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Bed on sleeper train Paris to Brinacon overnight ski train to the Alps

Blog, Reviews, Travel Articles

Review of Overnight Ski Train to the Alps: London to Briancon

Most British skiers will remember the overnight ski train to the Alps. Departing London St Pancras Friday evening it arrived in Bourg St Maurice Saturday morning. Sadly, it’s been gone a few years, but with a change in Paris is…

Multi Activity, Overlanding, Skiing, Snowboarding
Alps, Briancon, Europe, France, French Alps, London, Paris, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur, Serre Chevalier, Southern French Alps, Villeneuve (France)

Holidays

6-Day France Paragliding Holiday: Learn to Paraglide

6-Day France Paragliding Holiday: Learn to Paraglide. You will start by discovering the equipment and its uses: from the harness to the paraglider, including the reserve/emergency parachute, helmet and radio. Then, you work on the take-off phases on a learning…

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Review of Serre Chevalier Family Ski Holiday in Chantemerle, France

Last Easter I took my boys, aged nine and eleven, away skiing for their first ski holiday in five years. As a solo parent I drove from the UK, and did as much snowboarding in as possible while they were…

Blog, Reviews, Travel Articles

Review of ESF Chantemerle: Kids Ski School in Serre Chevalier

Last Easter I drove across France to Serre Chevalier for a family ski holiday. Surprisingly, the slopes were quiet despite it being the UK school holidays and prices were very reasonable too. This article is a review of ESF Chantemerle,…

Holidays

Freestyle Snowboarding Holiday in the Alps, France

This freestyle snowboarding holiday in the Alps, France is for those who can already ski or snowboard at an advanced or expert level, but are keen to learn some freestyle moves. The snowpark at Les Arcs is one of the…

Holidays

French Alps Freestyle Ski Holiday in France

This French Alps freestyle ski holiday in France is for those who can already ski or snowboard at an advanced or expert level, but are keen to learn some freestyle moves. The snowpark at Les Arcs is one of the…

Holidays

French Alps Off Piste Snowboarding Holiday in France

French Alps Off Piste Snowboarding Holiday in France. If you like to venture past the piste markers to escape the crowds and in search of the best conditions then check out UCPA off piste snowboard courses. UCPA has a huge…

Holidays

Ski Holiday in the French Alps: Off Piste Skiing in France

Off piste skiing in France! Enjoy a ski holiday in the French Alps. Exploring more of the mountain in natural terrain is a whole new level of fun compared to groomed pistes, but it comes with an increased level of…

Holidays

Family Week in the French Alps: Ski Holiday in France

Experience an unforgettable family week in the French Alps on this incredible ski holiday in France. What is a UCPA Family week? In a few words, our family weeks have everything you need for a great ski holiday included in…

Holidays

Exclusive 18–30 One-Week Snowboarding Holiday in France

Exclusive 18–30 One-Week Snowboarding Holiday in France UCPA are hosting 18–30 year olds ONLY on 7 different dates throughout the winter season taking over 7 of the best UCPA centres. A great opportunity to ski or snowboard with likeminded people…

1-Week Ski Holiday in France: Exclusive for 18–30 year olds

1-Week Ski Holiday in France: Exclusive for 18–30 year olds UCPA are hosting 18–30 year olds ONLY on 7 different dates throughout the winter season taking over 7 of the best UCPA centres. A great opportunity to ski or snowboard…

Holidays

Beginner Ski Holiday in France: 1-Week in the French Alps

Beginner Ski Holiday in France: 1-Week in the French Alps Whether you love the mountains or are looking to experience the infamous Après Ski that alpine resorts pride themselves with, a winter ski holiday is definitely a unique one. Once…

Holidays

1-Week Beginner Snowboarding Holiday in France

Learn to snowboard on this 1-week beginner snowboarding holiday in France! Whether you are an adrenaline junkie wanting to try something new or are looking to experience the infamous Après Ski that the alpine resorts pride themselves with, a winter…

Review of Kia Sportage GT-Line S HEV AWD UK to French Alps

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Fly vs Drive to the Alps in Kia Sportage: Eco and Financial Benefits

Over Easter, my kids and I had an awesome ski holiday in Serre Chevalier in the Southern French Alps. In this article I look at the journey we took to the ski area, in this fly vs drive to the…

France off-piste skiing day: French Alps freeride ski experience with esf

Courses

France Splitboarding course: Splitboard lessons in the Alps

Are you a snowboarder who wants to explore away from the regular slopes under your own steam? Then a France Splitboarding course with esf is what you are looking for. So if you are you a good snowboarder and want…

