Ski Features
More power to your skis
Lots more insight for skiers and snowboarders of all levels who love the mountains and want to make the most of their winter holiday. Discover fresh challenges, alternative ski areas, take a look behind the scenes at the skills of on-mountain professionals and much more besides.
Skiing with a Disability
The thrill of downhill skiing is now a real possibility for anyone. We help you decide where to go and how to get on the slopes.
Short ski breaks
Here are our Top 5 tips to make sure your short ski break doesn’t just leave you hanging around on the valley floor.
All About Ski Touring
If you want to discover how your skis can take you into a perfect untouched Alpine wilderness this winter, read on...
Ski Fashion Through Time
Thought to have originated in Norway and Sweden, skiing has become one of the most luxurious of sports. Oxford Ski have put together this fun infographic revealing ski fashion trends and fun ski facts from the last century.
Ski and Spa Resorts
Ski and spa resorts in the French Alps and Pyrénées with thermal spas or aqua centres where you can enjoy tailor-made treatments, luxurious beauty and well-being options.
Family Ski Resort Les Menuires
Les Menuires was voted Best Family Ski Resort at the prestigious 2015 World Snow Awards. We sent Paddy Daly and his young family to see what he thought of this acclaimed Three Valleys destination.
Skiing for Beginners
So, you want to learn to ski, but where do you start? Here are some hints and tips on skiing for beginners in the French Alps.
Behind the Scenes on the Piste
A look behind the scenes as we join the security teams keeping the slopes of the Grand Massif safe, even after the pistes have closed.
All About Artificial Snow-making
Perfect skiing needs lots of snow, and nature doesn't always deliver, so artificial snowmaking is now vital - here's how they produce it...
All About High-Speed Gondola Lifts
We take a look at the inner workings of the big guns of the ski resorts...
Perfect Piste Grooming
We join the piste-grooming teams as they begin the highly-skilled task of preparing the slopes for another day skiing.