Rising prices do not put off French ski fans

In spite of rising prices and a tight budget, France is still the favourite destination for Brits on a ski holiday.  One reason, of course, is the fact that the skiing is as good as any place in the world and lots better than most; another is that France is relatively close and easily accessible [...]

Share

Skiing in France

For a variety of reasons, France is the preferred destination of many UK ski buffs whether they need gentle slopes and careful guidance or prefer to challenge the most forbidding heights of rigid glaciers.  France is relatively close and easily accessible, it has extensive mountain ranges including the Alps, and the French have embraced the [...]

Share

Global warming may push skiers to different areas of France

The looming spectre of global warming may be an unexpected boon to skiers planning their holidays in France this winter.  Even as sometimes conflicting reports continue to come in from various climate-monitoring agencies and economic forecasters, ski resort owners and promoters in France are looking on the positive side and working to make sure they [...]

Share