People using ski hire in Courchevel in the coming weeks will find that they stand out from the crowd, it has been claimed.
Chris Leadbeater, writing for the Daily Mail, said that ski hire in Courchevel users are in a resort frequented by the rich and famous but there is plenty in the area to keep everybody entertained
"That Courchevel is also part of the wider network of pistes that is Les Trois Vallees – a mega ski-zone that includes Meribel and Val Thorens – has also traditionally added to its appeal," she said.
Ms Leadbeater added that ski hire users can also sample a taste of culture while in the resort, as the current Salvador Dali exhibition has been wowing the crowds all year.
Meanwhile, OntheSnow.com recently said that ski hire in Courchevel users will find plenty to keep them entertained during their stay in the resort, with the excellent weather conditions providing great opportunities to schuss and slalom down the slopes.
Ski hire users with young children should consider taking a trip to Les Arcs, as it is one of the best resorts on the continent for families, one source has advised.
According to MadeforMums.com, Les Arcs is perfect for little ones, as there are gentle runs which will not challenge them too much, while there is a great range of instructors who can help to hone their skills.
"In our survey, the favourite resorts for families with children aged between two and 15 years were Alpe d’Huez, La Plagne, Flaine, Les Arcs and Morzine (all in France). The resorts chosen by families with infants are Morzine [and] Les Deux Alpes," the source said.
Meanwhile, Sarah Gordon, writing for the Daily Mail, said she recently took a trip to Les Arcs and found that it was a unique winter sports experience, particularly as she took part in horse-drawn skiing for the first time, an activity she would recommend to all ski hire users in search of thrills.
People using ski hire in Val Thorens in the coming weeks will find plenty to keep them entertained, one source has said.
OntheSnow.com said that the third edition of the Festi’ValTho music festival from March 17th to 19th will be an event not to be missed, with a mixture of winter sports action and great music combining to keep the party going all day and night.
"Festi’ValTho is a public event built around music and sport. It is billed as a celebration of snow and the onset of spring. Highlights of the event include freestyle competitions with open-air concerts, DJs, and shows," it said.
The source added that ski hire users in search of a different kind of action may wish to attend the North Face challenge, which takes place between March 26th and 28th and will see some of the world’s best daredevil climbers attempt to ascend a vertical ice face.
Adventurous ski hire users in Val Thorens can now try their hand at high-altitude downhill skiing at night, an activity which begins 3,000m up at the Peclet Glacier.
The upcoming winter X-Games in Tignes will keep ski hire users highly entertained, but the apres ski activities, will be just as fun, according to one source.
TignesNet.com pointed out that the revellers descending on Tignes for the event will all be contributing to the party atmosphere once the sun goes down and the skis and snowboards are hung up, giving ski hire users plenty of options for winding down.
"It’s not just the main event that’s the draw for many people but the music, entertainment and X-Games lifestyle that comes with this epic experience and there’s certainly no shortage of this," the source said.
There will be several bands entertaining the masses, with a mixture of local and international acts including Tignes legend DJ David Guetta helping to get the crowd going, the website added.
Recently, TouristLink.com said that Tignes is a resort that has plenty of appeal for ski hire users, with the enormous Espace Killy pulling in winter sports fans form all over the world every year.
People using ski hire in Val d’Isere in the coming weeks are in for a real culinary treat, according to one source.
Taking place throughout the resort between March 15th and 20th, the Pistes Gourmandes, La Cuisine Pure event will see some of the top chefs on the continent descend on Val d’Isere to create some of the finest food around, said Emma Powell, a spokeswoman for Grifco.
Chefs including Yves Thuries, Guy Martin, Michel Roth and Jacques Pourcel will be in attendance, allowing people to sample some excellent food while placing a focus on sustainability.
"In recent years Val d’Isere has become a gastronome’s paradise with a tantalising collection of critically acclaimed restaurants including the Michelin-starred La Table de l’Ours," Ms Powell said.
