Val Thorens becomes first ski resort to introduce a self-driving bus service

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Val Thorens has become the first ski resort in the world to introduce a self-driving electric bus service. Highest ski resort in Europe The autonomous bus was designed by the Navya group and started operating in Europe’s highest ski resort …

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Events in Val Thorens – March/April 2019

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Val Thorens – part of Les 3 Vallées, the largest ski area in the world – has an excellent snow conditions right now, with an average of 160cm on the slopes. Thanks to its high altitude – it’s Europe’s highest …

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Medals for Team GB at the 2019 World Championships

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It’s not over yet, but already Team GB has picked up three medals at the Freestyle World Championships – their best haul ever. Gold – James Woods (Men’s Ski Slopestyle) Yesterday James ‘Woodsy’ Woods won gold in the Ski Slopestyle. …

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New Swindon Snow Centre to open in 2020

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In great news for the world of UK snowsports, planning permission has been granted for a new snow centre in Swindon. 170m long main slope, plus a nursery slope The new £270m North Star leisure complex will feature an indoor …

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21 Things You Didn’t Know About Les Arcs

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This winter Les Arcs turns 50. To help you find out more about this superb resort as it celebrates its half-centenary, then take a look at this list of great facts about Les Arcs: This winter Les Arcs is celebrating …

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New Artificial Ski Slope Opens on Waste Centre in Denmark

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It might look like something out of Bladerunner, but Copenhill in Denmark is real – and will shortly become the world’s first artificial ski slope to located on the top of a waste management centre!   440m slope including a …

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The Insider’s Guide to Whistler for 2018/19

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The highly anticipated Canadian winter kicks off in Whistler on 22 November, and huge numbers of Brits are once again expected to make the transatlantic journey in search of an epic adventure in British Columbia. The season runs until early …

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What’s New in Chamonix for 2018/19

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Chamonix continues to invest in the ski area and in more non-ski activities. There’s plenty to look out for and enjoy on a ski holiday to Chamonix in winter 2018/19: New 6-seater Chairlift and Dedicated Beginners’ Area The Compagnie du …

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What’s New in Les Menuires for 2018/19

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Les Menuires will open this winter on 8th December and the opening weekend will see the ‘Les Menuires 24 Hours’. It’s 24 hours of fun for everyone: a chance to get your skis on again and with giant raclettes and …

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What’s New in Courchevel for 2018/19

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There’s plenty of changes in Courchevel for this winter as the resort begins its preparations for hosting the Alpine Ski World Championships in 2023. Courchevel and Méribel in Les 3 Vallées will jointly organize the 2023 World Champs, with Courchevel …

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