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The Inside Track

The Inside Track is the Peak Retreats blog, packed with news, inspiration and tips to help you get the most out of your French Alps holiday.

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Ski trends & bucket-list ideas for 2026

As we head into 2026, we have taken the opportunity to think about the trends we are seeing in ski holidays here at Peak Retreats.

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Discover Isère...and a resort for everyone

With four mountain ranges and 21 mountain resorts, Isère is France's third largest mountain destination. There really is a resort for everyone. We've put together some of our favourite spots and resorts in Isère, including some well-known names but also some you should definitely get to know!

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12 gift ideas for skiers 2025

A list of the 12 best gift ideas for your favourite skiers! From practical accessories to fun stocking fillers and ski-themed décor, there's a gift for every skier.

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8 top tips for nervous skiers

Ski with Confidence coach, Louise Pode, shares tips on dealing with skiing anxiety. If you find your nerves getting the better of you in the run up to your ski holiday, or if you have a wobble on the slopes, then these top tips and techniques could help you find your ski happy place.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Inside Track: April Skiing in Tignes

Our team headed to Tignes on our team trip in April 2025. Read all about our trip including where we stayed, where we skied, what we ate and where you could stay too. 

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The Inside Track: Skiing in Val Cenis with kids - A Multi-Family Adventure

Nicola, from the Peak Retreats team, headed to Val Cenis with her family and two other families in March 2025. Read all about their trip including their first time self-driving, where they stayed, what the skiing was like and her favourite bar and restaurant recommendations…

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