Debbie Gabriel, Author at InTheSnow

Stop Press: Big dump incoming for Les Gets, with 50cm+ expected at village level over the next 10 days. A Lifetime of Skiing Hospitality What makes a great ski or snowboard holiday? A successful ski or snowboarding holiday usually requires great snow, little or no faff and memorable hospitality. The friendly French ski village of Les Gets and the wider Portes du Soleil ski area, one of the world’s biggest ski areas, delivers on all three. Les Gets boasts a strong snow record and direct access to an incredible 650km of pistes spanning the French-Swiss border. Beyond Les Gets itself, The Portes du Soleil is home to plenty more well-known resorts you can ski over to including Morzine, Avoriaz, Châtel and Champéry, offering varied terrain for all levels and plenty of scope for exploration. Convenience That Counts Hotel Christiania is located right in the centre of Les Gets, with true ski-in/ski-out access. Flexible arrival days and stay durations make planning easy, and with Geneva airport just an hour away, you can maximise your time on the slopes. Many guests enjoy skiing on both arrival and departure days. Food, Wine and Warm Hospitality Great food and a vibrant après-ski scene is a big part of the Hotel Christiania experience. Expect daily-changing menus, thoughtful wine pairings, and an extensive wine list offering excellent value. Wines are sourced directly, with standout selections from Burgundy, Beaujolais, Bordeaux, and the Loire Valley, including Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé. The Rhône Valley is well represented too, with Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Cairanne, Gigondas and Vacqueyras. Italy & Spain have more than a token presence this year with 3 top Barolo producers from Piedmont and aged red and white options from Rioja & Ribera del Duero. Wine flights and food pairings are offered regularly, and the team is known for their warm, attentive service. Proudly Family Run for More Than Two Decades The Hotel Christiania has been run by the KING family for over 22 years, John, Nicola and their two daughters Rosie & Alice. With over 40 years of experience in ski hospitality, John has been at the heart of European mountain travel since the early 1980s, organising some of the first charter holidays to Geneva in 1981. He played a key role in opening up resorts like La Clusaz, Alpe d’Huez, and Les Deux Alpes to British skiers, later expanding into North America in the 1990s. For more than two decades, he operated successful programmes in Verbier, Méribel, and Courchevel. In 2003, John chose to put down roots in Les Gets, a resort he knows and loves, and has been running Hotel Christiania with pride and passion ever since. A £50 Bar Voucher When You Book Here The Hotel Christiania is a unique and exceptional venue where friends new and old from all over the world gather to enjoy warm hospitality, great food and live music, all right by the slopes. A few bedrooms are still available over Xmas & New Year and as an added incentive there’s a £50 Bar voucher for all guests who tell us they’re booking after reading about us here on InTheSnow! hotelchristiania.com If you are looking for the perfect destination for your next trip, our Resort Guide has everything you need to know. You can check out our award-nominated podcast, The Whiteout (finalist at the Travel Media Awards) available on Apple | Spotify | Podcasts or search The Whiteout on your chosen podcast directory.

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