Known for it’s traditional atmosphere, beautiful backdrop and wide meandering slopes Les Houches is often under-rated as a ski destination in Chamonix Valley. However, if you prefer a slower pace of life away from the hustle and bustle of Chamonix, enjoy breathtaking scenery, yet still have a good selection of challenging slopes then head to Les Houches at the bottom of the valley. Les Houches is perfect for families, progressing beginners or cruising i...
Nestled just an hour's drive from Salzburg, Grossarl emerges as a serene and understated gem in the alpine landscape. This quaint village, perched at an altitude of 924 meters, is the beating heart of the Ski Amadé network and a haven for ski enthusiasts seeking a blend of tranquility and adventure. What sets Grossarl apart is its unique location in a secluded dead-end valley within the less traversed Grossarltal, which runs parallel to the larger and more famous Gasteinertal. This position...
Alpe d'Huez is one of France's biggest and best-known Alpine ski resorts, ranking alongside other top French resorts such as Val d'Isère for extent and variety of slopes. Alpe d’Huez lies on a sunny plateau, with amazing slopes in all directions reaching to the far corners of this ski area and neighbouring villages of Auris, Villard Reculas, Oz en Oisans and Vaujany. The slopes go down to 1100m and up to 3330m, while its glacier ensures snow cover is sufficient for a long season that stretc...
Zermatt is a world-renowned ski resort located in the Swiss Alps. A ski destination like no other. Surrounded by the majestic Swiss Alps and home to the iconic Matterhorn, Zermatt offers skiers an unforgettable experience that combines breathtaking scenery, unrivaled skiing possibilities and world-class ski facilities, Zermatt has been a popular destination for ski enthusiasts and winter sports lovers for many years. In this article, we'll take a closer look at what makes Zermatt a top skii...
Mellau is linked with Damuls and has good selection of lifts and runs. Further resorts in the valley can be accessed by a free bus. The 4 person gondola in Mellau was prone to queuing at peak times and a walk to a T-bar was required at the top. Not s..
Short, but many slopes on 6 mountains. Best pistes in the Kappe-aerea with 200m heightdifference and nice advanced slopes up to almost 2 kms. Not compareable with the large resorts in the Alpes, but amazing good possibilities voor skiing in a mounain..
I stayed at the 1950 resort in the Radisson Apartments and it is one of the most beautiful places I've ever stayed at. I'm not much of a ski resort expert, but I have stayed in some very nice places, 1950 would be in the top 3. It is a wonderful, bea..
As passionate winter sports enthusiasts, we're constantly on the quest for the ultimate skiing or snowboarding experience. For us, it's not just about carving turns down pristine slopes—it's about immersing ourselves in the exhilarating embrace of snow-covered mountains. Yet, in a world where climate change is reshaping the very landscapes we love, our pursuit of the perfect powder day has become increasingly challenging. Gone are the day...
