Date Posted: 31 March 2025

Ever 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 ...

Date Posted: 26 February 2025

One 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. ...

Date Posted: 19 February 2025

Alpe d’Huez is one of France’s biggest ski resorts in terms of town size and ski area - and its après scene is fit to match. With over 250km of piste to explore and plenty of slopes suiting all abilities, it’s hugely popular with British skiers and is labelled by many as a “party town”, although there’s still plenty of room for those who want a quieter experience. Alpe d’Huez is known as “The Island in the Sunshine” thanks to the unusually high amount of sun it gets for a ski resort - making a...

Date Posted: 05 December 2024

A much-loved, historic town, Zell am See is one of Austria's best ski resorts, making it a popular pick for those looking for ski holidays in Austria. While the town itself is relatively low, its ski area certainly isn’t. Combined with a good snow record, you shouldn’t have any snow-related issues here. Meanwhile, it caters to all abilities of skier, and is linked to other impressive ski areas - Kaprun and Saalbach - nearby. Zell am See is also a beautiful town, suiting families and groups...

Date Posted: 03 December 2024

Zell am See is certainly one of the main Austrian ski resorts, but its après scene is on the chiller side, compared to other places like Ischgl, St Anton and Sölden. Dating well back to the 8th Century, it’s a pretty resort right on the edge of the Zeller Lake (See means ‘lake’ in German, and they capitalise all their nouns!). It had primarily religious origins, before turning into a market town, and then a tourist town. A great skiing destination for all (particularly families), you can enjoy...

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