United Kingdom
The Independent
7 february 2016 - "The Alpine ‘sink estate’ » on the rise" by Stephen Wood
Stephen Wood went to Flaine thanks to Savoie Mont Blanc Tourism to discover a New Flaine…
The Alpine ‘sink estate’ » on the rise – After Bauhaus, brualism and bankers, Flaine is ready for a comeback, says Stephen Wood
Easyjet Magazine
February 2016 - “Mountain Utopias” by Edwin Heathcote.
Just how should a ski resort look ? it’s nearly 50 years since two purpose-built French towns tore up the rulebook in daring style. For a while, Flaine and Avoriaz fee from favour, but they’re again the height of architectural chic, says Edwin Heathcote.
Easyjet Magazine
January 2016 - “Everything you ever wanted to know about skiing and pretty much all things winter sport related but were afraid to ask” by Rebecca Miles
For writing her article, Rebecca Miles uses SMB’s UK press pack information…
ONBOARD Magazine
Winter 2016 - "Sloping off" by Alf Alderson
Alf Alderson hits the slopes of Bonneval sur Arc and discovers a winter world that seems to have been by-passed by the 21st century.
BBC Radio
January 2016 - "Where in the World is Andy?" by Andy Mossack
Andy Mossack on BBC Radio explains why Savoie Mont Blanc is such a special destination...
The Times
26 December 2015 – "The coolest new hotels in the French Alps" by Bridget Harrison
Stay in an igloo suite in Val Thorens or check into a cheap but chic room in a new hotel in Tignes, says Bridget Harrison.
B Inspired
November 2015 - "She'll be coming round the mountain" by Rebecca Miles
Ski touring offers snow-lovers a gentler way to explore hiddent pistes far from the chairlifts and crowds, as Rebecca Miles discovers.
Evening Standard
19 october 2015 - "Time to slope off" by Felice Hardy
Time to slope off: This winter brings expanded ski resorts, smart new hotels and chalets, interesting new restaurants and more. By Felice Hardy who has used a lot of information from SMB Winter 2015-2016 press pack.
The Times 3rd October – ski supplement
“50 best ski breaks to book now”
The first ski supplement of the season has just been published in the Times. Many resorts of Savoie Mont Blanc are amongst the “50 best ski breaks to book now”.
Lonelyplanet.com
Savoie beers
After a day in the mountains or a hot day by the lake, visitors to Savoie Mont Blanc can enjoy a cold locally-made beer. There are nearly 30 micro-breweries in Savoie Mont Blanc. Here is a selection made by Megan Eaves for Lonely Planet. Lonely Planet has more than 1 million visitors per month.
Sunday Herald
16 august 2015 - "Eau to be in France" by Thomas Howkins
Thomas Howkins tastes the waters and surrenders to the relaxed pace of life in the spa resort of Evian-les-Bains.
Oxford Mail
6 august 2015 -"Live on the edge" by Tim Hughes
Tim Hughes climbs in the French Alps and Explore a spa resort that’s “eau” so chic.
Sunday Times
26 July 2015 - “Batteries included" by Graeme Green
“Batteries included: There is a new way for cyclists to cheat in the Alps. Will electric mountain-biking flick Graeme Green’s switch?”
Cyclist
July 2015 - “Taste of the Tour”
16 pages
Stages 18 and 19 of this year’s Tour de France looks set to play pivotal roles in deciding the maillot jaune, with mammoth ascents, hilltop finishes and unfamiliar roads. Cyclist heads to the Alps in the southern of france to see what the pros have in store.
West Morning News Sunday
July 12th 2015 - "Alpine pioneers" by Michael Cranmer
Alpine pionners started a fine tradition.
Michael Cranmer looks back at the highlights of 150 years of Alpinism and how it all began.
New Statesman
February 12th 2015 - "The grapes of sloth" by Nina Caplan
Financial Newspaper
The grapes of sloth Nina Caplan relaxes in Savoie's vineyards…
Buckets, bobsleds and a battery-powered bike.
Sunday Post
February 15th 2015 - "Summer in the Alps is like walking on Sunshine" by travel editor Katie Wood
250 000 copies per day
The Sun
February 8th 2015 - "Hit Slopes on a top skiing deal"
2,4 million copies per day
Snippet about Flaine holiday packages and Michelin Stars in Savoie Mont Blanc
Sunday People
February 8th 2015 - "Beers for Skiers" by Lewis Panther
345 000 copies on Sundays
Great value Valloire even has a brewery
Bthere Magazine
February 2015 - "Peaks+Troughs" by Jane Wrights
100 000 copies per month / 1 million passengers
Being 2,000m up a montain in the French Alps doesn’t mean you have to lower your expectations of a good feed. Jane Wrights finds 10 great eats between Avoriaz, Megève and Lake Annecy.
Bthere Magazine
December 2014 - "The Kids are Alright: 11 top resorts for family-friendly skiing"
100 000 copies per month / 1 million passengers
“Rosy cheeks, troika rides, hot chocolate and half-pipes: nothing males magical memories like a family holidays in the mountains” Leslie Woit reports.
Metropolitan – Eurostar Magazine
December 2014 - "Alpine Feast"
250 000 copies per month / 1 million passengers
To ski or to snowboard isn’t the only choice you’ll be facing when heading to the French Alps this winter. You ‘ll also have to pick from a plethora of new gourmet and street food options on the slopes.
The Sun
30 november 2014 - "Ever wonder why they are called mountain bikes?" By Matt Hampton
2 358 000 copies per day
“Why on earth am I riding a bike down a ski slope?” That’s what Matt Hampton is wondering after experiencing MTB on snow in Les Menuires during the Roc’n Bike event last January.
EasyJet Magazine
November 2014 - "The 2014 EasyJet Traveller Ski Awards" by Rebecca Miles
250 000 copies per month
To mark the start of the ski season, EasyJet Magazine is celebrating the best new additions to this year's winter scene.
JetAway Magazine
Winter 2014 > 2015 - "The season we've been waiting all year for" by Mike MacEacheran
It is the 150th anniversary of winter tourism in the Alps (introduced by us Brits). Here's how to get more out of it than ever before...
