Chamonix is a French ski resort with everything to offer

Chamonix is a French ski resort consisting of a collection of small villages nestling alongside a valley in the shadows of Mont Blanc.  The valley extends from Switzerland into France.  The resort of Chamonix is situated on the North face of the Alps while the Italian Alps lie on the southern side.  None of these [...]

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French ski chalets

French ski chalets have a certain charm about them. They are often surrounded by beautiful countryside and are full of character and charm. They are also able to cater to all sorts of holiday requirements, and visitors are able to choose from catering and self-catering options. The chalets come in many different sizes so if [...]

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Global warming threatens French Ski slopes

Those who enjoy skiing may want to take note of a new environmental threat, melting snowcaps in the Alps, which may drastically reduce the amount of snow days that occur each year

According to research from the Swiss Federal Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research, the Alps are now warming at a rate that is more [...]

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What do you need from a ski instructor?

Finding a qualified ski instructor can be tough if you are new to skiing because you do not know exactly what to expect out the experience as a whole, let alone from your instructor.  To help you out, here are the three qualities that you need to look for to make sure that your choice [...]

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French Ski resorts booming

The ski season last year from 2008-2009 has been great for France due to excellent ski conditions combined with cold weather that kept the snow falling.

As a result, France ski resorts saw their visits increase by about 6.6%, which partially may be due to the fact that the season set of record of 58.6m sky [...]

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