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Freestyle week, La Toussuire, Alps, France takes place from Sunday 26th December 2010 to Sunday 2nd January 2011.The “semaine de freestyle” includes the Coupe de France de Ski de Bosses which is the French moguls cup. On the Monday it’s the criterium jeaune then Tuesday it’s the spectacular Big Air Battle Show with son and lumiere. Wednesday is the Manche Coup de France on the moguls and on Friday there is a concert and fireworks display.There will be more, the details are yet to be confirmed, but you can be sure of lots of...
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Ride the rock, La Tania, Alps, France is a freeride qualifying event (FWQ2*) for the World Freeride Tour.Taking place on April 2 (according to the La Tania tourist office official website) this is the second consecutive year that La Tania has hosted this prestigious qualifying event. Le Ride the Rock is sure to be an exciting event, high adrenaline and great to watch. To reserve a La Tania ski holiday view our selection of apartments and La Tania chalets then if you see one you like which is showing available you can simply book and pay the...
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
The World Cup returns to Courchevel after 30 year absence and this morning the ladies enjoyed a freeski on the slope.The last time Courchevel hosted a World Cup event was back in 1979 when the giant slalom was won by Ingemar Stenmark. The Audi FIS Alpine ski World Cup returns to Courchevel on Tuesday 20 December with the women’s slalom.The course is 500 metres long, starting up at 2,015 metres and descending to 1,824. There is massive interest in the event across the Savoie and apparently Courchevel is heaving giving rise to expectations of a...
Monday, December 20, 2010
Monday, December 20, 2010
World cup ski freestyle FIS half pipe, La Plagne, French Alps, France is on again on March 20 in the northern French Alps resort of La Plagne.For 2011 the half pipe will be the only discipline contested in the Coup de Monde de Ski Freestyle FIS / Half Pipe for men and ladies. The La Plagne event is the last of the competition so it may prove decisive.At the moment it’s Zongyang Jia of China who heads up the World Cup standing ahead of Patrick Deneen of the USA in the men’s and Mengtao Xu of china in the lead for the ladies ahead of Hannah...
Monday, December 20, 2010
Monday, December 20, 2010
First champion of France ice climbing competition in Champagny en Vanoise takes place on the ice tower 12th to 13th February 2011.The climbers have a time limit of six to twelve minutes to climb as high as they can up a fixed route which is entirely unknown to the competitors in advance. The ice climbers are protected by rope and harness so there is limited risk.Ice climbing and climbing in general are growth sports at the moment so this event which starts at 09.30 and finishes at 16.30 on the Saturday and a longer day 09.00 to 18.30 on the Sunday is...
Friday, December 17, 2010
Friday, December 17, 2010
Freeride World Tour, Chamonix, France, 2011 takes place on the Domaine du Brevent from 21st January to 28th January 2011.The Freeride World Tour attracts the world’s top snowboarders and skiers all competing to become the world freeride champion. The four hundred metres of near vertical “pentes de l’Hotel de Brevent” east facing slope challenges the best and there will be the usual “village” set up at the bottom. It’s free for spectators and for more information call +33 (0)4 50 53 11 13First in the current...
Friday, December 17, 2010
Friday, December 17, 2010
World cup ski cross, Alpe d’Huez, French Alps, France takes place in the Alpe d’Huez ski resort between the 10 and 13 January 2011.With a permanent course and in Ophelie David the ultimate representative, seven times winner of the ski cross World Cup, l’Alpe d’Huez has in recent years become the place for amateurs and professionals alike of skicross.In January the Coup de Monde FIS de ski cross has a stage at Alpe d’Huez where they will be faced with a course specially designed for them and the viewing public.To find ski...
Friday, December 17, 2010
Friday, December 17, 2010
Five million euro party in Courchevel is being held this weekend by a multi millionaire of Ukranian origin according to French television News.The incredible party is being held in an absolutely enormous marque which has been constructed specially for the occasion. There will be a private performance by the Circue du soleil for the invited guests. Local children from Courchevel get a little spin off as they can watch the repeat performance. The whole thing is said to be costing 5 million euros.An official for the Courchevel resort explained that such an...
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Alpe d’Huez, Andros Trophy event takes place on the 17th and 18th of December in Alpe d’Huez. Ice racing takes place on a pre-prepared track and is a spectacular event to watch as the inevitable difficult conditions take their toll despite the driver’s skill. There are two categories both divided into two heats, the Elite and Promotion. The Andros Trophy attracts the top drivers and manufacturing teams. Jacques Villeneuve is currently in tenth place after his debut event at Val Thorens. However it’s Alain Prost in first place...
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Flame lit decent La Rosiere is on each Monday evening from 11th December to 25th April. This spectacular display is put on by the ESF (Ecole de ski francais). Locally known as the Descente aux flambeaux this is an enjoyable event with music and fireworks as well. All good fun and great to watch as around thirty ski instructors make the final decent with lit torches.To book your self catering ski accommodation in the French Alps view the Villas du Monde - Villas Worldwide selection of ski properties where you will find our La Rosiere ski chalets....
Friday, December 10, 2010
Friday, December 10, 2010
This week the French Winter Olympic team are in Courchevel for the thirteenth time as they continue their build up for the next Winter Olympic Games.The aim of their stay which lasts until 12 December is to build up their Olympic team spirit and hone their skills in their various events. Above all it’s about creating that important solidarity and dedication which they hope will reap rich rewards once again.Snow conditions are excellent in Courchevel at the moment which should help with the Olympic preparations.You can practice you skills on a...
Friday, December 10, 2010
Friday, December 10, 2010
More ski resorts open in the French Alps this weekend due to exceptionally good snow conditions. The wave of cold weather which brought snow and in some cases, unfortunately, misery has been a big bonus for the French Alps and Pyrenees.Yesterday French television interviewed skiers enjoying perfect skiing conditions everywhere, the snow is light, soft and crisp, perfect powder and well covered pistes. There is some avalanche risk, particularly in the northern Alps so be careful off piste. I went to Grolieres les Nieges which is one of the lower French...
Sunday, December 05, 2010
Sunday, December 05, 2010
Chamonix, France has recently been included in the highly reputed UK newspaper the Daily Telegraph selection of top 10 ranked snowboarding resorts. A legendary resort for skiers since the origins of the sport when the first cable car was built up on the Brevent which rears up opposite Mont Blanc above Chamonix, which nestles in the valley at 1000 metres. Chamonix has always evolved on the cutting edge of mountain sports and it is no surprise that is now right up there with the very best for today’s youth’s snow discipline of...
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Christmas ski chalets and apartments are still available in some of the best resorts in the French Alps.Christmas is a magical time to take a ski holiday as not only do you have the pleasure of being able to step out onto your terrace overlooking snow covered mountains and raise a glass of mulled wine you can spend a day on the slopes and enjoy a crackling log fire in your chalet or luxury apartment in the evening. It certainly beats being at home.It’s not too late for you to join the Christmas party in the Alps in a top resort such as Argentiere...
Monday, October 11, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
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