New children’s run in La Rosière

The family-friendly French resort of La Rosière has created a new fun track dedicated solely to children and families.  It’s ready for the 2017/18 ski season and will be open just in time for Christmas.  It is one of a number of … Read More

Pumping in La Plagne

Adding to its already fun-filled offering, the family-friendly resort of La Plagne in the French Alps has launched a brand-new, exhilarating activity for summertime – a brand-new Pump Track. 

Situated in Plagne Bellecote, the new Pump Track is a … Read More

Summer skiing in the Austrian Tirol

As the days lengthen, the temperature rises and flowers begin to bloom; skis and snowboards start being swapped for swimming costumes and sunbeds. However, the Austrian Tirol has number of destinations which offer superb snow conditions throughout the summer.

So, … Read More

A grown-up getaway

If you don’t fancy squeezing into a rabbit-hutch-sized apartment, or opting for an archetypal alpine chalet, why not stay in a giant pinecone!…

The InterContinental Davos is just that – an architectural interpretation of a pine cone … Read More

Snow fun and games in Adelboden

From igloo festivals to airboarding, snowbocking and snoocing, not to mention pop-up golf, toboggan races and tubing… there’s so much more to a family ski holiday in Adelboden than simply skiing.  

Here’s Briony Key’s latest family-friendly resort guide to … Read More

St Martin de Belleville, family-friendly ski village

Earlier this season, our roving reporter Briony Key found a hidden secret in the Three Valleys – the village of St Martin de Belleville, a perfect destination for family skiing.  Here’s her report:

Mention the Three Valleys and most skiers … Read More

Become a ‘ski goddess’

Calling all mums in need of a break… our medical advisor, Sarah Brook, has just returned from a women-only long-weekend ski course run by Ski Goddess.  But did she manage to release her inner Ski Goddess in just four days?…

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Lauberhorn race cancelled

The famous Lauberhorn downhill race in the Skiing World Cup has been cancelled – because there’s too much snow!

Today’s men’s downhill race at the Lauberhorn course in Wengen, Switzerland, was abandoned following an overnight snowfall of more … Read More

New ski park for children in Alpe d’Huez

A brand new ski park especially for children has opened this winter in Alpe d’Huez.  It’s called Marcel’s Farm and, as the name suggests, follows a farmyard theme!   

When the chill sets in in the Alps, most … Read More

Why ski resorts are joining forces

Despite falling numbers of skiers, resorts can’t just stand still.  They’re always having to look for new ways to attract investors and visitors.  One way, which seems to be working well at the moment, is for neighbouring resorts to work … Read More