The fact that Murren is so compact, as well as completely car-free, are two big advantages for beginners – and particularly families with young children. There are two ski and snowboard schools...
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If you're planning a ski holiday, it's likely that you already have somewhere in mind. But what if you've never been there before, relying instead on the recommendations of others? How can you know for sure that this resort will meet your specific requirement?
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Our Most Popular Ski Resort Guides
For any number of reasons, you might prefer to jump straight in and read the resort guides that everyone else enjoys. It's not a bad place to start, as it carries the weight of popular opinion. The following resorts are simply the most popular in our archives - the ones that people keep coming back to time and time again.
LATEST SKI RESORT GUIDES
Mountain lunch is a big deal in Murren – thanks to the stupendous views – and you’d be mad not to eat it at least once up at Piz Gloria (+41 33 856 21 40), on the summit of the...
Murren’s slopes aren’t very extensive – but then we’re not suggesting you come here for more than a long weekend. They’ll suit confident intermediate/early advanced...
The Stats Altitude: 1650m Top Lift: 2970m Ski area: 213km of piste Adult lift pass: 323CHF for six days Official Site | Ski Map | Webcam In a Nutshell If the mountains move you, then go to...
Star of the show is Dr Holmes Hotel, which is highly rated: “Dr Holms in Geilo is without a doubt the best apres-ski in the world. I thought I’d died and gone to heaven – a truly amazing...
“A top resort for novice instruction” enthused a reporter. Per Bye (+47 3209 0650) is recommended (“the instructors speak good English”), and Geilolia Snosportskole, located...
“Food on the slopes was expensive and not great quality, but the hotel seemed to turn a blind eye to those taking food for a packed lunch, and the restaurants tolerated picnickers,”...
Hotels, cabins and apartments in Geilo and other Norwegian resorts tends to be of a high standard – even the budget properties. All accommodation can be booked through a central number +47 3209...
With 17 lifts, 35km of piste, and a vertical drop of only 378m, Geilo is best suited to beginners, low intermediates and families. The two main ski areas – Geilohovda and Geilolia/Kikut –...
The Stats Altitude: 800m Top Lift: 1176m Ski area: 35km of piste Adult lift pass: 1800Kr for six days Official Site | Ski Map | Webcam In a Nutshell Traditional resort at the forefront of the...
