A high altitude snow sports playground in the French Tarentaise valley, La Plagne is a popular ski resort attracting millions of visitors a year. Linked to neighbouring Les Arcs as part of the huge Paradiski area, there is a lot to explore both within La Plagne, and for you mile ...
Winter season 2025/26 has definitely been one for the record books. We've seen phenomenal snowfall across both the Alps and Pyrenees, with even Eastern Europe seeing some excellent conditions this winter. Only Austria has been a little patchy this year, with normally snowsure hots spots like the Zillertal and Arlberg ...
The Alps have had a decent winter season 2026, but the Pyrenees? They're having an epic season so far... In fact, if you were to ask any seasonaire from the Atlantic coast to the Mediterranean where is the best snow in Europe this season, the answer is undeniable: the Pyrenees. ...
Riding groomed pistes is great. But there comes a time when every skier or snowboarder eyes that off-piste and just has to go explore. Luckily here in Europe we do have some great ski resorts with access to some great backcountry terrain - in fact arguably some of the best ...
Offering what might be one of the most accessible ski areas in Switzerland, Flumserberg is a fun sized ski area a short commute from Zurich. But does it's proximity to Zurich and the day-tripping appeal make this a winner or one to skip? Find out more in our Flumserberg review.... ...
If you've got a trip planned to the Alps over Christmas, you might be eying the weather forecast nervously. It might also be worth checking your map, as a stark divide has opened up across Europe, creating a "tale of two winters" right before the Christmas and New Year peak ...
Heading to Bansko for your next ski trip? The Bulgarian ski resort is a popular winter retreat thanks to it's lively town and it's affordable nature (albeit less so than previous years). And one of the reasons to head to Bansko in Bulgaria is the choice of affordable ski lodging. ...
Nationwide Decree Eliminates Cigarettes from Queues, Chairlifts, and Pistes Starting 2025/2026 Season A new national public health measure, solidified by Decree No. 2025-582 and effective for the 2025/2026 winter season, has formally outlawed smoking across nearly all outdoor public spaces within French ski resorts, marking a significant shift in mountain ...
If you're like me, a ski trip can be the highlight of the year. And when it comes to planning your ski trip, you're usually weighing up a whole bunch of options, It can make it tricky to know where to go, when and whether you're making the best decision ...
One of the things about Bansko, Bulgaria's premier ski resort, is that it has a bit of a mixed reputation. Some people love it and swear by the great terrain and awesome food, others tell you it's not worth it and it isn't even that snow sure. We might just ...
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