Tag - Ski Resorts

“An ideal resort in which to learn,” said a reporter. We’re not sure Montgenevre is quite the best resort in the world for beginners – and we wouldn’t recommend it for...

The resort has a dozen restaurants and bars, mainly located in the row of shops, bars and restaurants close to the front de neige in the old town. For the most part they are simple, unpretentious and...

Skiing takes place on both sides of the valley, and a piste bridge links the two. Montgenevre’s own area, beneath 2680m Le Chalvet, holds considerable charm and challenge, with runs for all...

Accommodation in Montgenevre has come on in leaps and bounds in the last ten years. Gone are the tired old hotels and apartments. Le Napoleon was the original inn set at the foot of the slopes, and...

“The accommodation is the best we have come across in North America,” said a reporter. We wouldn’t go that far, but all of it adjoins the piste and includes a range of pleasant...

Snowshoe Sam’s is the main resort rendezvous, with a great pub atmosphere and its famous Gunbarrel Coffee, pool tables, dancing, games, DJs and live bands all on offer here. The owners of The...

Big White’s Ski & Snowboard School has a sound reputation. It incorporates Telus Heavy Metal Flight School, which teaches terrain park technique. British-run Snow Skool offers instuctional...

Big White has 21 bars, restaurants and cafes, so there is a reasonable choice of venues – with more being added in recent years. In the village, Kettle Valley Steakhouse (+1 250 491 0130) in...

Big White has a small but testing intermediate area with magical charm. In fact, it’s not that small: there are 2750 acres of terrain, a modern and efficient lift sytem and an excellent ski...

The Stats
Altitude: 1508m
Top Lift: 2319m
Ski area: 1119 hectares
Adult lift pass: CDN$424 for six days
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