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 …

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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 …

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Fresh snow across the Alps, February 2016

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Heavy snow in the last week has left ski resorts in Europe with some superb conditions. The clouds have now cleared up and the sun has come out, to reveal pistes in perfect shape. Here’s a few images from around …

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Blue Skies in the Alps, February 2016

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After yesterday’s snow, it’s been a stunning day in the Alps today… Get our to the Alps from £295 Find yourself a late ski deal today here on our Late Deals page or call us on 01822 617761.

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A very snowy Austrian Tirol, January 2016

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The Tirol in Austria is the latest ski area to benefit from the recent snow. Take a look at these great photos taken around the Tirol yesterday (18 January 2016), including from St Anton, Kitzbuhel and Innsbruck.   For details …

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Fresh snow still coming down in the Alps, January 2016

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It truly is a mega-storm going on right now in the Alps.  Check out these photos from France and Austria, all posted in the last 24 hours. For the latest deals and ski offers, make sure you check our website …

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Les 2 Alpes Celebrates its new Blue Run

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After 20 years of planning and €10m investment, on January 13 2016, Les 2 Alpes will officially open its new blue run back down into the resort. A huge torchlight descent will take place to mark this official opening – …

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