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Chalet Cervinia – Val d’Isère

January 6, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

Premier luxury chalet operator Purple Ski recently announced the opening of Chalet Cervinia in Val d’Isère for this winter ski season, adding yet another exceptional property to its portfolio of luxury catered ski chalets in […]

Is Skiing in France Worth the Hype? Here’s What You Need to Know

September 25, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

‘Tout schuss’ this, ‘après-ski’ that; we all know that one person who goes skiing every winter and makes it their whole personality. You might be left wondering if it’s actually worth the hype, so here’s […]

The Swiss Resort of Nendaz

January 26, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

Not everyone heads to the Alps in winter to ski. That may be a surprise to some, and anathema to the die-hard ski fraternity, But whatever you make of this trend, more and more winter […]

Cyprianerhof Dolomit Resort

October 13, 2024 Our Man On The Ground 0

Movement on the mountain, relaxation in the valley; it’s the simplest of mantras, but an ethos that underlines the philosophy of a remarkable hotel in the Dolomites. The Cyprianerhof has a unique, warm and welcoming […]

Snowfall Returns for Spring Skiing in Ischgl

April 27, 2024 Our Man On The Ground 0

It’s mid-April in Ischgl, high in the Silvretta mountains of the Austrian Tyrol and Mark Nicholls enjoys a final flurry of Spring skiing in Austria. Overnight, the valley has been covered in several inches of […]

Chalet Harmony – Méribel

February 1, 2024 Our Man On The Ground 1

Premier luxury chalet operator Purple Ski, who offer exceptional properties across the French Alps, has recently announced the opening of the stunning new Chalet Harmony in Méribel which is available for bookings this current ski […]

5 Underrated Ski Resorts Around the World

November 30, 2023 Our Man On The Ground 0

When it comes to hitting the slopes, avid skiers and snowboarders often find themselves drawn to the security of widely known resorts. Little do they know but there are many underrated ski resorts hidden among […]

Switzerland

Ice Fishing In Switzerland

February 7, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 0

Mark Nicholls experiences the alpine chill of ice fishing in Switzerland – and also finds time to take in a few ski-runs Beneath several inches of snow, up to a metre of ice, and in […]

Austria

Hotel Tirolerhof, Zell am See

January 24, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 0

The Hotel Tirolerhof is a family-run luxury hotel at Zell am See in Austria’s SalzburgerLand. The chalet-style property is a five-minute walk from the heart of the town and a couple of minutes’ stroll from […]

Austria

Winter Splendour In Austria’s Ski Amadé Region

February 1, 2019 Our Man On The Ground 0

The soaring spire of the village church pricks the skyline with needlestick precision. It is the highest, most slender, in the Salzburg Pinzgau region at 76m and when we arrive in the picturesque alpine village […]