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French ski bookings skyrocket as ban on UK tourists is lifted

Britons are keen to make up for lost time after the country’s tourism minister confirmed rules would be relaxed.

Culture news

Anna Gasser: the athlete pushing the boundaries of female snowboarding

Sports that were once considered a fad, like Snowboarding and Skateboarding have in recent years seen entire cultures develop around them. Meet the woman helping that happen.

Destinations

Which tiny African nation has its very own ski resort?

Skiing in Africa is a thing, and here’s why you should try it out.

Destinations

Italy's tourism industry pleas for more aid as visitor numbers fall

Only 60 million tourists visited Italy this year compared to over 100 million in 2019.

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Destinations

COVID-19: Austrian resorts concerned over new tourist entry rules

From December 25, restrictions on people entering Austria from the UK, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Norway will be tighter, as the countries will be classified as "virus variant areas", which means that a quarantine of ten days will be mandatory.

China

Winter Olympics: Beijing 'strongly advises' Olympians to get booster

The organisers also "regret" the decision by the National Hockey League (NHL) not to send players to the Beijing Winter games.

Hungary

In Hungary, winter volleyball championship trades sand for snow

The Hungarian snow volleyball championship is a great way to keep professional volleyball players in shape between seasons, but the competition aims to help the sport become an official Olympic event soon.

Travel News

Skiing apps: Stay safe with alerts on routes, maps and rescue advice

From snow safety and powder alerts to tracking your day and meeting up with friends, these apps will make your ski holiday a little bit easier.

Experiences

The 14 most Instagrammable ski resorts in Europe revealed

With ski season just around around the corner, we round up Europe's most beautiful, camera-friendly resorts.

Destinations

These are Europe's best ski resorts for non-skiers

Whether you're looking to relax or do other winter sports, you won't be bored at these destinations.

Destinations

Ready to hit the slopes? Here are the best ski deals in Europe

It’s never too early to plan your next holiday, so we’ve collected three great places to consider for your next ski trip.

Ukraine

'Our great state deserves an Olympics,' says Ukraine's president

The next available winter games to bid for are in 2030

Climate

Will climate change bring an end to winter sports?

The climate crisis could mean the future of skiing and ice skating lies in artificial snow.

Sport

Portugal's winter Olympic hopefuls continue to chase their dreams

With the training conditions for winter sports in Portugal one of the biggest challenges, cross country skier José Cabeça and speed skater, Diogo Marreiros have to train on wheels.

Experiences

Windsurfing in the snow? Watch pro athletes show us how it’s done

These professional athletes have taken to the Engadin mountains in Switzerland to mix up their sports in ways never seen before. This is the X-project.

Climate Now

To ski or not to ski? How mountain resorts are using climate data to adapt

In partnership with Copernicus

In the Alps climate scientists are now helping ski station managers to make strategic choices as the planet warms. Should they rely on artificial snow? Is it time to abandon some pistes? And why is dog sledding so resilient to climate change?

Travel News

Snow lovers turn to new wintry pursuits as French lifts remain closed

Many resorts are seeing ticket sales for cross-country skiing jump by more than 30 per cent.

France

France says its ski lifts will remain closed until at least March

BREAKING: France says its ski lifts will remain closed for at least another month

Cinema

Biopic film Slalom looks at sexual harassment in sport

"It was really the idea of finally working on the coach-trainer relationship," its director Charlène Favier told Euronews.

Experiences

In pictures: Vintage shots of fun in the snow

Skating in NYC's Central Park, sledging down Montmartre in Paris, snowball fights in the Vatican and skiing in Nice. Here's a selection of black and white photographs to remind us of the timeless fun of the season.