour to reach the resort from the G ...

04
Jan
2024

Val Thorens voted best ski resort in the world.

A crowning achievement for Val-Tho After winning the title of Best Station in France and Best Station in Europe, Val Thorens was voted the Best Ski Resort in the World at the World Ski Awards 2023. As a reminder, the resort of Val-Thorens, established in 1971, is the highest in Europe. It is locat ...

21
Dec
2015

Megève: 5 Things to Know About This Famous Ski Resort

Megève was the holiday destination of the Rothschild family. The resort of Megève, located in the heart of the Alps, embodies French chic and art de vivre. A holiday destination for the Rothschild family in the 1910s, this resort has welcomed the most prestigious royals and still ranks among the ...

04
Jan
2010

Mountain Holidays Without Skiing: 3 Unusual Activity Ideas

Sledding: A Timeless Activity. Skiing isn't the only sport that offers the thrill of sliding. Winter sports resorts understand this well, as they all have toboggan runs for the delight of children and their parents. There's nothing like tobogganing to enjoy a mountain vacation without skiing and h ...

07
Dec
2023

Holidays in France: 5 destinations to go to the mountains in summer

it Albertville (the host city of the 1992 Winter Olympics) but also the old village of Aigueblanche and the medieval town of Conflans. The well-named resort of Valmorel la Belle is distinguished by its stone and wood architecture in perfect harmony with the surrounding landscape. Moreover, unl ...

26
May
2021

The Mougins Christmas market: fun for the whole family

structures, culinary workshops, horse-drawn carriage, ponies and meeting with Santa Claus! These animations are organized in partnership with the resort of Valberg and take place in parallel with the Mougins Christmas Market. A creative and gourmet market The Mougins Christmas market will offe ...

14
Dec
2012

Top Chefs: The Auron Gastronomic Festival

ew heights during the Chefs at the Peak of Auron festival! This annual event, organized by the Association of Shopkeepers and Craftsmen of the Auron resort and Saint-Etienne-de-Tinée, welcomes top chefs from the French Riviera. This gastronomic gathering is also marked by: - demonstrations - tast ...

11
Jan
2016

Côte d'Azur: the city of Nice becomes a UNESCO World Heritage Site

International recognition The inscription of the city of Nice on the UNESCO World Heritage List as a 'winter resort city of the Riviera' is a tremendous recognition for the architectural, landscape and urban heritage of the Côte d'Azur capital. The mayor of Nice, Christian Estrosi, described UN ...

28
July
2021

Holiday insurance for a worry-free vacation

1- What is this insurance for? As the name implies, a resort insurance covers you while away from your primary residence. This type of policy is especially useful if you decide to book a seasonal rental while on vacation, for a weekend or a few weeks. Certainly, even while you are on vacation ...

17
June
2022

Argelès-sur-Mer: why choose this destination on the Vermeille coast?

1- For its geographical location between sea and mountains First tourist resort of the department of Pyrénées-Orientales, Argelès-sur-Mer benefits from an exceptional geographical situation between sea and mountain. This commune, which covers nearly 6000 hectares, has the privilege of being b ...

05
Oct
2022

Piste noire: what is the value of the police series with Constance Labbé and Thibault de Montalembert?

Charlotte throws a party at a grand hotel to celebrate his victory. But during the party, a caravan suddenly catches fire in a seasonal camp below the resort. A charred body is discovered in the rubble. The young gendarme Émilie Karras is dispatched from Lyon to the ski resort to come and help ...

23
Jan
2023

Christmas Holidays: 5 Destinations for Every Taste in France

vening of December 24th). A snowy Christmas at Alpe d'Huez. If you dream of a white Christmas like in the song, you should look towards winter sports resorts for your Christmas holiday destination, and more specifically, at Alpe d'Huez. This Alpine resort, located about sixty kilometers from Grenob ...

29
Nov
2023

Madrid: monuments and places to see

and the Church of San Antonio de la Florida, whose dome painted by Goya is considered one of the painter's greatest works. The Retiro Park, former resort of the kings of Spain, the Casa de Campo Park and the Juan Carlos I Park make the city one of the greenest capitals in Europe. In the vicin ...

23
Feb
2009

Saint-Véran: visit the highest village in Europe

s, monkey bridges, and zip lines) in the summer, as well as a multitude of hikes and walks for families. In winter, Saint-Véran is a family-friendly ski resort that can accommodate around 1800 people. Its ski area extends over 33 kilometers with a vertical drop of 1050 meters and includes about th ...

17
July
2009

The Vanoise National Park: a magnificent park in Savoie.

ks. The 60th anniversary of the Parc in Tignes. This year, the Vanoise National Park celebrates its 60th anniversary. To properly celebrate this event, the Tignes resort will offer a full program of activities on July 8, 2023: - Hikes in the Grande Sassière National Nature Reserve led by mountain ...

02
Mar
2011