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‘Meet my new après buddies!’: a joyous group skiing trip in Les Deux Alpes, France

One large ski chalet in the French Alps and 17 strangers. An organised trip for solo travellers is a leap into the unknown Everyone had their reasons for joining the trip. Louisa from south London was putting her life back together after a split from her partner; first-timer Tim was strapping on ski boots following years of hesitation; and Lexi from Bristol had a classic case of the non-skiing…

OutsideOct 25

I’ve Lived In The Alps For Six Seasons. These Are The European Resorts Actually Worth Your Time—and Money.

A local with six seasons of experience breaks down which European ski resorts are worth the trip and the money, and which you should skip.

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Les 2 AlpesSightFrench megaresort with excellent off-piste
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Aiguille du MidiSightChamonix, Francepart of Mont-Blanc Unlimited pass
Vallée BlancheTrailChamonix, Francefamous off-piste ski route
Portes du SoleilSightMorzine, Franceone of the world's largest ski domains
Saalbach SkicircusSightSaalbach, Austrialegendary Austrian resort with 168 miles of piste
Grands MontetsSightChamonix, Franceburned down in 2018, returning 2027-28
Tignes/Val d’IsèreSightTignes, Francebest ski resort for most people
Grand Motte chairPlaceTignes, Franceaccesses glacier terrain at 11,339 feet
Trois ValléesSightCourchevel, Franceone of the best resorts on the Epic Pass
ParadiskiSightLes Arcs, Francemassive domain between Trois Vallées and Val d’Isère
Serre ChevalierSightBriançon, Francelargest and best French resort most Americans haven't heard of
Monetier-les-BainsNeighborhoodSerre Chevalier, Francehamlet with incredible off-piste and pistes
Via LatteaSightSestriere, Italyworld's most vast ski area, connected to Montgenèvre
Hotel La LobioHotelSaint-Véran, Franceepitomizes French country lodging and cuisine

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