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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

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

Ski resorts: what is the health protocol for winter 2021-2022?

The compulsory health pass from 12 years old Due to the deterioration of the epidemic situation in France, the health pass is mandatory in the ski resorts this winter. The health pass is officially required since December 4, 2021 for all people over 12 years and 2 months, including access to ski ...

14
Dec
2021

Turin: 3 good reasons to choose this destination

or on the banks of the Po. Foodies will be pleased as Piedmont is a region renowned for its white truffles and for the quality of its wines. 3- To ski in the Alps The third good reason to choose Turin as a winter destination is its proximity to the winter sports resorts of the Alps. The prov ...

15
Feb
2022

Beauty: 5 Tips to Protect Your Skin from the Cold

1- Hydrate above all In winter, the skin naturally becomes drier due to the cold. It is therefore necessary to properly moisturize it to prevent feelings of tightness or itching. To protect your skin from the cold, you can adopt the following beauty tips: => Gently remove makeup avoiding foaming ...

26
Feb
2018

The Plateau de Beille: the first Nordic site in the Pyrenees

The first Nordic site in the Pyrenees Since its opening in 1990, the Plateau de Beille ski resort in the Pyrenees has been attracting a growing number of mountain lovers, to the point of becoming the leading Nordic site in the Pyrenees. This winter sports resort located in the department of Ari� ...

01
Feb
2023

What to do for Valentine's Day: 5 ideas for unusual getaways in Europe

1- Skiing in the city center of Copenhagen A popular destination for a city break, Copenhagen is an original city that is both romantic and eco-friendly. Less than 2 hours by plane from Paris, the capital of Denmark is the first of 5 unusual getaway ideas for the lovers' holiday, especially for cou ...

03
Feb
2023

Ski vacation: 5 resorts in Savoie Mont-Blanc

entic backdrop and 55 km of marked slopes, situated between 1500 m and 2750 m altitude, Aussois offers a perfect mix of wide open spaces, nature, and skiing. Its full sun exposure is not the only asset of this family-friendly resort, which has been awarded the Famille Plus label: it also wins over ...

21
Dec
2023

Mountain holidays: towards year-round tourism

The climate is changing, so is the mountain Mountain tourism developed during the 20th century with the allure of white gold and the development of ski resorts. But today, climate change is forcing mountain tourism stakeholders to rethink their economic model and to imagine other activities besides ...

03
Sep
2024

Saint-Véran: visit the highest village in Europe

n, the sundials in Saint-Véran are between 30 minutes and 1 hour 30 minutes off from the official time. The commune also perpetuates various artisanal skills such as wood carving, cutlery, as well as knitting, lace-making, and weaving... What to do in Saint-Véran? History and architecture enthusi ...

17
July
2009

Les Orres : a family and nature resort

sun and the snow are there thanks in particular to automatic snowmaking on more than half of the area. The Family Plus labeled resort also offers ski and non-ski activities adapted to all family members: ice skating, rail sledding, snakegliss or yooner but also snowshoeing, snowmobiling, ski-joe ...

19
Dec
2013

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

1- The Tarentaise Valley The Tarentaise Valley in the Savoie department is a skier's paradise in winter. Indeed, it offers the largest concentration of ski areas in the world. with Paradiski (Les Arcs and La Plagne), the Three Valleys (Courchevel, Méribel, Les Ménuires and Val Thorens) and the ...

26
May
2021

Vaujany: 5 good reasons to choose this village resort

ty is not incompatible with facilities worthy of the largest resorts. The latest French resort offers 70 km of slopes and access to the Alpe d'Huez ski area with its 250 km of slopes. It is also home to an Olympic ice rink where members of the French figure skating team come to train and an in ...

22
Dec
2021

Beijing 2022 Olympic Games: 5 things to know about the French delegation

tournament. 2- We have two flag bearers At the opening ceremony of these Games, the French delegation was led by two flag bearers: the freestyle skier Kevin Rolland and the alpine skier Tessa Worley. The former, who suffered a serious accident in 2019, is a miracle worker on the ski jumps. ...

07
Feb
2022

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

Moon Boots: the history of iconic après ski boots

The star shoe of the après ski More than 50 years after its invention, the Moon Boot is the indisputable after-ski boot in resorts around the world. It must be said that this boot has no equal in combining comfort and design at the foot of the slopes. At once light, warm and waterproof, it has ...

26
Dec
2022

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

adcast on France 3, France Télévisions continues its momentum with a new series to be discovered starting tonight. In Piste noire, Boris Arnoux, a ski champion, returns to the village of Les Clairies after winning an international downhill race. His wife Charlotte throws a party at a grand hote ...

23
Jan
2023

Christmas Holidays: 5 Destinations for Every Taste in France

essible by train to Grenoble and then by shuttle. Alpe d'Huez is a perfect destination to please the whole family as it is part of one of the largest ski areas in France with its 250 km of slopes. Sports enthusiasts will have a field day, while others will enjoy the mountain setting and evenings by ...

29
Nov
2023

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

was the first in the Isère department to receive the Green Snowflake label in January 2017. As a reminder, the Green Snowflake rewards the actions of ski resorts in favor of sustainable development. This label is awarded based on 20 criteria, divided into four main themes. It recognizes resorts th ...

04
Jan
2024