Resorts
| Avoriaz - France | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Set above the clouds at 1,800m, this archetypal Alpine resort clings to the snowy mountainside and steep cliffs! The resort is a white paradise that stretches right down into the busy little streets where horse-drawn sleighs provide the local traffic. The ski domain of Portes du Soleil opens out at the very heart of this pedestrianized resort and stretches right into Switzerland. The resort offers a true ski in/ski out experience and gives direct access to the surrounding ski areas! Avoriaz is located by the Swiss border in the French Alpine region of Haute Savoie in the southeast of the country. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Cervinia - Italy | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cervinia is the perfect skiing resort for the entire family! The resort is named after Monte Cervino, the Italian name for the Matterhorn, which sits close to the resort! The Resort's sun-kissed terraces provide ideal spots for soaking up the views of the ski domain, which stretches as far as Switzerland. The area draws its inspiration from the past glories of the mountaineers who scaled the legendary Mount Cervino and the area forms part of a magnificent panorama. Cervinia is at the head of the Aosta Valley of the Alps, on the western side of northern Italy, right on the border with Switzerland. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Kitzbuhel - Austria | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The world famous ski resort of Kitzbühel really has everything - superb scenery, atmosphere, style and some of the best skiing around. It's little wonder that Kitzbühel has been one of the top Austrian ski resorts for so many years! The mighty Hahnenkamm run, which dominates the resort, will be staging the 72nd Hahnenkamm ski race from 21st–23rd January 2012. An exciting addition is the spectacular tricable gondola, 3S Bahn, which now links the two ski areas of Hahnenkamm / Pangelstein and Jochberg / Resterhöhe - opening up an even more extensive ski area. This fashionable resort also offers stylish restaurants, sophisticated nightspots and its own casino. Beginner slopes are in the village but the rest of the skiing is quite challenging. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| La Plagne 2100 - France | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| La Plagne 2100 holds a lofty position in a steep-sided Alpine valley. This is one of the world's largest and most diverse ski resorts in the world. Its own ski area, with 225km of piste stretching over 2,000 vertical metres (6,562ft) down from the Bellecote Glacier, is one of the biggest! The resort will fulfil everyone's holiday desires. Children and adults alike can pick and mix activities to create the perfect combination between sports, relaxation, partying, fitness and discovery! La Plagne is located in the southeastern French region of Savoie in the western Alps, close to the Swiss and Italian borders. It is located within the Tarentaise area and is part of the Paradiski ski region. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Livigno - Italy | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Livigno is a rustic Italian ski resort and one not to be missed by the adventurous skier. It has become one of the top ski areas in Italy with over 100km of skiing! The whole ski area is linked by a regular ski-bus service, free with a lift pass. Livigno is a duty-free zone, a great advantage for visitors who will find the resort excellent value for money. There are plenty of bars and nightclubs which will make your stay there one to be remembered. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Saalbach - Austria | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Set in the province of Salzburgerland, this ski area is renowned for its excellent range of pistes and efficient lift system, connecting Saalbach to Hinterglemm and Leogang! On powder days you’ll also find tremendous off piste and local guides eager to show you the way. Saalbach itself is a superb ski resort with an attractive village centre and a lively, traditional atmosphere. The area has an excellent snow record as well as some wonderful sun traps where you can sit out on the terraces of rustic mountain restaurants, relax and enjoy the views! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Saint-Moritz Roi Soleil - Switzerland | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fashionable St Moritz, lies in the Engadine valley, the setting is absolutely beautiful, with the town sitting at the western end of the lake, and the mountains rising steeply to either side. Nestling at the foot of the snow-covered mountains, Saint-Moritz Roi Soleil stands at an altitude of 1,750 metres, near the lake that lies by the town. Tucked away in this cosmopolitan resort - the birthplace of alpine skiing - the resort effortlessly combines luxury and tradition, and also offers a wide range of unique pursuits including horse and greyhound racing, polo, or the famous 'Cresta Run' on the nearby frozen lake. St Moritz is located in the Engadin Valley in southeastern Switzerland, close to the borders of Italy to the south and Austria to the east. