Top 250 snow-sure ski resorts in the Alps
September 2, 2022 climate change research skiresort skiweather

Top 250 snow-sure ski resorts in the Alps

When it comes to skiing, one thing you really do need over anything else, is snow. You don’t necessarily need a massive amount of it, but there’s nothing quite as bad as having an expensive ski holiday spoiled by a poor snow cover or soggy snow! With climate change and global warming very much a reality, snow conditions in ski resorts are becoming increasingly unpredictable. Consequently, many enthusiasts are gravitating towards ski areas known for consistent snowfall to ensure a gratifying skiing or snowboarding experience. But where to go? Which are the best snow-sure ski resorts in the Alps? The Alps, a prime skiing destination, are subject to the impacts…

Les Deux Alpes: the world upside down
March 26, 2022 press reports skiresort

Les Deux Alpes: the world upside down

Les Deux Alpes lies between Grenoble and Briançon in a remote corner of the Dauphiné, just over an hour's drive south-east of Grenoble. Les Deux Alpes is one of the largest and most snow-sure ski resorts in the Southern French Alps. Its biggest asset is its high altitude, which allows skiing to continue throughout much of the year. Best known for having the largest skiable glacier in Europe, Les Deux Alpes also boasts one of the world's greatest on-piste vertical drops: an exhilarating descent of 2268m, rideable non-stop all the way. Combine Les Deux Alpes main assets – guaranteed snow cover, long cruisy runs – with 200km of pistes served…

Val Thorens: legendary and world-class
November 3, 2021 press reports skiresort

Val Thorens: legendary and world-class

If you want to get the most out of your winter sports holiday, then Val Thorens is the place to be. Val Thorens and the Trois Vallées ski area are among the most famous and highly-regarded skiing destinations in the world, attracting skiers and snowboarders from around the globe. Val Thorens has a warm, welcoming atmosphere and a breathtaking natural environment. All ingredients are present here for an unforgettable world-class winter sports holiday. It is a pleasant and friendly place where both beginners and advanced winter sports enthusiasts can indulge themselves. The ultimate goal: to fully enjoy the high-quality slopes and superb snow conditions. The area literally and figuratively brings…

Snow Space Salzburg is expanding its universe
October 15, 2021 press reports skiresort

Snow Space Salzburg is expanding its universe

Flachau is one of the most famous ski areas in the Salzburger Sportwelt and is located in the heart of Ski amadé. The lively village of Flachau and its districts meander around the spectacular local mountain Grießenkareck (1991 m), which forms the Flachau ski area, also known as the Snow Space Salzburg. Thanks to G-Link, Wagrain and Alpendorf are also easily accessible by cable car. This ski season Snow Space Salzburg is expanding its reach substantially with a new connection to the ski areas Shuttleberg and Ski Paradise Zauchensee. In Flachau the ski lifts lead directly to the Grießenkareck. There you will find one of the highlights in the Flachau…