The quickest and easiest way to reach Les Carroz from the UK is flying into Geneva Airport (GVA) and taking a direct 73-kilometre road transfer. Travel time averages 1 hour 15 minutes in smooth traffic, with a scheduled 1 hour 40 minute window on peak winter changeover Saturdays. Located in Haute-Sa
The fastest and most reliable way to get to La Rosière from the UK is flying into Geneva Airport (GVA) and taking a pre-booked airport transfer directly up the Tarentaise Valley. The road journey covers 204 kilometres, taking around 2 hours 45 minutes on clear weekdays and roughly 3 hours 45 minutes
Geneva Airport (GVA) is the undisputed winner for Portes du Soleil ski transfers, sitting just 89 kilometres from Morzine with an average clear-road drive of 1 hour 20 minutes compared to Lyon’s 205 kilometres and 2 hours 45 minutes. Geneva provides double the UK flight frequencies and private trans
The most direct way to get to Alpe d’Huez from the UK is flying into Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB), located 105 kilometres from resort with an average transfer time of 1 hour 45 minutes on clear roads and roughly 2 hours 10 minutes on peak Saturdays. For greater flight flexibility across the en
Grenoble Airport (GNB) is the fastest and most cost-effective gateway to Alpe d’Huez, situated 105 kilometres away with an average clear-road drive of 1 hour 45 minutes and private transfer fares starting from £314 each way. However, Lyon-Saint Exupéry (152 km, 2 hours 15 minutes) provides superior
Alps2Alps will take part in Congrès Domaines Skiables de France 2026, the annual gathering for French ski-area operators and mountain industry partners. The congress runs on 24–25 September 2026 at the Palais des Congrès in Valence.
The 87th Hahnenkamm Races in Kitzbühel, scheduled from 18 to 24 January 2027, represent the peak of the alpine skiing calendar. Every winter, the world’s elite skiers gather in this medieval Tyrolean town to tackle the Streif, widely regarded as the most challenging and dangerous downhill course in the world. With maximum gradients reaching 85% and racers hitting speeds of up to 140 km/h, the sheer athletic prowess on display attracts over 80,000 spectators to the finish-area stadium and the surrounding mountain slopes.
From 1 to 14 February 2027, the world’s finest alpine skiers will gather on the sun-drenched slopes of Crans-Montana, Switzerland, for the 49th FIS Alpine World Ski Championships[1][2]. Exactly forty years after hosting the historic 1987 edition—where Swiss legends like Pirmin Zurbriggen and Erika Hess dominated the medal tables—this classic Valais resort is preparing to welcome over 100,000 spectators to its natural alpine balcony[1][3]. Situated at 1,500 metres above sea level, Crans-Montana offers an open panorama stretching from the Matterhorn to Mont Blanc, making it one of the most picturesque locations in winter sports[4].
The 71st edition of the International Adelboden Ski Days, scheduled for 9 and 10 January 2027, is a highlight of the winter sports calendar. This traditional event in the Bernese Oberland is home to the Chuenisbärgli, widely regarded as the most demanding, prestigious, and technically difficult Giant Slalom course in the world. Over 35,000 passionate ski racing fans gather in this remote mountain village to witness the world’s elite racers confront a staggering 60% gradient on the final pitch, creating an atmospheric cauldron of cheers, flares, and traditional cowbells.
The Schladming Nightrace, scheduled for 26 and 27 January 2027, marks a very special milestone as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. Since its debut in 1997, this floodlit spectacle on the famous Planai slope has grown into one of the most iconic and highly anticipated events in the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup calendar[1][2]. Up to 50,000 passionate ski racing fans gather in the Styrian valley of Ennstal, transforming the finish stadium into a roaring amphitheatre of sound, complete with flags, music, and flares[1][2]. The event span consists of two nights of intense racing: the Night Giant Slalom on Tuesday evening and the legendary Night Slalom on Wednesday evening[2][3].
