The other side of St Anton

Think St Anton, think super fast skiers/boarders; lots of long, crazy off-piste descents; views atop the Valluga; and apres-ski party central.

Well, FamilySkiNews has found another side to this fabled resort of 97 lifts and 250kms of pistes – a … Read More

Big thaw in the Arlberg

Spring has most certainly sprung in the Alps, the mighty spring thaw has begun and, right now in the mountains, it’s hot, hot, hot… 

FamilySkiNews is currently in St Anton, in the Arlberg region of the Austrian Tirol, where … Read More

Ortisei Spring Race Party

Last week Teresa Fisher, our Editor, flew out to Ortisei in the beautiful valley of Val Gardena in the Dolomites – one of her favourite ski areas – in search of good snow, fine cuisine, Italian sunshine and a spring party atmosphere.  She got rather … Read More

Bargain prices for Whistler 2016/17

Everyone is still looking for a late ski deal but if you can’t find anything left for this season, it’s well worth considering an early booking for next season to grab yourself a real bargain.

For instance, if … Read More

Ski, Spa and Sella Ronda

Teresa Fisher, FamilySkiNews’ editor, has just returned from a luxurious ski-and-spa long weekend in Val Gardena in the South Tyrol.  Situated in Italy’s northernmost province, Val Gardena is a unique and fascinating ski region which successfully combines Tyrolean gemütlichkeit with Italian joie-de-vivre. 

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Health and Fitness week in Morzine

The sun is shining and the snow’s not over yet!  So here’s a fantastic late ski season deal for those of you hoping to squeeze in a few more turns and to enjoy springtime in the mountains before you pack away … Read More

En Famille in the French Pyrenees

Vanessa Fisher and her young children are seasoned family skiers but this year they decided to avoid the better-known resorts and try somewhere new – the French Pyrenees.  See how they fared here: 

As a family of skiers, we have … Read More

Choir tour to Alpe d’Huez

Our editor, Teresa Fisher, took her family out to the resort of Alpe d’Huez in the French Alps over New Year for a ski trip with a difference.  Here’s what they got up to…   We’re not usually fans of purpose-built … Read More

Courchevel revealed as royal ski resort

According to a new report, it has emerged that William and Kate enjoyed their first family holiday together with their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte in Courchevel.

This upmarket ski resort is located in Les Trois Vallées in the … Read More

Eddie the Eagle ‘skiing’ Everest for charity

This month Eddie the Eagle, Britain’s former Olympic ski jumper, is joining over a hundred people in Austria, as they attempt to set a new World Record – skiing the height of Mount Everest in a day. The “Everest Challenge” is a fundraising event … Read More