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Ski Resort Profiles 2008
Les Houches :Enjoying a sensational location between Chamonix and Megève, this underrated ski area offers a quality skiing experience for families and intermediates. It's also home to the legendary Kandahar World Cup ski events.
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L’Espace Diamant :Best kept secret in the French Alps?
We've been there, skied it and we're convinced.
Find out why.
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Serre Chevalier:With over 250km of terrain for all levels of skier at the gateway to the Southern Alps, Serre Chevalier has long been regarded as something of an alternative choice. With major investment in lift upgrades it's finally set to establish itself as a major ski area.
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Ski Samoëns:Samoëns combines premium skiing with high quality accommodation and the ambience of a traditional mountain village.
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Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise:With virtually limitless off-piste skiing, quality intermediate runs and luxury accommodation, Sainte-Foy is one of the most desirable resorts in the Alps.
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Winter & SkiTop Winter Features 2008
Where the Pros
Love to Ski:We asked the pros to tell us their favourite ski runs in the French Alps. Their responses will inspire you.
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Rossignol Skis :Rossignol is celebrating 100 years since founder Abel Rossignol made himself a pair of skis in his carpentry workshop. Follow the history of the company which now has 30% of the world market share for skis.
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Jura Mountains :“France’s best kept secret”, says our guest writer Bénédicte Lapeyrère who describes the well-preserved and wild nature of the Jura, her childhood home and where she learned to ski. The Jura is the centre of Nordic skiing in France.
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Thermal Spas :Relaxation, well-being and spa treatments provide luxurious escapes from everyday cares and pressures. We profile a selection of thermal spa centres and new spa and fitness suites in and around the mountains. Read more...
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Behind the Scenes :A day in the life of a ski resort, in the company of the unseen mountain professionals. We join the teams in the Grand Massif ski domain to look more closely at the work and modern equipment essential to a successful resort. Read more...
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Top Winter GearThink stealth zips, stretch skiwear, jackets with wireless technology and designer glamour to get a taste of this season's snow favourites.
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