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Snow seekers
By on 16/10/2007 11:13:13
It’s snow time! Here are some of the year’s best family events to enjoy.
It's snowing! Squeeze in a week’s pre-Christmas family skiing here at the start of the season in November, when US and Canadian resorts officially open, and take advantage of fresh snow and great prices. Contact Crystal, tel: 0870
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Snow train to Méribel
By Junior on 01/08/2011 14:14:32
Plan your rail journey to a ski resort with ease
, including Tignes, Méribel and Courchevel.The site also includes a section on changing trains in Paris, resort restaurant guides, advice on where to stay and childcare.Our Ski & activity section has many more brilliant suggestions and advice.
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Snow luxury in Verbier
By Junior on 09/08/2011 10:40:17
The ski resort of Verbier in the Swiss Alps is recognised as one of the finest off-piste destinations in the world, and now it can add world-class family facilities to its reputation
Mountain Spirit, tel: 00 41 27 771 8300; www.swissmountainspirit.comOur Ski & activity section has lots more superb holiday suggestions.
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Obergurgl in Austria
By Lizzie Wells on 05/10/2010 13:03:54
With its excellent snow quality and quantity, Obergurgl is one of Austria's top family ski resorts
Obergurgl is a much-loved family resort in Austria. This Tyrolean village, at the end of the Ötz Valley, benefits from having a superb snow record (quantity and quality), as a result of its high altitude, as well as a wide range of runs. Après-ski
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Courchevel
By Lizzie Wells on 05/10/2010 12:54:36
One of the chicest resorts in France, Courchevel has lots to offer families
Courchevel 1850 resort is the delightfully chic and sporty hotel Le Strato. With a modest number of rooms, the hotel has a friendly, family atmosphere. The piste-side ski room has its own champagne bar and on your return you can indulge in a range of blissful
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Grindelwald and Rocksresort in Laax, Switzerland
By Lizzie Wells on 05/10/2010 13:11:13
Family ski specialist Powder Byrne pick some of their favourite Swiss slopes for family skiing
Grindelwald, Switzerland is simply stunning – conjure up an image in your mind of the perfect chocolate-box Swiss village and you’re there. Surrounded by some of Europe’s most spectular peaks, it is both one of the oldest ski resorts in the world
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Whistler: North America's favourite ski resort
By Lizzie Wells on 05/10/2010 13:33:54
The Canadian resort of Whistler has stunning views and great outdoor adventures
Across the pond, head to Whistler, which has been voted the best ski resort in North America for eight years in a row and a firm family favourite. Snow-covered mountains provide a spectacular backdrop to the pretty pedestrian-only Whistler Village
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A taste of skiing Italian style at Courmayeur
By Lizzie Wells on 05/10/2010 13:33:55
Courmayeur's grand setting - at the foot of Mont Blanc - adds to its attraction
For an effortlessly stylish resort, the pick of some of the best restaurants in the Alps and a little of la dolce vita, head to the famous Italian resort of Courmayeur. Over half of the ski runs in the resort are red, so it’s a great resort
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Les Gets in the French Alps
By Lizzie Wells on 05/10/2010 12:31:01
Les Gets is a firm family favourite for skiiers of all ages
In the French Alps, Les Gets is a family favourite, having won numerous awards for its excellent childcare and junior skiing facilities. The slopes around Les Gets are fairly gentle, making it a great choice for children and beginners alike. Don
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Tivoli Lodge in Davos, Switzerland
By Lizzie Wells on 05/10/2010 13:11:12
For the ultimate in mountain luxury, Tivoli Lodge in Davos Klosters has it all
If you’re travelling with another family, the Tivoli Lodge, Davos, Switzerland sleeps 12 and is in a private location, yet it is ski in/ski out and close to the centre of the village. Perfect for families with young children, the chalet boasts
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