Since 1 November 2021, driving on winter tyres has been compulsory on certain roads in mountainous areas in France. If you drive without them and d...
A winter sports holiday with a baby - is it possible and fun? Of course, your little one is still too small to ski, and as a parent, you will ski a...
We all know that skiing is not a cheap sport and that ski holidays are one of the most expensive kinds of holidays that exists. You’ve booked your...
What should you bring with you when you go on winter holidays? Especially when you go skiing for the first time, it can be pretty challenging to th...
After winter sports, it is time to wash your ski gear. Before returning everything to the closet, remove all stains and unpleasant odours. Never wa...
The skiers’ and snowboarders’ verdict on Snowplaza is clear: the best ski resort in France is Val Thorens! The highest ski resort in Europe already...
Val d'Isere in the French Alps has everything you could ask for in a skiing resort: it has a fantastic ski area adapted to both skiers and snowboar...
Anyone who's ever ventured into the world of ski shopping will recognise the barrage of unfamiliar terms: flex! camber! rocker! You feel pressure t...
Many winter sports enthusiasts travel to ski resorts by car, making it the most popular means of transport. Is it any wonder? You can take everythi...
The "Top of the French Alps" label, recognized by the French Ministry of Tourism, has been awarded to a handful of French ski resorts that offer a...
A multitude of dedicated freestyle spots have bloomed across the Alps in recent years. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, it’s very easy to f...
In Austria, you can find many campsites where you can stay with a camper van or caravan in winter. Winter camping is becoming increasingly popular,...
Een wintersport in het voorjaar is zó ontzettend fijn! Eindelijk zijn de dagen langer, schijnt het zonnetje volop en kun je een laagje minder aan....
If you still haven’t managed to get away skiing or snowboarding this season and you’re looking to ski this spring, then Tignes is the perfect resor...
Just when you thought you knew everything about Tignes, this Savoyard ski resort in the French Alps, so popular with British skiers, pulled Tignes...
Once again, the hugely successful Telegraph Ski and Snowboard Shows return to London and Manchester in October and November this year. Whether you...
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...
Anyone using the Swiss national roads this year will need a Swiss vignette for 2025. This requirement applies to all residents, tourists and vehicl...
As the coronavirus sweeps through the world and has us all huddling inside and social distancing, skiing might be the last thing on your mind. But...
Desperate to go skiing this season but none of your usual crowd wants to go, has got the money to go, can get time off work to go, etc? This isn’t...
Snowboarding for beginners equals bruised knees and bottoms from falling, fights with the drag lift and a lot of contact with the cold snow. The fi...
After the chaos in the French Alps this weekend caused by sudden, heavy snowfalls and bad road management, snow chains and how to fit them are a ra...
As I spend more time surfing the net than the slopes, I often come across interesting websites offering services relating to ski holidays. The name...
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...
For many, skiwear is the last thing to consider when planning a winter sports holiday. Others, however, buy a new outfit every year. Do you care ab...
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...
Anyone who's ever skied on improperly waxed skis will recognise the importance of keeping your skis maintained. In addition to preserving your gear...
If you, or someone you know, is thinking about taking a ski season job this winter, now is the time to start looking. Although the official ski sea...
In almost all ski resorts in the Alps, ski passes are free for children up to 5 or 6 years old. After that age, finding a ski area where you pay no...
One of the most popular ways of getting to the French Alps is by taking a flight to Geneva. With so many great offers and new low costs options, it...
Austrian motorways require a vignette, yet you don't need one for every ski area in Austria. You reach these areas, for example, by driving on road...
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...
The Snowplaza research team have been carefully analysing ski pass prices in ski resorts across Europe to be able to tell you where to find the che...
With the summer holidays over, iIt’s time to starting thinking about this season’s ski holidays. Juggling your ski holiday budget may well be one o...
Here’s the next chapter in my series about ski lessons in France and the alternatives on offer. If learning to ski already seems like a challenge,...
As promised, here is the next chapter of “Ski lessons – the alternatives”. If you like to ski in the finest ski resorts in the French Alps, then yo...
Are you looking for an alternative to the rather old-fashioned, text-book style teaching methods of French ski schools? Are you frustrated by misun...
For most people, ski holidays in France are not complete without a delicious Savoyard Fondue, but for some a meal in a gourmet French restaurant is...
As skiing and snowboarding become more popular each year with British holiday makers who prefer to spend their winter holiday on the slopes rather...
Ski holidays should be a pleasant experience but let’s all admit they are less relaxing than beach holidays! With so many things to organise, espec...
