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Client review: discovering La Rosière in summer
Our client Nadine headed to La Rosière in the summer with her son. Find out how she got on, what they got up to and admire the views,
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The Inside Track: A first time ski trip to La Rosière
Our apprentice Becca headed to La Rosière on our team trip and her first ever ski trip. Find out how she got on.
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How do I travel by train to the French Alps?
Travelling down to the French Alps by train can seem daunting. We've broken down the journey step-by-step. Read what it's really like taking the train down to the mountains; getting the Eurostar, crossing Paris, travelling on the TGV and arriving in Bourg St Maurice.
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A multi-family ski holiday in Les Menuires
Alison from the Peak Retreats team picked Les Menuires as the ideal destination for a ski holiday with a group of family and friends. Find out why Les Clarines was a standout accommodation, what it’s like to ski in the 3 Valleys and her insider tips.
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5 best mountain coasters in the French Alps for summer
Find our top pick of resorts with mountain coasters/luges for your next summer mountain break.
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Family summer 2026 coolcation holidays for under £1,500
Family summer 2026 coolcation holidays for under £1,500
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School holiday dates for skiing UK and France
In this blog, we share the UK school holiday dates to cover skiing in the winter 2026/27 season as well as French school holiday dates and UK private school holiday dates where they differ from state schools.
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Everything’s rosy in La Rosière
Alison from the Peak Retreats team returned to La Rosière in January 2026. Since her last visit, several new residences have opened, and she was excited to explore them. Read more about her trip and her insider tips…
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Peak Retreats Awarded Feefo's Gold Trusted Service Award
The team at Peak Retreats is proud to have been awarded Feefo's Gold Trusted Service Award for 2026.
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Top 12 ski resorts near Geneva
Named as 'Best Airport' by World Snow Awards, there's no doubt that Geneva Airport is a popular choice for skiers. With many French Alps ski resorts within driving distance of the airport, flying to Geneva means short transfer times and more time on the slopes!
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Review: Ski with Confidence Course
Alison, from the Peak Retreats team, undertook a course with ski with confidence coach Louise Pode. Read why she decided to do the course, what she got out of it and how she felt heading into her next ski trip.
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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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What will EES border checks be like at Eurotunnel LeShuttle? A guide for UK travellers
From 12 October 2025, the EU introduced a new digital border system called the Entry/Exit System (EES). If you're planning to travel to the French Alps via Eurotunnel (LeShuttle) this winter, we’ve done the legwork to help you know what to expect.
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A multi-family ski holiday in La Toussuire
Alison went with her group of families and friends to La Toussuire, part of the relatively unknown Les Sybelles ski area (310km) in the French Alps. Discover what they enjoyed in the ski area, all about the accommodation and what the resort is like.
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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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Peak Retreats is now employee-owned
Peak Retreats has become the first ski company in the UK to be employee-owned.
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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.
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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: A Summer Holiday in Chamonix
Jess, from the Peak Retreats team, stayed in Chamonix with her parents and dog in September 2024. Read all about their trip including some en route troll hunting, where they stayed, their favourite walking routes and what else they got up to…
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What to do in ski resorts in March and April
Resorts put on lots of events each season, March and April are no exception. Watch jaw-dropping exploits, take part in quirky festivals and make the most of your trip with events that will make your holiday more memorable.
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Off piste skiing in the French Alps
Off-piste snow skiing can be an exhilarating adrenalin activity. Like most high adrenalin activities however, it can also be dangerous if not practised safely. In this blog we give our top tips for heading off piste and debunk a few myths.
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An interview with Louise Pode, Ski with Confidence Coach
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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Recyclable Skis: An Interview with Camille Lambert, Founder of ADN
In this interview with Founder of ADN, Camille Lambert, she shares her journey—from a passion for skiing to developing ground-breaking recycling technology—and offers insights into how skiers can embrace sustainability, the challenges of being a female innovator, and the future of eco-designed sports gear.
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What's New Winter 2024/25
Find out what's new in our resorts this upcoming season, from new experiences, to brand new lifts, check out our roundup!
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Fresh snow snaps - February 2024
We're in the midst of the 2023/24 ski season - some of our resorts have shared beautiful images of the fresh snow on the mountains, so we thought we'd share some of our favourites from February 2024!
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Ski Club of Great Britain; 120 years on
For a country with very few ski resorts of our own, us Brits are known for loving skiing - the Ski Club of Great Britain, the largest ski club in the world, continues to maintain the core aims set by their founders over 120 years ago!
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Les 7 Laux: An undiscovered French favourite
The family-friendly, undiscovered resort of Les 7 Laux in the Isère region offers fantastic views of the Grenoble basin and Grésivaudan valley from its location in the Belledonne mountain range. You may (unfortunately) not be familiar with this underrated, purpose-built resort but it’s a continuously popular destination for French skiers!
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Why Les 2 Alpes is great for families
When it comes to choosing a ski resort for a family, there can be a lot to consider. One resort that has really come on to our radar the last few years as a first-choice for families is Les 2 Alpes in the Isère area of the French Alps.
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Discover the Northern French Alps by Train
Most people would assume that flying is the easiest way to get to the Northern Alps; taking the train can take less time and has a range of perks! Find out more about our top tips for train travel to the Northern French Alps, as well as 5 resorts that are easy access by train.
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Festive Skiing: Why you should ski over Christmas and New Year
Discover our 10 reasons why you should ski over Christmas and New Year this winter!
