Ski Season News
St. Johann in Tirol: Skiing Holidays with a Touch of Romance
Love is in the air! St. Johann in Tirol launches dating event for skiers - and takes romantic dinners to the next level (literally). Snow-sure pistes, cosy huts, a down-to-earth charm and tons of activities to keep the kids busy. St. Johann in Tirol has been a long-term winter favourite for families and those looking for a more chilled skiing experience. It’s on the smaller side (40 km of slopes), but still has everything winter sports fans could wish for: state-of-the-art lifts, ski schools, family-owned hotels and traditional mountain restaurants dishing out Gröstl, Kaiserschmarren and all the other Austrian delights.
Christmas and Half Term Deals in Les 3 Vallées
The Les 3 Vallées Association launched its own online travel agency – Les 3 Vallées Travel - in October 2022 to provide consumers in the UK and globally a simple and direct way to book holidays to the world’s largest interconnected ski area. A gateway to the whole Les 3 Vallées ski system, Les 3 Vallées Travel enables guests to quickly and easily make reservations at all seven resorts: Courchevel, Méribel, Brides-les-Bains, Saint Martin de Belleville, Les Menuires, Val Thorens and Orelle. Consumers can select packages including accommodation, lift passes, ski hire along with ski lessons.
The Snow Is Coming - One Month to Go Till skiScandinavia Opens for Another Season!
Temperatures are dropping, the first snowflakes have hit the ground, and the forecast is looking promising with more snow anticipated over the next few weeks, ready for the season opening on 14 December 2024. Unsure of which resort to visit? MD Ben Nyberg gives his take on the various ski areas. When it comes to family ski holidays, skiScandinavia is the way to go. There’s still a few spots open for the 2025 February half-term break, and the early birds can start booking for the winter 2025/2026 season already!
Saint-Gervais Mont Blanc Takes Mountain Access to a New Level With 3 New Links
The historic alpine & spa resort of Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc is writing a new chapter in sustainable mountain tourism with the launch of three ground-breaking transport innovations. The ambitious project makes Saint-Gervais one of the few French mountain resorts to offer direct cable car access from major European railway lines, marking a significant step forward in eco-friendly mountain mobility. The resort has appointed Vestmar PR to handle its winter PR initiatives, showcasing its commitment to innovative and sustainable solutions for the future and putting the spotlight on a hidden gem in the French Alps. Three major transport innovations will transform access to the resort
New in Isère This Winter
Located just a short flight or easy train ride from the UK, Isère is France’s third largest mountain destination home to 21 ski resorts and 1,200 km of runs scattered across the Belledonne, Chartreuse, Vercors, and Oisans mountain ranges.
Vail Resorts Announces 24/25 Winter Season Opening Dates
The best time to plan for winter is now, and your checklist to prepare for the ski and ride season is here. Skiers and riders who start planning now will lock in the best deals and experiences when visiting iconic mountain resorts like Vail Mountain, Breckenridge, Park City Mountain, Whistler Blackcomb and more.
Alaska Airlines expands winter travel options with 18 exciting new sun and ski routes
Alaska Airlines is reinforcing its commitment to enhancing the travel experience this winter with 18 new nonstop routes to sun-soaked international destinations and winter wonderland retreats that will offer our guests a blend of adventure and relaxation. Tickets are available starting the evening of July 10 on alaskaair.com.
Vialattea Ski Partners With Trenitalia For Trains To The Alps & Discounted Ski Passes
Vialattea, the leading Italian-French international ski region, and one of Europe’s largest ski resorts, has announced a new commercial and promotional partnership agreement with Trenitalia, the primary train operator in Italy.
Escape to Montana’s Pristine Slopes: Pure Powder, Fewer Crowds
Nestled within the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Montana offers an array of skiing and snowboarding options that cater to every winter enthusiast’s dreams. But what sets Montana apart is visitors won’t encounter those long lift lines that can dampen any ski trip.
Just out Southern French Alpes winter 2023-2024
What will it be, views over the Med or a sea of summits? Dog sledding in the larch forests or meandering down a blue slope in the sunshine? A friendly old hamlet or MKII resort? Or how about all above the above?! The mountains and valleys of the Southern Alps promise a thousand treats to share. And the cherry on the cake? You’ll find all the space you need there…
Rails to the Alps: Connecting the UK to Innsbruck in Style
With an international train station in the heart of the stunning alpine city, Innsbruck provides a unique opportunity for winter sports enthusiasts to travel by rail.
Vail Resorts to Acquire Crans-Montana Mountain Resort in Switzerland
Vail Resorts, Inc has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Crans-Montana Mountain Resort in Switzerland from CPI Property Group (“CPIPG”). Crans-Montana Mountain Resort spans over 1,400 meters (approximately 4,593 ft) of skiable vertical terrain, and 140 kilometers (approximately 87 mi) of trails. Accessible from five airports and by train, Crans-Montana Mountain Resort is located in the Valais canton of Switzerland, approximately two and a half hours from Geneva and less than four hours from Milan and Zurich. The resort is two and a half hours away from the company’s other owned and operated European resort in Andermatt-Sedrun.