France has many huge ski resorts. It even boasts the largest ski resorts in the world! Hundreds of kilometres of slopes are the rule rather than th...
Gridlocked access roads to the village, crowds at the supermarkets and queues for the ski lifts. They may all be avoided if you choose a winter spo...
We cannot deny it: winter sports are expensive. A week of skiing often costs as much as a few weeks of summer holidays. Especially if you go skiing...
Driving to your ski holiday in the Alps is an attractive option (and a beautiful road trip). You’ll have total flexibility without having to rely o...
A ski area does not always have to be challenging and complicated. Vast blue or easy red runs are just as lovely for beginners and advanced skiers....
The number of kilometres to travel to a ski resort from the UK does not always reflect its accessibility. Especially the last part of the journey o...
Tax-free shopping during your ski holiday? There are at least three options for that! There are tax-free ski villages in Andorra, Italy and Switzer...
Are there any ski resorts for beginners in France? Yes indeed! As a beginner skier, you naturally do not immediately descend a black slope. Hence,...
Are you looking for Austrian ski resorts suitable for beginners? In this weblog, we tell you which ski areas are perfect for you. Beginner skiers a...
In recent years, ski resorts in Czechia have become increasingly modern. If you are satisfied with a smaller number of piste kilometres, they are a...
Flying into Grenoble for the holidays? Your ski trip just got a little easier! With many airlines operating flights to the UK, Grenoble Airport is...
There is no shortage of child-friendly ski resorts in Italy. In the land of pasta and pizza, the 'bambini' hold a very special place. Italians love...
What are the best ski resorts for a winter sports holiday with children? To be honest, for most kids, a snowy slope and a sledge are already enough...
In most ski resorts, the season starts in December, but that does not mean that there is a lot of snow and all slopes are open by then. Even though...
Small ski resorts in Austria are the ski destinations that mile-eaters prefer to ignore. No excess piste kilometres, just a handful of slopes. But...
Learning to ski is a rewarding but challenging experience. When you’re hurtling at breakneck speeds down the nursery slopes with no idea how to sto...
Skiing in summer? It's possible! There's no need to go to the other side of the world if you want to hit the slopes. If you start your day early, y...
The Italian province of South Tyrol is home to the imposing Dolomites, but it also boasts some very steep slopes. Among the mighty peaks, you can f...
The Harakiri in Mayrhofen is among Austria's most notorious and steepest slopes. Should you venture downhill without sufficient skiing experience,...
If you're looking for a snow-sure winter sports destination, ski resorts with many slopes above 2,000 metres are the right choice. Especially if yo...
In November, several ski resorts will reopen for the season, which is ideal for winter sports enthusiasts who can't wait to go skiing again.
Is it a cliff? Is it a ski jump? No, it’s the Harakiri piste in Mayrhofen ski resort, renowned for being Austria’s steepest slope adventure and a m...
When thinking about winter sports, many people immediately think of Austria, France or Switzerland. But did you know that there are also beautiful...
Ski holidays and eating are inextricably linked in our books - what's a ski holiday in Austria without kaiserschmarrn, or a ski holiday in the Swis...
The Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is one of the largest and most popular ski areas in Austria, attracting thousands of skiers...
Lech and Zürs am Arlberg are part of Ski Arlberg, Austria's largest linked ski area. These two famous villages are a jumping-off point for more tha...
If you're passionate about off-piste skiing, only the number of descents outside the marked pistes count when choosing a ski holiday. Reserved main...
One of the biggest hassles about any ski holiday in the Alps is how to get there in the first place! Complicated transfers with long wait times are...
Geneva is a wonderful jumping-off point for many ski resorts. Located on the border between France, Switzerland and Germany, it is within short rea...
The Swiss Alps are the preferred ski holiday destination for many members of the royal family and the jet-set. And although prices can be steep, it...
Lyon is a gateway to the French Alps and, as luck would have it, many airlines offer flights from Britain to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport. Whether yo...
The SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser - Brixental draws hordes of visitors year-round and it's no wonder: with 284 kilometres of pistes, 90 lifts and 81 mounta...
If you've already been to Zell am See - Kaprun, then you know it's an amazing ski area with loads of pistes to choose from. That being said, there...
Davos-Klosters comprises of six smaller linked ski areas that reach an altitude of 2844 metres above sea level, virtually guaranteeing snow-sure sl...
The Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn boasts around 270km of pistes, making it one of the largest ski areas in Austria. The villag...
Since merging with the deep powder mecca of Fieberbrunn a few years ago, the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn has made a name for...
Austria’s Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn has made some exciting changes for the upcoming 2019-2020 ski season. These include th...