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| St Johann - Austria | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| St. Johann is a small, picturesque town nestled between the Kitzbüheler Horn and the Wilder Kaiser mountains. It has a vibrant international feel, yet the resort retains the charm of a traditional Tirolean village. With many northfacing slopes, the resort boasts a good snow record and is an excellent choice for groups of mixed ability skiers. The ski pass (‘Schneewinkel’ opens up a wealth of other possibilities, encompassing the ski areas of 10 resorts, all linked by local bus services. The Steinplatte area even allows you to ski/ board into Germany! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Tignes Val Claret - France | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tignes Val Claret is located in the southeastern French region of Savoie in the western Alps, close to the Swiss and Italian borders and is one of France's highest skiing destinations! This resort has a variety of runs for skiers of all levels and due to the Grande Motte glacier it guarantees skiing virtually all year round! The resort offers a majestic setting for a holiday combining sports with relaxation. The resort is located in the southeastern French region of Savoie in the western Alps, close to the Swiss and Italian borders. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Val d'Isere - France | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Val d'Isere ski resort is a traditional French Alpine village. This Savoyard skiing resort has long attracted champions. Ever since Jean-Claude Killy's Olympic exploits in 1968, Val d'Isère has always been a favourite destination for skiers of all levels who are in search of thrills and adventure! The Resort's vast terrace is an ideal spot for sun-kissed siestas, its wooden and stone facades blending in with the resort's well-preserved traditional chalets! Val d'Isere is located in the southeastern French region of Savoie in the western Alps, close to the Italian border. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Val Thorens - France | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Located at the top of a rocky cirque among snow-capped peaks, Val Thorens offers its guests the most majestic panoramic views of the Alps. At the foot of the slopes, the resort is the perfect base for enjoying some leisurely snow sports and exploring the Trois Vallées. This adults-only resort has a lively atmosphere and provides an original combination of sport-filled days and fun-packed evenings. Val Thorens is located in the French Savoie region and forms part of the massive Trois Vallées ski area. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Villars-sur-Ollon - Switzerland | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Located in the Vaudois Alps at an altitude of 1,300 metres (4,250 ft), this south-facing Swiss Resort looks out over a majestic horizon! This is an area from where parents and children can explore the surrounding area, taking the funicular railway to venture up to conquer the summits. Situated on a natural balcony with southern exposure, the resort is in Les Alpes Vaudoises region of Switzerland and incorporates views stretching from Mt Blanc, to Les Diablerets glacier, all the way down to the eastern end of Lake Geneva! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Wengen - Switzerland | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Situated in one of the most stunning locations in the Alps, and indeed the world, Wengen is an idyllic ski resort that ticks all the boxes for that dream ski holiday. There's the breathtaking alpine scenery of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau and the traditional Swiss village feel, with a funicular train line the only way to access the resort (cars are banned and must be parked down in the valley below). The resort contains some of the most legendary skiing there is in Europe, including the infamous Lauberhorn, as well as plenty of runs for the less adventurous. Wengen is located in the Bernese Oberland region of the Swiss Alps, in the centre of the country, towards the south. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Westendorf - Austria | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Westendorf has attracted South African skiers for many years due to its charm, vibrant atmosphere & convenience. It is also a very child friendly resort and great value for money - Westendorf is located in a wide sunny valley with gentle, quiet & shady mountain slopes & offers everything a South African skier is looking for. Being part of the Skiwelt ski area it has over 279km's of perfectly pisted slopes at your doorstep, with four new gondolas and 1000 state of the art snow cannons! The Skiwelt also connects Kitzbuhel/ Kirchberg, making it the third largest ski area in Europe, over 650km of awesome skiing! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Zell am See - Austria | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Zell am See, with its lake and medieval pedestrian centre, is undoubtedly one of the most attractive villages in Austria! Country customs, traditional hospitality, the pleasure of winter walks across the frozen lake, breathtaking mountain scenery, and spectacular skiing are the starting point for one of the best snow holidays in Austria. Together, the Schmittenhöhe Mountain and the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier offer holiday makers over 136 kilometres of ski slopes on a network of 55 lifts. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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