Advice and tips

Accommodation: glamping in the mountains!

With tree houses, trapper cabins, yurts and even caravans, this summer there is a dazzling array of accommodation to choose from in the mountains. These trendy places to stay in are original and au...

- the 7 June 2020

10 Ideas For Cycling Tours

Do you love cycling and watching the landscapes and sights roll by as the kilometres clock up? Whether you’re a hardened cyclist or an apprentice trailblazer, swap your suitcases for saddle bags ...

- the 19 June 2019

New summer accommodation

If you haven’t booked your summer holiday yet and enjoy making new discoveries, you’ve come to the right place! Mountain resorts have exclusive offers on cool summer accommodation with something to...

- the 7 June 2018

5 top tips for trail running

Beyond the feeling of well-being that physical activity can bring, the increasingly popular sport of trail running taps into our desire for freedom and the need to get away from it all. Take time t...

- the 1 June 2017

What’s the best age to learn to ski?

It’s all about using your common sense really; just as long as you ensure they take it easy, practising only for short periods of time whilst having fun, there’s no reason why children can’t try th...

- the 9 January 2017

Resorts pull out all the stops for beginners

Our resorts bend over backwards for beginners, making skiing enjoyable, whatever your level. The creation of new easy runs and quiet skiing zones are topping the bill this season, ensuring there re...

- the 15 August 2016

10 reasons to visit the French mountains more often

1) Feel like a child again.Whether you are 7 or 77, a snowball fight with friends or children will always be a memorable experience. 2) Mountain nature will awaken your senses.It is always en...

- the 8 October 2012

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 F...

- the 11 January 2012

Winter sports in France: a glossary

Do you know your piste from your pente? Check out this list of French key words that you may come across during your skiing holiday in France. Winter sports – les sports d'hiver Alpine skiing – l...

- the 2 December 2011

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 hiri...

- the 2 December 2011

The mountains are accessible to everyone

Working in partnership, the Ski 2 Freedom Foundation and French ski schools help make ski holidays a reality for children and adults with a disability or special need. Taking a child with a disabil...

- the 10 November 2011