The planning is still in the early stages and nothing is certain yet, but there have been whispers of a tentative link between Mayrhofen and Hochzi...
It's already December and you know what that means... winter is officially (almost) here! Many ski resorts have already opened their doors for the...
The Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is legendary for its jam-packed event calendar. From the famous Rave on Snow ski season open...
This winter, Les Arcs is launching what might just be the world's first "business class" ski pass. Skiers and snowboarders can elect to pay more fo...
We see these strange machines come out onto the slopes at the end of every ski day, but have you ever wondered exactly how a piste basher works its...
Have you skied all of these infamous slopes in the Alps? From the vertigo-inducing moguls of the Swiss Wall to steep FIS World Cup pistes and the s...
Believe it or not, summer is a busy time for many ski resorts. Even when the Alps aren't covered in snow, there is plenty to do: lifts, piste bashe...
For the 2019-20 ski season, St. Anton is replacing an old 3-person lift with a brand-new 10-person gondola. Replacing the old lift which took skier...
Part of the reason we love our ski holidays so much is because they give us the chance to be at one with nature. So, smelly car exhaust fumes aren'...
Looking to try something new this year? Tired of going to the same old ski resort year after year? Whether you're a beginner or an expert, travelli...
The highest-altitude ski areas are starting to open for ski season soon! Below is a list of ski areas that are projected to open in September and O...
Nothing beats a ski holiday with a group of your closest friends! No matter if half the group wants to tackle black pistes and the other half is st...
Did you know that France and Switzerland have organisations that certify certain ski resorts as family-friendly destinations? If you're looking for...
If you find yourself pining after the Alps in summer, you're not alone. Every true skier and snowboarder can relate to the frustrating wait for win...
Can't decide between a city trip and a ski holiday? Why not combine the two? The Alps have plenty of charming towns within easy reach of a ski area...
You might know Davos as the location of the annual World Economic Forum conference, but did you know it's also one of the most popular ski resorts...
Welcome to one of the largest ski conglomerates in the world! The Dolomiti Superski pass gives access to 12 ski resorts and 1200km of pistes in the...
Hordes of skiers flock to the best-known resorts in the Alps every year. There's a reason they're so popular, and you know you're guaranteed to get...
A ski holiday to the United States is on the bucket list of many skiers and snowboarders. But with so many resorts to choose from, it's hard to kno...
Les Portes du Soleil is an enormous linked ski area that spans the French-Swiss border. You might have heard of some of its better-known resorts, s...
Les Menuires is centrally located within Les Trois Vallées, one of the world's biggest linked ski areas with around 600km of slopes. The sheer size...
The Alps are home to some of the most spectacular panoramas in the world, but a surprising number of ski resorts manage to totally trash this scene...
The Kitzsteinhorn Glacier is getting even easier to reach with the inauguration of the 3K Kaprun-Kitzsteinhorn-K-onnection in the 2019-20 ski seaso...
The White Ring ski circuit at Ski Arlberg has been around for decades and has remained a popular way to explore different villages in the popular A...
Did you know Norway also has summer skiing? Usually when we talk about summer skiing, the first things that come to mind are the glaciers in the Al...
Tucked in the interior of the Canadian province of British Columbia along the aptly named "Powder Highway" is a cluster of little-known ski resorts...
Chamonix is a skiing destination for the bucket list if ever there was one. This renowned ski resort was the host village for the first-ever Winter...
One of Austria's most popular ski areas, the Hintertux Glacier boasts 60km of slopes with the most reliable snow cover in the country. The Hintertu...
While most resorts are investing in the newest gondolas and bubble chairlifts with heated seats, some ski resorts are quietly turning to renewable...
Located in the French ski resort of L'Alpe d'Huez, La Sarenne is the longest black piste in the Alps. Skiers and snowboarders descend 16km down fro...
So you haven’t yet decided where to spend your summer holiday this year and you fancy a change - well, summer skiing could be the answer! You’re a...
Skiing in summer? Yes, it's possible! We're all depressed about the end of the 2018-19 ski season, and most of us are already counting the days to...
Turin (also known as Turin-Caselle) isn’t the first airport you think of when you’re planning your ski holiday in the Alps, but this airport in Pie...
Livigno isn't the best-known ski resort in Europe yet, but in our opinion it won't be long before it's mentioned in the same breath as giants such...
Environmental sustainability is playing an ever-larger role in the skiing world, with ski resorts increasingly using self-generated electricity, es...
Salzburg Airport is just a hop, a skip and a jump from Britain, with affordable flights from London and other major cities on airlines including Br...
