Holidays in the snow
15-11-2009
A selection of resorts in Europe where you can go skiing, walking, hiking, visit places of interest, or just simply relax...
AUSTRIA | | "Innsbruck", the name resounds with the promise of powder snow and Olympic feats, chic holidays and the traditional art of living. | France | | Created in the 1960s and 70s, Les Menuires is undergoing a gentle metamorphosis. A convenient gateway to the world’s largest skiing area, Les Menuires does the whole ski / after-ski package, and does it very well indeed. | | | Inaugurated in 1966, this futuristic resort still remains a model of town planning and conviviality. | | | Capital of mountaineering since 1821, Chamonix is the 3rd most visited natural site in the world. | | | With its Olympic pistes, peaks rising to nearly 3,000 m and an exceptional panorama, Chamrousse satisfies both confirmed skiers, onlookers, and Sunday hikers. | | | Located right next to the Principality of Andorra, less than 2 hours from Toulouse, Les Vallées d’Ax boasts one of the most beautiful and best preserved ski domains in the Pyrenees... | | | Thirty-seven years after its creation, this resort in the High Alps still remains somewhat forgotten to the great delight of its fans who can enjoy the beauty of a protected unspoilt area. | | | At an altitude of 980m, between Mont Blanc and Lake Geneva, this famous uplands village is devoted first and foremost to peace and quiet and relaxation. | ITALY | | COURMAYEUR
Courmayeur has been able to keep a faithful clientèle of holidaymakers, thanks to its affordable hotels, quality restaurants and exceptional scenery. | | | Skiing in Italy promises preserved landscapes, authentic architecture and an enjoyable, cosy lifestyle... We invite you to discover the Alta Badia ski area set in the heart of the Dolomites, a journey which promises plenty of snow and a total change of scenery... | POLAND | | Like many western Europeans, I thought Poland was one huge potato crop plain. It wasn't therefore the first destination that sprang to mind when I decided to have a bit of a change and test the powder snow elsewhere than in the Alps. | SWITZERLAND | | SAINT-MORITZ 3 hours' drive away from Milan and Munich, St Moritz is, along with Zermatt, Gstaad and Davos, one of Switzerland's most renowned resorts. | | | Relaxation, fresh air, alpine atmosphere and affordable prices... One hour from Lausanne by train, Villars is Switzerland's family resort par excellence. | | | Set in a stunning natural location beneath the Matterhorn in south-west Switzerland, Zermatt is a paradise for those inclined to meditation or sports. | |
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