International Travel
Skiing at Val D'isere
both the Swiss and Italian borders. Over 2 million people flock here to enjoy this resort’s huge 425km ‘Paridiski’ region, which is served by an excellent network of ski lifts. The resort offers hundreds of kilometres of pistes suitable for beginners all the way through to professional skiers as well as excellent glacier skiing. Off the slopes there are numerous ice sports to enjoy, including bobsleighs and a stunning ice-climbing tower. The region is actually home to 10 separate little villages, including Montalbert, Champagny and Montchavin-Les Coches, and more modern establishments such as Belle Plagne and Plagne Centre. RUNS 127 BEGINNER RUNS 74 INTERMEDIATE RUNS 34 ADVANCED RUNS 19 SKI LIFTS 74 CHAIRS 32 DRAGS 31 GONDOLA CABLE CARS 11 CHAMONIX Located in the Haute-Savoie region of France in the French Alps, with breathtaking Mont Blanc as its backdrop, the extensive slopes offer challenging skiing to everyone, from beginners to the most advanced skiers and snowboarders as well as professionals. The resort, which is home to the longest lift-served ski run in the world and was also the location for the first ever Olympic Games in 1924, also offers a vibrant après-ski life, making it a great location for a ski holiday. The resort itself is compact, full of accommodation and entertainment options. In peak season, the atmosphere is lively and cosmopolitan. The Chamonix region is actually a valley with various villages and ski areas, such as Balme, Le Brévent and La Flégère (the latter two are linked by lifts).
Bubbly in the French Alps
Traditional cheese dish
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