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Families learning to ski in France

Alan — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:13:11 +0000

Skiing in France with your family can be a very enjoyable and memorable experience but it is something that needs to be well planned if you’re going to make the most of your holiday.

One of the most enjoyable times to go skiing is as a beginner when everyone in the family is learning how to ski for the first time. France is a skiing destination with well-established facilities for people of all skiing levels and this can make it the ideal location for a first skiing holiday.

The Alps host some of the most famous skiing resorts in France and their fame is well-deserved and they have some of the best skiing that can be found anywhere in the world. Meribel is a skiing destination that is very popular as it is easy to reach.

It also has some excellent skiing opportunities for beginners and for more advanced skiers there are plenty of off piste opportunities. The area has an excellent network of ski lifts so that you can make the most of your time on the slopes. Accommodation in the area is also excellent and there are plenty of restaurants to suit all budgets.

Chamonix is a destination that really has something to suit everyone, for the budget seeker there are a great range of self-catered chalets and for someone seeking a luxury there are a great many excellent hotels. The area is particularly known for having excellent ski schools so you are just starting out with skiing or looking to improve your technique then this can be the right destination to head to.

Courchevel is particularly suitable for families as there are a great range of gentle slopes, appropriate for children, and a good choice of accomodation. The ski lifts in the area are also designed with children’s safety in mind as they have a magnetic system to hold children in place while on the left. There are also a good range of bars, shopping opportunities and restaurants in the region and plenty of activities for children to enjoy.

When you are choosing accommodation for your family skiing holiday it is important to consider many factors. One of the most popular options is renting a catered chalet as these avoid some of the hassle associated with having to cook yourself but are less formal than a hotel environment.

Some ski resorts and accommodation options have better childcare facilities than others so it’s important to investigate these as having your children taken care of while you enjoy the slopes can be a nice way to relax.

It can also be very enjoyable to share accommodation with other families so consider renting a large chalet with another family as this will give you a more enjoyable experience and will also mean we save on costs.

If this is the first time you have come on a skiing holiday then it is important to consider whether there are appropriate tuition facilities. As well as ski schools make sure that there are gentle slopes for you to get started on.

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Skiing in France

Alan — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 03:01:07 +0000

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 ski resort as an ideal tourist attraction and made it more and more attractive as visitors and revenues increase.

With all that said, and the endless options available, one area that stands out as a perfect destination is Paradiski in the Alps of Southeast France. Located in the Tarentaise Valley, Paradiski encompasses the largest area of linked ski resorts in the world, including Les Arcs, La Plagne and Peisey-Vallandry. The unique and quite breathtaking Vanoise Express cable car/ski lift that was opened in 2004 is the crucial link that really defines the region.

The Paradiski area in total offers about 425 kilometres of ski slopes, from the highest point at around 3250 metres to the lower regions where any novice can negotiate on skis or snowboard. There are countless ski-in ski-out opportunities throughout the area, and accommodations range from very good to fabulous.

Les Arcs encompasses four of the high-altitude resorts, with 171 lifts accessing more than 240 runs that include beginner slopes and runs for the very advanced skier only, with around 200 in the intermediate range. There is even an Olympic speed-skiing course, and top notch instruction is available for novice through expert skiers.

The La Plagne area of Paradiski offers six high-altitude resorts and ten resort villages, each with its own unique character and charms ranging from the traditional to the ultra-modern. Throughout the area, 244 varying runs are accessed by 139 lifts, with all levels of expertise accommodated, and La Plagne also boasts an Olympic class toboggan run and a dedicated snowboard park at Plagne Soleil, plus lots of other off-piste areas for boarders.

The central Peisey-Vallandry area is the geographical hub of Paradiski and basically links the other two regions. With the entire area so well served via lifts, skiing is non-stop and the terrain is varied enough for the most adventurous. Just a ride on the Vanoise Express is a thrill in itself, as the two independent cable cars travel at speeds up to 45km/hour over a stretch of more than 1,800 metres, with not a single supporting pylon.

Any area within the Paradiski region offers enough excitement and variety to satisfy the most avid skier, but there’s also plenty of opportunity for après-ski refreshment and recuperation from the rigors of snowy slopes. The area is not known for overly raucous nightlife, but there are some delightful pubs and restaurants to be found, and the neighbouring areas of Espace Killy and Les Trois Vallees are within easy reach if you really want to party all night.

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France has a huge variety of ski options

Alan — Sun, 29 May 2011 07:39:54 +0000

For those across the United Kingdom and Europe skiing holidays in France are incredibly popular. The reason is due to the varied skiing options in the regions in France and the ease of access to get to the options. Plus the country has completely embraced skiing as a tourism market and ensured that a skiing holiday wherever it is in France will be extremely enjoyable.

For the avid ski lover one of the best places in France with the greatest to offer is Paradiski ski area. The area has an array of beginner’s runs, intermediate and of course expert level for those that have expertise in the sport. Located in the Tarentaise Valley the region is a link between La Plagne, Peisey-Vallandry and Les Arcs. The valley itself is in the region of Savoy in southeastern France’s heart of the Alps.

