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
Great skiing. Great area. Good value holidays.
So what’s the name of the resort?
- the 10 November 2011
Where to ski in France
Home to a whole host of easily accessible resorts of world renown, it’s no wonder that France is so popular for ski holidays. It offers a choice of purpose-built or natural resorts depending on how...
- the 18 October 2011
The ski resort - a beginner’s guide
Whether or not you’ve had some practise on a dry slope, a ski resort in France can still prove daunting to the uninitiated. So before we bid you bon voyage, read our guide to runs and lifts, ski hi...
- the 17 October 2011
Our 7 tips for preparing your winter vacation in the mountains
If you use your own equipment, have it verified by a specialist before leaving for your holiday. Bindings in good condition, edges sharp, midsections waxed. You will be sure to hit the slopes on ...
- the 14 January 2011
