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Best ski resorts for half term
Date Posted: 21 November 2024Half term skiing is great fun, but naturally, it’s going to be busier than other times of year, so we understand why you’d be drawn to the idea of a quiet, lesser-known ski resort. Surprisingly, though, if you are looking for a quiet ski resort to avoid the crowds, you may be coming at your search in the wrong way. Many people assume that the big ski areas should be a no-go zone during the school holidays. However, it’s these areas that have the fast, modern lift systems, mountain facilities,...
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A Beginner's Guide to Skiing in Avoriaz
Date Posted: 08 November 2024A popular resort in France, stylish Avoriaz has a great supply of top-quality, snow-sure skiing for all abilities - with beginners particularly well-catered for. Found 800m higher than traditional Morzine, the purpose-built resort gets plenty of snow, and therefore almost exclusively ski-in/ski-out accommodation - making it a dreamy resort if you want to be able to ski right up to your accommodation door. It’s a slick resort with grand, sweeping views of the mountains below and beyond, wh...
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Best Ski Resorts in Austria
Date Posted: 08 November 2024Austria, famous for schnitzel, strudel, leather shorts and, of course, some of the best skiing in the world... There are hundreds of resorts in this small European country, some no more than ramshackle lifts on patchy hillside, others with cloud-scraping peaks, beautiful pistes and sophisticated infrastructure. But where to go for the perfect Austria ski holiday? We’ve rated and ranked the best resorts in Austria, based on key factors like altitude, snow surety, how suitable they are for sk...
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A Beginner's Guide to Skiing in Mayrhofen
Date Posted: 05 November 2024One of Austria’s best ski resorts, Mayrhofen offers a hefty range of snow-sure skiing for beginners (and other abilities!). It’s part of the Zillertal Valley, which is home to 4 separate ski areas within close distance of each other and has a charming Austrian feel to its historic town, which was once a traditional farming village. A well-organised resort with top ski schools, Mayrhofen is a good pick for beginners - with plenty of shopping and other activities to explore when you’re not ...
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8 Reasons Why Avoriaz is a Great Ski Resort
Date Posted: 01 November 2024Very popular for British skiers, Avoriaz is one of French skiing’s leading resorts for a number of reasons. Nestled in the famous Haute-Savoie region of the French Alps at 1,800m, it has a very strong snow record, meaning you’ll likely be safe for skiing options throughout winter. It’s also got instant access to one of the world’s great ski areas, with about 600km of runs to explore. Families will feel welcome there for a number of reasons - as will youngsters who’ll enjoy Avoriaz’s apr...