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  • 7-NIGHT SKI HOLIDAY FOR £238 – INCLUDING FREE LIFT PASS

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    How many of you have heard of Valloire? If you click here you can go to the France section where there is a feature about the area.

    valloire-viewsDid you know you can stay seven nights in the French resort of Valloire for £238 per person? AND  this includes a FREE lift pass PLUS the use of a heated swimming pool and spa

    The accommodation is in the cosy Résidence Le Hameau de Valloire apartments which sleep 4 (one bedroom and bed in lounge). For a group trip there are other apartments for up to 10 people (4 bedrooms). read more

  • VALLOIRE

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    Help solve this mystery

    Valloire seems to have everything a British holiday skier or snowboarder could want. So, asks Editor FRANK BALDWIN, why is it not that well known?

    The expression ‘hidden gem’ can often be overused when it comes to ski areas. It seems to cover every resort that does not appear in the mainstream holiday brochures.

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    But the reason not many people from the UK go to these places is because these ‘hidden gems’ are usually quite small with a limited lift system. read more

  • MORE GREAT SPECIAL HOLIDAY OFFERS FOR SKIERS AND SNOWBOARDERS

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    INGHAMS – SESTRIERE: At just over 2,000m, Sestriere is the highest resort in the popular Milky Way ski area of north-western Italy offering a range of slopes for everyone from beginners to seasoned experts. Inghams (01483 791 114) is offering seven nights at the three star Hotel Sud Ovest in Sestriere, Italy from £449 per person based on two sharing. The Price includes return flights from London Gatwick to Turin departing on 14 January 2017, resort transfers and accommodation on a half board basis. read more

  • UPDATE: Latest special early season, Christmas and New Year offers

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    SAMOËNS: Groups of friends or families looking for a Christmas getaway together can exclusively hire Villa Rose, a privately-owned boutique property in the heart of the Grand Massif an hour’s drive from Geneva airport. After a day on the slopes guests can enjoy the brand-new jacuzzi or snuggle up in front of the roaring fire and watch a classic Christmas film. read more

  • What’s in store?

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    Equipment Editor CHRIS EXALL says there’ll be more lightweights on the slopes this season

    blizzard-quatroTHIS may be the year of the real skier, with more go anywhere boots on the shelves; lighter designs which are as at home hiking up as making arcs on the way down. Skis have more sidecut and the focus has moved away from big skis with wide waists to genuine all mountain boards that work on and off the groomed. read more

  • Special offers for Christmas and New Year

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    FRENCH & ITALIAN ALPS: RocketSki says skiers and snowboarders have until 25 October to book one of its special 8-night New Year packages for only £399 flying from Gatwick and £414 departing from Manchester. The packages from 30 December – 7 January includes flights, transfers, 8 nights accommodation, daily buffet breakfast and seven  evening meals. read more

  • Book a transfer with Ben’s Bus

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    BEN’S Bus, which offers transfers between a wide range of airports and resorts in the alps, is offering  services from Geneva airport for the 2016/17 season with return prices from £45.50. If you are travelling in a group or with children, you may receive a further discount.
    The company has also teamed up with Ongosa to help you find experienced guides and instructors to make your trip complete. read more

  • New dishes on the menu at Ski Amis chalets

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    After months of tasting, French Alps specialist Ski Amis has announced that their brand new and vastly improved menu has been finalised for the coming season. The team have been working extremely hard to create a more focused collection of new dishes whilst keeping a few of their old favourites. read more

  • Golden gondolas in Mont Sainte Anne for 50th anniversary celebrations

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    Mont-Sainte-Anne ski area in Quebec, Canada celebrated its 50th birthday this season. And most remarkably the centre has found that one of its employees, Claire Labossière, has been there right from the first year in 1966. read more

  • Hassle-free ski travel from Piste of Mind

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    Exclusive discount for readers of the Skier & Snowboarder magazine

    Imagine travel without awkward ski equipment or bulky luggage… Piste of Mind logo

    No heavy bags, no queuing at the carousel, no hidden ‘in hold’ costs. This season make travel a breeze with the UK’s only ski specialist carriage service, Piste of Mind. read more

  • Great new French apartments on offer through Peak Retreats

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    Peak Retreats is offering its clients a brand new luxury 4* apartment for this season. Chalets de Layssia is situated in the heart of the very attractive, traditional resort of Samoëns.

