New to the slopes, but want to discover the joy of skiing? There are plenty of Alpine ski resorts that are ideal for less experienced skiers and snowboarders. Take a look at our selection of beginner ski resorts that will help you to feel comfortable and have the best possible experience on the snow. Les 3 Vallées (France) In fact, The Three Valleys (Les 3 Vallées) is a huge ski terrain giving home to eight world-known Alpine ski resorts. When…
If you consider yourself as a strong and advanced skier, then you should definitely try your skills at one of the following Alpine ski resorts, offering challenging ski routes to bump up your adrenaline! Chamonix (France) Chamonix is one of the world’s finest and oldest resorts, great skiing hotspot, situated in the French Alps close to the borders of Switzerland and Italy, offering a multitude of enjoyable slopes for all levels – long slopes, skiing through the trees, freeride and…
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…
Ask any regular visitor to the Alps about the time of year to go and chances are most would advise you not to bother booking those Geneva airport transfers until after Christmas. However, there are a few notable exceptions that promise truly epic ski opportunities much earlier on in the season, so if you’re already chomping at the bit and can’t bear to wait much longer, here are a few of the best choices for early season Alpine skiing: Val…
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…
Chances are that unless this is your first time hitting the French Alps, you’ll be very much aware that Alps2Alps airport transfers are the least of your worries in terms of expense. And the same goes for accommodation and even your flights too – it’s those pesky lift passes that pack the real wallop to the wallet and take no prisoners whatsoever. Sadly, there’s no way of getting around these prices as they are set by the resort and tour…
The Alps and the surrounding regions are full of the most amazing views, but sometimes you have to look beyond the obvious to find the most impressive and curious of all. So instead of just taking a few pictures through the window of your Alps2Alps resort transfer bus, make the effort to visit any of these gems and you’ll be more than glad you did: 1) Sphinx Observatory This is probably no weirder than your average observatory admittedly, but when…
Are you planning your next ski holidays? This infographic can help you to choose the best ski resort in Europe according to your budget. Enjoy! Ski holidays with Expedia So now you know where you’re going for the ski season, you better get booking your ski transfer…
Family holidays can be the most wonderful experiences imaginable, or in some instance more like nightmares beyond comprehension. And needless to say, the latter of the two headers is the one that usually hangs over holidays with teens. Even on a ski holiday where the purpose of the trip is clear and everyone’s on-board with the idea, things can turn sour very quickly and put a real crimp on the whole trip. The funny thing is though, a little forward…
It’s so easy to assume that the only thing you need to do to take stunning photographs of the French Alps is to point and shoot. After all, every single square inch of the area is quite frankly gorgeous and a wonder to behold for anyone. However, those looking to take really great photos will soon find out that it really isn’t quite as simple as it looks. In fact, photography in mountainous areas can be a serious challenge for…