Splitboarding
Alpe d'Huez, Alpes Maritimes, Alps, Arc 1600, Arc 1800, Arc 2000, Argentiere, Aussois, Avoriaz, Chamonix, Champagny, Chatel, Combloux, Courchevel, Espace Killy, Europe, Evasion Mont Blanc, Flaine, France, French Alps, Grand Domaine, Grand Massif, Hautes Alpes, La Chapelle d'Abondance, La Clusaz, La Norma, La Plagne, La Rosiere, La Tania, La Toussuire, Le Corbier, Le Grand Bornand, Les Arcs, Les Carroz, Les Contamines, Les Deux Alpes, Les Gets, Les Houches, Les Karellis, Les Menuires, Les Sybelles, Lindarets, Longchamp, Megève, Meribel, Montalbert, Montchavin, Montgenevre, Morzine, Paradiski, Peisey-Nancroix, Portes Du Soleil, Rhone Alpes, Saint Francois, Saint Sorlin d'Arves, Sainte Foy, Sainte Gervais, Samoens, Serre Chevalier, Southern French Alps, Sybelles Maurienne, Tarentaise Valley, Three Valleys, Tignes, Val Cenis, Val D'Isere, Val Thorens, Valfrejus, Vallandry, Valloire, Valmeinier, Valmorel, Villeneuve

Courses

Ski Touring course in France: Backcountry skiing in the Alps

Want to explore away from the regular slopes under your own steam? Then a ski touring course in France with esf which will see you backcountry skiing in the Alps. So if you are you a good skier and want…

Ski Touring
Alpe d'Huez, Alpes Maritimes, Alps, Arc 1600, Arc 1800, Arc 2000, Argentiere, Aussois, Avoriaz, Chamonix, Champagny, Chatel, Combloux, Courchevel, Espace Killy, Europe, Evasion Mont Blanc, Flaine, France, French Alps, Grand Domaine, Grand Massif, Hautes Alpes, La Chapelle d'Abondance, La Clusaz, La Norma, La Plagne, La Rosiere, La Tania, La Toussuire, Le Corbier, Le Grand Bornand, Les Arcs, Les Carroz, Les Contamines, Les Deux Alpes, Les Gets, Les Houches, Les Karellis, Les Menuires, Les Sybelles, Lindarets, Longchamp, Megève, Meribel, Montalbert, Montchavin, Montgenevre, Morzine, Paradiski, Peisey-Nancroix, Portes Du Soleil, Rhone Alpes, Saint Francois, Saint Sorlin d'Arves, Sainte Foy, Sainte Gervais, Samoens, Serre Chevalier, Southern French Alps, Sybelles Maurienne, Tarentaise Valley, Three Valleys, Tignes, Val Cenis, Val D'Isere, Val Thorens, Valfrejus, Vallandry, Valloire, Valmeinier, Valmorel, Villeneuve

France ski racing course: Learn to ski race in the Alps with esf

Courses

French Alps slalom training: Learn to ski slalom in France

esf nurtures and grows the seeds of champions and encourages everyone to surpass themselves. Club esf will take you to the top – Train throughout the season and be on top of the test. Do you dream of the perfect…

Skiing
Alpe d'Huez, Alpes Maritimes, Alps, Arc 1600, Arc 1800, Arc 2000, Argentiere, Aussois, Avoriaz, Chamonix, Champagny, Chatel, Combloux, Courchevel, Espace Killy, Europe, Evasion Mont Blanc, Flaine, France, French Alps, Grand Domaine, Grand Massif, Hautes Alpes, La Chapelle d'Abondance, La Clusaz, La Norma, La Plagne, La Rosiere, La Tania, La Toussuire, Le Corbier, Le Grand Bornand, Les Arcs, Les Carroz, Les Contamines, Les Deux Alpes, Les Gets, Les Houches, Les Karellis, Les Menuires, Les Sybelles, Lindarets, Longchamp, Megève, Meribel, Montalbert, Montchavin, Montgenevre, Morzine, Paradiski, Peisey-Nancroix, Portes Du Soleil, Rhone Alpes, Saint Francois, Saint Sorlin d'Arves, Sainte Foy, Sainte Gervais, Samoens, Serre Chevalier, Southern French Alps, Sybelles Maurienne, Tarentaise Valley, Three Valleys, Tignes, Val Cenis, Val D'Isere, Val Thorens, Valfrejus, Vallandry, Valloire, Valmeinier, Valmorel, Villeneuve

