The French Alps may be the destination of choice for ski-bunnies by the million over the winter months, but if you think this gorgeous area of the world sleeps all summer long, think again. In fact, the peaks and valleys of the French Alps take on a whole new life in the warmer months while the snow makes its annual retreat, therefore if you’re looking for something to keep your inner fire burning until winter once again rolls around, consider…
When the winter months set in and ski season once again hits its peak, Geneva airport is transformed into one of the world’s busiest for skiers and snowboarders all heading for the French Alps. Located just a stone’s throw away from some of the most enviable ski resorts to be found anywhere in Europe, Geneva is becoming the airport of choice for weekenders, long-stayers, pro and bargain-hunters alike. Probably the most appealing factor of all with UK skiers is the…
It is already that wonderful time of the year when thousands of Brits with dreams of a white Christmas finally start thinking about booking their festive break to the French Alps – only to find they’d need a second mortgage to do so. For all its magic and wonder, there’s little disputing the way in which so many tour operators, airlines and so on relish the opportunity to fleece us to within an inch of our lives and bleed us…
This week the world’s first ‘alpine only’ member hotel collection launched with 25 hotels over 4 countries in Europe and expanding fast, Snotels makes finding and booking a great ski or alpine hotel simple. Snotels offers fantastic ski hotels in slopeside, ski-in, ski-out and village locations. Guests can choose from basic comfort to designer hotels. Great for Alps2Alps customers as Snotels covers a number of resorts in France and Switzerland which can be reached with our service from Geneva, Lyon,…
If you’re the type to get all hyped-up at the thought of amazing slopes, breathtaking surroundings and throbbing nightlife, chances are the Three Valleys would be a mecca for you. Taking the title for the largest ski area not just in the French Alps but on the face of the Earth, the Three Valleys serves up the most all-encompassing ski experience imaginable. Covering the needs, desires and downright fantasies of newcomers and pros alike, the facilities on offer here really…
First and foremost I will answer the question outright – no, it most certainly does not. If you’re in the mindset whereby the very thought of taking the kids along for a skiing holiday fills you with abject dread, chances are you’ve either already had at least one unpleasant experience – though you might just be being overly dramatic. The truth is, kids take to the slopes like a fish to water and as is the case with most activities,…
