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8 Reasons Why Val d'Isère is a Great Ski Resort
Date Posted: 22 August 2024One of Europe’s most popular ski resorts, Val d'Isère is a shining example of French skiing. The resort has an incredible snow record, meaning you’ll almost certainly have great skiing whenever you visit during the winter months - so much so that it ranks in first place among Iglu Ski’s top snow sure resorts in France. Its instant access into one of the world’s great ski areas is also a top drawing point, with hundreds of kilometres of amazing slopes to tackle. ‘Val D’ has a somewhat gla...
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8 Reasons Why Courchevel is a Great Ski Resort
Date Posted: 19 August 2024One of the most famous resorts in France - and arguably the world - Courchevel is known for its amazing skiing. Its outstanding snow record means it ranks safely among Iglu Ski’s top snow-sure resorts in France, while its access to a world record 600km of pistes is another major drawing point. Don’t let its reputation for glitz and glamour put you off - there’s plenty of accommodation and activities for a range of budgets, while Courchevel’s après-ski offerings are also brilliant and varied. ...
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Best Après-Ski Bars and Nightlife Hotspots in Courchevel
Date Posted: 06 August 2024Courchevel is one of the crown jewels of French skiing. It provides instant access to the biggest ski area on Earth - The Three Valleys - and offers plenty to do once you’re off the slopes. Made up of four smoothly linked villages, the resort has a reputation for its glitzy guests and luxurious hotels and nights out. Don’t be put off though! While there are areas where this is certainly the case (Courchevel 1850, to be specific), all the other villages have a wealth of accommodation to suit all...
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Best Après-Ski Bars and Nightlife Hotspots in Val d'Isère
Date Posted: 05 August 2024One of France’s (and arguably the world’s) showcase ski resorts, Val d’Isère has something for everyone - especially when it comes to the post-skiing drinking scene. Not only is the skiing outstanding, but the range of bars and establishments is vast. Whether you’re after some hardcore slopeside table dancing, moving until the early hours in a club, or just a quiet pint in a serene setting, ‘Val D’ has got you covered. It ranks well on Iglu’s list of the top après-ski resorts, and is such a po...
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A Beginner's Guide to Skiing in Obergurgl
Date Posted: 02 August 2024Obergurgl in Austria is an idyllic location for a beginner skier. There are only 400 residents here, but they are keen to welcome everyone to their stunning mountain home. The resort became better known, when in 1931, the balloonist Professor Auguste Piccard and a colleague made an emergency landing after becoming the first people to reach the stratosphere. Found at the head of the Ötztal Valley in Tirol, Obergurgl is just a bus ride from Sölden, which featured in the 2015 Bond movie Spectre, ...