The two biggest ski resorts in the Alpes-Maritimes launch new ways to conquer the slopes: The Yooner, the Airboard and the Isol’Air. Often criticised for being too conventional, things have changed in Isola 2000 and Auron, the largest ski resorts in the southern French Alps. This year there’s plenty of fun slope-style activities designed for … Read more
France is the most popular skiing destination after the USA, but ski resorts in France have had to delay their openings this week because of an unprecedented shortage of early snow. Indeed, France has seen its second warmest November in a century with temperatures 2.5C above normal. Météo France reported that the autumn was exceptionally … Read more
This year’s ski season marks the 40th anniversary of the opening of Isola 2000, the highest resort in the wonderful Maritime Alps. Free ski pass if your 40th birthday falls between the 17 and 24 December 2011 If you’re lucky enough to have a 40th birthday between the 17 and 24 December this year, celebrate … Read more