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1. Ready, Set, Snowboard: Slide into Summer in Tignes
June 15, 2018

With summer already knocking on our doors, you find yourself longing for a bit of cool air in your lungs and some crunchy snow under your feet, or rather under your board. You sigh in frustration, knowing it’s too early to plan for your next winter snowboarding adventure, but one thing it’s definitely not too early for is planning your summer snowboarding adventure in Tignes. Yep, you read that right. While many an alpine mountain sheds a sizeable mass of their snowy coats in the summer, the resort of Tignes, happily situated in one of the spots with the most favourable summer snowboarding co... (read more)

Author: Laura Jeeves

2. Tignes' Top Chalets for a Fabulous Family Ski Break
June 15, 2018

Tignes resort offers an unparalleled selection of quality chalets that will give you and your family the perfect base during ski season. Waking up to the mountain vista is an unforgettable experience that will leave your family yearning to come back year after year. The area is renowned for high-quality skiing opportunities that are suitable for all ages and abilities. Aside from sublime skiing, families can also take advantage of ice-skating, swimming and indoor sports. Caribou Like its reindeer namesake, Caribou Chalet is a majestic property that will not fail to warm the heart of... (read more)

Author: Laura Jeeves

3. Tignes: A Hopping Resort for Little Snow Bunnies
June 15, 2018

Make the most of your family holiday in the French Alps by choosing from a range of high quality catered ski chalets. Tignes resort is the perfect destination to take advantage of such accommodation. Purpose built family residences minimize the hassle of travel and maximise the pleasure of the snow. Accommodation The first thing you notice as you step into your chalet is the superior wooden flooring and traditional stone surfaces. However, this luxurious environment is also complemented by an undeniably family friendly and welcoming feel. These are high quality catered ski chalets- ... (read more)

Author: Laura Jeeves

4. Take on Tignes: An Off-Piste Guide for Daredevils
May 23, 2018

In addition to its wonderful runs and catered chalets, Tignes, which is part of the Espace Killy ski area in the French Alps, is well known for its diverse array of off-piste opportunities. If you’re up for the challenge there’s plenty to keep you in thrills! Safety First As always when straying off the beaten track, your first concern should be personal safety. Off-piste accidents account for most of the casualties of the winter season, so while it’s a hugely enjoyable adventure, it is imperative you book one of the resort’s professional mountain guides to escort you. You’ll also n... (read more)

Author: Laura Jeeves

5. Aprés-Ciate Summer Skiing & Swizzles in Tignes
May 21, 2018

Tignes is one of the best-known ski resorts in the French Alps for good reason. It is huge, diverse and even offers summer skiing on the Grand Motte glacier from late June to early August. With five well-linked villages and an array of catered chalets, Tignes truly is the best of the best. And while it may not be famous for its après scene, the resort has enough options to guarantee fun for all demographics. La Flambée At the bottom of the slopes in Les Almes, in Le Lac, lies the Hotel Village Montana. Nestled within is the cosy La Flambée. A perfect spot for relaxation, the bar is... (read more)

Author: Laura Jeeves

6. Tignes for Adventurous Families: A Family Resort Guide
May 21, 2018

You’re gracefully gliding down a ski piste’s perfectly crunchy snow followed by the laughter of your cheerful brood on their adorably tiny skis. Next thing you know, a bunch of teenagers are expertly racing you down the slopes shouting: “C’mon mum, you’re slow!” as they overtake you. It need not be just a dream. Why wait to introduce your little ones to your favourite winter sport, when the Alpine ski resort of Tignes offers the perfect conditions for you and your children to have a truly unforgettable skiing adventure? Renowned for its wide range of family-friendly catered ski chalets, Tigne... (read more)

