by Paul Turnbull | Nov 16, 2020 | Resorts, Travel, Useful info
There’s so much uncertainty around skiing in 2020/21 – due to Covid-19 and travel challenges.
If you are able to make it – then here are our 10 Top-Tips for Skiing in France this coming winter ski season.
by Paul Turnbull | Nov 16, 2020 | General, Travel, Useful info
An update from Paul at Ski Weekender’s home base in the French Alps.
The Ski Season is getting closer, so here we present our opinion of the Hopes & Fears for the Ski Season 2020/21
by Sharon Crawford | May 10, 2020 | General, Travel, Useful info
From Paul, based at the Aravis Lodge in St Jean de Sixt – Ski Weekender’s home base in the French Alps.
We are approaching the first important milestone in the process of easing the lockdown measures in France…
by Sharon Crawford | Apr 26, 2020 | General, Travel, Useful info
From Paul, based at the Aravis Lodge in St Jean de Sixt – Ski Weekender’s home base in the French Alps.
Looking back, the weekend of the 12th – 16th March was certainly crazy from a work and business perspective…
by Sharon Crawford | Mar 10, 2020 | General, Travel, Useful info
How the Coronavirus May Affect your Ski Holiday with Ski Weekender – Monday 30th March 2020 – Update
The dust has now settled on what was a very busy and challenging time for all concerned…
by Sharon Crawford | Nov 1, 2019 | Resorts, Useful info
In the summer there’s often lots of work going on, with many ski resorts working hard to improve the ski experience.
That’s definitely the case for Winter Ski Season 2019/2020, so here’s an update of the new developments…
by Sharon Crawford | Mar 1, 2018 | Resorts, Useful info
We saw plenty of work & action in Le Grand Bornand throughout the latter half of 2017, preparing for Winter 2017 – 18 season.
This has resulted in some great improvements to the ski slopes & beginner’s area around the resort…
by Sharon Crawford | Feb 28, 2018 | Resorts, Useful info
The main development in La Clusaz for winter 2018 – 19 was the new fast 6-person chair lift for Cret du Merle.
This will significantly improve the capacity & speed of uplift from the village centre, alongside the new lift station.
by Sharon Crawford | Feb 26, 2018 | Resorts, Useful info
The name has changed & the Aravis Mountains now becomes incorporated into the wider Annecy Mountains brand.
This is a recognition of the strong links our home resorts of La Clusaz & Le Grand Bornand have with the town of Annecy.
by Paul Turnbull | Aug 22, 2017 | Resorts, Travel, Useful info
Our base for short ski breaks is the Aravis Lodge in St Jean De Sixt, 5 minutes from La Clusaz & Grand Bornand.
We also offer skiing holidays in Les Contamines, St Gervais & Samoëns, all under 90 minutes from Geneva airport.
by Paul Turnbull | Aug 19, 2017 | Accommodation, Useful info
Since 2007 our home base – the Aravis Lodge – has been the only Vegetarian Society approved ski chalet in France.
Vegetarians & vegans looking for a short ski break will find our spacious, warm & friendly chalet-hotel the ideal set up…
by Paul Turnbull | Aug 18, 2017 | Ski short breaks, Useful info
After joining us for a ski weekend or midweek skiing holiday, many are completely won over to the benefits of a 3 or 4 day ski trip & will return year after year.
We share 5 reasons why we think that is…