Skiing
How to book a ski trip on a budget
Booking a budget ski trip doesn’t mean you have to compromise. Here’s my tricks for getting the best from your trip to the slopes for less – from saving on ski hire to perfecting your packing list. You’ll also find tips on where and when to ski without blowing your budget.
Pistes and perfect views: A ski guide to the Grand Massif, France
Discover the Grand Massif: a ski area that boasts spectacular views, wonderfully varied pistes, cosy chalets and traditional alpine villages. It’s also delightfully quiet compared to some of its neighbours.
A ski week in Flaine: Gateway to the Grand Massif
If spectacular views, varied pistes and a cosy village feel sounds like your cup of tea, you might just want to try Flaine as your next ski trip destination. This easy-to-reach but less well-known resort in the French Alps is packed with surprises.
A complete guide to what to pack for your ski trip
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first-timer, knowing what to pack for a ski trip can be a bit of a challenge. Here’s my complete guide to choosing the right kit – plus a printable packing list – to make it a little bit easier.
The Three Valleys: An essential guide to the world’s largest ski area
Les 3 Vallées ski area isn’t just the largest in the French Alps, it’s the largest in the world. Connecting the world-class resorts of Courchevel, Meribel and Val Thorens, it’s a paradise for skiers and boarders. Discover some of the best places to explore on and off the piste, and as well as my favourite après and viewpoints, in my ski guide to the Three Valleys.
Skiing in La Tania: The best-kept secret in the Three Valleys
At the heart of the Three Valleys, or Les 3 Vallées as the locals call it, is the village of La Tania. This relatively unknown resort is perfectly located if you want to explore the world’s largest ski area, and comes with a smaller price-tag than you might expect. Discover why I fell in love with this village, as well as tips for planning and enjoying your stay here, in my ski guide to La Tania.
The ultimate guide to a ski chalet holiday
What sounds better than comfy, cosy, casual accommodation, great home cooking and a sociable, friendly atmosphere? Well, it's exactly what's in store if you choose a catered ski chalet for your alpine trip.
8 photos that will make you fall in love with La Plagne
Nestled high above Tarentaise valley in the French Alps, La Plagne is a cluster of eleven villages that make up a resort that's cosy yet packed with things to do. Linked together by seemingly endless pistes, this spectacular ski area delights with dozens of breathtaking viewpoints.
La Plagne, France: A complete ski resort guide
225km of piste, 11 villages, 6 mountains, two linked ski areas and one amazing view of Mont Blanc? That'll be La Plagne. This gem of a French alpine ski resort is not only a stunner, it's a snowsports-lover's paradise. My guide will show you how to make the most of it.
Skiing the Milky Way: The sun-drenched pistes of the French-Italian border
The Milky Way – or Via Lattea as it’s known in Italy – hugs the French-Italian alpine border, taking in the resorts of Montgenevre, Sestriere and Sauze d’Oulx in one easily navigable ski area. Here’s my guide to the Milky Way ski area, a wonderfully diverse slice of the Alps that’s perfect for beginners and experienced skiers alike.
