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Autumn in Haute-Savoie: the Alps’ best-kept secret
At a time when summer holidays are the talk of the town and bookings are in full swing, few people are already thinking about autumn. Yet, for many mountain lovers, the best weeks of the year are still to come. With its flamboyant colours, trails regaining their tranquillity and exceptional light, Haute-Savoie reveals a side of itself in the late season that few visitors yet take the time to discover. There are the long summer holidays. Then there are the winter ski holidays. And then there is this special period, between September and the first few days of November, which many still regard as merely the off-season.A mistake, according to…
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Ski Touring in Greece? Absolutely!
An adventure you won’t forget!Whenever I mention that I’ve been skiing in Greece, I always get the same surprised reaction: “Wait, you can ski in Greece?” While Greece is a beloved summer destination for many Belgians, for me, it holds so much more significance. With Greek roots, this land has always been close to my heart. My grandfather, who came to Belgium before the war, changed our family name from ‘Papageorgiou’ to ‘Papageorges’ to help integrate. Though both my father and I were born in Belgium, making me only 25% Greek, Greece has always intrigued me. I visited several times as a child, but it wasn’t until my 50s that…
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Méribel en Fête: A Summer of unforgettable festivals and events
Méribel, the famous 3 Valleys resort, is offering a rich and varied programme for all the family this summer. As well as traditional activities such as cycling, mountain biking, trail running and golf, the resort is hosting a series of exciting festivals. Two innovative new events: Game Over Festival (29-30 June 2024) and Surprenant Festival (19-21 July 2024) add an innovative twist to summer in Méribel. The Game Over Festival transforms the Olympic ice rink into an 1800 m² space dedicated to video games and pop culture, with almost 500 games, professional simulators, virtual reality experiences, tournaments, blind tests, geek quizzes, workshops, conferences and shows by professional gamers. Cosplay fans…
