The small and picturesque village of Arabba is located in the heart of the Dolomites mountain range. The village has a population of just 300 people and has grown over the years since tourism arrived. The village is popular in both the winter, for skiing, and in the summer with avid walkers and mountain bikers.
Skiing isn’t for everyone, and sometimes you need a day off! Here are some things to do in Cortina if you fancy a break: 1. Walking – take a stroll through the stunning scenery of the Dolomites where the view alters as the light changes. Walking isn’t only for the summer months, in the Winter
This April we’re all getting very excited for the upcoming jazz festival approaching St Anton am Alberg. The weather has been fantastic recently, so with the combination of beautiful sunshine and fantastic music expecting a brilliant couple of days. Starting on the 7th April 2017 the festival brings a dash of southern flair to St
The pretty village of La Thuile sits 1440 metres above sea level. It’s tucked at the end of the Aosta valley, less than 3 miles as the crow flies from the French border. The route to the Piccolo San Bernardo pass winds its way above the village. As a result of its strategic location,
It’s Pancake day – when the year begins its sudden mad dash into spring and towards Easter. We don’t know about you but we plan to spend as much of this time as possible skiing in the mountains. It’s just such a shame that we have to combine this time of the year with giving
Our representative in Banff, Tyler, takes us through the 5 reasons he reckons you should visit him on your next ski holiday. Skiing is a popular past time and you may have felt that the overwhelming number of ski-enthusiasts can get in the way of an enjoyable ski holiday, especially during a peak date such
Zermatt is frequently cited as one of the world’s must-ski resorts, making it into the top 10 lists of many publications. It is well known for its expansive glaciers, steep faces, and rocky terrain. Not, you might think, the ideal place for beginners or children. We disagree. While we think Zermatt deserves its spot on
There’s more to sledging in Grindelwald than meets the eye… The next time you visit a mountain restaurant in the Alps you might notice a giant sledge lying around. In Switzerland these are called “Horischlitten” and were used for transporting heavy cargo, especially wood. During the summer, mountain farmers would fell trees, chop them into
