13 January 2020 by Danielle in 'Destinations''

Skiing every month of the year? Sign me up! You might think ski holidays are only viable a few months of the year, but thanks to glaciers and high-altitude ski areas, the Alps actually offer year-round snow sports fun! While we always advise checking the snow report before booking a holiday, these ski resorts offer a fairly decent chance of snow cover and cold temperatures, even in the summer months. Here are our top 12 ski resorts for skiing every month of the year!... More ›

16 October 2019 by Danielle in 'Ski areas''

Believe it or not, summer is a busy time for many ski resorts. Even when the Alps aren't covered in snow, there is plenty to do: lifts, piste bashers, and snow cannons must all be inspected and fixed where necessary, and preparations must be made for the upcoming ski season. Some ski resorts take advantage of the ski pistes being closed to instal new lifts! Here you'll find a quick overview of the major new lifts that will be inaugurated for the 2019/20 ski season.... More ›
(Photo: © TVB Paznaun Ischgl)

6 March 2019 by Danielle in 'Destinations''

Spring is coming to the Alps, and across the ski resorts of Austria, Switzerland, France and Italy, the sun is finally starting to shine through the clouds! Now is the best time for a ski holiday: skiing under blue skies in soft spring snow, pausing now and then to kick back and enjoy a drink on a sun lounger with panoramic mountain views... it’s pure bliss! We’ve gone in search of the sunniest ski resorts in the Alps and picked out seven ski areas that get abnormal amounts of sunshine. If you w... More ›