One of the most important parts to my mountain kit are my gloves. Cold and wet hands do not lend themselves to having the best day on the mountain. Today I’m reviewing…
Chamonix doesn’t spring to mind as a ‘family friendly’ resort. Black runs, steep terrain & die hard mountaineers bien sûr, but skiing with kids? I admit, after spending 6 winter seasons in…
Planning your first family snow holiday can be daunting. Make sure you’ve got the essentials for skiing dialled before you set off. For example, good quality kids ski gloves (and the rest…
Wondering where to head to for your next winter family ski trip? Take your pick of European destinations, Austria, Switzerland, France, Italy, Andorra …. the choice is huge. Today we focus on…
A stay at Terminal Neige, Refuge du Montenvers nestled above the Mer de Glace glacier provides a high altitude mountain stay like no other. Highly recommended. If you’re wondering where to stay…
If you’re wondering what to do in Chamonix, make your first port of call the Aiguille du Midi cable car to catch the finest view in Chamonix. Ascend to the dizzying height…
Chamonix for families: Eating out It’s seldom a relaxed affair, going out for dinner as a family. Chamonix has some damn fine restaurants, most of which you wouldn’t even consider dragging your…
Toboganning in synonymous with Switzerland. Swiss ski resorts have been leading the way with their exhilaratingly long, toboggan only pistes for years. France now have cottoned on to the fun factor of…
Aren’t road trips as a family just the best! We adore our VW transporter and love being able to sling everything in the back and go. Easy. But if we’re camping round…
Mont Blanc Tramway The Mont Blanc Tramway (or Tramway du Mont Blanc) is a classic high altitude mountain train that runs from Le Fayet up to the Chamonix ski station of Les…
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