Spectacular Autumn Display - Les Carroz, France

Increasingly popular among discerning winter-sports enthusiasts, the Grand Massif has as much to offer out of season - in 2011 the sunny weather lingered long into November and the autumnal colours were truly spectacular. The area is a paradise for ramblers with a network of waymarked paths to suit all abilities. Add fascinating day excursions with Annecy, Chamonix, Evian & Geneva all within easy range and this becomes the perfect Autumn getaway. Geneva Airport is only 45 minutes away served by low-cost flights from a host of UK airports.

Summer in the Arlberg - Amazing scenery with lots to do - St Anton, Austria

After the skiing season finishes, St Anton becomes a glorious sunny Summer destination. Its mountains, streams, rivers, waterfalls and lakes create a wonderful environment for a varied range of sports and activities, from half marathons and marathons to music and film festivals; from soccer and volleyball tournaments, cycling tours and races to traditional fetes such as returning of the cattle.

Fun awaits the whole family at the high ropes course and the Arlberg region is famous for climbers of all abilities.
The superb network of 300km of marked hiking trails allows you to explore the area, using the lifts for easy access to the mountains.
Try a segway tour - after 5 minutes of instruction you are off through the woods on a guided tour.
Nearby Imst has the worlds largest Summer sledging run on tracks.
There are over 200km of scenic and diverse cycle routs with bikes for hire and electric bikes if you want something more relaxing
The new sports centre offers tennis, squash, badminton and bowling, football and volleyball with several grades of indoor and outdoor climbing walls.
The local rivers offer canoeing, tubing and rafting. Canyoning is a great way to explore the valleys.
There is a small golf course for both beginners and advanced players and a crazy golf course for the whole family.
The pool has indoor and outdoor pools with a flume and wirlpol for the kids.
Try paragliding as a novel way to see the mountains, safe with a fully trained pilot in a tandem flight.
There is wonderful fishing in the local rivers and lakes

And for a more relaxing day out, take the train to Innsbruck and explore the old town or to Bregenz and explore lake Constance or catch one of the special open air concerts on a floating stage.

Summer in stunning surroundings ! - Les Arcs - Peisey-Nancroix, France

Whether you are looking to relax, take on the mountains bike trails, hit the river canoeing or rafting or simply explore the numerous walking routes, Peisey Nancroix has something to offer everyone, and with the temperatures sitting in the high 20′s low 30′s you definitely wont get cold.

You wont be disappointed with the fantastic variations of flora and fauna, especially the great collection of wildlife just on your door step. You may even get to see one of the many shy Marmots that live in the area!

Peisey-Vallandry is one of the 4 official gateways to the Vanoise National Park!

Vanoise national Park first french national park created in 1963, for the protection of its flora of 1.200 species of flowers and plants, and its fauna of 2.000 ibex and 6.000 chamois and numerous other species of wild mammals, not to mention golden eagles and bearded vultures.

500 km of hicking paths and trails criss-crossing the “coeur” (the centre) of the Park’s 52.839 hectares, where with its network of mountain huts are ideal for circuits or access to the high peaks such as Mont-Pourri and the Grande Casse.

It has so much to offer and still relatively unknown as a summer location but people that have come here, love it and come back again and again. Its has something for everyone, all ages !!

actual pictures - Les Menuires, France

every actual pictures of Les Menuires, Val Thorens and the rest of 3-V

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Ideal location for skiing and snowboarding! - Meribel, France

Meribel is situated in the Trois Vallees ski area, the most extensive ski area in the world with 197 ski lifts, 37 black runs, 89 blue runs, 116 red runs, 49 green runs, 2 Olympic runs in Meribel, 375 miles of marked ski runs and over 110 km of cross country skiing.

The resort is high, so skiing is always possible. The season usually ends in early May. Thousands of snow machines have been installed to keep the snow quality high.

If the spirit is willing, you can successfully learn skiing at any age. Children over four also learn fast at an all-day kindergarten from 9am - 5pm. The day includes about four hours skiing, a good lunch, tea and much playing. Children under four but over 18 months are also welcome, but do not do formal skiing. Creches are available in Meribel for even younger children.

The ski slope is reached only 8 minutes walk or 1 minute's drive from the house. There is also a free bus service.

