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The Aiguille du Midi ‘Tube’ in Chamonix opens
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Earlier this month the new Aiguille du Midi ‘tube’ opened for tourists to Chamonix. Since Thursday June 2, the new ‘Tube’ gives the half-a-million plus visitors to the Aiguille du Midi a chance to tour the peak in a unique …
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Chris Froome in Meribel…
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If the headline ‘Chris Froome in Meribel’ is something you didn’t expect to read, then don’t worry, Britain’s top cyclist isn’t risking injury by going skiing yet… Froome and the rest of the riders on the Criterium du Dauphine will …
Fresh Snow in the Alps, May 2016
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The season might have started late, but it’s going and on and on (even if there are no resorts left open in France at the moment!). Check out these photos taken in the French Alps earlier this week: Article by Iain …
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Dates for 2016 London Ski Show Announced
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The Telegraph Ski & Snowboard Show has confirmed that it will return Battersea Park this autumn, promising a wide range of activities for all ages. Located at the Battersea Evolution The Show will return for its second year at …
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New 3S Gondola to open in Stubai in October 2016
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Stubai in Austria has confirmed that their glacier will close early next month in May 2016 to allow construction for the new Eisgrat 3S gondola. The glacier will be closed from 19 May 2016 to 23 September 2016. Gondola will …
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Five of the Longest Ski Runs in Europe
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There’s always debate about which, exactly, are the longest ski runs in the world. We’re not going to try and resolve it – instead, here’s our list of ‘five very long ski runs’! Vallee Blanche, Chamonix Every skier or snowboarder …
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Courchevel to host the French Snow Grooming Championships 2016
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At the end of March, Courchevel will host the 21st French Snow Grooming Championships. Regular readers of the Chaletline blog will know that there’s a massive amount of skill involved in driving these huge machines – know as ‘piste bashers’ to many …
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How Does a Piste Basher Work?
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Snow groomers – popularly known as ‘Piste-bashers’ – are rarely seen on the slopes during day. Unless you stay on the mountain until after the lifts have closed, or you get up really early, you might not see one at …
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Late season skiing in France: Events in April 2016
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The French Alps have seen some great snowfall this week and conditions are close to perfect as we move towards the end of the season. Great late season ski deals Most ski resorts in France are open until the end …
13 Facts about Les 2 Alpes
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Les 2 Alpes in the Southern French Alps is one of our favourite resorts. This year the addition of the new Jandri blue run to the resort has added even more to their offering. You may have seen the piste …