| As the ski season 2010 begins to wind down, now is | | | | voted one of the top 10 party resorts by a leading |
| the perfect time to start researching your next ski | | | | travel website. |
| holiday. If you know the size and standard of | | | | More importantly, access to the slopes is |
| accommodation you'd like, and the level of service | | | | super-efficient. Geared up for a massive influx of |
| you require, it's a good time to book early and | | | | visitors every year, Val d'Isere has over 300 km of |
| eliminate the stress that can creep up as the ski | | | | pistes and an amazing combination of cable cars, |
| season draws closer. If you are booking for a group, | | | | funicular, chair lifts and tows serving 135 runs. Even at |
| it allows plenty of time to ensure that everyone is | | | | the height of the season, queues are virtually |
| happy with the choice of resort, accommodation and | | | | non-existent Add to this the countless bluebird days |
| facilities on offer. | | | | and spectacular scenery, and you'll be in ski heaven. |
| Val d'Isere offers something for everyone regardless | | | | For the real thrills, try off-piste - most of it is very |
| of ability, and there are some great ski schools | | | | accessible from ski lift areas. Make sure you get an |
| offering expert tuition for all ages too. There is also a | | | | expert guide to make the most of your day. |
| wide range of other activities for the times you're | | | | Many of the best catered ski chalets Val d'Isere get |
| not on the slopes. The new sports centre at the | | | | snapped up fairly quickly, especially those with ski in, |
| foot of the Bellevarde piste houses 2 swimming pools | | | | ski out access and luxurious touches such as hot |
| with jacuzzi, sauna and steam room. There is also a | | | | tubs, wide-screen TVs and chauffeurs. When it |
| fantastic climbing wall, squash courts plus a | | | | comes to feeding your family or friends on holiday, |
| gymnasium and fitness centre. | | | | you cannot go wrong with good home food, |
| From the very first week of ski season, there will be | | | | especially if 'home' is a luxury fully-catered chalet |
| live concerts, themed evenings, torch-lit night skiing, | | | | complete with chef who prepares lavish 5 course |
| even speed-dating on the chair lift. Then it's party, | | | | meals every evening! |
| party, party until well after the New Year rings in. In | | | | The best tip for a great skiing holiday is to do your |
| my opinion, Val d'Isere has it all - top class facilities, | | | | research as early as possible to ensure you get |
| expert ski or snowboard tuition, luxury chalets, a | | | | exactly what you want for your family or group, |
| buzzing après-ski atmosphere - no wonder it's been | | | | without having to make compromises. |