
What will EES border checks be like at Eurotunnel LeShuttle? A guide for UK travellers
If you're planning to travel to the French Alps via Eurotunnel LeShuttle this winter, you might be wondering what EES means for you. At Peak Retreats, we’ve done the legwork to help you know what to expect. Our team visited Eurotunnel to see exactly how the new system will work, so we can give you the clearest and most reassuring advice possible.

The Inside Track: A multi-family ski holiday in La Toussuire
Alison, from the Peak Retreats team, headed to La Toussuire with her family and nine other families. Read all about their trip including where they stayed, what the skiing was like and her lunch recommendations.

What's new in the French Alps for the 2025/26 ski season?
Each season, we speak to our resort partners to hear what's new and exciting for the winter ahead. Here's our pick of the most exciting new developments across the French Alps for winter 2025/26.

Peak Retreats is now employee-owned
Peak Retreats has become the first ski company in the UK to be employee-owned.

Affordable Ski Packages for Winter 2025/26
Budget-friendly options for school holiday weeks and off-peak weeks for the winter 2025/26 ski season plus bonus money-saving tips.

Top 10 dishes to try when skiing in France
The French Alps have plenty of local specialities to indulge in after a long day of skiing.

Peak Retreats named Best Ski Operator at Telegraph Travel Awards 2025
Peak Retreats was recognised as Best Ski Operator in the prestigious Telegraph Travel Awards 2025.

My first ski holiday in La Plagne: a teenager's perspective
Erin headed to La Plagne in April 2025 with friends and family. Read about her favourite slopes, where she stayed and the exciting new experience she tried.

Winter 2024/25 Highlights: In Photos
What an incredible season it was. Scroll through some of our favourite photos and highlights from the winter 24/25 season.

The Inside Track: driving to the French Alps for the first time
Nicola, from the Peak Retreats team, decided to drive to her ski holiday with her family. Find out why they chose self drive, what they did to prepare, how the trip went and whether they'd do it again.

A-Z of fantastic summer activities in the Alps
Discover the huge variety of Alpine summer activities in our A-Z summer activity guide!