News in category "Mountain Life"

Summer has finally arrived and the mountains are heating up. The excitement in the Alps is palpable as the world famous Tour de France 2016 prepares to wind its way through the Swiss and French Alps later…
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The Swiss-style wooden chalets with their gently sloping gabled roofs and colourful shutters are synonymous with all things winter. A ski holiday in Europe wouldn’t’ be complete if these iconic…
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Walk along Rue des Pecles, and you will find some of Chamonix’s oldest, most luxurious chalets. Huge farmhouses containing the history of Chamonix’s first families are dotted along the road…
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Winter is coming, and Chamonix is gearing up for a good one! The team here at nidski are checking out what’s new in the valley this winter, and there is something for everyone to enjoy.Chalet Hotel…
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The summer has left, autumn has arrived and winter is on its way. All winter pros know that if you’re going to put in any serious mountain time, buying your ski pass before the season starts can…
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The Swiss ski resort of Saas Fee has the ultimate ski pass offer for anybody planning there this winter. The ski resort is offering their WinterCard season pass for only CHF222 (instead of CHF1,050) –…
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Winter resorts in the mountains will need to increase their density to prevent their decline, according to a PhD thesis in architecture. PhD student Fiona Pià offers concrete and innovative…
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With so many apps out there to make every aspect of our lives easier and more manageable, we thought we would round up some of our favourite ski-related apps on the market. With everything from pre-ski…
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In years gone by, the mountains were home to a lucky few. Whilst there were some passionate sportsmen who had taken up residence, and perhaps a few businessmen keen to make the most of the visiting tourists…
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The mountains, that’s where! And whilst cities, as always, are a major drawcard for property investment, the ski resorts of the world are where the rest of the money is going. With property prices…
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The Notaires of France date from 2016 conclude that it's a mixed market for the Haute Savoie and the Savoie, the main alpine property regions in the French Alps. The charming ski village of Megeve, only…
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The 2016/17 winter season is coming to its end, with the snow melting and the green shoots of spring making it the ideal time to reflect on the performance of the alpine property market. We’ve already…
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Data from the French consulate in London has shown the number of UK citizens applying for French citizenship is soaring. In fact, the number of applicants in January, Febuary and March of 2017 was double…
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The world's most famous bike race, Le Tour de France 2017 finished up in Paris this weekend.  Over the past 2 weeks, the participants of Le Tour cycled over 3,500km through some of France’s…
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From its earliest days, skiing has attracted some of the most well-known faces in the world. Hollywood stars, European royalty, business dynasties and rock gods have all flocked to the mountains at one…
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Thinking of buying a ski home in the French, Swiss or Austrian Alps? As one of the best lifestyle and financial investments you can make, the opportunity to own a piece of the mountains as well as earn…
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Can You Pay For Your Ski Property Purchase in Pounds? Switzerland will accept nothing but Francs, and whilst it is legally possible in France, it is not the normal thing to do. And even if it was, it’s…
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There can be a thousand different reasons to fall in love with a particular ski resort, but according to Julian Walker from SkiingProperties.com, “Access, length of ski season and altitude”…
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With the Alps covering more than 80,000 square miles containing hundreds of ski resorts, the decision about where to buy is never a straightforward one. For the past 9 years, property guru’s Knight…
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The mountains of Austria have long been one of Europe’s most popular destinations. The proximity to some of Austria’s most beautiful cities mean ski resorts are easily accessed in both summer…
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Purchasing a ski home in France comes with some costs that we aren’t familiar with in the UK. From the notaires fees to inheritance taxes, we have made a short list of costs related to owning a…
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The ski industry as we know it is changing. Around a quarter of visitors to ski resorts are non-skiers, changing weather conditions mean even the highest resorts aren’t snow-sure and the key demographic…
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A long-time favourite for skiers from all over the world, France has been attracting millions of visitors since the 1924 Winter Olympics in Chamonix Mont-Blanc. Changing times, climates and customer demographics…
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Guest post from The Viewing, international luxury property specialists. No one knows a property better than the home owner. The Viewing, the international luxury property specialists, have invited…
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Ten Minutes With… is part of a regular series of interviews  with individuals and companies in various ski resorts around the world. They share their local alpine knowledge, insight into life…
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Guest post from The Viewing, international luxury property specialists.  Just five minutes after stepping out of the car can be enough to fall in love with a wonderful mountain home and know you…
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We would all love to have a cool million (or two) to spend on a ski chalet, but back in the real world, what does £150,000 get you and where?  A 2 Bed Ski Apartment in Flumet, Espace Diamant…
