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Posted by Philippa Jacks at 10:13 on Monday 26 December 2011
Philippa Jacks suggests a few spa breaks and active trips to get back into shape in the New Year.
Posted by Anna Shepard at 08:27 on Saturday 19 November 2011
Snowshoeing is the perfect guise for relaxing in the mountains without strenuous physical exercise ruining your day.
Posted by Richard Hammond at 07:28 on Thursday 17 November 2011
Thinking of heading to the slopes this winter by train? Here's our handy guide to find the best deals, routes, itineraries and where to book online....
Posted by Tobias Chapple at 09:18 on Thursday 20 October 2011
Our favourite winter holidays in the Dolomites, from snowshoeing to cross country skiing, all reachable by train from the UK.
Posted by Holly Tuppen at 03:41 on Monday 10 October 2011
Check out our top 5 alternative winter holidays including snow-shoeing, cross country skiing, dog sledging, the Northern Lights and lots more
Posted by Gemma Tidman at 12:09 on Wednesday 21 September 2011
The latest special offers available at some of our ski resorts, and early booking discounts on premium accommodation in the heart of the Alps.
Posted by Tobias Chapple at 01:22 on Monday 13 December 2010
Take some time out to visit stunning frosty landscapes or simply relax with warming log fires and hearty food in some of Europe's top winter...
Posted by Holly Tuppen at 10:45 on Wednesday 01 December 2010
The recent cold snap has given the green light to another potentially awesome ski season in the isolated beauty of the snow covered Highlands and...
Posted by Karen Hitt at 02:29 on Wednesday 24 November 2010
2011 marks the Haute Route's 100th year and there couldn't be a better time to experience the ultimate ski touring trip.
Posted by Tobias Chapple at 04:15 on Thursday 11 November 2010
Our selection of where to go to see the Northern Lights in Norway, Sweden and Finnish Lapland, travelling by train from the UK.
Posted by Lucy Bruzzone at 09:16 on Tuesday 06 April 2010
Find out where to go ski touring this spring and who to go with
Posted by Richard Hammond at 03:25 on Monday 01 March 2010
What can beat the exhilaration of downhill skiing, the crisp alpine air, the vast mountain panoramas and the adrenaline rush of hurtling through...
Posted by Richard Hammond at 12:29 on Sunday 21 February 2010
The Guardian recommends some winter activities in its Green Travel List
Posted by Richard Hammond at 10:40 on Friday 18 December 2009
Former Ecologist editor Jeremy Smith and greentraveller's founder Richard Hammond reveal new ways to experience the ski season in an extract...
Posted by Richard Hammond at 05:24 on Monday 13 July 2009
Rail Europe has announced that it will not be running the Snow Train over the coming ski season. According to the company's website, "the current...
Posted by Richard Hammond at 07:04 on Saturday 02 August 2008
The judges of The Times Green Spaces' travel awards each month select their favourite nominations. Richard Hammond judging the BioHotel,...
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