Ski blog

Changes in Meribel for the coming ski holidays

This summer, both Meribel Mottaret and Meribel ski resort have introduced lift upgrades, following on from the first phase of improvements in the Saulire gondola that took place in the last summer. With Meribel challenged by only Val d'Isere in terms of the number of Brits arriving in the resort each winter, the installation of new and faster lifts is always great news and improves the resort attractiveness as a top location for a chalet holiday.

Top tips for a Chamonix ski holiday

The location of Chamonix is ideal mainly because it is within just an hour’s driving distance from Geneva airport, where you can easily get a bus or a train to reach this iconic ski resort. Reaching Chamonix is also very easy via European motorway network. The neighboring countries of Switzerland and Italy are not more than at a 30 minute drive distance from the resort.

Spectacular open air cable car

The use of roof-less ski lift is not a new idea – riding either in old model, open topped or walk-in gondolas that transport skiers from the resorts main car park to the base of slopes has been in vogue for many decades, and the system is often referred to as ‘bucket lift’ on the lighter note.

Val Thorens introduces on piste wifi

Val Thorens, one of the most famous ski resorts located in the French Alps, has mapped out a plan to establish Wi-Fi internet connections on the slopes. In a bid to offer skiers 24/7 access to internet services, it has been planned to provide Wi-Fi connections to skiers at different lift stations.

New village names for Courchevel ski resorts

A number of Courchevel villages are undergoing name changes for the upcoming season in a move that seems to have annoyed a few locals.

Europe's ski resorts welcome snow again

Discounts on group lift passes in the Three Valleys

The lift company for the Three Valleys and its related resorts is pleased to offer an attractive discount on various types of lift-passes to skiers/snowboarders intending to travel together in groups of at least three people.