Ben Hobden discovers exceptional skiing and delightful après-ski rewards well earned on a trip to the Italian ski resort of Courmayeur.
There are ski resorts that exist purely for sport. Courmayeur exists for comfort and beauty, and for the deep satisfaction of earning every indulgence. Here, skiing is not about relentless mileage or après excess, but about balance between effort and reward, wilderness and refinement.
Classic and electric mountain bike enthusiasts can explore the Chamonix Valley with more confidence this summer following the introduction of new signage and a dedicated bike map which can be picked up from all the tourist offices in the area
VINTAGE ski Posters featuring two of the most famous peaks of the Alps – The Matterhorn and Mont Blanc – attracted plenty of interest at a recent online sale held by international auctioneers Lyon & Turnbull in partnership with poster specialists Tomkinson Churcher.