Author: Laura Jeeves

7. Go All Out in Tignes: 4 Catered Chalets to Tickle Your Fancy
May 21, 2018

If you are an ardent skier who is always on the lookout for the perfect skiing conditions, you have almost certainly heard of the resort of Tignes in the French Alps. Aside from offering tourists the very best in terms of pistes, skiing facilities and stunning landscapes, Tignes is also famous for the comfort of its accommodation. Catered ski chalets are many tourists’ preferred choice as they offer many advantages over staying at hotels. While renting a whole house instead of a room may seem daunting to one’s budget, it could in fact save you some cash. The price of a chalet is split between... (read more)

Author: Laura Jeeves

8. Glacier Skiing FAQs: Tips for Shredding Powder this Summer
May 21, 2018

Did you know that you can ski throughout the summer? If you feel an annual jolt of sorrow every March when you put away your skis, you should be aware that there is a solution. Read on to find out what you’ll experience when you go skiing outside the traditional season period. Is it Possible to Ski All Day in the Summer? While there are some pistes with weather conditions favourable enough to allow it, the general answer would be no. You can usually find most pistes open to skiers from very early in the morning to early in the afternoon – they tend to be closed in the later hours of the day ... (read more)

Author: Laura Jeeves

9. Tignes: A Paradise for Confident Intermediate Skiers
April 20, 2018

Whether you go in the depth of the winter season or are a fan of the spring snow, there are very few resorts which can offer as much to the intermediate skier as Tignes. Part of the Espace Killy area (which also includes neighbouring Val d’Isere), Tignes has a great range of intermediate runs with some extremely challenging blues and demanding reds. Of course, there’s more to a winter sports holiday than just pushing yourself to improve, so this resort also has plenty to keep visitors happy off the piste, including a great range of catered ski chalets. Tignes is actually made up of five ... (read more)

Author: Laura Jeeves

10. Icy Adventures in Tignes You Can Enjoy Without Skis
April 20, 2018

If you want to make the most of your next ski holiday and cram it with excitement both on and off the slopes, Tignes in the French Alps may be just the place for you. Along with a range of excellent catered ski chalets, Tignes has much more to offer its guests than just skiing or snowboarding. Those looking for a little high-octane adventure will find plenty of entertainment on the impressive lake in Tignes Le Lac, or by getting behind the wheel in the difficult conditions of the Alpine resort’s super-slippery driving circuit. In fact, you and your mates might have such a hair-raising time off... (read more)

Author: Laura Jeeves

11. Top Spots for the Best Shots in the French Alps
April 19, 2018

You’ll rarely find a more accurate truth than the saying you haven’t skied until you ski in the Alps. With hundreds of kilometres of pistes at vertiginous heights surrounded by breathtaking sights from all around, the French Alps are hard to match in world renown as an elite skiing destination. What makes them even more alluring to the avid winter tourist are the snug little villages and resorts with catered ski chalets that look as if having sprung to life directly out of a Christmas postcard. Among them are beloved names such as Avoriaz, Tignes, Chamonix and Meribel. Aside from the endless ... (read more)

Author: Laura Jeeves

12. Ski Like a Demon, Eat Like a Mountain Man!
April 19, 2018

If you are an ardent skier with a soft spot for breathtaking alpine beauty, then this is certainly not the first time you have heard of the French Alps. Only there can you ski down the best pistes, admire some of the most picturesque views and spend your nights at the cosiest resorts offering catered chalets in the world. The thing with skiing and hiking in the mountains all day is that, even if you weren’t that sort of person before, you quickly develop a soft spot for delicious food (and lots of it!) too. Luckily the French Alps happen to be precisely the spot in which to indulge your gastr... (read more)

Author: Laura Jeeves

13. Paradiski: A Perfect Winter Paradise for Parents and Children
April 13, 2018

Paradiski may be less well-known than fellow French resorts Val-d'Isère and Val Thorens, but it sits comfortably alongside them as an ideal family-friendly destination. Nestled in the Tarentaise Valley and encompassing La Plagne, Les Arcs and Peisey-Vallandry, Paradiski has a huge variety of slopes, alongside some first-class catered and self-catered ski chalets. Let us fill you in on this season-round winter sports paradise. La Plagne La Plagne is composed of six purpose-built, high-altitude, ski-in/ski-out villages – Plagne Soleil, Plagne Village, Belle-Plagne, Aime La Plagne, Plag... (read more)

