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Posted by Tim Wilson 19th April 2012

As the ski season draws to a close we expect sunny days and slushy snow. This year that came and went and now it's back to winter conditions. Tuesday was the only day this week where the weather was supposed to clear. Alarms were set and at 9am, a peek outside was met with dense fog. I was all but ready to go back to sleep when a friend called with promises of blue skies in the forecast for later on.

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Posted by SkiHolidayStories 12th March 2012

Becky went off to La Plagne with lots of her old ski season buddies and here is her blog of the trip - they obviously had a great time and maybe a few little drinkies on the way...

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Posted by LizWoods 19th January 2012

Brand new pool and SPA complex just opened in Montchavin-les Coches, La Plagne

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Posted by HannahEngelkamp 27th April 2011

Tim Wilson mugshotIf you've got a late season ski trip planned you might find yourself in for an early season summer holiday instead. But, as blogger Tim Wilson points out, that could be rather nice!

 

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Posted by Tim Wilson 30th March 2011

Shortly after local prodigy Kevin Rolland won the halfpipe world cup in la Plagne, the resort made the unsentimental decision to destroy the pipe to make use of the snow elsewhere. The photo shows the bit where they've added some to maintain the route to the medical centre in Bellecote!

 

It's the end of March and despite a bit of fresh snow at altitude, the warm temperatures quickly see off any prospects of much more than spring skiing. I shouldn't complain though... at least la Plagne has a glacier and a good amount of high altitude terrain.

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Posted by KateWhittaker 15th November 2010

It's offers like this one from Paradiski that make us think seriously about dropping the usual extended family affair and heading for the hills!

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Posted by SkiHolidayStories 22nd March 2010

There are Igloos in La Plagne!

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Posted by SkiHolidayStories 1st March 2010

The weather forecast was for 8cm! It started snowing late Thursday night and continued all day Friday. On Saturday morning we found 45cm of snow on our balcony after being woken by very loud avalanche control explosions making the windows rattle but the sky was blue and the sun was shining.

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Posted by SkiHolidayStories 17th February 2010

After a ‘scratchy’ start to the season the snow finally arrived, about 30 cm had fallen over a couple of days in early January so when we woke to a lovely sunny, very cold, alpine sparkly day we took the opportunity to go out early and find some first tracks. We headed for the Le Z drag and on to the Verdons Nord lift for the Bozelet Ridge, as we arrived at the top we popped out of the shadow and into the sunshine immediately warming us and were welcomed by the stunning views over towards the Vanoise National Park and Courchevel!

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Posted by LizWoods 20th January 2010

La Plagne tourist board have sent a list and details of their top tips for eating in style in La Plagne this season.
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5th October 2012

Laax gets the Porsche, can anyone top that with a Hummer ? or a Rolls Royce for Courchevel ?

 


5th October 2012

If you are looking for a deal on your ski holiday for 2013 then here is a selection from Erna Low. They specialise in skiing holidays which include Eurotunnel crossings with your car, no flights.

 


3rd October 2012

If you are looking at some early skiiing deals then here are a few from Crystal Ski and Thomson Ski, there is even one for Christmas!

 


26th September 2012

All of the ski holiday companies are talking about adding value to their holidays this season, and many of them are doing it in unusual ways. We just heard that the tour operator Ski Total are offering every couple bar credit to the tune of 150 Swiss Francs or €150 in three of its chalet hotels -  the Montpelier in Verbier, the Ambassador in Saas Fee and the Champs Avalins in Val d'Isère for bookings made before the 19th October.


30th July 2012

Eurostar have announced their direct ski service for 2012/13 season and tickets go on sale tomorrow, 31st July 2012. The service leaves St Pancreas International and Ashford International stations to the heart of the French Alps, with return fares starting from £149. See more deals.


27th July 2012

If you are one of those people who have heard your mates rave about their skiing trip but worried about the cost of going yourself then Crystal have come up with some great deals to tempt you. They have 'free learn to ski packages' - numbers are limited to be quick. Check out this information they sent us and give it a go... once you start you are sure to be hooked and going back for more. See more deals.


29th June 2012

If glaciers just aren’t for you, there’s always our very own home slopes to consider, and if you thought that they were a bit pricey, just check out these impressive deals.


29th June 2012

The glaciers are opening, and skiing is back on the menu! Plus, with all the sunshine up there you don't need to forego a summer tan either - glacier skiing is distinctly more summery than wintery, and a whole lot more summery than the UK so far. It's also perfect for beginners and families, for all of these good reasons. So, where's open right now? Read on...

 


24th May 2012

Fancy a fun family day out, whilst helping the environment ? Well head on up to the Scottish ski resorts for the 16th June 2012 and take part in the Ski Club of Great Britains 'Big Spring Clean 2012'.


5th April 2012

With snow falling again in the UK the ski season is definitely not over yet, and here are some great ski deals from Directski.com with savings of *£346 per person bringing the cost of a week’s catered chalet ski holiday down to just £299 per person. All depart 14th April and packages include breakfast, afternoon tea and 3 course evening meal with wine served daily, return flights and transfers. See more deals

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