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Pistes and lifts open at Chamonix
Date Posted: 23 Dec 2009Ski fans considering a break to Chamonix have been told that both lifts and pistes are open in all areas of the valley.Writing for Chamonet.com, Caroline Face states that the slopes can now be enjoyed in locations including Brevent, Balme and Les Houches, while Flegere and Grands Montets have also o...
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New campaign discourages drinking and skiing
Date Posted: 14 Dec 2009People taking holidays in French ski resorts such as Alpe d'Huez or Chamonix are to be encouraged in a new campaign to avoid taking to the slopes after consuming alcohol. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office's don't-drink-and-ski initiative has been welcomed by travel insurance provider InsureandGo, ...
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Events planned to mark opening of Les Grands Montets
Date Posted: 07 Dec 2009A week of festivities has been organised at the French ski resort of Chamonix to celebrate the start of the 2009-10 season.From December 4th to December 8th, a number of events are to be held to commemorate the partial opening of Les Grands Montets ski area.These include the official switching-on of...
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Rhone-Alps 'the jewel in the crown of France's ski regions'
Date Posted: 01 Dec 2009The French Alps look set to be more popular than ever next year as winter sports enthusiasts escape the crowds of Canada to enjoy some of the world's finest slopes.With Vancouver set to host the 2010 Winter Olympics in just a couple of months, many Canadians are already looking to get away for a few...
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Celebrate the season's end in Chamonix
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2009The end of the season at the ski resort of Val Thorens will be celebrated with the traditional Freeride Day party.In addition to a Russian band and a fance dress competition, visitors will be able to enjoy a water slide, whereby participants will be invited to take to the skis or snowboards and ride...