http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?fid4ct=6137 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:04:01 EST Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:02:08 EST http://backend.userland.com/rss RapidFeeds v0.1 -- http://www.rapidfeeds.com Roger Moss roger.moss@mountainpassions.com en contact@mountainpassions.com http://www.mountainpassions/images/site/favico.gif http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?fid4ct=6137 AT THE HEAD OF THE TARENTAISE VALLEY beyond Les Arcs, La Rosière, Sainte-Foy Tarentaise and Tignes the Route des Grandes Alpes hits the snowy buffers each winter in Val d’Isère. If anything, this glamorous ski area is even bigger than it looks on paper, and is linked seamlessly to neighbouring Tignes to form the legendary Espace Killy. So it’s very much a case of quality and quantity. Off-piste is virtually limitless, although beginners and less than confident (and fit) would probably be happier elsewhere. Or join those who come just to be seen. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=2668600 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=2668600 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:51:00 EST Switzerland is rising quickly up the popularity ladder since the introduction of several new, top quality apartment complexes in the Swiss Alps. With a growing number of beautifully appointed, self catered residences, skiers are making the leap from the traditional French resorts over the border to Swiss resorts such as Champery, Laax and Nendaz. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=2668599 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=2668599 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:50:00 EST We all deserve a little pampering now and then, so how about combining your ski holiday with a spa package to enjoy a more rounded sense of wellbeing? 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