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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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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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Two superb timelapse videos from Val Thorens
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There is something incredibly appealing about a timelapse video and these two examples from Val Thorens just underline that. Maybe it’s an innate need to slow down time. Maybe simply the chance to see the beauty of nature with the …
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4 Exciting New Developments for Winter 2016/17
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It’s now only a matter of weeks until the new ski season starts. We’ve been checking all the latest ski resort news… 1. Chamonix: New Parsa Lift This autumn, the construction of a new detachable chairlift at the south facing …
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What’s New in Val Thorens for winter 2016/17
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Despite regularly winning awards as ‘Best Ski Resort’ Val Thorens is not resting on its laurels. We look at what’s new in Europe’s highest ski resort for winter 2016/17… 1. New Le Roc chairlift The lift company in Val Thorens …
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Fresh Snow in the Alps, May 2016
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The season might have started late, but it’s going and on and on (even if there are no resorts left open in France at the moment!). Check out these photos taken in the French Alps earlier this week: Article by Iain …
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How Does a Piste Basher Work?
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Snow groomers – popularly known as ‘Piste-bashers’ – are rarely seen on the slopes during day. Unless you stay on the mountain until after the lifts have closed, or you get up really early, you might not see one at …
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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 …