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Find a Resort for Every Level in Via Lattea

20 October, 2025

Straddling the Italo-French border, the Via Lattea (or “Milky Way”) is one of Europe’s great ski domains, a network of eight main resorts linked by more than 400 kilometres of slopes: Sestriere, Sauze d’Oulx, Sansicario, Cesana, Claviere, Pragelato, and Oulx in Italy, along with Montgenèvre in France. It’s best known for its vast variety – every resort feels distinct, every valley has its own personality, and every skier, from first-timers to thrill-seekers, finds a corner of the Milky Way that

Super Ski Break Resort Guide: Breuil Cervinia

10 December, 2024

Contents: A Mini Mountain Break in Breuil Cervinia Let’s Talk Snow Excellent Infrastructure Accommodation and Apres The Views, the Views Where to Stay How to Get There Heading off to Europe for a few days of invigorating Alpine skiing is one of the most accessible options for a winter mini-break. With fantastic deals available for even some of the most popular resorts, it’s a quick, convenient way of cramming a week of fun, relaxation and pampering into just a few

Palate Paradise: 4 Destinations for Food Fanatics

6 July, 2018

If you’re a foodie with as much of a taste for travelling as you have for international dishes, you’re in luck – these four destinations are sure to please every palate. Indulge in Italy Looking to treat yourself? You’ll have to take a trip to Turin, Italy. With everything from Barolo wines to the elusive truffle to cafes that serve a variety of chocolate-y morsels and drinks, you’ll have to actively try not to pamper your palate here. Or, if

Truffling Out the Truth About “The Diamond of the Kitchen”

4 June, 2018

Mysterious, unique and illusive, truffles are the snow leopards of the culinary world. These highly coveted morsels are really fungi that enjoy a synergetic relationship with the trees that host them. Unfortunately, little is known about the formative, below-ground years of the truffle, making it impossible to grow in an artificial setting – and impossible to find in the wild without dogs or pigs to hunt it down. Despite these disheartening facts, truffle-hunters needn’t fear – there are places all

Breuil Cervinia

Discover Your Ski Legs in Breuil Cervinia

6 March, 2017

You don’t have to have skied before to feel the lure of fresh air, snow-covered mountains, blue skies and long lunches enjoyed on the sunny terraces of beautiful mountainsides restaurants. The truth is that, even as a beginner, you can experience all that if you pick the right destination.

While many resorts restrict their beginner slopes to the lower, less scenic parts of the mountains, Breuil Cervinia in Italy is famous for wide, gentle slopes which cover most of its skiing area. In fact in Breuil Cervinia even the red runs are more like the blues you would find elsewhere.

And, of course, this is Italy so expect great home-cooked food served at the many mountainside restaurants which line the resort’s pistes. The gentle runs here mean that even beginners can clock up some decent mileage during a morning’s ski so you’ll really feel you deserve that steaming bowl of fresh pasta come lunchtime.

Morzine

Boot Up for a Winter Mates’ Break in Morzine

12 December, 2016

Get ready to boot up, board up and drink up, because it’s time to stow the surfboard, pack up the paraglider and head to the snow! While we know you love your summer fun, there’s just something so epic about tackling the might of a snow-covered mountain with a group of your mates…

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Tips for a Family Ski Holiday in Breuil Cervinia

9 November, 2016

Trying to decide on a fun winter holiday for the family? It is much trickier to decide on a winter destination when you have teenagers than it is in the summer, as you will need somewhere with plenty of activities to keep them entertained day and night. This is why a ski holiday is a great choice, and resorts like Breuil Cervinia boast plenty of options both on and off the slopes for a fun-packed, memorable and valuable trip.

A Buzzing Après Scene in Morzine

13 October, 2016

For those who like to burn the candle at both ends, it is crucial that there is an electric après scene at your ski resort so that you can let your hair down after a day on the slopes. If this sounds like your idea of a great holiday, then Morzine could be the resort for you.

Les Deux Alpes for Freestylers

7 October, 2016

With pistes at a top altitude of 3,500 metres, the world’s longest on-piste vertical drop, and Europe’s largest skiable glacier, Les Deux Alpes an obvious contender for an energetic winter sports holiday. But while the resort has plenty of diversity over its 225km of pistes, it’s what it offers off-piste and in its outstanding snowpark that is so appealing to freestyle skiers. And, what makes it unusual is that many of the easier runs sit at the higher altitudes, while the tougher, adrenaline producing off-piste action takes you right back into the resort. So, freestylers – if you feel the

Serre Chevalier

Ski Area Profile: Serre Chevalier

14 September, 2016

Overview of Ski Area Located in the Southern Alps, Serre Chevalier is comprised of a town and string of villages through a valley, which are all linked by a road. It is a family friendly resort with plenty of charming places to visit, eat and drink in the small villages, whilst the skiing is superb, diverse and covers 410 acres of pistes at altitudes between 1200 and 1800m. Best For: Families Beginners Intermediate Experts Snowboarders Overview of Villages in Serre Chevalier Briançon A beautiful old walled town above the gondola station, which is also a World Heritage Site, Briançon is

Ski Area Profile: Les Aravis

10 September, 2016

Overview of Les Aravis A beautiful and brilliant ski area with over 250km of superb skiing, Les Aravis is suited to all abilities and has terrific freestyle territory. This also makes it a hot spot for snowboarders. Les Aravis is a great area for families to visit with a handful of excellent resorts to choose from. Resorts in Les Aravis Le Grand Bornand Le Chinaillon La Clusaz MAIN SKI RESORTS IN LES ARAVIS Le Grand Bornand Overview of Le Grand Bornand With an enchanting and scenic village, Le Grand Bornand is a fun and lively resort with fantastic skiing for

Ski Area Profile: Via Lattea

6 September, 2016

Overview of Ski Area A magnificent ski area straddling the French-Italian border, Via Lattea (Milky Way) boasts almost 400km of beautiful, varied and rewarding runs. There are also 6 superb and inter-connected high altitude resorts, each with their own distinct personality. This makes it an excellent destination for all levels and any winter sport enthusiasts. Resorts in Via Lattea Sestriere Sauze d’Oulx San Sicario Pragelato Claviere Montgenèvre MAIN SKI RESORTS IN VIA LATTEA Sestriere Overview of Ski Resort As the 2006 Winter Olympics alpine centre and regular host of the Alpine ski cup, Sestriere is a Mecca for winter sports

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Ski Area Profile: La Forêt Blanche

5 September, 2016

Overview of Ski Area The largest ski area in the Southern Alps; La Forêt Blanche features 180km of pristine pistes spread across the famed Risoul and Vars resorts. These sit at 1850m, with skiing reaching up to 2750m. With unparalleled sunshine hours and a good snow record, this is an excellent area to visit for all abilities and provides sublime views of the surrounding area. Resorts in La Forêt Blanche Risoul Vars SKI RESORTS IN LA FÔRET BLANCHE Risoul Overview of Ski Resort Risoul is a world famous resort which boasts excellent snow conditions in a beautiful area, with traditional

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