Author: Laura Jeeves

14. Better Late Than Never: Late Season Ski Resorts in the French Alps
April 13, 2018

Bombing down the slopes in a t-shirt and sunglasses. Stopping for a cold beer at the foot of a run. Beautiful vibrant scenery and relaxed, balmy après-ski – late-season skiing is a real delight! Let’s talk about the best resorts for late-season getaways and some of our favourite catered and self-catered ski chalets! Val Thorens With 99% of its runs above 2000m, Val Thorens is the highest resort in Europe. And with over 600km of runs, it’s also the largest ski resort in the world! While its height can sometimes lead to harsh conditions in winter, it also means that you’re bound to ha... (read more)

Author: Laura Jeeves

15. Organising a Group Ski Trip to Tignes on a Budget
March 19, 2018

Ski Big or Ski Home A skiing holiday for two? No problem. A skiing holiday for 20+? That’s where it starts to look tricky. But organising a ski trip for a big group doesn’t have to be a big deal. And it doesn’t have to mean big bucks. Whether you’re planning a trip with the family, a reunion with the friends, or even a corporate bonding experience, it can be positively straightforward to organise the logistics of a group ski trip without spending a fortune. The holy grail of a group ski trip is the perfect catered ski chalet. Tignes is the pick of the crop when it comes to this cruc... (read more)

Author: Laura Jeeves

16. Tuck in and Tipple in Tignes
March 19, 2018

Dining Under the Stars Nothing beats a luxurious night in at a catered chalet. Just picturing it makes you feel cosy: curled up in front of the fire, warm and well-fed, in the comfort of your home-away- from-home. Sign me up, please! Still, it’s essential that there are good options for dining out. For those special occasions, sometimes a fine-dining restaurant perched on the slopes is exactly what’s needed. And if you’re looking for the winning combination of superb restaurants and quality catered ski chalets, Tignes is the resort for you. Part of the famous Espace Killy ski re... (read more)

Author: Laura Jeeves

17. 6 Top Tips for a Skiing Getaway in St. Anton
March 19, 2018

A Skier’s Paradise Is there a word for that sound your skis make as they glide over the snow? If there isn’t, then someone should invent one. It’s part of what draws us back to the slopes year after year – the sheer, sensual exhilaration of it all. And for the avid skier looking for a challenge, St. Anton is the perfect resort. Providing a high-spec range of luxurious catered chalets, St. Anton also packs a real punch when it comes to the slopes. So, here are my six top tips for how to make the most of this skiing Mecca. 1. Rendl Races Skiers in St. Anton mean business. The no... (read more)

Author: Laura Jeeves

18. Les Menuires: A Catered Skiing Paradise
February 21, 2018

skiing, Les Menuires, Three Valleys, Paradiski, Espace Killy and Chamonix Valley have some of the most ex-citing opportunities in the Alps. Ski Amis is the go-to company for winter sports fans looking for a holiday of a lifetime.">Les Menuires in the Three Valleys is a fantastic ski resort that is particularly popular with Brits thanks to its affordability, friendly atmosphere, quality catered chalets and excellent skiing. Les Menuires is set at 1,850m and provides quick access to the region’s gigantic 600km of pistes – there is more than enough skiing here to keep all abilities happy! Ac... (read more)

Author: Laura Jeeves

19. Why You Should Visit La Plagne in January & February
January 18, 2018

Although skiing trips are always great fun, I think that it is really important to pick the right time of year to hit the slopes. Most avid skiers agree that it is never as fun during peak season when you face lengthy queues, busy pistes and people all over town, which is why I think that it is best to organise your trip for the start of the year. Skiing is increasing in popularity, so it is becoming even busier during the school holidays and this is something that a lot of couples would rather avoid. In terms of location, you cannot beat La Plagne in January and February. Fewer Peo... (read more)

