Author Archives for Roger Moss

About Roger Moss

Owner and Editor of MountainPassions, Roger is a journalist and photographer with more than 30 years’ professional experience producing illustrated ski and travel editorial features for magazines and location photography for travel guides, both in the UK and overseas. He regularly writes resort reviews for other ski websites and tour operators as well as ski and mountain features for newspapers and magazines worldwide.

Saint-Lary

August 14, 2014 4:42 pm Published by Comments Off on 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.


Skiing into Saint Martin de Belleville

St Martin de Belleville

September 26, 2019 12:39 pm Published by Comments Off on 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.


Overview of Sainte-Foy Tarentaise ski village from chairlift, Savoie, French Alps.

Sainte-Foy Tarentaise

February 9, 2017 12:07 pm Published by Comments Off on Sainte-Foy Tarentaise

Ste-Foy's 35km of pisted terrain provides entertainment for all levels with superb off-piste skiing for experienced skiers. Attractive village with mountain chalet style well-suited to family holidays.


Skiers on forested piste, Grand Massif

Samoëns

March 14, 2018 11:16 am Published by Comments Off on Samoëns

Samoëns combines extensive skiing with premium accommodation for a discerning clientèle seeking the ambience of a traditional mountain village.


Briancon can be seen far below the prorel gondola

Serre Chevalier

August 14, 2014 11:27 am Published by Comments Off on Serre Chevalier

Stay in the mountain village ambiance of Briançon, Chantemerle, Villeneuve and spa-town Le Monêtier-les-Bains and explore a world-class ski area.


Skiers among big mountain scenery above Tignes

Tignes

February 12, 2015 12:53 pm Published by Comments Off on Tignes

No longer for hardcore expert skiers only, Tignes has lots for families and intermediates, too in the vast Espace Killy ski area shared with Val d’Isère.


Balcons de Val Cenis residence

Val Cenis Vanoise

August 14, 2014 11:37 am Published by Comments Off on Val Cenis Vanoise

Haute Maurienne's most popular ski area has 125km of varied downhill, free Nordic skiing, and 3 other resorts to discover nearby, with something for everyone.


Skiers beside piste-signs at Val d'Isere, Espace Killy

Val d’Isère

August 14, 2014 11:57 am Published by Comments Off on Val d’Isère

An internationally renowned ski resort, Val d’Isere shares the Espace Killy ski area with Tignes and offers epic skiing, both on and off-piste.


Valfrejus, Maurienne Valley, French Alps

Valfréjus

August 14, 2014 2:34 pm Published by Comments Off on Valfréjus

Quality family skiing in one of the youngest Alpine resorts, with short airport transfers plus hi-speed train access – plus discounted skiing at nearby resorts.


Valloire, French Alps

Valloire

August 14, 2014 2:42 pm Published by Comments Off on Valloire

Linked-domain skiing in the Maurienne Valley beside the legendary Col du Galibier, with easy access from budget-flights into Chambéry and Grenoble.