Tag: Val d’Isere

Reading Time: 4 minutesFrom the powder bowls of Whistler to the tree-lined trails of Tremblant, North Americans are no strangers to world-class skiing. But cross the Atlantic, you’ll find a different kind of alpine experience.

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe classic French Alps resort of Val d’Isère is truly a destination of distractions.  Drysuit, dry mouth. Full rubber face mask, moon-landing screw-on gloves. With a final thumbs-up, I clamp my […]

Reading Time: 2 minutesEuros put North Americans to shame when it comes to après ski. If you’re heading across the pond this winter, Leslie Woit presents the Coles Notes on where to party. […]

Reading Time: 4 minutesBrits think chalet holidays are normal—we might not agree. The visiting Frenchman perched nervously on the edge of the couch in the chalet living room. “You would neverrr see a French […]