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Montreux Comedy Festival comes to French ski resort Les Gets

Skiing and comedy combine to attract the British and French après ski crowd.

Travel News

February ski holidays in France could be ruined by ski worker strike

The industrial action could hit skiers during one of the industry’s busiest periods.

France

Alpine World Ski Championships should continue despite warm weather

The Alpine World Ski Championships will be held in 3 weeks in Courchevel at about 1300 metres in the Alps. This year’s warm winter has not concerned the organisers who believe the competition will go ahead without a hitch.

World News

In pictures: Europe's snowless ski resorts

The region is currently experiencing unprecedented seasonal temperatures that are spooking winter sports resorts.

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Green News

Europe’s ski resorts forced to close amid record-breaking temperatures

The anomalous temperatures have left mountainsides bare and slopes covered in slush.

World News

Snow shortage in the Alps amid abnormally high temperatures

The Alpine slopes do not look right for this time of year, with sparse snowfall and unseasonably warm water allowing grass to blanket the European mountain range.

Travel News

European ski breaks 2023: Here's how to save money as prices rise

Ski passes are more expensive across Europe this season, but there are ways you can save money.

Austria

Austrian ski resort hit by high energy prices

The world-famous Kitzbuehel ski resort in western Austria is running its artificial snow lancers as much as possible ahead of its cheap power contracts running out.

Mobility

This all-electric snow-bike could be hitting the Alps this year

The snow-bike won’t be allowed on regular slopes but will be allowed on special closed snow-bike areas or guided trails.

Destinations

In Kazakhstan, locals are taking tourism into their own hands

From the ski slopes to the desert, Kazakhstan is a must for adventurers and sports fans.

Destinations

From ice music to sparkly wine, here’s why you should visit Trentino

With its blend of alpine peaks, mountain lakes and Italian cuisine, Trentino makes for the perfect winter getaway.

Travel News

Cairngorm funicular: UK’s highest railway set to reopen in 2023

Structural problems forced the Cairngorm funicular to shut in 2018. Now, it’s set to reopen.

Moments

Six of Europe’s budget ski resorts for a cheap winter break

53 per cent of frequent package holiday skiers are looking for better value ski resorts, new research suggests.

Destinations

New Zealand’s spring ski season was cut short this year - here’s why

Rainfall and rising temperatures have caused snow in New Zealand’s Tūroa ski area to melt faster than usual.

Green News

Greenpeace: Saudi Arabia ski resort will ‘massively alter’ ecosystem

Saudi Arabia will host the 2029 Asian winter games - despite receiving very little natural snow.

Destinations

These are the top 7 ski resorts in Europe

Ski season is almost upon us, so we’ve rounded up the best resorts to practice your technique.

Travel News

Amsterdam to Austria: Overnight train will take skiiers to the slopes

The new ski train will open up parts of the slopes - but can only be booked as part of a package holiday offered by TUI.

Green News

Before and after photos reveal shocking melt of Swiss glaciers

Climate change is decimating Switzerland’s famous glaciers. By the end of the century, they could have all but disappeared.

Lesotho

As Europe melts, southern Africa enjoys some rare snow

Afriski in Lesotho's Maluti Mountains is Africa's only operating ski resort south of the equator.

Destinations

Is this new €480 billion smart city the future of sustainable living?

The Saudi Arabian smart city will be powered by renewable energy and surrounded by the Sarawat Mountains.