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...
If you’re fed up with mediocre ski accommodation where you simply sleep and store your skis and feel like treating yourself to something special fo...
Skiing off-piste and exploring the backcountry are enticing options for advanced skiers. Virgin powder, beautiful scenery and the chance to be in n...
The first ski holiday with your significant other can either be the time of your life or a complete disaster. More often than not, you have the pow...
It may seem a little silly to buy skis or snowboards, boots and/or winter sports clothing just when spring is starting, or at least trying, to show...
If you’re off to Val d'Isere, in the Espace Killy in the French Alps for your next ski holidays you’ll no doubt hear about the independent ski scho...
The fun just carries on! As of last year, the ski areas of Tignes and Val d'Isère are now linked in the summer too making up the new Tignes Val d’I...
For tourists on holiday in the French ski resort of Les Orres, mandarins are not simply a delicious winter fruit they can eat on the chairlift to r...
Only some people grow up on the slats from an early age, so many adults still need or want to learn to ski later in life. For some, no problem, whi...
Last minute ski holidays are becoming more popular as skiers and snowboarders prefer to wait until the last minute to be sure of having the best sn...
Picture empty pistes. Good. Now add to that no lift queues (even in peak school holiday periods), seriously good powder, an excellent snow park and...
So you want to teach your partner to ski! Whether you’ve just started a new relationship or whether you’ve been nagging them for years to try your...
Some people just aren't made for the cold. If you start shivering when everyone else around you is wearing shorts and a t-shirt, you're probably on...
No friends on powder days! But is that really what you want? To many of us, the idea of a solo ski holiday can sound daunting. Your mind fills with...
Taking off your ski boots at the end of the day is the best feeling in the world... until the stench overwhelms you! And it's no wonder they smell...
Have you just booked your very first-ever ski holiday? No idea how to start preparing or what to bring? Don't worry, we've got you covered! A littl...
Mystified by the array of choices presented to you when all you want to do is just get a pair of skis so you can enjoy your ski holiday? In this ar...
So, you hit the jackpot and found a budget flight straight to the heart of the Alps. You were thinking ahead, so you’ve already booked an affordabl...
Doing a ski season in a ski resort is a fantastic way to improve your ski technique by leaps and bounds, not to mention spend all winter skiing for...
There are many things to consider when buying a new pair of ski goggles, from the different types of lenses to the way they fit your helmet. In thi...
If the idea of speeding along walls of ice at more than 120 km per hour, rushing headlong into a tortuous and icy tunnel gets your heart racing, th...
If you’re a well-organised skier or snowboarder, you may well have already booked this winter’s ski holiday. Or maybe you're planning to go skiing...
How much does lunch cost on the slopes in Austria? The answer lies in the Germknodel index! Snowplaza has launched an index to compare food prices...
Being scared on skis is no fun. It affects many winter sports enthusiasts skiing for the first time or clicking back into the slats after a long ti...
Slightly panicked about the possibility of spending all summer stuck inside? Don't worry, we're all in the same boat. Luckily, there are a few quic...
Skiing is the perfect family holiday and it’s an opportunity for parents to spend some quality time with their children. A family friendly chalet i...
Are you going on your first winter sports holiday this coming winter? In this article, we will answer all your questions about your first winter sp...
Still haven't booked your ski holiday this year? Just got back from Austria and already dying to go again? Book through Sunweb and you'll have acce...
The usual ski holiday consists of nothing but good times. After all, what could go wrong? You're partaking in your favourite sport and you've been...
Tempted by the idea of getting back up on the slopes in just a few months, but fed up with the long journeys? Then check out our top 5 easy to get...
When we think of Easter ski holidays long sunny days, great skiing and suntanned faces usually come to mind. With Easter Sunday falling late again...
It may seem too early to start thinking about skiing but in the French Alps you can treat yourself to some superb early season skiing very soon. Yo...
Having trouble deciding on which model skis or snowboard to hire? Wondering whether you should bring your own boots with you? There are loads of qu...
Skiing is not just about unforgettable ski holidays with family or friends! Corporate ski trips in the form of client entertainment or team-buildin...
We all love a ski holiday, with its attendant adrenaline rushes, mountain views and fun in the snow. But there are certain problems that loom over...
Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? Well, if you are, then get your skis or snowboard on and hurry up and book a ski holiday for this Christmas!...
If you’re wondering what to get for Christmas present for your husband or wife or teenage kids who love skiing or snowboarding, don’t look any furt...
Everyone has different ideas about the perfect ski holiday. Although, good snow conditions and a wide choice of ski holiday accommodation are often...
When you go skiing with your young kids, do you always have that niggling, guilty feeling that stays with you all day as you wonder whether your li...
In a few weeks’ time you will be able to make your first turns of the winter season 2014 - if you’re lucky enough to have a ski holiday planned bef...
Finding cheap ski holidays can be like searching for the perfect man – just when you think you’ve finally found a good deal, there are always hidde...
Would you like to have your own skis, but your budget doesn't allow for a pair of brand new slats? Then second-hand skis might be a good solution....
Let's face it: winter sports are expensive, so how can you book a winter holiday as cheaply as possible? Some tips can help you go on a skiing holi...
I was recently asked to name the best French ski resorts! This is a hard task as everyone has different needs and expectations from their ski holid...
For many skiers and snowboarders a ski holiday just isn’t complete without some late afternoon table dancing in ski boots, getting lost on the way...
Ski holidays are not only synonymous with snow, skiing and fun. Skiing and snowboarding represent real dangers often related to weather and snow co...
Are you looking for a ski destination in Austria with piste-side accommodation? There are plenty of Austrian ski villages where you can hit the slo...
Apres ski for many is almost as important as skiing itself! French ski resorts such as Tignes, Val d'Isere, Val Thorens and Alpe d'Huez have got th...
Your choice of airport transfer company is extremely important even though this may be the last part of your journey before starting to enjoy your...
While most people race down the slopes worry-free and with much fun, some struggle with ski anxiety. Most winter sports enthusiasts don't hit the s...
Viewing platforms with panoramic views of the Alps, high-altitude mountain restaurants with outdoor sun loungers where you can feel the sunshine on...