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Whether you are going on a holiday or biting the bullet and making the big mountain move to France, many people wonder what it takes to bring the beloved family pooch along too. Whilst there may be some…
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Ten Minutes With… is part of a regular series of interviews with individuals and companies in various ski resorts around the world. They share their local alpine knowledge, insight into life in…
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To celebrate the end of an EPIC winter season, we have teamed up with the talented team at Marmota Maps to give one lucky person the chance to win one of their iconic 630 Ski Resorts of the Alps Marmota…
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You’ve been on a few ski holidays. Maybe you even did a season or two back in the day. But now, the call of the mountains is just too strong and you are considering taking the plunge and moving…
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Looking to ski AND party hard? Then look no further, these are the resorts that you can’t miss!  St Anton St Anton might be famous for its off-piste descents & steep slopes, but if you…
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Do you live in (or near) a ski resort? I live in Sallanches, so the nearest ski stations are Combloux (part of the Evasion Mont Blanc ski area), Cordon and Passy Plaine-Joux. Which is your favourite ski…
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 Ski resorts are no longer strictly for skiing. In fact, recent years have seen a massive increase in the number of visitors to ski resorts in the summer, and why not?! Once the snow has gone, the…
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  Kicking off the alpine summer in style, CHAMFEST 2018 is a new family-friendly festival of music, culture, sport and nature in world-famous Chamonix. From Friday 15th to Sunday 17th June 2018,…
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The Alps are home to some of the most beautiful and challenging mountain hikes in the world. Although we could easily spend days exploring what these beautiful mountains, sometimes one day is all you…
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Perched on the northern tip of Lake Annecy, and surrounded by snow-capped mountains, it is easy to see why Annecy is frequently described as the "Prettiest City in France", the "Venice of the Alps" or…
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Flocons de Sel, Megève The absolute peak of perfection when it comes to dining in the French Alps. Chef Emmanual Renaut who was awarded the “Meilleur Ouvrier de France” in 2004, has…
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The alpine summer season goes from strength to strength each year. As summer has officially started, here is the nidski guide to the Top 20 things to do in the European Alps in July and August. 1. Glacier…
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As of 1st July 2018, speed limits on some roads in France have been reduced – and there won’t be signs to remind you! To try to reduce fatal accidents on roads in France, the French government…
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It is often said that the Tour de France is won – or lost - in the mountains. No surprise when the climbs rise as high as 2,215m (at the top of the Col du Portet in the Pyrenees) and with gradients…
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“ADVENTURE AND EXCITEMENT WHILE DISRUPTING THE SLEDGING WORLD” What is Axiski? Axiski is the ultimate toy for outdoor adventure lovers of all ages. Taking inspiration from the humble sledge,…
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July is nearly over and winter is on its way! You might think that it’s too late to start searching for your dream ski property in time for Christmas, but with a bit of planning (and a lot of enthusiasm!)…
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Each summer when the snow has melted and the skis are packed away, the European Alps become the ultimate playground for road cyclists. With stunning views, plenty of incline, beautiful descents and superb…
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The mountains have always been home to some of the best thermal spas in the world. The ultimate alpine retreat, there is nothing better than relaxing in a thermal spa after a long day adventuring in the…
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We talk life in the Austrian Alps, and helicoptering in caviar for clients, with Andy Butterworth, Director of Luxury Chalet Specialists, Kaluma Travel Do you live in (or near) a ski resort? Which one? Yes…
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Even though there is less than one year to go until the UK officially leaves the EU, there is still so much uncertainty surrounding Brexit and how it will impact UK nationals. Here we take a look at some…
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In recent years, the Knight Frank Alpine Property Reports have uncovered that the biggest indicator of property growth value in a resort is investment in both skiing, and non-skiing infrastructure. It…
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Without a Brexit deal, it is likely that the UK will be treated as an unlisted country and UK pet passports will no longer be valid for travel into the EU. If this occurs, the UK Government has outlined…
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Until recently, vegetarian and vegan food was an anomaly in a ski resort. Cheese and lardons, more typical mountain food, were the name of the game - and there wasn’t much else on offer. Over the…
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We pick out the highlights from the latest Alpine Property report from Savills, Ski Property Market Experts, and international Estate Agents The Future for Ski Resorts and the Ski Property Market Savills…
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Since the referendum took place in June 2016 speculation has been rife about what leaving the EU means for those who own holiday homes in the EU. Now with a new prime minister on the way and the new Brexit…
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Although the traditional European resort destinations of France, Italy, Austria and Switzerland will always attract the masses, the smaller resorts of Eastern Europe are seeing a huge surge in popularity.…
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There are infinite reasons Méribel is the first choice for those looking to fulfill their dream of owning a ski home in the French Alps such as the traditional alpine architecture, world…
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