Ski chalet holiday events 2011 are happening now as the ski resorts open in the French Alps and the Pyrenees. Here is what’s happening on the social calendar for ski chalet holidaymakers in France in 2011.
Starting with a few events still to run in 2010.
Its Winter Olympic preparation week in Courchevel this week up until the 12th December. The French Olympic team are in resort building team spirit and training.
In Alpe d’Huez there is the Andros Trophy, one of the French ice racing series which pulls in many of the top drivers. This spectacular motor racing event is on 17th to 18th December.
Isola 2000 announced 70cm of fresh powder snow today and on Christmas Eve there will be a spectacular torchlit procession under the night sky, hopefully there will still be plenty of that powder snow around.
New Year’s Eve at Les Deux Alps gets off with a bang each year with its laser shows and fireworks display along with a torch lit procession on skis.
The Andros Trophy ice rally comes to Isola 2000 on the 7th and 8th of January. One of seven races in top resorts this winter.
The torchlit decent La Rosiere takes place each Monday evening at La Rosiere from 11th December to 25th December.
Val d’Isere does things in style and between January 11th and 24th the Polo Masters Tour is no exception. Polo in the snow, how cool is that!
The World cup ski cross is on in Alpe d'Huez from 10th to 13th January 2011. Alpe d'Huez is becoming known as the natural home of ski cross.
The Otavalo Telemark Festival takes place at Les Houches, part of the Chamonix, Mont Blanc ski area between 19 and 20 February.
In Chamonix the Freeride World Tour arrives between the 21st and 28th January.
Champagny en Vanoise, part of the La Plagne area hosts the First champion of France ice climbing event 12th and 13th of February.
Its the FIS World cup freestyle half pipe in La Plagne on March 20th.
To view the Villas du Monde - Villas Worldwide selection of chalets in the Alps see the French section of our website and select the French chalets and apartments page or use the quick search facility to check availability. Our experienced holiday advisors are on hand to assist or provide the latest events information.