What’s New in Courchevel for 2018/19

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There’s plenty of changes in Courchevel for this winter as the resort begins its preparations for hosting the Alpine Ski World Championships in 2023. Courchevel and Méribel in Les 3 Vallées will jointly organize the 2023 World Champs, with Courchevel …

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New Chairlifts in Meribel for 2018/19

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Méribel is investing over €15 million in the resort over the next two years, starting this winter 2018/19 with two new chairlifts. New 6-seater chairlift and red piste The Cherferie button lift is replaced by the Les 3 Vallées resort with …

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New Lifts, Pistes & Snowmaking in Les 3 Vallées for 2018/19

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It’s less than four months now until Val Thorens in Les 3 Vallées opens on 17 November, with Courchevel, Méribel and Les Menuires following on 08 December. Skiers to Les 3 Vallées can look forward to several new lifts that …

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Courchevel & Meribel to host the 2023 Alpine World Ski Championships

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There was great news last week when Courchevel and Méribel were confirmed as the joint hosts of the 2023 Alpine World Ski Championships. FIS confirmed the win for the two resorts in Les 3 Vallees at their international conference in …

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Are there wolves in Meribel?

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It wasn’t so long ago when Les 3 Vallees was a huge forest and there were no ski lifts at all. However, since Meribel and Couchevel first became ski resorts after the Second World War, followed by Val Thorens and …

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The beautiful colours of autumn in the Alps

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We prefer them when they’re white, but ski resorts in the autumn are still just as beautiful. Take a look at these great photos taken in the Alps over the last week:   But there has been some fresh snowfall …

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New Moraine Gondola in Val Thorens for 2017/18

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Val Thorens has invested €14m in a new gondola to replace the old Moraine chairlift for the 2017/18 winter season. The new lift will have 10-seater cabins and will offer warmth and comfort for all levels of skiers. The length …

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Great Fresh Snow across the Alps, November 2016

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This weekend saw some good snowfalls in the Alps, ranging from 30cm to 100cm higher up in some resorts. Check out some of these photos and make sure you also look at some of the late deals available for next …

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Chris Froome in Meribel…

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If the headline ‘Chris Froome in Meribel’ is something you didn’t expect to read, then don’t worry, Britain’s top cyclist isn’t risking injury by going skiing yet… Froome and the rest of the riders on the Criterium du Dauphine will …

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Fresh snow across the Alps, February 2016

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Heavy snow in the last week has left ski resorts in Europe with some superb conditions. The clouds have now cleared up and the sun has come out, to reveal pistes in perfect shape. Here’s a few images from around …

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