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Proposed new gondola would improve access between Morzine and Avoriaz
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A long-mooted express gondola linking the ski towns of Morzine and Avoriaz is gaining fresh momentum after years of delays. The new lift would transform access between two of the French Alps’ busiest ski resorts and ease some of the …
Brits are the biggest international market for French Ski Resorts (and other stats you should know!)
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Vive la France! We Brits love skiing in ‘L’Hexagone’. According to the Ski Club of Great Britain, 59% of British skiers travel to France each winter – more than any other country. But what do we know about our most …
November Snow in the Alps
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We are loving the photos of snow coming down all around the Alps. Here’s a selection of some of the scenes that are getting us so excited about this winter… Obergurgl Obergurgl hosts a World Cup slalom later this month. …
Lac-Intrêts chairlift in Avoriaz upgraded
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This winter the Lac-Intrêts chairlift in Avoriaz is being upgraded to a more efficient and faster model. First constructed in 1975 as a triple chairlift, the Lac-Intrêts was upgraded to a four-person chair in 1986. New 6-person chairlift This winter, …
Why are reindeer antlers the symbol of Avoriaz?
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The French ski resort of Avoriaz is one of our favourites in the Alps. Located in the heart of the huge Portes du Soleil ski area, Avoriaz is on the border of France and Switzerland and offers the highest skiing …
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Five of the Best Car-Free Ski Resorts
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One of the joys of travelling to a ski resort is to escape normal life. That’s why we love car-free resorts. It means you can walk pedestrianised streets in safety, taking your time to enjoy the views and shopping on …
Amazing New Snow in the Alps (Jan 2023)
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Did you know that it’s snowing heavily in the Alps right now? Only a few weeks ago, the British press were full of stories about the lack of snow, but right now it’s dumping it down and conditions are as …
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The Remarkable History of Avoriaz
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If you look at bustling ski resort of Avoriaz today, it’s hard to imagine that just over 50 years ago, the area was simply a meadow for summer grazing. Perhaps the most avant-garde of all ski resorts, its unique architecture …
The Stranglers set to Rock The Pistes
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Details have been released for the 10th edition of the snow-based music festival ‘Rock The Pistes’, featuring ‘The Stranglers’ in 2020. More than 28000 music fans are expected to visit the French and Swiss resorts of the Portes du Soleil ski …
Late season skiing in France: Events in April 2016
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The French Alps have seen some great snowfall this week and conditions are close to perfect as we move towards the end of the season. Great late season ski deals Most ski resorts in France are open until the end …