    Plus, another addition this season in the recently built Kalinda Village in Tignes is the Kalinda Flocon apartment extension located within two new buildings. read more

  • Flying visit

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    Agony and ecstasy were served up in equal measures when NEIL ENGLISH attended a gourmet ski week in Courchevel

    In the two seconds or so it took to rotate 360 degrees in mid-air – my care-free world of powder-filled hedonistic pleasure transformed into a stressed-out world of nauseating pain!

    My anticipation of this late March day could not have been higher. The previous evening thick snowflakes began to fall from the chilly night skies over the affluent French resort of Courchevel 1850 and when I peeked through my bedroom curtains at the luxurious Chalet Montana the next morning there was a fluffy blanket of boot high powder. read more

  • Book your romantic break in Val d’Isere

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    GUESTS can be the ultimate sweethearts and take their valentines to Val d’Isère this winter. They can rustle up a romantic meal in Pierre & Vacances’ self-catered apartments or dine in one of Val d’Isère’s finest restaurants. read more

  • Kick and Ritchie dominate at Scottish Alpine dryslope championships

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    Nicole Ritchie

    Nicole Ritchie

    Euan Kick

    Euan Kick

    THE SCOTTISH Alpine dryslope championships took place at Midlothian Snowsports Centre at Hillend recently and showcased a host of highly skilled talent on the technically challenging slalom and giant slalom runs. read more

  • Bormio to host 20th English Alpine Championships

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    Anna Henderson/ Photo: Racer Ready

    Anna Henderson pictured at last year’s championships / Photo: Racer Ready

    ENGLISH Alpine skiers from under 10s up to senior athletes will descend on Bormio, Italy for the 20th English Alpine Championships from 13–19 February. New for 2016 is the introduction of a FIS super combined race and the team parallel slalom returns on the Tuesday night under the floodlights. Organised by Snowsport England, entries to the championships are now open across six categories: Senior, Junior, U16, U14, U12 and U10. Pictured in action at last season’s championships is Anna Henderson. Entry details can be found on the new English Alpine Championships website: read more

  • Summerhayes shortlisted for BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award

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    Molly Summerhayes at SFR Freestyle TourGB PARK and pipe skier Molly Summerhayes (pictured) has been shortlisted for the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year 2015 award. The 18-year-old reigning world junior halfpipe ski champion has made it into the last 10 of the prestigious award. The winner will be revealed during this year’s BBC Sports Personality of the Year, which will come from Belfast’s SSE Arena on Sunday, 20 December. read more

  • Guest stars in Treble Cone slalom

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    Charlie Guest 2DESPITE having to recover from a broken back at the start of last season, Scottish skier Charlie Guest (pictured) hasn’t allowed this to stand in the way of her success and recently returned from New Zealand after winning a slalom event at Treble Cone scoring the best result of her entire career. Charlie, who is one of Team GB’s most promising Alpine prospects for the next Winter Olympics, also received a boost to her training costs after a fundraising event was held for her at the recent Scottish premiere of Warren Miller’s new winter movie Chasing Shadows, at Spey Valley Cinema in Aviemore. read more

  • BRITS return to LAAX

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    Pictured in action, snowboarder Billy Morgan.

    Pictured in action, snowboarder Billy Morgan.

    FOLLOWING last season’s freestyle championships in Tignes, THE BRITS is rekindling its relationship with LAAX by returning to the Swiss resort for the 2016 British Championships from 3-10 April. LAAX is a favourite among freestylers because of its four dedicated snowparks and this season’s event will include halfpipe, slopestyle and snowboard/skiercross championships, plus the more relaxed bangers and cash rail jam. For further information, bookings and competition registration go to: read more

  • Plot thickens for new London snow centre

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    DAYS GONE BY: Proposals to build a real snow slope on the former Beckton Alps dry slope (pictured in 1991 after a snowfall) were shelved, but East London could still get an indoor snow centre if plans by Westfield go ahead.

    DAYS GONE BY: Proposals to build a real snow slope on the former Beckton Alps dry slope (pictured in 1991 after a snowfall) were shelved, but East London could still get an indoor snow centre if plans by Westfield go ahead.

    PLANS for an indoor snow centre in East London appear to have taken a step forward following news that Westfield, the Australian company backing the project, has purchased the land where the new slope could be located. read more

  • Cairngorm plans a dry slope

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    NATURAL Retreats, the organisation that now operates Cairngorm Mountains in Scotland has announced plans to add a dry slope to its facilities.

    Three of the four other Scottish ski centres already have dry slopes and Cairngorm does have several artificial slopes in its vicinity including one at Glenmore Lodge, one at a ski shop near the slopes and one at the nearby Loch Insh waterpark. read more



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