Beginners guide to skiing

What’s New in Courchevel – Winter 2020

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Big changes are happening in Courchevel, with huge investments in Le Praz making them even better for skiers and snowboarders.   New for Courchevel Le Praz: The Alpinium If you visited Courchevel in Winter 2018-2019 you can’t have…
Types of Skiing in Courchevel

Different Types of Skiing

Skiing has evolved a great deal over the years into many different disciplines. The invention of advanced skiing equipment’s has led to different types and styles of skiing. Currently the various skiing techniques are all regulated by the International Ski Federation (IFS) and every year different organisations arranges numerous events.
Best time to Ski Courchevel - Group Ski Holidays

When to ski Courchevel

The best times to ski Courchevel If you're new to skiing then you might be wondering when is the best time to ski Courchevel, taking into consideration the weather and snow conditions. Take a look through our notes below to help you plan your…
Skiers in Courchevel

Top 10 Skiing Fun Facts

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Skiing was originally a form of transportation in Europe before it became a sport. The oldest documented evidence of skiing is found in the region of Norway and Sweden from primitive carvings dating back to 5000 B.C. Until the 1800’s skiing was primarily used only for transport, it was after the turn of the 18th century that it became a recreational sport. Commercially the popularity of skiing holidays took off in the 19th century which increased substantially during the mid-1900s until today.
Get fit for skiing

Get fit for your ski holiday

Get fit for skiing At Ski Magic, new skiers are often concerned about ski holiday injuries, getting fit for a ski holiday and how to avoid falling on the slopes. With this in mind, we chatted to Chris Maher of Ski Physio to ask for some…
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What’s it really like to do a ski season

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First time skier?

Heading off on a ski holiday soon? Don't make these 5 mistakes which could spoil your trip! Don’t get dehydrated It’s SO easy to forget to drink water when there’s such lovely coffee, cold beer, toffee vodka, vin chaud, genepi……
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Skiing for the First Time FAQs

Beginner Skiing: Frequently Asked Questions... If you're a beginner and are going skiing for the first time then no doubt you'll have a lot of questions for your ski instructor. Here are the most common questions, fully answered by Mark, an…
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Paragliding in Courchevel

Discover paragliding in the Three Valleys... Take to the air in Courchevel If you’re a skier, no doubt the mind-blowing mountain views are one of the things that make your heart race when you look forward to your ski holiday… So just…
Beginner Ski Holidays Courchevel

Three-Generation Skiing

Would you go on a 3G holiday to the ski slopes? According to Travel Weekly, 38% of people in Britain have travelled abroad on a 3G holiday: a trip consisting of at least three generations of one family. Here at Ski Magic, we are seeing lots…
Chalet Loup Blanc Courchevel Le Praz

Our Fabulous New Chalet: Loup Blanc in Courchevel Le Praz

  We're extremely excited to announce that we have a fabulous new chalet… It's called Chalet Loup Blanc and is in a prime position in the village of Courchevel Le Praz. We can't tell you enough about how fantastic it is! It's a really…