Are your children taking a while to warm to the slopes? Skiing can be tough on kids! The weather is cold, the transfers are long, and it’s likely that ‘ski school’ doesn’t sound very appealing to young ears. To try and help, we’ve put together some advice on how to get your kids into skiing. Don’t be pushy To get kids into skiing, the key is to ensure the enjoyment-factor is there. If they don’t want to try something- don’t…
Pre-Christmas is an exciting time to visit the Alps! There is excitement in the air, a lively atmosphere, and everyone is eager to get their boots into the fresh snow. The beginning of the ski season is jam-packed with events to entertain you off the slopes! There’s something for everyone. From fashion shows to Christmas markets, you will find events to please all ages and suit all tastes. So, what’s happening in the Alps this December? Here’s everything you need…
There are a lot of costs involved in hitting the slopes. It makes sense to do what you can to cut the added expenses. Before travelling to the resort, you’re probably questioning whether it’s best to bring skis with you or rent them. So, what is the cheaper option? We’ve listed the cost of transferring your skis by the airlines flying into Geneva airport, alongside the cost of hiring skis from Alps 2 Alps, so you can see where you’ll get…
Ski season 2017 reaches its end and we wanted to say a huge thanks to everyone for being with us and rating us on platforms like TripAdvisor.com and Feefo.com. Here are some of your reviews: “Excellent Service from Munich and Geneva”; “Impeccable transfer between Munich airport and St. Anton. Nice clean 8 seater minivans, very friendly punctual drivers”; “’Professional, affordable and super efficient”; “On time, reasonable and polite. What’s not to like”. Thank you very much – such reviews is…
If you are an intermediate or advanced skier, popular pistes and habitual landscapes may become too well-known to you. Luckily, skiing industry is constantly evolving and there are captivating opportunities for those who want to have a great run. Heli-skiing provides a chance to ski on untouched snow, far from crowded pistes and hustle and bustle around the lifts. Read our article, co-produced with heli-skiing operator Adrenaline, and find the essential information on what heli-skiing is and who can try…
Can you believe that it’s already mid-autumn? This, of course, comes hand-in-hand with amazing news we’ve all been waiting for – winter and the skiing season in the Alps is just around the corner! But it can get confusing when you have such a wide range of skiing resorts, right? If a quick and easy airport transfer is among your criteria, be sure to read this quick list of some of the best Alpine skiing destinations from Scandinavia that we…
What can be more exciting and relaxing than lying on a lounge chair high in the mountains covered with a lambskin blanket admiring stunning Alpine peaks, sipping a hot drink and enjoying the sun? You can sit and take your time as long as you wish, but as soon as you are in the mood for skiing, you can just strap on your skis and here you are hitting the slopes! In this article, we have listed a number of…
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…
