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France – The Top Ski Resorts
Thinking of heading on a skiing holiday to France? Well look no further, because France has plenty of snow covered slopes that are very appealing to ski enthusiasts. Such slopes cater for ski lovers of different levels of ability, from the learner to the expert skier! So, if you are interested in booking a dream ski holiday in one of the scenically beautiful regions of France, read on for more…
The following are what we reckon to be the best ski resorts in France!
1. The Three Valleys (Les Trois Vallées)
Composed mainly of the Méribel, Courchevel, Les Ménuires and Val Thorens resorts, the Three Valleys area encompasses about 600km of pistes and over 200km of ski lifts. There are brilliant facilities to be found throughout these resorts, and the mountain restaurant cuisine comes highly recommended! The Three Valleys are easily reached from airports such as Geneva, Chambéry and Lyon Airports.
Méribel Located right in the centre of the three valleys, Méribel is probably the most popular ski resort in the world – just go there to find out why! There are nearly 400km of wonderful piste links to explore which link Méribel to other resorts such as Val Thorens. With a modern ski lift system, endless queues for the slopes are unheard of! There are different areas of the resort which will afford the visitor diverse skiing experiences! The main town of the resort is Méribel Les Allues, and about 3km away is Méribel Village. Méribel le Raffort is another village outside the town which has good connections to the main ski resort. You could also check out Méribel-Mottaret which is resort high up in the French Alps area. This is more for the serious skier with excellent accommodation, bars and restaurants. For the beginner, the Méribel Altiport area is the place to go. Mont Vallon is the perfect place for the advanced skier. There are great opportunities for snowboarding in this resort as well. Read the rest of this entry »
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Where Are the Best Ski Resorts in Chile?
Ski Chile and experience some fabulous ski resorts perched up high in the majestic Andes mountain range. It is a great destination for a ski or snowboard holiday because you can combine powder skiing with an interesting culture.
Chile is a long narrow country spanning 4,300km (2,600 miles) from north to south yet it averages only 180km (111 miles) wide. It’s the land of startling diversity in regards to its geography and climate. From hot arid deserts in the north, to the chilly (OK, pun intended!) expanses of Patagonia in the south. There are at least 20 ski resorts located in the southern half of the country. As you move further south, the mountains get smaller however the climate gets colder. The most northern resort (and one of the highest) is Portillo, which is 164km northeast of Santiago, close to border of Argentina. Portillo ski resort is world renowned, and is recognized in photos by the distinctive yellow Hotel Portillo set amongst the magnificent backdrop of the snow covered Andes and enormous frozen lake.
Also near Santiago are the ski resorts in the Three Valleys (Tres Valles): the modern and massive world class Valle Nevado, and the interconnected La Parva, El Colorado and Farellones ski resorts. To the southeast of Santiago is little Lagunillas, a non-commercial ski resort. Nearby is Chapa Verde, 145km from Santiago.
About five hours south of Santiago near Chillan is Termas de Chillan (Nevados de Chillan), a hot springs resort that resides on two active volcanoes. Further south is the small family resort of Pucon Villarica. This ski resort is also situated on a volcano, and is popular Read the rest of this entry »
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How to Minimize Injury Risks With Safe Ski Equipment and Wear
Ski is the ultimate sports experience which makes you have an adrenaline rush, yet, regardless of the sensation, the risk are pretty high, this is why, ski experts advise newcomers to make use of adequate ski wear and ski equipment. Wearing warm and comfy clothing enables a better control over the movements and a keener sense in correctly appreciating speed, as well as distances. Given these advantages, newcomers need to make their debut on the slopes with safe ski equipment and wear.
So, before getting on the slopes, there are few safety criteria your ski accessories and attire must comply with. For instance, the bindings must be checked by a technician, due to the fact that binding’s malfunctioning results in disastrous injuries by not detaching the boots from ski downhill when you may suddenly fall. Do not ever forger the helmet, since it provides protection to the part of your body mostly exposed to injuries, specially during unexpected falls, when we all lose control. In other words, a ski equipment sale should comprise detailed instruction on proper maintenance and safe use. Do’s and don’ts are of very much help, simply because buyers will be correctly informed about the eventual risks. Many consider goggles or ski glasses, simple accessories, however, they play a crucial role when skiing. Perhaps, someone who has tried to ski without glasses can tell more on the difficulties you may encounter.
As mentioned above, safe ski equipment requires safe ski wear. While buyers look for trendy outfits, the emphasis should fall on aspects, usually making the attire and the fabrics sufficiently warm and insulating. For instance, kids ski wear is manufactured based on sophisticate fabrics and intricate technologies, simply because children are prone to an increased risk of getting cold. Since they need Read the rest of this entry »
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