Dear skiers,
The winter holidays start this Saturday in zone C, and this year more than ever they deserve their nickname “ski holidays”.
If only 11% of French people declare an appetite for winter sports, they have probably answered the call of the peaks.
With a new record occupancy rate, the resorts are stocking up for this winter break
Snow is lacking at low altitude.
It holds well beyond 1400 m.
The altitude bonus further strengthens the appeal of the highest areas, where the bill rises very quickly as shown by our study on the price of packages.
All the more reason to continue exploring territories that still remain under the radar, at the cost of more unpredictable snow cover, but a quality of life that meets the standards expected of the mountains, authenticity and large virgin spaces in mind.
This month, find the great classics revisited and our side steps, as well as our advice for enjoying all the products we like to savor without guilt just before a skiing or snowshoeing session.
ALL OUR INSPIRATIONS
These little resorts you should know
Thollon-les-Mémises Leman Mountains Explore
You will encounter fewer people on the slopes and will find an authentic atmosphere.
Value for money guaranteed!
Heading for Thollon-les-Mémises, in Haute-Savoie
Discovery of Valmeinier, in Savoie
3 tips to prepare your body for skiing (and avoid injuries)
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Courchevel, luxury side: here’s where to fall for it
Courchevel.
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Our favorite accommodation in the most exclusive resort of the 3 Valleys, with direct access to the slopes.
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Lapland stay | 5 days | An arctic adventure
Located in the northernmost part of Scandinavia, Finnish Lapland and its vast Arctic regions offer a unique spectacle in the world.
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Fly to the wilds of Finnish Lapland with
Marco Vasco
, from €2,150.
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After-ski: our best addresses in Megève
The only rooftop in Megève.
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It's hard not to fall in love with this epicurean Haute-Savoie resort.
Here's how to make sure you don't make a mistake.
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Here are the 6 most technical trails to try this winter
The Tunnel, at Alpe d'Huez.
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On the program in Val d'Isère or Alpe d'Huez: ice, shade and mogul walls.
But also incredible panoramas, skiing in the footsteps of legends and thighs on fire...
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10 high-altitude wines (and less than €25) to drink after skiing
Some wines do not tolerate altitude well.
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What are the best wines to drink after a day of skiing?
Sensitive to altitude, not all wines are suitable for high mountains.
Here is our selection of 10 vintages at the top.
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Style: Colmar, the intoxication of the summits
Born from a pair of wool gaiters near Milan, the family brand has become, from athlete to athlete, a reference in ski clothing for upscale resorts.
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