Ski in genral

A ski is a long flat device worn on the feet designed to help the wearer slide smoothly over snow. Originally intended as an aid to travel in snowy regions, they are now primarily used for recreational and sporting purposes. Also, a ski may denote a similar device used for other purposes than skiing, e.g., for steering snowmobiles.

Snow skis glide on snow because downward pressure, as well as heat from surface friction, melts the snow directly under the ski. This creates a very thin layer of water directly under the ski upon which the ski glides. This is why if there is freezing rain that freezes to the bottom of the ski perhaps when carrying the ski, the ski, when set down on the snow, won't glide until the ice wears off or is knocked off. Ski wax is used to decrease drag by increasing the water repellent properties of the base.

About France

France (French: IPA: [fʁɑ̃s]), officially the French Republic (French: République française, IPA: [ʁepyblik fʁɑ̃sɛz]), is a country whose metropolitan territory is located in Western Europe and which also comprises various overseas islands and territories located in other continents.[1] Metropolitan France extends from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea, and from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean. French people often refer to Metropolitan France as L'Hexagone (The "Hexagon") because of the geometric shape of its territory.

France is bordered by Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Andorra, and Spain. In some of its overseas departments, France also shares land borders with Brazil, Suriname, and the Netherlands Antilles. France is also linked to the United Kingdom via the Channel Tunnel, which passes underneath the English Channel (La Manche in French).

The French Republic is a democracy which is organised as a unitary semi-presidential republic. It is a developed country with the sixth-largest economy in the world.[2] Its main ideals are expressed in the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen. France is one of the founding members of the European Union, and has the largest land area of all members. France is also a founding member of the United Nations, and a member of La Francophonie, the G8, and the Latin Union. It is one of the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council wielding veto power, and it is also one of eight acknowledged nuclear powers. France is the most popular international tourist destination in the world, receiving over 75 million foreign tourists annually, followed by Spain (53 million), the U.S.A. (46 million) and China (41 million).[3] The name France originates from the Franks, a Germanic tribe that occupied the region after the fall of the Western Roman Empire. More precisely, the region around Paris, called Île-de-France, was the original French royal demesne.

snow train in ski

or some thrilling mountain side adventures this winter, take Rail Europe's Snow Train down to the French Alps, where every level of skier and boarder is catered for. With an interesting mix of runs in the resorts, you are bound to find a resort that suits your level of ability. For more information on individual resorts and runs, please see our destination map.

The Snow Train is a great way to start your holiday, whether you'd like to get a good night's sleep or start the party in the onboard bar/disco on the way. With our overnight train from London or Ashford via Paris you can maximise the amount of time in the resort with up to eight days on the slopes.

ski in france

France has hundreds of kilometers of ski slopes, in some of the most spectacular mountains in the world. From the Alps, to the Massive Cental to the Jura in the South of France, it is possible to ski all year round. From Snowboards to kids to pro Black slopes, there is skiing for everybody.

ski in france

Ski in france is becoming a hot spot for tourists

Winters seem to have people flocking to the place to play and enjoy the beauty of the morning sun in a medley with the fresh sparkling snow...........


many sites offer direct Discounts for the festival season and direct interaction with the clients are cashing in on the prospective holidayers

had a rocking time there

Three cheers for France it rocks