Try Skidooing!
"Brilliant fun!" - reader, Perry Lancaster has a go...
- the 7 February 2012
The history of skiing
For many of us, skiing has become an annual treat. It is one of the most popular types of holiday and at this time of year; it seems our thoughts turn to the sun-kissed glamour of the French ski ...
- the 7 February 2012
Snow sports to try this winter
A ski holiday can be shorthand for a break involving any winter sport... and there are plenty of them to enjoy in the French mountains whilst you’re there – talk about action packed! Have you con...
- the 11 January 2012
The largest ski areas in France
Many of France’s most popular ski resorts are located within broader ski ‘domaines’ – linked series of resorts and runs of all colours – which allow visitors to buy special passes in order to exp...
- the 3 January 2012
Charming holiday
Often little-known but always charming, mountain villages give some authenticity to holiday in the snow.
- the 19 December 2011
Regional Natural Parks of the French Mountains
What is a “Regional Natural Park?” More than just a label, it is an engagement, preserving the natural wealth of the terrain, serving visitors and local inhabitants. Here, an overview of these tr...
- the 14 November 2011
Skiing in the Pyrénées, a secret unveiled
If quizzed on skiing in the Pyrénées, a reasonable number of British skiers might recall a lager-fuelled trip to Andorra with a faceless tour operator, but barely a handful would even know that t...
- the 10 November 2011
Alps, Pyrenees or Massif Central?
We compare the main French ski resorts.
- the 10 November 2011
Architectural Heritage in the French Mountains
During the 20th century, the rising popularity of ski and snow vacations necessitated an unprecedented wave of construction. To fulfil their missions, architects and designers were given full cr...
- the 3 November 2011
Nordic walking
Nordic walking is attracting more and more of a following. More than a simple cross between traditional hiking and running, Nordic walking is a concept of well being that some go so far as to qu...
- the 3 November 2011
10 reasons to enjoy a winter break in France
Thinking of booking a ski holiday in France? You certainly will be after reading our top 10 reasons to spend your winter break at a French resort. Cheap flights, English speaking instructors, the...
- the 17 October 2011
