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...
Saalbach is one of Austria’s premier ski resorts and probably one of the most popular and lively winter-sports holiday destinations in the Alps. It offers a wide range of runs and challenges for skiers of every level and a vibrant apres-ski. Originally comprising two sides of the long Glemm valley the resorts Saalbach and Hinterglemm have been connected to include Leogang and Fieberbrunn both one valley across. And even a further extensio...
The Stubai Glacier is the largest glacier ski area in Austria, and the most popular one in the Innsbruck region. The Stubai Glacier has 25 modern ski lifts, and over 110 kilometers of gorgeous ski-runs. The Stubai Glacier reaches an altitude of 3300m and therefore enjoys an exceptionally long ski season; from October through to June beautiful and well prepared slopes are at your disposal. The snow is usually of very high quality throughout the Winter, and the better part of Spring. The Stub...
Located one hour away from Salzburg, Grossarl is a small, quiet village tucked away in the lesser-known Grossarltal, which runs parallel to the better-known bigger Gasteinertal, to the south of St Johann im Pongau. The village is located at an altitude of 924 meters and forms the heart of the Ski Amadé. The special thing about Großarl is that it lies in a dead-end valley. Here, the accommodations blend harmoniously into the natural environment which enhances the tranquil and relaxed atmosph...
very modern and efficient ski infrastructure, almost luxury good restaurants (with terrace). extraordinary panoramic views towards several peaks above 3000 m. snow guarantee. highest Cafe in the austrian alps.
Currently doing a season in Morzine. Fantastic all-round resort. Has to be said if you want to ski hard and fast for the week, Avoriaz is by far the better location. The bubble-car and two slow chairlifts are the only way to Avoriaz (with the excepti..
The slopes are often empty as there is such a vast area to ski in. the village itself is quite and has ample places to stay and eat. Apres ski in the Rundel, Silver Bullet and surrounding bars is always very hospitalable. Highly recommended
At the start of the week a front provides periodic snowfall on the northwest and north side of the Alps. At the same time the Alps lie deep in intense cold air. At 2000 meters it can easily freeze at 10 degrees during the day. At 3000 meters the mercury does not exceed -20 degrees C. The strong wind makes it even colder. It is snowing persistently light, in the French and Swiss high alps at times moderate to strong. I expect on average be...
