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  • Lac de la Rosiere in winter
    France,  Walking

    A magical winter walk to Lac de la Rosière, Courchevel

    January 4, 2025 /

    Hidden just out of sight of the slopes of Courchevel’s ski area, Lac de la Rosière is an unexpected alpine beauty that’s easy to miss but an indisputable gem.

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    Alice

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    View of pistes in Montchavin, La Plagne, from Les Arcs

    La Plagne, France: A complete ski resort guide

    November 10, 2024
    View of Les Contamines village with mountains behind in summer

    Les Contamines in summer: An idyllic alternative to the Chamonix valley

    April 1, 2025
    View from Col de la Saulire in Courchevel under blue skies

    The Three Valleys: An essential guide to the world’s largest ski area

    January 4, 2025
  • View from Col de la Saulire in Courchevel under blue skies
    France,  Skiing

    The Three Valleys: An essential guide to the world’s largest ski area

    January 4, 2025 /

    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.

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    Alice

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    View of Lake Annecy from Mont Veyrier

    Why you should visit Lake Annecy: France’s best-kept secret

    November 3, 2024
    View of Les Contamines village with mountains behind in summer

    Les Contamines in summer: An idyllic alternative to the Chamonix valley

    April 1, 2025
    Carcassonne city walls at night

    Medieval magic in the Midi: A city guide to Carcassonne

    November 3, 2024
  • View from La Tania in snow under clear blue skies
    France,  Skiing

    Skiing in La Tania: The best-kept secret in the Three Valleys

    January 3, 2025 /

    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.

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    Alice

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    View from Arete in Les Carroz in the Grand Massif

    Pistes and perfect views: A ski guide to the Grand Massif, France

    January 16, 2025
    Frontrunners at UTMB 2019 in Les Houches

    Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc: The greatest running show on earth

    January 15, 2025
    Ski guide to the Milky Way in France and Italy

    Skiing the Milky Way: The sun-drenched pistes of the French-Italian border

    October 29, 2024

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