Mont Gele Cable Car in Verbier upgraded for 2017/18

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Built in the sixties, the Mont-Gelé cable car was the oldest ski lift in the Verbier area. At that time it was a technological feat to create a cable car so high, with a base station at 2734m and arriving …

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The beautiful colours of autumn in the Alps

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We prefer them when they’re white, but ski resorts in the autumn are still just as beautiful. Take a look at these great photos taken in the Alps over the last week:   But there has been some fresh snowfall …

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Remembering the first Winter Olympic Games in Chamonix

You may know that in February 2018 Pyeongchang in South Korea will be hosting the XIIIth Winter Olympics, but did you know that the Chamonix hosted the first Winter Olympic Games in 1924. The inaugural games started on the 25th …

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What’s New in Les Menuires for 2017/18

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Les Menuires is known for offering a high and sunny base for exploring the huge Les 3 Vallees ski area, but without having to shell out Meribel or Courchevel prices. For the 2017/18 winter this family friendly resort has made …

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More snow cannons for Les 2 Alpes

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Les 2 Alpes has announced that it is upgraded its snow making facilities with the goal of producing enough snow to cover 30% of the ski area. This winter the resort is focusing on improved snow production, with the first …

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Team GB announce Park & Pipe Squad for winter 2017/18

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This Winter Olympic season has started well for the GB Park and Pipe team with James ‘Woodsy’ Woods winning the first Ski Slopestyle World Cup at the Winter Games NZ in Cardrona, New Zealand. After qualifying in second place, Woodsy …

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New Moraine Gondola in Val Thorens for 2017/18

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Val Thorens has invested €14m in a new gondola to replace the old Moraine chairlift for the 2017/18 winter season. The new lift will have 10-seater cabins and will offer warmth and comfort for all levels of skiers. The length …

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Ischgl invests 17 million euros in new lifts & developments

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Ischgl in the Austrian Tyrol, has announced plans for €17 million of new investment for next season. The famous Austrian resort has already started on the work for the 2017/18 winter season. These include a new six-seater chairlift, a new …

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Tignes host long jump world record attempt

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On 16 August 2017, Tignes will become the venue of a new event – not a ski event, but athletics! The resort plans to set up athletics jumping pits at the foot of la Grande Motte glacier at 3032m in an audacious attempt …

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When is the 2017 London Ski Show and how much does it cost?

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Lots of our clients are already asking us when the 2017 London Ski Show is and how much it costs. The Telegraph Ski & Snowboard Show is back at Battersea Evolution in Battersea Park for its 3rd year this October …

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