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Eurostar Snow will return this month with winter ski trains to the Alps

Skiers can reach Val Thorens, Val d’Isère and Courchevel on the high-speed service through Lille

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025

Why Val Thorens Continues to Be a Top Choice for Snow Lovers

As the highest ski resort in Europe, perched at 2,300 metres, Val Thorens boasts reliable snow and modern facilities that appeal to skiers and snowboarders of all levels. It has a long ski season, and the varied terrain has made it a firm favourite among Brits for years.

inkl · Oct 6, 2025

British man, 27, dies in avalanche at ski resort in French Alps

The avalanche occurred at Val Thorens ski resort, in the Savoie region of south-west France, shortly after 10am on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Apr 18, 2025

First French ski resorts open, but only at high altitude

A few French high-altitude ski resorts opened ahead of schedule Saturday, just days after storms in the northern Alps wiped out some early snows.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 18, 2023

11 of the best ski holidays in France

Alpine adventures await in some of the world’s most popular resorts

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023

Piste of the action: Orelle is the perfect base for late season skiing in France

In the Trois Vallées, new cable cars whisk skiers up to some of the Alps’ highest slopes – perfect for skiing into May. And a high altitude zipwire adds to the thrills

The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2022

From La Rosière to Val Thorens: five of the best ski resorts in France

With great snow conditions, charming chalets and the highest ski resort in Europe, France is the perfect place for a winter break. Here’s where you should stay

The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2022