Don’t come to Moena looking for full-bore, wigged-out apres-ski in the style of Ischgl, St Anton, Val Thorens or Meribel. Moena is not that kind of place. But if you’re idea of a day out...
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SKI RESORTS: AN ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF THE WORLD’S SKI RESORTS
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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Half the point of coming to Moena and the Val di Fassa is to eat well – both on and off the mountain. Interesting local ingredients, excellent wines from the Alto Adige, and the rich mix of cultures...
The nightlife in Sauze d’Oulx is some of the least expensive you’ll find anywhere in the Alps. It’s lively, though not raucous like it used to be in its heyday of the 70s and 80s. There is live...
Where to stay in Beaver Creek? Well – unusually for an American ski resort – you’ve got a choice three separate bed based: Beaver Creek Village (the main focus of shops, restaurants, hotels and...
The restaurants in Beaver Creek are good. But you’ll get the best from them at dinner rather than lunch. Up on the mountain, private clubs hold sway There are three private-dining cabins up on the...
Essentially, the Beaver Creek skiing area splits into two big lumps. On the left, as you look up, lies the main massif, rising in two clear stages to the summit at 11,440ft (3488m). Next door to...
What Beaver Creek has in common with most North American resorts, is that there’s only one ski school in town – the Beaver Creek Ski and Snowboard School. It’s a good ‘un, and...
Remember, Beaver Creek is an upmarket, family-oriented resort. If you want to party hard, then Vail, nearby, is a much better base. Breckenridge is even better – thanks to its stellar array of bars...
The Stats Altitude: 8,100ft Top Lift: 11,440ft Ski area: 1,815 acres of terrain Adult lift pass: $444-654 for six days Official Site | Ski Map | Webcam In a Nutshell Beaver Creek used to be...
The Stats Altitude: 384m Top Lift: 1275m Ski area: 100km of piste Adult lift pass: 1995SEK for six days Official Site | Ski Map | Webcam In a Nutshell Scandinavia’s top downhill ski resort, Are...
