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. THE SKI AREA...
1. GO IN JANUARY OR MARCH One of the best ways to find a cheap skiing holiday is to be flexible on your dates. The peak weeks in European ski resorts include Christmas and New Year, plus all of February for the various half-term holidays. These weeks often sell out a...
A fully catered ski chalet in France is a popular choice and it’s easy to see why. Your hosts at Chalet la Fontaine will be sure to make your ski holiday extra special and luxurious this winter. Enjoy high standards of food, drink and service – so you...
If you need to plan a family holiday, the logistics, the transfers, the ski hire and finding the best value for money can quickly become stressful. Read our top tips for planning a stress-free family ski trip. WHEN TO BOOK A FAMILY SKI HOLIDAY A family ski holiday...
In the summer Châtel is the perfect base for walking, hiking, trail running, rock climbing, mountain biking, paragliding, white water rafting, fishing and a whole lot more!