It’s undeniable that Courchevel’s reputation precedes it. A resort dripping in class, luxury and style, it’s somewhere I have always wanted to visit, yet felt I never had the budget for. However, this winter, I found that it is indeed possible to experience that famous Courchevel luxury at a suprisingly affordable price. Offering some of the most beautiful apartments I’ve ever seen, Alpine Residences provide exceptionally high quality accommodation at very reasonable prices. Usually, apartments of this quality are only available to those who can afford to buy them. So how do Alpine Residences keep their prices down when in the midst...

We’ve just got back from Laax, Switzerland, where we’ve been lucky enough to spend the week at the BRITS 2018. The BRITS are the British Snowboard & Freeski Championships,, which bring passionate British skiers and snowboarders together with the best talent from the world of British snow sports, allowing them to demonstrate their skills on one of the world’s most famous freestyle stages. We had an amazing week spending time with pro athletes, rising stars and mountain-loving families and you can find our highlights of the week below. The future is bright for British Snowsports The incredible wealth of young...

Now we all know that dogs are man’s best friend, and who wants to go on holiday without their best pal?! This may be why more and more people are travelling to ski resorts with their pooch in tow. But is taking your dog skiing a good idea? Of course, you can’t take them out on the slopes, but there are a lot of dog-friendly ski hotels out there. In general, European ski resorts are surprisingly dog-friendly, with many hotels that are targeted towards those wanting to travel with their canine companion. Taking your Dog Skiing in Austria The Zillertal...

Ruka resort is located in Lapland, occupying a third of the country’s territory. It’s a region that has a lot to offer, both on and off the slopes. A multi award-winning resort, Ruka promises well maintained pistes, efficient ski lifts, stunning views and a ski season which lasts more than 200 days. I’m sold. However, while Ruka may tick all the right boxes on paper, will the resort live up to our expectations? No stranger to awards, Ruka was voted Finlands’ Best Ski Resort in the World Ski Awards for 2013, 2014 and 2016 and Lonely Planet Best in Travel...

It’s been an incredible season for snow this winter, with some of the best winters on record in many resorts. Plus, with more snow forecast across the Alps for the next few weeks, there’s no better time to make the most of some incredible late season skiing conditions. So where’s best? As the season dies down, where’s best to get the best snow? Let us take you through our rundown of the best resorts for late season skiing. Saas-Fee Also known as ‘the Pearl of the Alps’, Switzerland’s Saas-Fee has a ski area on average set above 2500m, meaning its...

From powder to piste to biathlon – if you’ve got into the winter spirit after Pyeongchang 2018 and want to try something a bit different (while still having the option to chill out on the piste) then Haute Maurienne Vanoise may be just the answer. The Haute Maurienne Vanoise is located in the southern part of Savoie Mont Blanc and is made of three ski resorts: Val Cenis, Bessans and Bonneval-sur-Arc. Each resort has it’s own distinctive nature, which is what makes this area so interesting to ski in. Val Cenis is a lovely family friendly resort with a large ski area covering 125km. Bessans is one of the best resorts in France for Nordic skiing, with 133km and a biathlon stadium, while Bonneval-sur-Arc is...