Snowy mountains in the 3 Valleys, France, with skiers in the foreground

A Guide to Skiing in the French Alps

What to pack for a ski holiday

What to pack for a ski holiday

If you're wondering what to pack for a ski trip as a beginner, here's the Ski Magic packing checklist for your first skiing/snowboarding holiday: Ski packing list Outer layers need to be waterproof and breathable. If you’re coming skiing…
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Christmas and New Year in Courchevel and Meribel

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Christmas and New Year is a truly magical time to ski, with festive fun as well as fabulous skiing in the Three Valleys. The Tourist Offices of Courchevel and Meribel put on various events and activities for visitors, with music, performers…
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When is the best time to ski in Europe?

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The best time to ski in Europe is between early December and the end of April. Courchevel, one of the most high-altitude and snow-sure European ski resorts, is usually open between the first weekend of December and the third weekend of April…
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Six unmissable experiences beyond the ski slopes of Courchevel

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Not everyone’s idea of a holiday involves whizzing around the ski slopes all day... In our Courchevel and La Tania chalets we have many guests who either don’t ski at all (but are accompanying family who do) or simply fancy half a day at…
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20 cool things to do in Courchevel!

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What are the best Courchevel activities? Ski Magic's bucket list of fun things to do in Courchevel (and the Three Valleys) is a run-down of all the best activities and adventures to make your ski holiday the best ever! It's aimed at youngsters…
Chalet Loden Ski Magic

A New Ski Magic Chalet in Meribel

Ski Magic's Clare has been looking after Chalet Loden for many years on behalf of the owners, so it is with great pleasure that for 2023-2024 we are adding it to the Ski Magic chalet collection. It is such a familiar chalet for us, we are…
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3 Valleys, 3 Snowparks

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We thought we’d put together some info for any freestyle skiers and snowboarders wanting to make the most of the rails and kickers in the 3 Valleys... There are three main snowparks across the Three Valleys dedicated to freestyle. Each…
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The Best Courchevel and Meribel Picnic Spots

In Courchevel, Meribel and the Three Valleys we have a huge selection of amazing mountain restaurants from which to choose... BUT eating out every lunchtime doesn't always fit into the holiday budget. Or you might just want to have a quick…
Tips on driving to the Alps in winter

Top Tips for Driving to the Alps

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Looking for some information on how to plan your road-trip to the Alps this winter? We're here to help! If you're new to driving in France, it can understandably be quite daunting to make the long journey, so we have put together some information…
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Skiing at Christmas – what’s it really like?

Outside in the crisp, cold mountain air amongst endless peaks of white snow and a million Christmas trees... Could anything be more magical? If you're hooked on the idea and trying to convince your family, let us help conjure up the image…
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The Best Freestyle Videos Ever Made

It's not just kids that can't wait for December to start... For anyone excited about the ski season, November drags on forever, but watching videos of the snow is almost as good, so here are our favourite freestyle/freeride videos by skiers…