The French claim the best cuisine, the best wines and the best variety of ski resorts of any country in the world. While the first two are open to question these days, the third is undoubtedly true.

Higher temperatures and heavy rain have stripped many European ski resorts of snow, prompting half of France’s 7,500 ski slopes to close and raising concerns over long-term prospects for the ...

A ski holiday in Europe can be eye-wateringly expensive if you don’t know about these off-the-beaten-track spots. The ...

The best ski resorts offer a blend of world-class skiing, exceptional service, and unforgettable mountain experiences.

Some Notes on Skiing in Europe. Most European ski resorts are not as self-contained as North American resorts. Instead, they’re more often a collective of ski lifts run by individual private companies ...

In towns across the Alps, recreational skiing carries a heavy cultural value and economic weight. Since resorts were massively scaled up in the 1960s and ’70s, winter sports have been essential ...

Best ski resorts for beginners in Europe La Rosiere, France Nearest airport: Chambery, France. Ski season: Mid-December to April. Price range: $218 a night and up (depending on month/location, and ...

The 2024/2025 ski season is approaching in France. Here are some of the start dates for major resorts, as well as what to expect in terms of weather and snow this winter.

This budget family resort with access to the world’s largest ski area is the Alps’ best-kept secret. A new hostel is making skiing in Orelle more affordable and accessible, as Justine Gosling ...

Alpe d’Huez is one of a trio of top ski resorts in L’Oisans region in southeastern France. Dating back to 1936, it's one of the county's oldest and also boasts Europe's longest black run.

Celebrity Ski Resorts: Top 6 Ski Destinations for Celeb Sightings. If you want to pair celeb spotting with skiing, check out these glitzy mountains. Author: ... Named for its altitude in meters—and ...