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 16th May 2008
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Ski & Snowboard Holidays in FranceWelcome to our pages about winter sports holidays in France Welcome to our new section about winter sports holidays in France. Check out our latest articles on: • Getting to French Ski Resorts • Comparison of Ski Resorts • Info on Snow Conditions • Try Something New - Skidoo! • Pyrenean Resorts Reviewed ...Or use our Holiday Directory to find Winter Sports Tour Operators We want to make sure we have everything you need for choosing the right winter sports holiday and enjoying it to the full. If you have any suggestions, ideas, articles, reviews or recommendations for FrenchEntrée Holiday's Winter Sports section, please get in touch. COMING SOON! Buy your lift passes here! Save the hassle and stress of getting the pass once in the resort, and order your pass online in advance. Email if you'd to know when this feature's available. Gemma Driver Editor FrenchEntrée-Holidays Watch out for our fresh ideas for activities on the slopes and in resort. We'll have features on skiing, boarding, mono-skiing, telemarking, 'big foot' skis, cross-country skiing, dog sledding, snow shoeing, skidooing, floodlit night skiing, board parks, ice-skating, spas, saunas, jacuzzis and massage, as well as practical articles on how to try on and choose ski boots to buy or rent, and tips for getting your board waxed. If you want to be the first to know about the latest articles, don't forget to sign up for Bonnes Vacances - your free newsletter about holidays in France. Also Try...
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This low key ski resort in the Midi-Pyrenees is also a historic spa village. We arrived in the pretty (snowless) centre, having pre-arranged a flat during the 3 hour drive down there. A call to the tourist office resulted in a ring back from an estate agent, and a clean simple flat awaiting our arrival - it couldn’t have been easier...
Off-piste skiing is not limited to expert skiers, or those who 'know the mountain'. You can take off-piste lessons suited to your level of ability, throughout France. And even if you are pretty nifty on skis, why not try a session which really pushes you to the limits? You can learn new skills, with guidance from a tutor who respects the rules of mountain safety, whilst taking you to the edge of off-pisting. We look at some companies offering this type of tuition...
Skiing with young children may seem a daunting prospect, but don’t be put off. Families who take the plunge say a ski holiday can be a huge success. Chris Thompson, Managing Director of Ski Famille, provides us with his hints and tips for taking your family skiing and highlights three basic rules...
Skidoo rides are available at most ski resorts throughout France, and offer an exciting option for après-ski. Perry Lancaster, French resident, recently tried skidooing for the first time. He went with a group of friends in the Alps, and we asked him what it was like, how difficult it was, and whether it is something everyone would enjoy…
France has no less than 3 major mountain ranges to choose from when deciding on the location for ski accommodation, as well as more minor destinations. The Alps are the obvious choice, but there are also the up-and-coming...
A vast volcanic plateau situated in the north of the Aveyron departement, Aubrac boasts a domaine for cross-country skiing and downhill skiing in the resorts of Brameloup, Nasbinals, Aubrac, Saint-Urcize and Laguiole. 
You may have watched Benn and Amy Coley's French adventure on No Going Back. Many months down the line, their ski holiday business is thriving. Benn lets FrenchEntrée readers in on his local knowledge, and gives us his views and crucial information for the resorts in his region...
After a hard day of having fun on the slopes, what could be better than a nice long soak in steaming thermal water before joining friends for a drink? Sounds like the perfect added ski holiday extra! Luckily in the Pyrenees mountain range you’re never far from a natural thermal spring ... 