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SkiWeekends launch more catered chalets

SkiWeekends has launched its new 2021-22 winter holidays in the French and Swiss Alps, with 10 fully catered chalets in Courchevel Moriond (1650), Avoriaz and Morzine, plus a number of hotels across 21 resorts.

Investing in a ski chalet in France

Where to look and what to consider

The writers at The Luxury Ski Show, the UK's only virtual luxury snow event, explain why ski chalets make a great investment, how to make the most money from your mountain property and the best ski resorts for your budget.

Skiers to get more options in the French Alps this winter

French Alps specialist Peak Retreats reveals new resorts and properties for the winter ski season 2020/21

Le Dévoluy

Plenty of relaxed blue-graded cruising in a region known for its sunny skies and heavy snowfalls. The Dévoluy lift-pass covers the linked family ski areas of La Joue du Loup and SuperDévoluy.

Les Orres

Between Gap and Briançon in the Southern French Alps, and all but hidden from view above the vast Lac de Serre-Ponçon, Les Orres catches significant snowfalls.

Praz de Lys Sommand

Praz de Lys and its lift-linked neighbour Sommand have surprisingly varied intermediate ski terrain amid the kind of stunning scenery that makes skiing here a memorable experience.

Villard de Lans

Set among fabulous scenery in the Vercors and only 35 mins from Grenoble airport, this family friendly ski resort with terrain and activities to suit everyone has a thriving, traditional village at its heart.

Arêches-Beaufort

Arêches-Beaufort ski station and authentic village in the unspoilt Beaufortain region of the Alps.

Puy Saint Vincent

Solid-value family skiing among superb scenery in the Massif des Ecrins. Good range of mostly ski-in ski-out apartments. Galaxie ski pass allows a free day in nearby resorts.

Villard de Lans

Set among fabulous scenery in the Vercors and only 35 mins from Grenoble airport, this family friendly ski resort with terrain and activities to suit everyone has a thriving, traditional village at its heart.

Les 7 Laux

Les 7 Laux comprises 2 villages plus an access point for day-skiers from nearby Grenoble. There's varied terrain both sides of the mountain, from gentle runs and long cruises to challenging off-piste.

St Martin de Belleville

Stay in this family-friendly, authentic mountain village with chalet-style accommodation and enjoy high-speed access to 600km of slopes in the Three Valleys ski area.

Les Houches

Often overlooked by those dazzled by the lure of nearby Chamonix, Les Houches is a significant ski area in its own right, with tree-lined pistes and friendly atmosphere.

Les Gets

Part of the Portes du Soleil, the resort has safe intermediate territory among forested slopes and a sunny, mid-mountain beginners sector. Lively atmosphere in the evenings.

Morzine

Authentic Savoyard village with plenty of shops, restaurants and activities, Morzine attracts skiers of all abilities. The village has earned the family-friendly Famille Plus label.

Saint-Lary

A balanced selection of terrain for mixed-ability groups plus a good snow-park for snowboarders and freestylers, above a lively traditional village.

Vaujany

Vaujany is a welcoming traditional ski village. Linked to Alpe d’Huez Grand Domain, Vaujany offers good value, free covered parking and family activities.

Méribel

Situated in the heart of the Trois-Vallées, this charming Alpine resort offers varied terrain and a chance to explore the world’s biggest ski area.

Skiers to get more options in the French Alps this winter

French Alps specialist Peak Retreats reveals new resorts and properties for the winter ski season 2020/21

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 Equipment – is it better to rent or buy?

We look at whether it's better to rent or buy ski equipment and offer you some tips.

By Train to The Alps – with a Paris Stopover

Travel to the Alps by train with a Paris stopover and enjoy the advantages of a night in Paris, a fast TGV to the slopes and skiing the same day.

Driving to the French Alps

We look at ways to make the long journey to the Alps altogether more pleasurable, including overnight stops, money-saving tips and the best routes to the slopes.

Best Ski Resorts near Grenoble

There’s a wide choice of flights heading for Grenoble this winter, so here are some of the best resorts within easy transfer distances of this popular airport.

Winter Activities with Animals

Among the host of activities on offer in the mountains, the most special for us are those which bring us closer to nature.

Snow shoeing with a guide in the Pyrenees

We take a look at how snowshoeing with a guide in the Pyrenees can give you the freedom to explore these magnificent peaks alongside a small group of people who share your sense of adventure.

Winter Canyoning

Try winter canyoning as part of a multi-activity holiday in the Luchon area in the French Pyrenees with The Adventure Creators adventure holiday specialists.

Traditional Alpine Chalet

Widely emulated and now highly coveted, the mountain chalet is an enduring design classic whose original constructors succeeded in creating a comfortable and supremely practical home.

Beaufort Cheese

In the high alpages beside Mont-Blanc we go in search of an award-winning producer of Beaufort, one of the most highly-prized of all mountain cheeses.

Annecy: perfectly irresistible

Annecy’s irresistible lakeside setting and proximity to top class ski resorts have created one of the most desirable locations in which to live in France.