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WIN A HELI SKI HOLIDAY
EARLY SEASON AND GLACIER SKIING
Snow reliability is often more of a consideration at the start of the season than the end. The Stubai Glacier, Hintertux Glacier, Otztal Glacier or the Pitztal Glacier all are accessed from Innsbruck. High altitude skiing in France includes Chamonix, Les Deux Alpes, Alpe d'Huez and Val d'Isere / Tignes. In Switzerland opt for Zermatt or Saas Fee.
GROUP SKI HOLIDAYS
Zermatt is one the biggest corporate group destinations, whilst Zurs am Arlberg is ski-in, ski-out, with impressive hotels. Soll or Mayrhofen offer some of the best stag and hen breaks, whilst Alpe d'Huez or Les Deux Alpes are excellent venues for pre-nuptial madness. For a great mix Chamonix, Val d'Isere or St Anton offer serious alpinism and partying.
WIN FANTASTIC SKI PRIZES
Win 7 days half board in the Hotel Mondschein for 2 people, one heli-ski tour or scenic flight and transfers from regional airports to and from Stuben. Also on offer are a pair of Fischer Progressor 7 skis and bindings, ski passes for Ischgl or a selection of Tirol gifts. Simply review a resort, all published reviews enter the draw.
FAMILY SKI HOLIDAYS
La Tania is one of the best family ski holiday resorts in the Alps. The kids ski area is at the centre of the resort and the runs above La Tania are gentle and tree-lined. Serfaus in Austria offers great kids programs and a family friendly resort with an underground resort railway and numerous family hotels. The Stubai Glacier also has an excellent kids ski program.
SKI WEEKENDS
Short transfers are key for ski weekends, ensuring the greatest amount of time is spent on the slopes or in the resort. Morzine has an excellent short transfer and impressive resort in the heart of the Portes du Soleil ski region. Seefeld is great for families, whilst Innsbruck has its own airport, endless entertainment / amenities and ski areas on every side.
LUXURY SKI HOLIDAYS
Numerous ski holiday resorts offer a superb quality of facilities and accommodation, often set amongst dramatic scenery. Zermatt, Switzerland offers some of the best quality to be found in the Alps, whilst Lech am Arlberg is hard to beat in Austria. Aspen, USA is where the rich famous hang out, whilst Courchevel 1850, France attracts the same crowd.
STUBAI GLACIER 05/10/08 - 60CM POWDER
As it good as it ever gets for October, this short video shows conditions on the slopes of the Stubai Glacier at the very start of the 08/09 winter season - quite superb skiing!
APRES SKI HOLIDAYS
Austria is the undisputed king of après ski with Solden arguably the best. Ischgl, St Anton and Mayrhofen are close behind. In France go for Val d'Isere, Morzine or Meribel, whilst Pas de la Casa, Sauze d'Oulx and Whistler can guarantee that you'll never see the queue for the first gondola. Prices vary: Austria and Andorra offers broadly good value, France less so.
SECRET SPOTS: BRAGGING RIGHTS
There is little better than having one up on a skiing or snowboarding acquaintance. Resorts that offer you ‘bragging rights’ are Stuben am Arlberg, Austria, a ski resort which accesses the St Anton ski area and has above it the best off-piste in Austria. Sainte Foy, France is the place to head when it snows in Val d'Isere. Serfaus is almost unknown yet outstanding.
