2011 Ski Holidays In France
The start of the 2011 French ski holidays season is just a few months away
, and many skiers will be looking forward to taking their annual trip to the slopes with the snow in pristine condition and all the local people and businesses looking forward to welcoming them.As any skier knows, Europe has an abundance of excellent ski resorts. Andorra, Italy, Switzerland and Austria all have excellent skiing venues. And no doubt they would argue point for point that skiing in their country is equal to or better than all other experiences. French skiers would undoubtedly disagree of course. But if you do need good reasons to pass up all the others in favour of a ski holiday in France, here they are:
The first reason is that the ski industry in France is really trying hard to get skiers on their slopes. Like the rest of the world France is well aware of the effects of the current economic crisis.
They are also aware that there is another crisis that can have a direct effect on the skiing industry. Global warming has the potential to throw a giant monkey wrench in the gears of French ski resorts and the skiing industry in general. It is not as imminent a threat as the economy, but it can be much more devastating in the long run.
Many in the ski holiday industry have been concerned about global warming, and in North America great efforts have been put in at resorts like Whistler to go green. The ski holidays Canada business has led the field when it comes to being environmentally friendly.
But worries might be allayed somewhat with the disclosure that some of the 'evidence' of global warming, if it exists, is more down to nature than man as scientists face accusations of misleading the public. The University of East Anglia's global warming unit is facing a British enquiry into its data, and the UN has had to correct some other 'facts' they put out in connection with the Himalayan glaciers, and the potential threat to The Netherlands.
But in France for 2011 there are many excellent deals to be had. Hotels, villas, chalets and apartments are offering very attractive discounts and discount packages, especially for those who want to book either the beginning or end of the ski season. It is a kind of 'strike while the iron is hot' mentality at work that primarily benefits the consumer. French ski holiday resorts want to fill up all available rooms for as long as they can. The result is that skiers who want to spend a week or two on the slopes in places like the new ValNorSois area in the Vanoise National Park or any of the resorts in the Val d'Isere area can find some excellent deals.
Crystal Ski are worth checking out for their deals.
Whether you are on your own or with family, all of the well known French resorts offer a full complement of activities for skiers of all skill levels from beginners to pros. Many resorts are also teaming up with airlines and trains to offer complete packages. It can't get much easier to find the right package to fit your needs. It does, however, require some investigative Internet research - as well as Crystal, Thomson are doing some really good offers at the moment.
The second reason to ski France is that there are lesser known gems that will provide excellent skiing and great accommodation at low prices. For example, a willingness to get off the beaten track of the star-studded resorts in favour of places like the Pyrenees will be a pleasant surprise, and also worth looking out for are Andorra skiing holidays.
The Grand Hotel resort in Superbagnese in the town of Luchon is ideal for families. They offer a family pass with special prices for two adults and two children.
The Pyrenees have wonderful schools for young children just learning to ski and as robust an apres ski night life as the big resorts in Chamonix and Val d'Isere. And like those French ski holiday resorts, some of the chalets are located within easy walking distance of the ski lifts.
All that's needed now is for the snow to fall.
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