Meanwhile, Tom Brewster, a ski hire users and keen snowboarder, recently said that a trip to Val d’Isere was one of the best experiences of his life.
A number of upcoming events across Europe will help to keep ski hire users entertained, it has been claimed.
According to Female First, ski hire in France users will be spoilt for choice in the next few weeks, with events such as the Winter X-Games in Tignes offering plenty of excitement as some of the finest winter sportsmen and women on the planet compete for gold.
Those looking for a more laid-back event may wish to attend the Altitude comedy festival between March 20th and 26th, where some of the continent’s top comedians will leave ski hire users rolling around in laughter.
"The festival boasts stand-up comedy from some of the UK’s most popular performers, screenings of comedy films and live music throughout the week," the source said.
Ski hire in Meribel users can take advantage of a special offer this month, as there is limited access to the resort’s VIP ski lifts every Thursday morning, giving winter sports fans and hour’s skiing to themselves.
People using ski hire in Val d’Isere in the coming weeks will find that the resort is an incredible place which never loses its allure, a source has claimed.
Natives.co.uk explained that it does not matter what time of year people travel to Val d’Isere, as there is always plenty to keep ski hire users entertained and the excellent weather conditions ensure that the slopes are always in great shape for schussing and slaloming down the mountains.
One writer on the website said: "The snow is falling thickly, covering Val d’Isere with a well-needed dose. Recent snowfall has offered beautiful conditions, particularly around the little-touched runs near the Cugnai chairlift."
Recently, IfYouSki.com noted that ski hire in Val d’Isere users who are wanting to find out more about the resort and what it has to offer will find that an iPhone app which has recently been released will help them to find their way around the resort and see the best it has to offer.
One user of ski hire has said that a visit to Val d’Isere never grows old and he is looking forward to returning to the destination in the future.
Snowboarder and ski hire user Tom Brewster said that his love of winter sports will never die, with Val d’Isere having a special place in his heart because of the fantastic experiences he has had there in the past.
According to Mr Brewster, it is also more cost-effective to use ski hire, particularly for people who do not often head to the slopes or those looking to save on the cost of buying new equipment.
"Val d’Isere in particular was an incredible experience, I met some really cool people in addition to the friends I went with and we had a whale of a time both on the slopes and off piste," he explained.
Direct Ski recently highlighted the benefits of using ski hire in Val d’Isere when it noted that the resort is excellent all the way up until the end of the season, with no dip in the weather.
A family has spoken of their recent trip to La Plagne and how they would recommend the resort to all ski hire users.
Lisa Minot, writing for the Sun, said that a journey to the ski destination with her husband and two children was a an enjoyable experience and they all found plenty to keep them and other ski hire users entertained when they arrived in the resort.
She pointed out that her son Ben was never a keen skier and had limited ability on the slopes, but the friendly instruction in the resort soon helped to put that right.
"Ben has had a couple of bad experiences of ski school in the past and I was worried he would not be willing to try again. But with patient, English-speaking instructors and an enthusiastic team at the hotel, everything clicked – and he was off," she said.
Meanwhile, IfYouSki.com recently noted that the stunning scenery in La Plagne remains its biggest attraction and will continue to pull in ski hire users from all over the world.
Ski hire users looking for excitement will not be disappointed by Les Arcs, it has been claimed.
Sarah Gordon, writing for the Daily Mail, spoke of a recent trip to the resort which resulted in her trying out new winter sports activities, including horse-drawn skiing.
The activity was approached by the writer with some trepidation, but she noted that it did not take long to get the hang of it and almost any ski hire users could give it a go.
"As a winter sport, beginner and experienced skiers are welcome as well as those who have never even been near a horse. The more adventurous can travel at speeds of up to 55km an hour," he explained.
Recently, the Erna Low ski blog said that people using ski hire in Les Arcs will find that they can put on snow shoes and take a walk around the resort to inspect the various bars and restaurants. 