Best Ski Resorts for Beginners in Europe Choosing the right ski resort can make a considerable difference to a first ski holiday.For beginners, the largest ski area or the resort with the greatest number of pistes is not necessarily the most suitable. What matters more is having easy access to appropriate terrain, enough space to…
When Should You Book Ski Lessons? The answer depends mainly on when you are travelling.During normal ski weeks, you usually have more flexibility. During the busiest school-holiday periods, however, private lessons and preferred time slots can become fully booked well in advance.This is particularly important around Christmas and New Year and during February Half-Term, when…
Zermatt/Cervinia Voted ‘Best Ski Resort in the World’ Zermatt has once again been named the “Best Ski Resort in the World” in the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2023 and 2024. Readers voted Zermatt as Europe’s top destination, with the following scores reflecting overall average satisfaction (in percentage terms): Zermatt, Switzerland — 91.48%, St….
Aosta Valley is on the IKON PASS The Ikon Pass welcomes five iconic destinations in the Aosta Valley: Courmayeur Mont Blanc, Cervino Ski Paradise, La Thuile Espace San Bernardo, Monterosa Ski, and Pila. Framed by the breathtaking views of the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc, these resorts are celebrated for their charming alpine villages, warm hospitality,…
Cardo Packtalk: The Ultimate Learning Experience Cardo Packtalk provides real-time instructions, allowing constant communication between instructor and student. No more shouting, gesturing, or trying to explain what happened a minute ago. With a range of up to 1 km, Cardo Packtalk makes it possible to hear exactly the cues you need to improve your skiing…
Monte Rosa / Skiing on Valser Ground The second-highest mountain in Western Europe, the Monte Rosa Massif with its 4,634 metres of altitude, is second only to Monte Bianco. Here, 180 kilometres of slopes that connect Ayas Champoluc all the way to Valsesia make it possible to ski for 8 hours without having to…
Confirmed the World Cup races in Zermatt/Cervinia on 29-30 October and 5-6 November 2022 The first cross-border races in the history of the Ski World Cup will be held on the “Gran Becca” course. The run, which starts on Gobba di Rollin above Zermatt in Switzerland and finishes at Laghi Cime Bianche above Cervinia in…
Alpine Crossing Sightseeing Route Zermatt / Cervinia The 3S lift will be extended in Spring 2023 via an ‘Alpine Crossing’ to Testa Grigia and the Cervinia ski area. The construction of a new 3S cable car from the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (Klein Matterhorn) to Testa Grigia completes the continuous cable car link between Switzerland…
Zermatt/Cervinia is the Best Ski Resort in the Alps 2020 The international ski resort of Zermatt-Cervinia, on 5 November 2020, was once again crowned the best ski resort in the Alps. The Best Ski Resort Report is the biggest independent visitor satisfaction survey in the Alps and is conducted every two years. After two overall…
Zermatt/Cervinia hosted in 2022 the longest downhill speed races on the World Cup Circuit Zermatt/Cervinia will host the first-ever cross-border competitions in FIS World Cup history (downhill and super-G races for both men and women). The race will become the longest on the World Cup circuit and the first to traverse two countries. The route…
Discovering Aosta Valley: Italy’s ultimate Ski Destination for families The smallest region of Italy, located in the Northwest of the country, the Aosta Valley includes Cervinia (linked to Zermatt), Courmayeur, La Thuile, Champoluc and 15 other ski resorts. 800 km of slopes surrounded by Mont Blanc and Mont Rose, Summer Skiing at the foot of…
Aosta|At the Heart of the Valley In Aosta’s basin, in 25 B.C., the Romans founded the ancient Augusta Praetoria Salassorum, a settlement surrounded by a natural amphitheatre made up of mountains and peaks. Today, the area comprised between Sarre and Fénis seems to be a history book full of churches, palaces and castles, while the…
The World’s highest 3S Gondola lift The ‘Matterhorn Glacier Ride’ is Zermatt’s must-see attraction, opened in 2018 to give the chance to enjoy a fantastic experience amid the world’s most beautiful mountain scenery across the glacier. It is the world’s highest 3S cableway connecting the “Matterhorn glacier paradise” (on the Klein Matterhorn at 3,883 metres)…
Monte Bianco | At the Top of Europe The highest mountain peak in Europe, Mont Blanc – with its 4810 metres of altitude – majestically towers over the surrounding valleys. A natural amphitheatre of rock and ice, the Mont Blanc mountain chain offers incredible climbs, pristine nature and unbelievable landscapes. Below, gentle valleys serve as…
Cervino | 4,478 metres in the Air Among snowy peaks and magnificent slopes is the majestic peak of Cervino, which dominates the underlying valleys. With its 4,478m of splendour, the stone giant guards the surrounding uncontaminated nature and wild animals – as it has done throughout the centuries – and reassures locals with its…
