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Fashion

Be the best-dressed skier on the piste

On the pistes as well as off, you want to look your best. Today’s skiwear brings together technical performance and aesthetics. Gone are the days of florescent ski suits and other fashion nightmares of the 1990’s…get ready to ski in style. Trends Plaids, floral patters, asymmetrical designs and bicoloured stripes are some of the biggest trends for ski jackets this winter. You will see a multitude of colours, cuts and accessories. Here are our top 6 for the 2011-2012 season:

-the « chic parka, » has a feminine cut, long and fitted at the waist, with multiple pockets and lots of details (zippers, buttons, studs) in parka or cargo jacket styles -geometric patterns, either in discreet, muted colours or brighter shades for those who want to get noticed  -plaids – a favourite for shirts last year, plaid is back on this year&rsq

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  • Discovery

    Discovery

    Focus: 8 linked skiable areas

    If your idea of skiing is more than simply going up and down the same pistes all day long, the French mountains will surpass your expectations. Linked skiable areas allow you to move freely from station to station through breathtaking natural landscape, from stark mountain peaks to lush pine forests, all in the same day. Les 3 Vallées (Savoy)

  • Lifestyle

    Lifestyle

    Real life story: running a ski chalet

    Al and Deb Flight left London to scour France for the perfect property to start their mountain holiday business. After many months and many disappointments, they discovered the Châtel in the Portes du Soleil area of the French Alps...

  • Mountain activities

    Mountain activities

    Try Skidooing!

    "Brilliant fun!" - reader, Perry Lancaster has a go...

  • Slideshow

    Slideshow

    Collections 2012: ready-to-ski version of haute couture

    A great look for surfing the wave of Paradiski, a cocoon jacket to walk the streets of Val d'Isere, late at night, returning from the Folie Douce, a fur

  • Advice

    Advice

    Staying safe on the slopes

    Needless to say, an environment praised for its slippery surfaces carries an increased risk of injury for holidaymakers, so make sure you have all bases covered when you set off on a ski break in France. This means adequate travel insurance, suitable safety equipment and an understanding of the rules of the piste amongst other things. Ski insurance

  • Children / Family

    Children / Family

    Skiing with children

    Getting your child dressed and keeping them warm are two of the greatest challenges. After that, it’s all downhill as they say; well, allowing for the occasional tantrum when they fall face first in the snow.

  • Good tips

    Good tips

    Travel from the UK to French ski resorts

    Ski bunnies are spoiled for choice when it comes to travel options, as the mountainous regions of France are well served by planes and trains. Taking the channel tunnel or ferry in your car or hiring a vehicle on your arrival offer yet more possibilities. By plane

  • Gastronomy

    Gastronomy

    Best cheeses of the French Mountains

    There is no greater pleasure after a long day of hiking than sitting down to a traditional raclette or tartiflette. Numerous cheeses which carry the Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) or Protégée (AOP) label are produced in the French Mountains. Enjoy these delicious regional products as a snack, a main ingredient, an accompaniment, or an elegant finish to the meal. Abondance (Haute-Savoie)

  • News

    News

    The picks of the pistes for 2011-2012

    There’s always something fun and exciting going on in the French mountains and the new winter season 2011/12 is no exception. The Ski France resorts show yet again that when it comes to winter holidays, there are is a huge selection of great cultural events, parties and festivals for everyone. And that’s even before we think about sporting occasions both grand and humble, which take centre stage as usual this season. Here is our pick of the season’s must-see events. Northern Alps

  • Interview

    Interview

    Marc Veyrat: The making of a Grand Chef

    Bringing his passion for the mountains into every delicious bite, chef Marc Veyrat of Manigod is a star on the French culinary scene.  Read about his journey to reach this envied position.

  • Security

    Security

    The dedicated professionals who watch over you

    If life in the resorts feels carefree, particularly while you ski, it is not just by chance! Behind the scenes, seasonal and year-round employees work around the clock to assure that your holiday is secure and enjoyable. Who are these professionals whose work is to guarantee an unforgettable vacation? Slope Maintenance Crew

  • Event

    Event

    Ice Sculpture

    Sometimes a walk through the ski resort can hold unexpected surprises !  You may cross  oversized animals, meticulously chiseled carriages, fantastic flowers…created by virtuosos of the chainsaw and the ice pick, these ice sculptures will enchant the whole family. 

  • Relax

    Relax

    Resort nightlife

    A successful mountain holiday means knowing how to take full advantage of your time, even when the skiing is over !  Whether you like dancing until dawn, romantic evenings for two, or fun family activities, the resorts have what it takes to keep you entertained all night long !

  • Well being

    Well being

    Spa, health by water

    More than just a passing fancy, the spa is now a standard in the services proposed by most French ski resorts.  A pause “for you” once considered a luxury, now accessible – and recommended – for everyone.