With a metre of powder dumping all over the Alps last week, most of us are raring to go on one last ski holiday before the season ends! If you thin...
In het voorjaar kun je nog prima op wintersport! In veel skigebieden ligt nog meer dan voldoende sneeuw, schijnt het zonnetje volop en zijn de prij...
The ski resort of Masella is located just a couple of hours from Barcelona and can be easily reached from the Catalan capital with the Sagalés Skib...
The Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is famous for its endless slopes, après-ski scene and great village atmosphere. But the Skic...
More and more ski resorts in the Alps are linking up or partnering to give skiers and snowboarders access to hundreds of kilometres of slopes with...
The highest ski resort in Europe and with access to 600km of pistes in the sprawling Les Trois Vallées ski area, Val Thorens is no ordinary ski res...
Since acquiring Fieberbrunn in the 2015-26 ski season, the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn has become one of the largest ski res...
Once you’ve stayed in ski-in, ski-out accommodation, you’ll never go back. The luxury of waking up in the morning, stepping outside and having the...
Following the inauguration of the Carosello 3000 gondola in December 2017, the Italian ski resort of Livigno has opened two more new lifts to furth...
Amid cash flow problems, Cairngorm Mountain was first placed under administration and subsequently taken over by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (...
With over 270km of pistes, the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is one of the largest and most diverse ski areas in the Alps, off...
The Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is the ideal destination for a ski holiday with friends. With more than 270km of slopes, a l...
Out with the old, in with the new: spice things up this year by spending New Year’s Eve 2019 in a ski resort! All across the Alps, skiers and snowb...
An après-ski hotspot, a freeriding mecca, a popular stop on the Freeride World Tour... this is the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbru...
If you’re in that awkward phase where you’ve mastered the green and blue slopes but aren’t quite ready to fling yourself off a cliff edge yet, you’...
There’s no better place to ski than the land of wine and cheese! Oh, and powder snow! Thanks to its massive linked ski areas, its world-class off-p...
For those of us who like broadening our horizons, there’s nothing better than endless slopes to explore. If you’re a diehard skier looking to rack...
Skiing and snowboarding bring some tough decision-making to the table. Rent or buy? Lessons or no lessons? And the all-time most important choice o...
With ski resorts constantly striving to offer better skiing, more skiing and more activities off the slopes, mega linked ski areas are quickly beco...
A ski holiday isn’t a ski holiday without après-ski, and we can all thank Austria for propelling this once-tame tradition into an all-out party sce...
France is known for its massive ski areas – the biggest in the world – and institutional approach to ski resorts, with chain hotels and ski-in, ski...
If you were looking for the most romantic date ever, then we’ve found it. Forget splashing out for a five-star hotel in a crowded city – La Plagne...
Some ski holidays are memorable not for the powder snow, not for the après-ski but for the spectacular lift ride up the side of a steep cliff face....
Skiing in Switzerland is famously expensive. That’s why, for the 2018/19 ski season, the official MySwitzerland tourism association is making your...
Why pay sky-high prices when you can get a 6-day ski pass for less than €150? These ski areas might not have the latest technology nor endless kilo...
If you've spent years nagging your significant other/family member/friend to ski and they just won't see the light, this is the year you'll finally...
Today the Dolomites are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for their rose-tinted glow in the sunset and the spectacular views of the mountain pea...
Chat-up lines not as fresh as that powder? Need some help breaking the ice on your next ski holiday? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. We’ve gath...
It's impossible not to fall in love with Zermatt after your very first visit. This legendary ski resort at the foot of the Matterhorn (4478m) is ov...
Skiing in England is made possible thanks to the hard work of some very dedicated volunteers, who run the ski clubs and maintain the hills. Most sk...
Slipping while you're getting on, bailing halfway up on the button lift, taking out your neighbour on the way off at the top (snowboarders, this on...
It’s the largest ski area in the world and one of the most beloved ski areas in the Alps, but that’s no reason to sit back on your laurels! Les Tro...
Austria is one of Britain’s favourite ski destinations. It’s relatively easy to reach (although nothing is easier than skiing in Britain’s very own...
Whether you’re a non-skier accompanying your family on a winter sports holiday, or just a skier who likes to shop a bit in their free time – who do...
Ski holidays are invariably sprinkled with common phrases. From complaints about the difficulty of the slope, to arguments about which direction to...
If you’re flying to the Alps, luggage restrictions can seriously affect the price tag of your ski holiday. It’s something we sometimes don’t think...
Incredible jumps, first tracks through virgin powder, spectacular helicopter flights over snowy winter landscapes and the sheer delight of breaking...
Whether you’re a new skier or an experienced shredder, everybody enjoys a nice blue run now and again. Carving out lush turns on a freshly groomed...
