The Châtel ski resort is in the Vallée d’Abondance in the Haute Savoie region of France. The village is very close to the border with Switzerland and just a 90 minute drive from Geneva airport. If you are thinking about booking your first trip to this area,...
Skiing in Abondance is quieter than the larger resorts of the French Alps but the valley provides access to the huge Portes du Soleil ski area. Famous for its local cheese, this mountain village has successfully kept its old farming traditions alive. Abondance: A...
Skiing in Avoriaz provides access to the highest resort in the Portes du Soleil. This man-made resort is set atop the cliffs above the valley Ardoisières. Known for its snow-sure skiing, Avoriaz is also a car-free area with horse-drawn carriages and is packed with...
The Châtel ski resort is in the Vallée d’Abondance in the Haute Savoie region of France. The village is very close to the border with Switzerland and just a 90 minute drive from Geneva airport. If you’re considering booking your first trip to the French...
The French Alps offer some of the world’s most expensive ski resorts. Think luxurious chalets, Michelin-starred restaurants, horse-drawn carriages and incredible scenery, in some you can even arrive by private jet. Here’s a round-up of a few ski resorts renowned as...
