Wednesday 22nd February 2012
France has long attracted skiers to its slopes and even hosted the first Winter Olympic Games in Chamonix in 1924. The skiers, and now the ‘boarders, are still coming. Whether they’re looking for glamour and upscale accommodations or a more down to earth setting, the resorts of France don’t disappoint. And there’s more than skiing that makes a winter vacation in France a special event. Visitors can take side trips to Paris or Lyon, visit museums and art galleries, and of course, enjoy fantastic French cuisine.
Take a look at a few of the great resorts of France: (more…)
Chamonix, France Ski Trip from $1,549 per person
At the foot of Mont Blanc, Chamonix offers one of the best high-mountain cocktails of the world. The mighty mount is a huge attraction in and of itself. Its spectacular scenery, some of the most extreme sites ever viewed, and its challenging ski areas make a perfect mix.
Vacation Trip includes; Seven nights accommodation Croix Blanche (3-star), Buffet breakfast at the hotel, Round-trip air via Lufthansa Airlines, local taxes Europe and airline fuel surcharges.
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Brides-Les-Bains, France Skiing from $1,598 per person
Brides-Les-Bains offers lovely restaurants, a modest casino, a couple of cinemas (for Francophones, mostly), a wonderful assortment of French cafés, quiet hotel bars, a pair of modest discos, and assorted bistros all stocked with more locals than anywhere else in Les Trois Vallées. (more…)
Innsbruck, Austria Ski Trip from $1,198 per person
Most visitors here ski at an intermediate level, but thrill-seekers still have some options. The amazingly daring runs of Hafelekar, Axamer Lizum, and Stubai Glacier are good for advanced skiers. The world-famous Air and Style Competition at the Olympic Ski Jump stadium attracts over 25,000 visitors in early December.
Vacation Trip includes; Six nights accommodation the Goldene Krone (3-star), Buffet breakfast at the hotel, Round-trip air via Lufthansa Airlines, local taxes Europe and airline fuel surcharges. (more…)