Snowplaza readers across Europe participated in our Vaya Resort contest over the last few weeks, with hopes of winning a 5-day ski holiday at the l...
The Tirol Snow Card is your ticket to one of the largest groups of ski areas in the world. Just one ticket grants you unlimited skiing all season l...
There’s no denying it: skiing and snowboarding are expensive sports. A week of skiing can set you back a pretty penny, especially if you’re plannin...
The popular French ski resort of Tignes is planning to build an indoor ski slope at an altitude of 2000m to compensate for the melting snow and sho...
Are you looking for a new adrenaline high? Bored with whizzing down steep black slopes and dabbling in basic off-piste powder? The famous Swiss ski...
Sölden-Hochsölden kicked off the 2018/19 ski season yesterday with a fresh dump of powder. In fact, ski resorts across the Alps from France to Aust...
The start of the 2018/19 ski season is almost upon us, so we figured this was the perfect time to give you the chance to win an amazing prize! We’v...
A ski holiday in Austria is synonymous with hospitality and conviviality, no matter where you go. But there are several villages that stand out for...
Skiers and snowboarders across Britain have been looking forward to winter ever since the end of last ski season. One of the best things about the...
The invention of skiing dates back several thousand years, and a lot has changed about our beloved sport over the years. Winter sports technology h...
Firefighters responded to several fires at the former Sheffield Ski Village last week that are thought to have been purposely set. The ski area, wh...
Voting is on! The annual Snowplaza Awards have begun and the race is on. Do you have a favourite ski resort in Austria, Switzerland, Italy or Franc...
A ski resort is like its own mini world and comes with various distinct types of skiers. From snow bunnies to ski bums to fair-weather skiers, ski...
The annual end of ski season is always a terribly sad time. As the snow melts and the ski hills slowly turn green, your mood slowly turns blue. But...
Ski holidays on a budget sounds like a pipe dream, but with a little clever thinking, you can go on ski holidays this year without breaking the ban...
The Alps could soon be coming to Wales: plans are in motion to build a sports and leisure destination to rival the hottest European ski resorts. De...
After last weekend’s snowfall, we’re getting pretty stoked for winter! Among the things we most look forward to are the dozens of parties, concerts...
Deservedly popular in North America and quickly catching on in Europe’s ski resorts, night skiing is one of my personal favourites. You just can’t...
No 3-hour airport queues, no delayed flights, no teeny-tiny baggage allowance – this is what it’s like to take the Eurostar ski train to the French...
The 2018/19 winter ski season is almost upon us. Are you excited? We definitely are! The first glacier ski areas will be open already in September...
For all we complain about those energy-guzzling Americans, we have to take our hats off to Wolf Creek ski resort in Colorado, USA. As of this lates...
How does it feel to be on a ski lift carrying you towards an erupting volcano? Skiers and snowboarders found out last week at Chilean ski resort Ne...
A Polish man recently became the first person ever to ski down from the summit of K2, the world’s second-tallest mountain after Mt. Everest at 8611...
This winter, the popular Austrian ski resort of Ischgl will kick off the 2018/19 ski season with another one of their popular Top of the Mountain c...
Ski boots aren’t the most comfortable footwear around. In fact, some of us would go so far as to say we HATE THEM. Pretty much the only thing they’...
An American company called Alpine Media Technology is in the process of rolling out groundbreaking technology that will see screens installed on sk...
Choosing the right travel insurance policy for your winter sports holiday can be a daunting task. With so many providers and such a difference in p...
Even at the best of times, the Alps are a fair trek away. And now, in the middle of summer, the ski hills seem farther away than ever. But then, wh...
Usually we skiers and snowboarders flee as far as we can from the Alps as soon as they start showing hints of green. Who wants to ski on depressing...
It’s Bond, James Bond! After much anticipation, the long-awaited 007 Elements exhibition at the summit of the Gaislachkogl in Sölden has finally op...
A ski holiday is not a ski holiday without a healthy dose of après-ski! Austria is generally recognised as the home of après-ski and the bars and n...
The Austrian ski resort of Kitzbühel is currently in the process of constructing two new lifts to replace outdated chairs on the Kitzbüheler Horn....
As we face a brutal heatwave this week, perhaps you can’t help thinking wistfully of the cold, crisp winter air in the Alps. Yes, maybe we sometime...
Zermatt is set to complete construction of the world’s highest gondola by autumn 2018, in time for the 2018/19 winter ski season. The 45-million-eu...
As soon as the last of the ski resorts in Europe closes in the late spring, skiing summer depression sets in. What to do during the long days of ho...
