Alps, ski resorts, travel Archives - Page 22 of 24

Top 5 small ski resorts in the French Alps

April 29, 2015 Anna

There are plenty of small but amazingly beautiful ski resorts in the French Alps which attract skiers by excellent snow conditions, cosy traditional ambience and stunning landscapes. Small resorts usually have all the facilities their “big brothers” do, are perfect for real peaceful holiday and connected to a bigger, well-known ski areas. Skiing at a lesser known resorts you can take advantage of the number of benefits they provide to its guests. First of all it is price. Smaller resorts…

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Skiing Resorts To Meet The Royal Family

April 21, 2015 Anna

You never know who you are going to meet on the slopes – your favourite pop-star, an actor or a member of the Royal Family. Royals have always been keen skiers and many regular winter sports lovers saw them hitting the Alpine slopes. If heading to the Alps you are hoping to meet them, here is a list of top 5 choice for skiing holidays to bump into British Royals. …

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Ski And Snowboarding Events To Have Fun In April 2015

April 14, 2015 Anna

Every skiing season our lives are taken over by various ski and snowboard events. Skiers at Alpine ski resorts are overwhelmed by the amount of entertaining activities offered during the ski season. Check out the list of 5 ski and snowboard events to join in April while enjoying your holidays at the popular Alpine resorts. Obergurgl, Austria If you are skiing in the Austrian Alps, you probably know that this is the true place to try a delicious Alpine cuisine…

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Best Things About Spring Skiing

April 7, 2015 Anna

If you are a true skier, than your skiing season definitely doesn’t end over winter. For those who want to enjoy the slopes a little bit longer, skiing in March, April and first days of May can become a real escape to snowy paradise. Late season skiing is a popular choice of families with children and those, who prefer less crowded slopes and trails, and just hate waiting on lift lines. In this article we have summarized 5 best…

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Alpine Resorts To Enjoy Late Season Skiing

March 31, 2015 Anna

Early spring is one of the best times of the year to hit the Alpine slopes and crave that extra portion of adrenaline before the season ends. Despite warm and sunny spring weather, snow conditions at many Alpine ski resorts remain pretty good and people are heading to the Alps to enjoy late skiing season. Choosing a ski resort to spend your early-April weekend and get the most out of your spring skiing trip, keep in mind that cheap…

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Fondue Savoyarde Recipe – Classic Apres-Ski Dish in the French Alps

March 23, 2015 Anna

The Savoie region is one of the most famous and fashionable skiing destinations in France. Nestled in the heart of the French Alps, the Savoie ski resorts attract winter sports fans and gastronomy lovers to enjoy an outstanding traditional Savoyard dishes and unique French gourmet experience. The food here is rich in traditional ingredients, such as delicious mountain cheese, fresh berries, apples, mushrooms collected in the forests, fresh fishery products, etc. The traditional Savoyard dishes have enough calories to fuel…

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Top 5 European Heli Ski Destinations

March 16, 2015 Anna

Alps is the most fantastic and charming heli ski destination that attracts hundreds of skiers willing a very unique skiing experience and ready to cross the country borders of France, Italy and Switzerland. The high Alpine terrain offers ski descents that are long and varied. This is a great way to ski long runs, experience more than one country in a short time and enjoy the diverse European culture. Check out a list of top 5 heliski European destinations you…

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Best Inspiring Snowboard Films

March 2, 2015 Anna

If you are not getting to the slopes this season, or your skiing holidays have already passed but you want to keep the flame burning, take a look at our list of best inspiring snowboarding films. Black Winter. A very exciting and fascinating film about park snowboarding, featuring great snowboarders, such as Torstein Horgmo and Jason Dubois. Includes quite a lot of dangerous scenes, so if you are not a pro, don’t try them at home! The Ultimate Ride: Shaun…

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Black Ski Runs – Extremals Are Welcome On Board

February 23, 2015 Anna

When you are coming to the Alps and finally hit the slopes, you may notice different grading of pistes – green, blue, red and black. Green color means that this is exactly the place you have to to ski, if you are new to the slopes. Blue colored pistes are for early intermediates, who are able to snowplough turn confidently. Red ones are for advanced intermediates able to link together short radius parallel turns. When you see the red mark…

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Terraces To Enjoy Sunbathing On The Slopes

February 16, 2015 Anna

What can be more exciting and relaxing than lying on a lounge chair high in the mountains covered with a lambskin blanket admiring stunning Alpine peaks, sipping a hot drink and enjoying the sun? You can sit and take your time as long as you wish, but as soon as you are in the mood for skiing, you can just strap on your skis and here you are hitting the slopes! In this article, we have listed a number of…

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