Courses

France ski racing course: Learn to ski race in the Alps

Skiing
Alpe d'Huez, Alpes Maritimes, Alps, Arc 1600, Arc 1800, Arc 2000, Argentiere, Aussois, Avoriaz, Chamonix, Champagny, Chatel, Combloux, Courchevel, Espace Killy, Europe, Evasion Mont Blanc, Flaine, France, French Alps, Grand Domaine, Grand Massif, Hautes Alpes, La Chapelle d'Abondance, La Clusaz, La Norma, La Plagne, La Rosiere, La Tania, La Toussuire, Le Corbier, Le Grand Bornand, Les Arcs, Les Carroz, Les Contamines, Les Deux Alpes, Les Gets, Les Houches, Les Karellis, Les Menuires, Les Sybelles, Lindarets, Longchamp, Megève, Meribel, Montalbert, Montchavin, Montgenevre, Morzine, Paradiski, Peisey-Nancroix, Portes Du Soleil, Rhone Alpes, Saint Francois, Saint Sorlin d'Arves, Sainte Foy, Sainte Gervais, Samoens, Serre Chevalier, Southern French Alps, Sybelles Maurienne, Tarentaise Valley, Three Valleys, Tignes, Val Cenis, Val D'Isere, Val Thorens, Valfrejus, Vallandry, Valloire, Valmeinier, Valmorel, Villeneuve

Courses

French Alps Nordic/Cross Country skiing lessons in France

Surprise yourself in other disciplines under the guidance of our esf mountain enthusiasts! Disciplines include: Cross Country Skiing, Biathlon, Ski Touring plus more. Who is Cross Country Skiing for? Not necessarily a typical British pastime, Cross Country skiing can offer…

Cross Country Skiing
Alpe d'Huez, Alpes Maritimes, Alps, Arc 1600, Arc 1800, Arc 2000, Argentiere, Aussois, Avoriaz, Chamonix, Champagny, Chatel, Combloux, Courchevel, Espace Killy, Europe, Evasion Mont Blanc, Flaine, France, French Alps, Grand Domaine, Grand Massif, Hautes Alpes, La Chapelle d'Abondance, La Clusaz, La Norma, La Plagne, La Rosiere, La Tania, La Toussuire, Le Corbier, Le Grand Bornand, Les Arcs, Les Carroz, Les Contamines, Les Deux Alpes, Les Gets, Les Houches, Les Karellis, Les Menuires, Les Sybelles, Lindarets, Longchamp, Megève, Meribel, Montalbert, Montchavin, Montgenevre, Morzine, Paradiski, Peisey-Nancroix, Portes Du Soleil, Rhone Alpes, Saint Francois, Saint Sorlin d'Arves, Sainte Foy, Sainte Gervais, Samoens, Serre Chevalier, Southern French Alps, Sybelles Maurienne, Tarentaise Valley, Three Valleys, Tignes, Val Cenis, Val D'Isere, Val Thorens, Valfrejus, Vallandry, Valloire, Valmeinier, Valmorel, Villeneuve

Experiences

Guided skiing in France with ESF ski instructor for a day

Hire your own esf instructor to ensure you see and discover the areas you want to see. This service allows you or small groups of family and friends to explore more of the mountains with an esf instructor. One of…

Skiing
Alpe d'Huez, Alpes Maritimes, Alps, Arc 1600, Arc 1800, Arc 1950, Arc 2000, Argentiere, Aussois, Avoriaz, Chamonix, Champagny, Chatel, Combloux, Courchevel, Espace Killy, Europe, Evasion Mont Blanc, Flaine, France, French Alps, Grand Domaine, Grand Massif, Hautes Alpes, La Chapelle d'Abondance, La Clusaz, La Norma, La Plagne, La Rosiere, La Tania, La Toussuire, Le Corbier, Le Grand Bornand, Les Arcs, Les Carroz, Les Contamines, Les Deux Alpes, Les Gets, Les Houches, Les Karellis, Les Menuires, Les Sybelles, Lindarets, Longchamp, Megève, Meribel, Montalbert, Montchavin, Montgenevre, Morzine, Paradiski, Peisey-Nancroix, Portes Du Soleil, Rhone Alpes, Saint Francois, Saint Sorlin d'Arves, Sainte Foy, Sainte Gervais, Samoens, Serre Chevalier, Southern French Alps, Sybelles Maurienne, Tarentaise Valley, Three Valleys, Tignes, Val Cenis, Val D'Isere, Val Thorens, Valfrejus, Vallandry, Valloire, Valmeinier, Valmorel, Villeneuve