After a brief hot spell this month, temperatures have dropped again this week in some of the alpine glacier ski resorts of Austria and Switzerland....
Skiing in the famous champagne powder of the Rocky Mountains is at the top of the bucket list for many Europeans. Set against the backdrop of the R...
Sölden-Hochsölden is one of the most popular ski resorts in the Austrian Alps, and there’s no better way to experience this skiing hotspot than by...
The popular Königstour ski circuit in Austria’s Hochkönig ski resort is getting a facelift, with several lift upgrades and new pistes planned for t...
This gut-churning video analyses Simon Billy’s infamous crash in 2017 while vying for the speed skiing world record at Vars, France. Billy started...
As temperatures high up in the Austrian Alps drop below freezing, the first ski resort is getting ready to open its doors for the 2018/19 ski seaso...
It was a fantastic ski season for the Alps, with ski resorts opening early and receiving plenty of snow throughout the season. But as we’ve seen ov...
It's all very well to hear about exotic ski resorts on the other side of the world, but for those of us who don't have the time or money to go gall...
Thinking of Africa conjures images of vast desert landscapes and exotic safari animals. It’s hardly the first place you’d imagine going skiing. Nev...
It's almost summertime in the Alps – time to get the lifts running and groom the slopes for the start of summer ski season! Yup, you heard that rig...
It's the land where The Lord of the Rings films were shot, a country of such absolutely breathtaking nature that it’s become the stuff of legends i...
Ski resorts work around the year to improve their facilities, and the Silvretta Arena Ischgl-Samnaun is no exception. This summer, the popular Aust...
It’s been decided: The FIS Alpine Skiing World Championships 2023 will take place at the legendary French ski resorts of Courchevel and Méribel, in...
A skier skiing at Whistler Blackcomb in Canada this spring had the fright of a lifetime when he narrowly missed being attacked by a mama bear with...
Do you mentally kick yourself every year when ski season starts and you find yourself huffing and puffing after only a few runs? Do you wish you co...
Incredible South America is home to the world’s driest desert and the world’s largest rainforest. It’s hard to believe this continent sees very muc...
High up in the Northern Japan Alps, just two and a half hours north of Tokyo by train, is the Tateyama Snow Corridor, deservedly dubbed the “Roof o...
The land of koalas and kangaroos is not all sun, sun, sun. Along with surfing, grilling meat on the barbie and exploring the outback in their campe...
An exciting new development is in the works at La Rosière, in France’s Savoie region. The ski resort is planning to expand its ski area to allow sk...
Have you ever skied in Africa, or dodged hot ash and smoke while skiing down an active volcano? While the Swiss, Austrian, Italian and French Alps...
For the first time ever in Val d’Isère’s 82-year history, this popular French ski resort plans to open its winter slopes in the summer! Although th...
Everything must come to an end – sadly, even ski season. It’s been a great one! We’ve enjoyed loads of fresh powder, danced to many an après-ski hi...
Days are getting longer, temperatures are rising and the mountains are slowly but surely turning greener. It’s our least-favourite time of year aga...
Skiing in summer? Totally possible! If you don’t mind waking up a little earlier than usual, you can enjoy skiing and snowboarding in the Alps all...
Dodgy knees? Mature skier? Or just not quite as fit as you wish you were? Whatever the case, American company Roam Robotics has come up with a solu...
It’s a well-known fact that one of the best parts of a ski holiday is the après-ski, and one of the best parts of après-ski is the beer. But more t...
It’s a first in France. It’s a mind-blowing journey. It’s the most fun you’ll ever have. It’s a 4-season alpine coaster with virtual reality! No id...
Gnarly, dude! Inspired by John Hill's ice skateboard, Youtuber Davidsjones has done the seemingly impossible and created a snowboard completely mad...
Results are in: Snowplaza readers have decided on the 20 best ski resorts in the Alps in 2018! The Snowplaza Awards 2018 results range from posh Sw...
In a bold move Friday, many of the major French ski resorts announced they would implement a new ban on snowboarders. The ban came about after mult...
Planning is already underway for the FIS Alpine Skiing World Championships 2023 and the biggest question is: Austria or France? Both Saalbach and C...
Dubbed the “Island in the Sun” for its annual 300 days of sunshine, Alpe d'Huez is the fifth-largest ski resort in France, with 250km of pistes for...
They offer all the freedom of having two normal feet, plus the adrenaline rush of being able to whiz down the slopes. Are they the next snow sport?...
It’s a spooky time for skiers and snowboarders in Eastern Europe – first the ski lift catastrophe in Georgia, and now this weird phenomenon: ski re...
