Big snow Festival coming to Andorra.

The Big Snow Festival (www.thebigsnowfestival.com) returns to Arinsal, Andorra from March 13^th to the 20^th and confirmed to headline is pop-rap star Example, who has exploded on to the UK music scene over the last year. Continue reading ‘Example to headline Big Snow Festival in Arinsal’

The big snow festival takes place again next March in Arinsal.

The Big Snow Festival, which debuted in Andorra in March 2010 with pumping DJ sets in the snow from Calvin Harris, Pendulum, Judge Jules and more, is returning to the Pyrenees for another action packed week next spring. Continue reading ‘The Big Snow Festival is Back for 2011′

Chamonix takes in number 1 spot with British skiers as per EasyJet's compilation.

European discount airline Easyjet recently released the top-10 winter ski resort destinations by  British skiers and have compiled them into a hot list. Ski Rebel Magazine has managed to get a copy and has them available for you if you read on…

Continue reading ‘Europe’s top 10 ski destinations as chosen by UK travelers’

Igloo villages are a big tourist attraction.

Iglu Villages have opened for the winter at seven Alpine locations, each requiring 3000 tonnes of snow to provide their storm-proof lodging.

In addition to Gstaad, Davos-Klosters, Zermatt, Engelberg, the Zugspitze and Grandvalira in Andorra, an Igloo Village will also be offered for the first time in St. Moritz.

The new St. Moritz igloo village has been created at a stunning location next to the top station Muottas Muragl, offering a view over the Upper Engadine lakes. Two large igloos, decorated with artistic ice sculptures, provide guests with the perfect setting to while away the hours in cosy surroundings – whether as a place to stop during a winter hike, for some reinforcements before tobogganing down the slopes or for a gourmet evening by candlelight.

Continue reading ‘Bringing igloo villages to the Alps’

British skiers can save a bit when traveling to the French Alps with the new SnowBall pass.

A new discount pass has been launched in the Alps which offers savings on a wide range of in-resort expenses.

The new SnowBall Pass allows holders to simply show their pass at selected venues in top French resorts to receive special prices, offers and discounts. The Pass can be bought before departure in the UK fort £15 (€17) and is valid for multiple trips, all season.

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Val Thorens has opened for the season. The French ski area the highest major resort in the Alps.

Many of the world’s major resorts in at least a dozen countries opened for the season this past weekend.

In Europe, several major alpine resorts opened their doors. Europe’s highest major resort Val Thorens is the second resort to open in France, joining Tignes which has been open for nearly two months already. In Austria, Obergurgl is opening and in Switzerland, Andermatt, Davos, Klosters, Flims and Laax join Engelberg, Zermatt, Verbier, Les Diablerets and Saas Fee which are already open. In Italy, Livigno is opening early and is running its lifts free of charge this week with no lift pass required.

Continue reading ‘Update: ski area openings’

A new on-snow festival is set to rock the Andorran resort of Arinsal this winter according to local organizers. The Big Snow Festival is going to be held from March 14th-21st, offering what the organizers predict will be a weeklong rollercoaster of skiing and snowboarding, combined with top music acts and pumping beats.
Launched by the organizers of the sell-out UK music event, The Big Reunion, The Big Snow Festival offers top music talent from world-renowned promoters including Judge Jules and Kissdafunk. Headline acts will be announced later this year.
Ian Kaye, Event Organizer at The Big Snow Festival, said,

by bringing together a mix of the biggest DJs, promoters and live acts and dropping them slap bang in the middle of one of Europe’s top snow resorts, The Big Snow Festival means booking this year’s winter holiday just got much, much easier.”

Arinsal lies in the heart of the Pyrenees, is nestled between France and Spain and is connected to neighbouring Pal. For those who want to tailor their trip, tickets with various flight, accommodation and wristband options can be purchased. Big Snow Packages are also available, which include return flights, transfers, accommodation and all events from £399 ($850 USD).
www.thebigsnowfestival.com

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