The season we’ve all been waiting for has arrived… After a long, hot, summer, the ski season is approaching and it’s set to be one the biggest one yet. With travelling proving difficult for the last two years, the ski season 2022/23 might be your first time on the slopes since 2019, what an exciting time! Most resorts are running as normal and there are very few – if any – travel restrictions, so you have full freedom to ski…
Geneva airport is a thriving hub for skiers looking for an unforgettable skiing holiday in the Alps. With easy access to so many world-class ski resorts, it’s no surprise that Geneva International Airport is a starting point for many an Alpine adventure. Want to maximise slope-time? The key is choosing a ski resort with a short transfer time from the airport. A nearby resort means less time spent in a car, and more time spent on the slopes – what’s…
Zürich is the perfect choice for an exhilarating ski weekend, a cultural city break or a stress-free family holiday to remember. This bustling city in north-central Switzerland offers a wide variety of activities and attractions for visitors throughout the year, whatever the weather. But most importantly, of course, skiing fanatics are spoilt for choice during ski season! There are plenty of excellent ski resorts within an easy drive of the city, so you can hit the slopes without having to…
Austria has a global reputation for some of the most heavenly scenery, wonderful skiing and other-worldly service standards. Salzburg Airport is a great gateway to ski resorts in the Austrian Alps, with several excellent resorts within a short drive of the airport. The slopes at these resorts are well-maintained and offer something for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities, alongside legendary Après-ski, with plenty of bars and restaurants serving up hearty Austrian cuisine. So if you’re heading toward the Austrian…
If you’re planning a skiing holiday in France, Chambery Airport makes a great starting point to discover the best of the Alps. After a flight, the last thing anyone wants is to spend hours in a car getting to their ski destination. That’s why we’ve created a list of the best ski resorts near Chambery airport to get you started. For conveniently located ski resorts offering incredible pistes and exciting evening entertainment, read on. Ski Transfers from Chambery Airport:…
Eager to ski but looking to combine your trip with off-piste cultural activities? The Alps have a lot more to offer than just great ski and a lively après scene. If you’re not keen on the idea of skiing all day and partying all night, there are plenty of cultural options to discover throughout the region. From tasting the local delicacies in Alta Badia, to delving into the rich historical past of Samoens, you might be surprised what the Alps…
It’s official. One of the best electronic music festivals in the world is coming to the Alpe d’Huez ski resort from the 9th – 16th March! For hard core electronic music fan, the festival won’t need any introduction. However, for those who aren’t so familiar, Tomorrowland is a music festival held in Belgium each summer, famous for its all-star line-up of DJ’s and explosive atmosphere. For the first time, a winter edition of the festival is being held at the…
Early spring is one of the best times of the year to hit the Alpine slopes and crave that extra portion of adrenaline before the season ends. Despite warm and sunny spring weather, snow conditions at many Alpine ski resorts remain pretty good and people are heading to the Alps to enjoy late skiing season. Choosing a ski resort to spend your early-April weekend and get the most out of your spring skiing trip, keep in mind that cheap…
Something that never fails to take ski holiday newbies by surprise is just how much it can cost you to get your skis where you’re headed in the first place. It sounds absurd, but play your cards wrong and the price of transporting your gear can be higher than that of your flights and your Grenoble transfers combined…literally! So the best advice is to never, under any circumstances take things for granted and make assumptions. Instead, look carefully at the…
Most people see Geneva as little more than the place they have to skim past when heading into the Alps for their annual ski jollies. Some make the effort to head into the city for a few hours, but to be honest it’s those taking time out for a few days here that stand to soak up the real grandeur that is Geneva and its surrounding areas. There’s an abundance of cheap Geneva transfers to choose from that can get…
