http://www.onthesnow.com/news/13/?XE_AFF=rss en-us Copyright 2008, OnTheSnow Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.onthesnow.com/ots/images/logo_image/en/snow-report.gif http://www.onthesnow.com Keen skiers and boarders can hit the slopes a week early in Grandvalira; 15 kilometres of skiable terrain will be open from Saturday Nov. 21. http://www.onthesnow.com/news/a/9231/grandvalira-and-vallnord-open-a-week-early-nov-21 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 In partnership with Milka, Châtel hosts la piste mauve, inviting skiers to discover the natural life of the Alps with, as an added bonus, chocolate from the famous purple cow. http://www.onthesnow.com/news/a/8355/sweet-toothed-skiers-love-chtels-mauve-piste Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The legendary cross-country skiing event 'Foulée Blanche' heats up Autrans Jan. 20-24. It's a festive competition for all ages. http://www.onthesnow.com/news/a/8638/the-foule-blanche-competition-comes-to-autrans-in-january Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Montgenèvre offers guests the chance to snow mobile across the ski area and even into Italy. Pilot the machine yourself or just come along for the ride. http://www.onthesnow.com/news/a/8673/take-a-ride-on-a-snow-mobile-at-montgenvre Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 At Les 2 Alpes, as soon as the temperature drops and the snow falls, so do prices. The resort is offering a deal on a week-long stay to open the winter season.... http://www.onthesnow.com/news/a/8707/les-2-alpes-launches-ski-and-stay-deal-from-euro243 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The popular family resort of Les Karellis in Savoie offers package deals on mid-week short stays. With fewer people on the pistes and more money in your pocket, what could be better?... http://www.onthesnow.com/news/a/8731/family-friendly-les-karellis-offers-cheap-mid-week-stays Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Tour operator, Ski Collection, has launched a range of discounted deals on lodging in many of France's top resorts in December and January. http://www.onthesnow.com/news/a/8896/ski-collection-launches-christmas-savings-in-three-valleys Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 A new ski Web site offers up to 35 percent discounts on ski holidays to multiple destinations when you 'build your own' package. http://www.onthesnow.com/news/a/8927/get-35-percent-off-with-a-build-your-own-ski-holiday Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 160cm of fresh snow has fallen in Cortina d'Ampezzo over just seven days in November; the Dolomiti Superski area is due to open Nov. 28, 2009. http://www.onthesnow.com/news/a/9063/italian-dolomites-dominate-ski-reports-with-early-snow Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Kitzbuehel has broken its earliest opening record; the resort opened for weekend skiers from Oct. 24. http://www.onthesnow.com/news/a/9067/kitzbuehel-opens-early-in-november-for-weekend-skiers-riders Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Crans Montana introduces new beginners' lifts, a fine dining mountain restaurant, and a wealth of winter activities at the Guides' Office. http://www.onthesnow.com/news/a/9068/crans-montana-receives-infrastructure-boost-with-lifts-hotels-more Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The mighty Matterhorn is one of the 28 finalists in the New7Wonders of Nature competition; voting will continue in 2010 and the seven winners will be declared in 2011. http://www.onthesnow.com/news/a/9070/matterhorn-is-finalist-in-new7wonders-of-nature-competition Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Inghams has launched discounted Swiss ski holidays this Christmas, including half-board accommodation and flights from a choice of UK airports. http://www.onthesnow.com/news/a/9072/celebrate-christmas-with-a-swiss-ski-holiday-from-549 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Skiers who can't wait for the official start of the season can head to Norway: Hemsedal, Trysil, and Geilo all have open slopes and lifts. http://www.onthesnow.com/news/a/9073/norways-ski-resorts-open-ahead-of-schedule Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Five ski resorts in New Hamphire are offering a joint lift ticket exclusively for skiers and snowboarders arriving in the state from Europe. http://www.onthesnow.com/news/a/9074/new-hampshire-launches-five-mountain-ski-passport-for-european-visitors Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Erna low are offering 10-percent savings over the busiest week of the ski season, New year, on selected holidays to france. Self-drive holidays include upgraded Channel crossing too. http://www.onthesnow.com/news/a/9075/enjoy-10-percent-off-new-year-skiing-in-france Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Heavy early snowfall means Val Thorens can open a week ahead of schedule - 10 slopes and five lifts will be in operation this weekend. http://www.onthesnow.com/news/a/9090/val-thorens-announces-early-opening-nov-14 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 This year, Font Romeu has created a new zone dedicated to children and beginners; learn how to ski or snowboard in a safe and fun environment. http://www.onthesnow.com/news/a/8374/font-romeu-takes-care-of-children-and-beginners Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Val d'Isère invites you to heat up the pistes at their Snow Party - a week of skiing, concerts, parties, and maybe even the chance to find a soul mate. http://www.onthesnow.com/news/a/8531/val-disre-is-throwing-a-snow-party Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Accommodation deals, discounted passes, and all-inclusive packages are just some of the promotions going on at La Rosière this year. http://www.onthesnow.com/news/a/8545/la-rosire-launches-ski-and-lodging-deals Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500