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Is the idea of getting to the mountains by rail from the UK finally becoming mainstream? As Eurostar confirms its ski train will return next season, with tickets now on sale, Helen Coffey shares her experience of training it to the slopes last winter

The reigning two-time champion has been part of team’s final altitude training camp in Tignes before Florence Grand Départ

You can take it easy on the slopes of Tignes. But if you have a yearning to go higher, further and faster, this beautiful eco-friendly resort is hard to beat

Alpine adventures await in some of the world’s most popular resorts

At an altitude of 2,100 metres, Tignes, in the French Alps, has long been a choice destination for skiers. It's also become a top destination for athletes keen on high-altitude training, such as the winning Tour de France team Jumbo-Visma.

From Antibes in the south to Deauville in the north, here’s our pick of French destinations to explore

Planning a ski or snowboard trip for March or April? These high resorts are likely to have the best conditions

Michael Howie faces his fears at the new Club Med resort in Tignes

The Haute Tarentaise region is ideal for clipping on your touring skis, escaping the resort crowds, and discovering a world of spectacular, little-known valleys as far as the Italian border