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Val Thorens: A Ski Resort for Party Lovers

Val Thorens is the highest ski resort in Europe. Its brilliant snow cover ensures amazing skiing throughout the season making it the ideal destination for adrenaline seekers and powder hounds. The resort’s range of terrain means that mixed ability groups love skiing here, there really is something for everyone. Though you may have heard of Val Thorens as a ski resort, you might not have realised that its nightlife is pretty legendary too. The town is a hot spot for

Summer in Morzine: Activities for Nature Lovers

Though the Alpine town of Morzine is best known as a ski resort, its stunning scenic location makes it a brilliant year-round destination. In the summer months, nature lovers flock to the town to explore the mountainous region on foot, by bike and even by helicopter. Morzine for Nature Lovers Morzine sits at a rather low altitude for a ski resort. At just one thousand metres above sea level, the lower pistes are often closed early and late in the

5 Days in La Clusaz: Making the Most of the Resort

Sadly, many of the lovely villages in the Alps are written off by some people as wholly devoted to skiing. If you are like me and look for holidays with a little culture thrown in, you might be put off visiting because of their sporty reputation. However, lots of these settlements have been around for hundreds of years. Once small, isolated shepherd villages or important towns for Alpine travellers, they now offer visitors a fascinating glimpse into what life was

A Luxurious Couples Retreat in Historical Megève

In the south-eastern French Alps lies the stunning ski-resort village of Megève. Though mostly recognised for its ski-scene, the village is remarkably abundant with historical treasures and has an intriguing heritage. Amidst the medieval cobbled streets you can find alpine chalets, designer boutiques and ski-savvy tourists, but what came before these luxurious modernisms? Rich History Before skiing was introduced to the area, Megève was abundant with farmer’s markets and stone houses. Much of this ancient heritage can still be seen