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Best après-ski and nightlife hotspots in Pas de la Casa
Date Posted: 22 May 2025Pas de la Casa is part of Andorra’s biggest ski area, the Grandvalira, and provides quick access to more than 210km of pistes. It’s a hugely underrated ski area, and Pas de la Casa is definitely the main party town for it, with a range of bars and après-ski to go wild in, including both up the mountain and plenty down in town. If you want a quieter experience in the Grandvalira, head for Soldeu or El Tartar - although there are lots of places for more peaceful pints in Pas de la Casa, too. Ke...
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Best resorts in Europe for an early-season December ski trip
Date Posted: 01 April 2025A ski trip early in December can be a brilliant choice if you want to avoid the peak holiday crowds. Many resorts have reliable snow conditions by then, especially when you consider that many combine their high altitude with snowmaking machines. The slopes are generally much less busy, too, giving you more space to enjoy the runs. Early December usually receives some lovely sunny days (according to data from previous seasons) before the weather gets really cold in January and February - mak...
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Something New is Happening in Bulgaria
Date Posted: 31 March 2025Ever wanted to test a hypothesis about a ski resort? Heard a lot but want to see what you hear is true? Well, we returned to Bansko, Bulgaria, to see if its title as best value ski resort is all there is, or are things changing? It’s true that Bansko, found 170 km from Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital, has, for twenty years, been attracting families, groups and couples looking for inexpensive skiing with a fun vibe. There are 75 km of pistes, and 14 lifts, with the resort found in the Pirin National ...
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Best resorts in Italy for an early-season December ski trip
Date Posted: 20 March 2025Getting an early ski trip in at the start of the season can be a great option if you’re looking to avoid peak dates. As well as snow cover being good enough for plenty of skiing (helped when needed by snow cannons at most resorts), the pistes are much less crowded than usual, meaning there’s loads of space to enjoy your skiing. While not a certainty, December also tends to get more sunny days than in the middle of the season, meaning there are some great memories to be made on the sun terraces...
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A Beginner's Guide to Skiing in Alpe d'Huez
Date Posted: 26 February 2025One of France’s most popular resorts, Alpe d’Huez is a high-altitude, snow-sure resort with great skiing for people of all abilities - including beginners. From its humble beginnings in the 1930s, it’s turned into one of the world’s biggest resorts, welcoming many British skiers every year. It’s also known as the “Island in the Sunshine”, owing to its favourable weather and south-facing bowl. Keep reading for all the key information on how Alpe d'Huez can suit you on a beginner ski holiday. ...
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