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From bobsleigh to moonbiking – how to hit high speeds without skis in Les Arcs and La Plagne

You may think a week spent endlessly careering down slopes, followed by obligatory après-ski and a gooey raclette, more than enough to satisfy your winter holiday needs. Particularly in the second biggest ski area in the world – France’s Les Arcs ...

29 Sept 2022 at 16:45

Lifestyle

From bobsleigh to moonbiking – how to hit high speeds without skis in Les Arcs and La Plagne

29 Sept 2022 at 15:34

Lifestyle

Snow has fallen but is there still time to save on Europe’s ski season?

It’s been a slow, slushy start for the European ski season. Unpredictable weather patterns and uncertainty about snowfall have been trickier to navigate than a series of black runs. But a recent flurry of frozen flakes – with more forecast ...

16 Jan 2023 at 08:14

Lifestyle

Why a French ski resort can also make a refreshing summer escape

Our winter family holiday traditionally involves a trip to France with snow, mountains and skiing in mind. But having decided to give it a miss last winter, due to the poor conditions in many of the lower resorts in France, we’re heading ...

02 Aug 2023 at 08:30

National News

Mystery as experts probe strange green 'fireball' in Irish skies

Weather experts have been left baffled after a strange 'fire in the sky' was spotted in various parts of Ireland this week, from Co Down to Co Tipperary. The green streak across the sky was spotted by hundreds of people on Tuesday ...

21 Feb 2024 at 17:22

Lifestyle

A new direct flight to the Dolomites brings Italy’s gourmet pistes tantalisingly closer

If it’s true that cleanliness is next to godliness, then you can call me St Christopher. After a day of thrilling skiing in the achingly beautiful Italian Dolomites, I’m dowsed, dunked, sprayed, gently baked and then showered at ...

24 Jan 2024 at 08:00

Sport

Winter Olympic athletes face ‘serious barriers to speaking up’ on climate change

Winter Olympic athletes face “serious barriers” to speaking out over the climate challenges facing their sports, a leading ecology expert believes. Research by the Future Host Commission for the Olympic Winter Games revealed in ...

29 Jan 2024 at 09:45

Lifestyle

What is freestyle skiing and why is it a breath of fresh air on the slopes?

From the outside, skiing looks pretty ridiculous. Aside from the absurdity of hurling yourself down a mountain on a notoriously slippery surface with nothing but two bits of plastic strapped to your feet, the whole culture ...

25 Jan 2023 at 08:00

Lifestyle

Is ski touring the way to see the French mountains like a local?

For skiers, there must have been worse places to face a Covid-lockdown than the French Alps. When tourists suddenly departed in droves, locals had the mountains entirely to themselves – with particularly good late season ...

15 Feb 2023 at 10:11

Lifestyle

Experts share their tips for booking the best-value European ski holiday

Ski trips have always been considered fiendishly expensive, but over the years some great packages have emerged. However, as demand grows and the weather becomes increasingly unpredictable, it’s getting harder to find ...

27 Sept 2023 at 09:30

Lifestyle

Why celeb favourite Aspen beats Europe for crowd-free slopes

It’s 9.30am under a near cloudless Colorado sky. Beneath me is a vision of untouched snow, not a track to be seen. My ski guide, Ange, and I laugh at our good luck just being here. It’s as though the mountain – ...

04 Mar 2024 at 09:11

Lifestyle

Can skiing ever be affordable? How to hit the slopes on a budget

There’s always been a huge appeal for skiing in the mountains – it’s beautiful, fun, and there’s non-stop snow. But, skiing holidays have traditionally been notoriously expensive too. So, is it possible to ...

08 Jan 2024 at 08:00

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