La Plagne, Les Arcs and Peisey-Vallandry all offer a myriad of choices for any type of skiing holiday in France. Les Arcs gives access to four of the high altitude resorts with over 20 runs for beginners, over 190 for the intermediate and close to 30 for experts. They are accessed by over 170 chair lifts. Peisey – Vallandry is included in those available runs and acts as a center hub for La Plagne and Les Arcs.

There are six high altitude resorts available in the La Plagne region with access to an additional four alpine villages in the area. One thing the locals boast about in the area is access to an Olympic bobsleigh run that is open to anyone with enough intestinal fortitude to get into the sleigh and head down the run. For ski holidays, there are over 244 runs with over 140 ski lifts. France continues to improve upon their already excellent infrastructure with so many offerings across the Alps.

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Who cares about skiing, lets party

Alan — Fri, 20 May 2011 21:22:00 +0000

SkiHorizons through various means has determined the best places to enjoy partying is in the mountains of Europe. They used the number of DJ nights, live concerts, the general ambiance in the bar and more to find the best places.

SkiHorizon has qualified workers in many resorts in Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France and other places in Europe. Not only are they huge ski fans but they also love the resort life both day and night.

France, in terms of après-ski, does not have the reputation Austria has because the term means almost everything that does not happen on the slopes – sauna session, dinner and even tennis. For the majority of other countries the terms means to party in a pub, nightclub, bar during live concerts or with DJs. Not to worry, you can find good après-ski with plenty of happenings and great music you will not soon forget.

One type of bar in the French Alps that has been very popular with young snowboarders and skiers is La Grotte du Yeti, because during the season and incredible amount of events take place. Located throughout the Alps there are 10 La Grotte du Yeti bars but there are two that stand out the La Grotte de Yeti Avoriaz and Risoul. They were host to some famous DJs from the number one radio in France.

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You must have insurance when skiing in France

Alan — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 07:36:29 +0000

All those happy-go-lucky Brits who are planning a ski break now that the crowds have diminished should remember one important item when packing for the holiday: don’t forget to include travel insurance. According to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), a lot of British travellers to Europe have been wrongly assuming that the European Health Insurance Card or EHIC will cover them for medical services such as helicopters, ambulances and transport back home. FCO also discovered that about a third of those travellers didn’t bother to take out any insurance at all.

The FOC says this is a worrying situation. Skiing, especially off piste and on the more adventurous slopes, can be a relatively dangerous sport, and an accident can cost a lot more than all the holiday expenses. Without comprehensive coverage, many circumstances are not covered, and too many people are badly uninformed or misinformed about the potential consequences. The holiday that was supposed to cost £2,000 can end up costing twice that much or more, and that’s no fun at all.

One travel insurance specialist, Essential Travel, notes that a basic policy costing only about £15.50 can provide coverage for up to £10 million in medical costs that includes ambulances and repatriation amongst many other eventualities. There are numerous sites that supply information on good travel packages including insurance, and travellers are strongly advised to check carefully to make sure they have insurance that is appropriate to their particular destination and planned activities.

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The joys of skiing in France

Alan — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:34:07 +0000

For those that love to ski, there is little that can hold a candle than sailing down the slopes of France. Whether you are out on the slopes enjoying some of the best downhill runs in the world or heading across some of the top cross country trails, France is known as a skier’s paradise for everything it has to offer the winter sports enthusiast. Featuring some of the best scenery of any slopes in the world, the contoured runs and fresh alpine air helps seal the experience as something that is to be cherished forever.

While in France on a ski holiday you need to make sure you try out some slopes on the Alps. France is known for its Alp ski pistes and given that the Alps sit on the France/Switzerland border you can even pop over and visit the Swiss for a bit while out on the slopes. Plus, you do not have to worry about lugging your equipment around since there are dedicates ski shops spread out everywhere that are aimed at pleasing tourists resulting in some excellent ski hire bargain prices.

Another reason to head to France for a ski holiday is because it is home to the famed Val d’Isere resort which is a large ski expanse spread out of the Alps. Best known because of Jean Claude Killy, the resort area is a tourist attraction because of its near perfect seasonal conditions.

In addition, the resort has plenty of accommodation options and pistes for every skill level so that everyone on your holiday can enjoy a challenge on the hills. Plus, the surrounding area is built for après ski activities with plenty of refreshment areas, activities, and hotels to choose from making it a great place for singles and families on holiday.

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Fine tuning your skiing skills in France

Alan — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 01:10:31 +0000

Regardless of whether you are an expert skier or a novice skier, France is the best place to head if you want to try out the skills you have.

One of the best places in France to fine tune your skills is in Chamrousse, which is found about 30km from Grenoble at the end of the Belledonne mountain range. One of the best parts about this resort, is that not only is it a great place to hone your skills, but there are often great cheap travel deals available for the resort as well.

For those who have an extensive amount of France skiing time under their belt, heading to the demanding runs are well worth your time, since some of the runs at Chamrousse have even been used for Winter Olympic events.

Those without a strong background can instead head to Chamrousse ski school where you can book a onetime lesson to brush up on your skiing or a few sessions in order to learn some new skills.

On the other hand, if you are a moderate skier, you may want to try out Nordic skiing lessons in order to learn how to get down some of the most difficult slopes of France in a new fashion without your boot attached to the ski.

Even more, if you want to learn how to do the tricks and flips that professional skiers perform, you can head to the Aero Style School where instructors can help you with freestyle skiing manoeuvres.

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