by Anna Sykes
I’m sure that, with three weeks
left of this school term, many of you will be anticipating some exotic beach
holidays or simply staying at home enjoying a Christmas by the fire. However, I know that a lot of you, like me, are waiting to pack your bags and head
over to the slopes of the snowy Alps for a week or two of skiing. Anyway, if you
are one of these people, I’m here to recommend some of my favourite
attractions/places you should be sure not to miss!
1.The Folie Douce
Val d’isere,Méribel,
Val Thorens
On one hand, it holds La Fruitière, a restaurant in the style of a classic Savoyard alpine dairy farm,
providing top quality food sourced from local pastures. Make sure to order its
iconic dish, oversized spaghetti served in a tall glass vase. However, you have more likely of heard of it due to its infamous outdoor snow bar, providing
world-class après-ski. From table-top dancing to champagne and canapes, a
better way to describe it may be Ibiza in the snow. However, it also provides a
great view of the renowned ‘Le Coupe Du Monde’ race and offers easy access for
all you non-skiers via the gondola.
2.Dog Sled Tours
Whistler
If you want
to immerse yourself in the true Canadian spirit, this is not something you want
to miss out on. Its offers the opportunity to see the stunning, snow-covered
landscape and provides an exhilarating experience as you twist and turn through
fairy-tale forests whilst simply having to sit and enjoy. There are various
different companies in Whistler which offer this adventure, providing a range
of prices - so make sure you ask your hotel or local information centre to find
out what best suits you.
3.Cresta Run
St Moritz
If you’re looking for the
thrill of being hurled down a toboggan run at 80 miles-per-hour, St Moritz is
the place for you. If the fact that four men have died there and thousands of
bones have been broken doesn’t put you off - why not go for it? However, I’m sad to
say that this experience is only on offer for men and costs around £200 for
five rides. If it doesn’t sound like your cup of tea (trust me, I
wouldn’t be signing up for it) it’s always a great event to watch.
4.Vallée Blanche
Chamonix
A 20km-long, off-piste ski
route with a vertical descent of 2,700m, offering the most breath-taking Alpine
scenery, and I can say that it is one of the most memorable, unforgettable life experiences you will ever have. Although this route is accessible for intermediates, it requires you
to be accompanied by a qualified mountain guide as it is riddled with
crevasses. This is easy enough to organise through websites such as http://www.chamonixskiguide.com. As this ski expedition takes all day, you are likely
to get rather peckish and so can stop off half way at the Requin Hut (a
mountain refugee) for some food and drink.
5.Ice Diving
Tignes
Although sadly I cannot admit
to doing this myself, I have been a witness to it a fair few times and can see
why it is so popular. The chance to plunge into the icy waters of a frozen lake
in Tignes is on offer for all abilities and the company provide you with all
the equipment. Prices range from 80-100 euros and for those of you who dread the
cold, don’t fret: reviews state that the suits provided don't give way to one
inch of the cold water. This is a great activity that all your family can get
involved in, even if you just want to watch. http://www.tignes.net/en/winter-sports/ice-diving-203.html
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