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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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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…
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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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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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Best value European skiing

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Which European ski resort offers the most skiing for your money? With the ski pass prices now announced for the Three Valleys ski area for 2022-23, here at Ski Magic HQ we got our calculators out to compare the pricing for some of the largest…
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The Top 10 Dry Ski Slopes & Indoor Snow Centres in the UK

Want to train and practice before hitting the slopes this year? Or are you a newbie who wants to learn the basics of skiing or snowboarding to save time practising at the resort? Here are some of the best dry ski slopes and indoor snow centres in the country, perfect for having an inter-season or inter-trip play on.
Skiing in Courchevel among the forest of Le Praz

5 reasons to choose Courchevel Le Praz as your next ski destination

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One of the original farming villages of the Courchevel valley, Le Praz is a popular destination and well kept secret among French skiers who enjoy the authentic mountain village feel with its cosy bars and twinkling lights. 5 reasons to fall…
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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.
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Drone video of Ski Magic chalets in La Tania

Have you seen our new video? Shot using a drone on one of the most perfect days of winter 2016, you can take in a bird's eye view of beautiful La Tania and see exactly where the Ski Magic chalets are located. For anyone that loves skiing…
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A Guide to the Different Types of Snowboards

Image: CSG Snowboards In the snowboarding world there are three main types of snowboards: All Mountain, Freestyle, and Alpine. The boards have their own unique construction, material, shape, flex pattern and size. There is no answer to the…