SKI RESORTS

The popularity of skiing has increased over the years and skiing in well maintained mountain resorts all over the world is one of the  highest choices. You can go skiing in France, skiing in Andorra, skiing in Austria, skiing in Switzerland and many others places.

If there are mountains with snow there will be ski resorts. Always chose the ski resort that give you what you want. After ski night life or more experienced runs, cheap chalet accommodation or luxury chalet accommodation. Skiing  can be fun if you chose well.

 
 
Skiing in Arinsal, Andorra

Arinsal  is a friendly European budget ski resort with mountain height 1550-2560m. You will be able to find cheap accommodation and lift passes and visitors return year after year as it is so popular. There are 89km of pistes, good for beginners and intermediates. There are other activities such as duty free shopping in Andorra, ski bikes and paragliding.  The bars and clubs are open until the early hours and eating out in Arinsal, you can chose from self service bars to gourmet food restaurants.
 
  Skiing in Pas de la Casa, Andorra

Pas de la Casa is the biggest resort in Granvalira after Grau Roig, Soldeu, El Tartrt, Canillo and Encamp. Pas de la Casa is big and noisy, cheap, and if you like doing everything to excess, this is the place for you. The cheap electrical gadgets, perfumes and alcohol draw people in their numbers every year. If you like the quiet life you need to go somewhere else. The mountain height is 1770-2560m and there are 193km of ski runs in Granvilla. There are plenty of bars and clubs and burger bars.

Skiing in Bad Gastein, Austria

This is a really unique ski resort with mountain height 1080-2230 and between the four mountains in Gastien there are 200km of slopes. Other ski resorts in the Gastein valley are Bad Hofgastein and Dorfgastein. The activities and nightlife are on the quiet side so 'party animals' need to go somewhere else. The spectacular scenery and spa facilities are fantastic but the lift passes can be quite pricey

Skiing in Hintertux, Austria

Hintertux has a peak of 3250m and snow is guaranteed all year round. The other towns in the Tux valley are Mayrhofen, Lanersbach and Vorderlanersbach. Hintertux is small with a few quaint bars and clubs and has heaps of charm. If you value the snow more than the night life, this is the place for you.

 

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Skiing in St Anton, Austria

St Anton is one of the best European ski resorts. This resort has charm but also enough nightlife to please the most ardent partygoer and has the ski slopes to challenge the most competent skiers. Mountain height is 1300-2800m and there are 272km of ski slopes. It is not the resort for the beginner but the intermediate skier will find lots to excite them.

Skiing in Chamonix, France

The scenery here is impressive and Chamonix is situated at the bottom of Mont Blanc. It has not been spoilt by ugly modern buildings and thousands of skiing tourists so it remains the town with incredible nightlife that retains it's old charm. Mountains 1035-3840m and more suited to the experience skier but there are several ski schools for the beginners amongst you.

Skiing in Les Deux Alpes, France

This ski resort is as it sounds and situated in the heart of Oisans near Genoble where the Northern Alps and Southern Alps meet. The ski resort is open all year round so has many British and French residents. Les Deux Alpes has less amenities than some of the other ski resorts but you should be able to bag a bargain. It is suitable for any level of skier so better for the family group.

 

 

 
 
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