Events in Meribel - Meribel, France

The resort is a traditional Alpine village and has much charm. All buildings are finished in stone and wood and have sloping roofs.

In 1992 it was a major centre for the Olympic Games hosting all the womens Alpine ski events and the ice hockey tournament.

As a result there is an Olympic ice rink plus bowling and an indoor swimming pool with slide, among other facilities.

Meribel hosts plenty of events; there’s always something going on. For instance it holds a Pro-Am ski race every year.

Relax in the sunbeams - Meribel, France

Meribel is a wonderful place to be in the Summer offering a wide variety of activities. These include walking, mountain biking, golf, white water rafting, canyoning, rock climbing, via ferrata, clay pigeon shooting, tennis, bowling, fitness centre, riding, skating and swimming. The weather can be changeable as in Winter but there is generally a good level of sunshine. Perhaps the best holiday is just a relaxing walking holiday.

SNOW! SNOW SNOW! - Bad Gastein, Austria

Come and join in the fun at Bad Gastein.
We are having a great season with pleanty of perfect powder, over 250km of ski runs for all to enjoy!
We have Thermal spa's with beautiful hot outdoor pools for all the family, ice skating & all winter sports, great apres ski, a wide selection of resturants and bars with live music.
We also have the world cup snowboarding championships here too on 14th & 15th Jan!
Come and join us!

Great Snow & Facilities in Viehhofen - Saalbach - Hinterglemm - Viehhofen, Austria

Just having spent 2 weeks in Viehhofen, I have realised what a fantastic all round resort it is for families and all age groups who may be experienced skiers or beginners. Viehhofen offers all the facilities you need on your doorstep. For beginners there is a well run ski-school/nursery slope which is quiet from those experienced skiers blinding past you at 90 miles an hr putting you off when you are first learning. The facilities at the Ski School meeting place are excellent with a modern building housing a kiddies ski school from 3 yrs upwards where they will even look after them through lunchtime if you are up on the higher slopes and cannot return.There are indoor facilities if they get cold and a lovely bar and restaurant for you all to meet after skiing.
There are a couple of well equipped ski hire shops in the village the larger one actually at the ski school meeting place and Nursery slope. For the most experienced skiers the bus stop in the village transports you quickly to the nearest ski lift accessing the Saalbach/Hinterglemm ski area which is just 10 mims ride away, but you can ski back in the afternoon on a 5km blue run down into the village of Viehhofen to meet your young family or friends learing to ski. Apres ski is in the lively bar at the bottom of the blue run 68 which joins the Nursery slope and is attached to the ski school. You can then move on into the village to The Sports Cafe Embacher, the Alte Schmiede Bar & Restaurant, Hotel Oberwirt plus a few more scattered on the outskirts. A good all round pretty alpine village which has something for everyone.

Chamonix All Year Round - Chamonix, France

Chamonix is a bustling Alpine town and a stunning holiday destination, which is easily accessible, all year round, just an hour by motorway from Geneva airport. Nestled in the shadow of Mt Blanc it is internationally acknowledged as the birthplace and playground of mountaineering and adventure sports. A spiritual home to many, it offers a gateway to the indulgence of lifetime outdoor adventure and passions in the beauty of the Alps.

With the unimaginably breathtaking scenery, excellent town amenities and abundance of activities on offer for all the family, it is apparent why Chamonix is one of the top tourist destinations in the world.
Visitors just keep returning, again and again!

In winter the resort of Chamonix offers access to the most exciting skiing and snowboarding in the world. The countless off piste and backcountry routes and the infamous Vallee Blanche descent are all easily accessible with the help of a Mountain Guide. A genuine high altitude cosmopolitan resort with unarguable snow records the Chamonix valley has easy access to five different ski areas and an additional four beginner/intermediate areas plus a shared lift pass with and easy access to Courmayeur in Italy and Verbier in Switzerland so it’s clear why it is the top choice for groups and families of all abilities.

In summer you will find a catalogue of activities on offer for all abilities and interests from Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Golf, Swimming, Tennis, Hiking, Rafting, Summer Fun Park, Mountain railways, Cable Car to the Aiguille du Midi to just soaking up the sun in the valley floor. The list is simply endless!

Visit Chamonix with all the family and experience an interesting and fun packed short, medium or long term stay.