Author: Laura Jeeves

20. Top Tips for Planning a Family Ski Trip in La Plagne
January 18, 2018

There is a lot of planning that goes into a ski holiday especially when you have little ones in tow. I always recommend the fantastic resort of La Plagne to parents seeking a family-friendly resort. This is because it is car-free, has a variety of skiing opportunities for all abilities, offers all kinds of fun activities and boasts a friendly and welcoming atmosphere throughout La Plagne. Chalets are also excellent and provide you with ample space to feel at home and make your own food. Whilst it is great that the resort is targeted towards families, this also means that you need to be sm... (read more)

Author: Laura Jeeves

21. A Mini Ski Break in La Plagne: 24 Hours of Family Fun!
January 11, 2018

Looking for the perfect place to take the kids on a thrilling ski holiday? I personally be-lieve that Belle Plagne, situated in the popular ski resort of La Plagne, is the ideal place for a mini family ski break because it is a friendly, small and relaxed village that provides easy access to the Paradiski region. The excellent nursery slopes are perfect for young learners, plus there are fun snow play areas that the kids are sure to love. In addition to this, there is an abundance of family-friendly accommodation in La Plagne. Chalets are either catered and self-catered, and families tend... (read more)

Author: Laura Jeeves

22. Snowy Shenanigans in Courchevel: A Resort Guide
December 01, 2017

The 600km of skiable domain in the Three Valleys make the area a unique and world-class ski destination. With pistes for skiers of all abilities, fantastic snow conditions, well-connected ski areas and a huge variety of slopes, the Three Valleys has something for everyone. And if there’s one resort which exemplifies all of these qualities, it’s Courchevel. Famous for having the most varied skiing in the Three Valleys, some of the best snow and fantastic self-catered and catered ski chalets, Courchevel is the perfect resort for activities both on and off the piste. Courchevel 1300 Al... (read more)

Author: Laura Jeeves

23. Starry-Eyed Skiing: Rekindle the Romance in These Resorts!
December 01, 2017

Whether you’re a new couple on your first holiday together or are rekindling the flame of a seasoned romance, there’s no better choice for a romantic break than a winter ski holiday. The idyllic views of the mountains, fine dining opportunities and flexibility of self-catered or catered ski chalets provide the perfect environment to relax and unwind together. Let’s take an in-depth look at some of the world’s most romantic resorts. Kitzbühel, Austria Whilst it might be famous for the Hahnenkamm, – one of the most gruelling and dangerous downhill races on the World Cup circuit – Kitzb... (read more)

Author: Laura Jeeves

24. Stylish Skiing on Sale: Europe's Best Catered Chalets
December 01, 2017

Catered chalets are a great option for groups of friends looking for comfort and convenience in the mountains. With food ready when you wake up and when you get home, catered accommodation is perfect for laser-focused skiers who don’t want to miss a minute on the slopes. It is also fun for groups in search of shared living space and the comradery that goes with it. In holiday packages with catered chalets, food and wine are included with flights, transport and accommodation. The type of food you can expect depends on where you stay, but is usually local alpine cuisine that’s made with fre... (read more)

Author: Laura Jeeves

25. Venture Off the Piste in La Plagne & Les Arcs
December 01, 2017

There’s no better way to relax and truly recharge than by heading out to the beauty of the mountains. When you’re trying to make the most of your winter holiday, enjoying the luxury of catered chalets is the way to go. As you won’t need to worry about cooking and cleaning, you’ll be free to enjoy the wonders of the slopes and the unsculpted off-piste terrain that awaits your tracks. One of the most exhilarating experiences of any ski holiday is venturing off-piste, which should only be undertaken by the most advanced skiers. It’s also crucial to plan a route and to make sure that you are... (read more)

Author: Laura Jeeves