When clients hear “Europe’s highest ski resort,” they often picture Val Thorens as some sort of extreme sports playground where only the fearless dare to tread. But nothing could be further from the truth. At 2,300m, this purpose-built snow-sure resort has one of the Alps’ most gentle beginner setups – complete with four free magic […]
Look, I’ll level with you. When people think French ski resort nightlife, ski trips to La Plagne rarely get mentioned in the same breath as Val d’Isère. Which is exactly why the SNO team have spent the better part of many seasons discovering that this sprawling resort hides one of the Alps’ most varied après […]
Whether you’re a seasoned shredder or a newbie to the slopes, you will have heard that ski holidays are renowned for their après scene and speciality cocktails. We’ve rounded up a few of our favourite mountain cocktails and some of the places where you can sip them with a magnificent glistening white backdrop. Aperol Spritz […]
Here’s something most people don’t realise about ski holidays in La Plagne – it’s actually 11 separate villages pretending to be one resort. And that’s exactly why it’s brilliant for beginners. While everyone’s queuing for the Vanoise Express to get to Les Arcs, you’ll be happily pottering about on 79 beginner-friendly runs without ever needing […]
Our list of bucket list ski holidays offers inspiring and unique experiences that guarantee to make your next trip to the mountains unforgettable. From powder skiing in Japan to exploring Canadian mountain wildernesses by helicopter, our handy guide takes you straight to the most iconic ski holidays on offer in the world’s best ski resorts. Table […]
Greg from SNO explains why Les Arcs is so good for beginners learning to ski: I’ll be honest – when you first arrive in a top-tier ski resort like Les Arcs and see the sheer scale of the place, it’s a bit overwhelming. Four villages scattered across a mountain face, 425km of pistes disappearing into […]
After too many winters skiing and partying in Les Arcs, I’ve discovered this sprawling resort hides over 60 bars across five villages, from €5 vin chauds in Peisey to 6am carnage in Arc 1800. My son even popped is Follie Douce cherry here (pics below). We love it. The trick (apart from a mate on […]
Val d’Isère’s après ski and nightlife isn’t just legendary, it’s the stuff of ski holiday folklore. From 2,400m mountain parties on the slopes, to underground techno clubs, this Alpine powerhouse delivers non-stop action that starts when the first afternoon rays hit the slopes and doesn’t quit until the breakfast croissants arrive. In my last two […]
Val d’Isère Has Transformed Into A Beginner’s Paradise Way back in 2005 I was producer of BBC’s “Holiday” programme. When I pitched a “Val d’Isère for beginners” feature to my editor, he actually laughed. That’s twenty years ago, and boy have things changed for beginners learning to ski in Val d’Isere. I was here in […]
Why Tignes is an Expert’s Playground Tignes is a place to test yourself in big mountains. With 29 black runs across the Espace Killy (including one of Europe’s longest) and couloirs where heart rate matches altitude, Tignes demands respect but delivers reward in equal measure. La Sache drops 1,200m over 10 glorious kilometres, Les Tufs […]
