Top 6 little problems you might have on your ski holiday!

For the brave who go to ski resorts by car... after the first miracle of being able to close the boot of the car with all the suitcases in, comes the mountain road test!And often, the sky has decided to spice up the journey with snow. So yes, it is a sign that the snow will be fresh and great, but at that exact moment when your car is bursting at the seams, and you've stopped moving because you are stuck in the middle of the road, it's not easy to find the positive side at that precise moment!




Our tip: do not leave without the suitable equipment in case of snow: snow chains must always be in the boot of the car and easily accessible! We also advise you to practice putting them on at home before leaving, this will prevent you from having to struggle with them when the time comes.

During heavy snowfalls, certain roads that take you up to the ski resorts are prohibited for vehicles that do not have special equipment. It would be silly to get stuck in the valley and leave the fresh snow to others! Come on, get yourself motivated and go and buy those snow chains!

Do you feel the stress rising when you go past the ski pass gate? And why is it always yours that doesn't work? And the impatient people behind you add a little more stress. In short, you are stuck there, at the entrance to paradise!

As we all know, drag lifts have traumatized generations of beginners but especially snowboarders! We can concentrate as much as we can, even stop breathing and give it the best we can … bang it's so easy to find ourselves on the ground. And we desperately cling on to the boom. Why?We don't know, bad reflex, but we've all done it (or have seen it being done).

Who has never lost something on the chairlift? Poles, gloves, beannies, ski goggles, skis, cereal bars, mobiles,… you can find a little bit of everything under the chairlifts!

Walking with ski boots on yes, it's a bit difficult, you have to get used to it. Please note, ski boots can slip so beware of the small patches of ice just waiting for you around the corner or on the terrace of an altitude restaurant.

Falling on skis or with a snowboard can happen to everyone, even the best! No panic and no shame to have!However, putting yourself in danger is out of the question.




Our tip: do not overestimate yourself and stay on the slopes adapted to your level.Also, don't hesitate to take ski lessons to get the good techniques. The most important thing is to know how to control your speed and to be able to stop when you need to. Finally, don't forget to wear a ski helmet.

As for on the road, there is a ski code to respect. Take a few minutes to remind yourself of the right rules:

Are you already thinking about the tan that you are going to bring back to the office on Monday to flaunt in front of the colleagues? Yes, and we hope you get one :) But on the other hand, don't forget that the combination of snow and altitude makes the effects of UV rays all the more dangerous. Indeed, for each section of 1.000 M of altitude, the proportion of U.V increases by 10%. So the higher you go, more U.V. you'll find. By spending your vacation at 2,500 m, you will be exposed to an additional 25% UV compared to in the valley.