In Spring, good ideas blossom in the resorts!

The month of March is ideal for skiing, with good quality snow and the sunlight at its peak.France Montagnes shares with you the secret of 10 good ideas to make the most of it...

- the 11 February 2013

Ski with a gallop!

Originally from Scandinavia and popularised at the beginning of the 20th century by the English staying in Saint-Moritz, ski-joering was re-launched in the Alps around twenty years ago. This fun an...

- the 4 February 2013

Discover 5 snow parks in France

Most French resorts now have a more or less extensive snow park.We have selected 5 of the most prestigious in Europe.

- the 25 January 2013

Unusual accommodation in French resorts.

For your holidays and weekends in the mountains in France, why not opt for an original stay of one or more nights in an unusual place. Whether you are a nature lover, an adventurer or romantic, hav...

- the 10 October 2012

Summer sports put on their winter clothes

You no longer need to put away your mountain bike in the garage or your clubs and mallets in the cupboard just because the mountain is cloaked in white!  Summer sports such as mountain biking, go...

- the 11 September 2012

Walk to happiness

The main activity carried out in the mountains – walking - offers endless possibilities.Its many variants enchant the different enthusiasts, who find in it a good way to get fresh air whilst havi...

- the 23 July 2012

Adrenaline addict

Steep gradients - dreaded by hikers and cyclo-tourists - are adopted by thrill-seekers.

- the 3 July 2012

Relax in the heart of resort-villages

If you are looking for family holidays in a preserved natural environment with magnificent scenery, in a place where tourism is synonymous with harmony.

- the 2 July 2012

Conquering the Peaks

Every year, thousands of cyclists flock to the mountain pass routes of the Alps and Pyrenees. The reasons for the popularity of these routes are manifold: the beauty of the landscape, the prominenc...

- the 16 April 2012

Downhill Mountain Biking

Just a few years ago, downhill mountain biking was accessible only to elite athletes. A lack of adapted equipment and infrastructure within the mountain stations made the practice inconvenient. B...

- the 16 April 2012

Climbling

Unlike marmots, climbers don’t have to hibernate through the cold winter months! Climbing can be practiced year round in ski resorts, in many forms. Overview. Artificial climbing walls

- the 21 March 2012

Ski-in, ski-out Resorts

What could be better than stepping directly into your skis from your doorstep? Ideal for holidaymakers, many French ski resorts are organised in this very ski-friendly manner.

- the 21 March 2012