Freeriding, or the more commonly used terms of backcountry and off-piste, is a style of skiing that is on natural and un-groomed terrain. With a ski area as large as the Alps, skiers are often spoilt for choice on where to find the best freeride skiing in Europe. Below you will find a shortcut guide […]
If you are looking for the most picturesque ski resort in the Alps or the ski area with the best views then search no further. In this blog we feature 5 of our favourite ski resorts for beautiful scenery, authentic alpine charm and breathtaking mountain peaks. These are some of the most pretty ski resorts […]
We have recently added Le Chalet Mont Blanc to our Ultimate Luxury Chalets Collection because we see it to be one the top 100 chalets in the Alps. Sleeping up to 26 guests, Le Chalet Mont Blanc is the largest luxury chalet in Chamonix with all the bells and whistles. Impressive views, luxurious spa facilities […]
So you have been tasked with the daunting challenge of finding a large ski chalet in the Alps for your group ski holiday… Where do you start?
When making a decision on which ski resort to visit, many of us tend to have strict requirements that a potential destination needs to meet. Are the slopes appropriate for my level of ability? What is the snow like? How good is the apres ski? The fact that many settlements have been in existence for […]
Snow isn’t the only thing fluttering in the Alps. Some holidaymakers enjoy a trip to the casino in their chosen ski resort. You might be thinking that there are lots of casinos in the Alps, but you would be mistaken, they are few and far between. So we thought we would break it down and […]
Your luxury winter holiday is the annual or bi-annual event of the year, the highlight for many. As it should be, you will want to make everything perfect for your time on and off the slopes. Whether it be carefully selecting the time of year, the resort and mountains or the luxury chalet. You will […]
For that extra bit of time on the slopes, the ultimate height of luxury is to take a private jet directly to your ski resort. Dodge the airport lounges, long passport control and check-in queues to jump on a jet, taking you to your ultimate ski destination, stress free. There are many reasons to opt […]
We all have that friend who loves to shoot down the slope without a care in the world, throwing all caution to the wind. But what is more annoying is when they actually are good enough to pull it off. Well this week we are looking into the top 5 ski resorts for experts in […]
This weekend (the first weekend in September) there was fresh snowfall in the Alps. It didn’t last very long but the sight of fresh powder all over social media certainly got people thinking about their ski holidays. This, combined with children going back to school in the UK has meant that we have seen a […]
In my honest opinion, I think every run in the Alps can offer something to the different range of skiers on it. However, if you are an advanced skier looking for new thrills, bigger challenges and something to brag about at the end of your holiday, you may need to take a look at some […]
There is something magical about being in a snowy paradise in the winter and it’s not necessarily due to the fun of being on the slopes. For many, these winter wonderland resorts provide beautiful scenery and the perfect place for a relaxing break and they are not interested by the highly active winter sports.
Blue Skies Lifestyle Ltd, established in 2005, is an online luxury ski holiday agent that specialises in finding clients the perfect luxury ski chalet in France, Switzerland, Austria and Italy. We feature an extensive portfolio of luxury chalet accommodation and luxury ski hotels that are ideal for group and family luxury ski holidays.
