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Destinations

Ukraine’s largest ski resort offers ‘respite’ from the war

Bukovel is the largest ski resort in the country with 75 kilometres of pistes and 17 lifts.

06/03/2023

Climate

Climate polluters pour money into winter sports as snow disappears 

Climate change could finish winter sports. Meanwhile big polluters are pouring money into ski sponsorships.

27/02/2023

Nature

Inside the ski town in the Alps where snow is becoming a luxury

Snow is essential to reflect heat off the Earth's surface.

15/02/2023

Moments

Yoga and surfing are the future in snowless ski towns

With mild winter temperatures becoming the new normal, Europe’s ski resorts are introducing alternative activities to tackle a potentially snowless future.

11/02/2023

Moments

Save money on a ski holiday by taking a day trip to the slopes

What to buy, what to rent and where to go for a brilliant day’s skiing in the Alps.

09/02/2023

Travel News

The ‘magnificent’ French ski town finding a new lease of life

Col de l’Azelier is one of nearly 200 French ski resorts to shut since the 1970s. But e-biking and hiking are bringing tourists back.

02/02/2023

Culture news

Montreux Comedy Festival comes to French ski resort Les Gets

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

26/01/2023

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.

25/01/2023

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.

19/01/2023

World News

In pictures: Europe's snowless ski resorts

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

07/01/2023

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.

04/01/2023

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.

02/01/2023

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.

02/12/2022

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.

01/12/2022

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.

28/11/2022

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.

18/11/2022

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.

17/11/2022

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.

08/11/2022

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.

18/10/2022

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.

07/10/2022