There are plenty of possibilities for Europe rafting holidays. With a whole continent to explore, one that is crossed with mountain ranges and rivers, the problem you’ll have is choosing which European whitewater to explore, rather then finding somewhere to raft! Central Europe rafting holidays The Alps is the obvious…
The ingredients for our France freeride snowboarding road trip included: one Kia Sorento, two snowboarders, four ski resorts, seven snowboards, eleven days and 1700 miles. Missing ingredients were road maps, French language, peak fitness, apres willpower, and snow chains. What could possibly go wrong? The plan was simple, ferry across the channel, drive to the alps, snowboard off-piste for ten days in…
There is no escaping the fact that skiing and snowboarding are expensive hobbies, but budget skiing holidays are possible. A great way to save is to cut back on accommodation costs by staying at skiing hostels, with that in mind we’ve put together this list of the 10 best ski hostels in Europe. Budget skiing…
People who book ski holidays independently – rather than through a tour operator – do so to save money and get better value holidays. Catered chalets are the ‘ideal’ ski holiday for many people, so to help you independently find your ‘ideal’ we’ve found eleven of the best independent catered ski chalets in France. Why book independent catered ski chalets? Firstly,…
Paradiski is the collective name for the La Plagne, Peisey-Vallandry and Les Arcs ski areas. There are twenty different villages in Paradiski, each has its own style, and appeals to a different audience, meaning there is a base suitable for everyone. But why should you book a Paradiski skiing holiday? I have spent around twenty days in…
France is a country with plenty of contrast and lots of open space. That makes it ideal for trekking. Whether you want to scramble up mountains, explore windswept coasts, or hike through green countryside, you’ll find the France trekking itinerary for you. If it’s mountains you’re after, France has plenty….
I recently returned from a long weekend staying at the Belambra Clubs l’Aiguille Rouge in Arc 2000. It is a great location, comfy, clean, and good value accommodation. In this review of Belambra Clubs family ski holiday in Les Arcs I will introduce the Belambra Clubs, talk about Les Arcs and the Paradiski…
If you’re looking to build and create your very own snowboarding trip at some of the best resorts in the French and Austrian Alps then Alpine Elements snowboarding holidays come highly recommended. Combining the freedom of choice associated with bespoke packages and affordable mainstream snowboarding trip rates, you can get…
You will find a huge choice of ski resorts across Europe. Whether you’re looking for big challenges, booming après ski, or a gentle experience for beginners, you will find it. Recreational downhill skiing was born here, so there are plethora of legendary big-name Europe ski resorts, as well as some…
Thanks to its outstanding natural, historical and cultural assets the Rhone-Alpes region in south-east France has a deserved reputation as a prime tourist destination. Flights to Grenoble take you from the UK to mountains in under 2 hours and it’s these peaks that are the region’s main draw with almost…
