Author Archives for Roger Moss

About Roger Moss

Owner and Editor of MountainPassions, Roger is a journalist and photographer with more than 30 years’ professional experience producing illustrated ski and travel editorial features for magazines and location photography for travel guides, both in the UK and overseas. He regularly writes resort reviews for other ski websites and tour operators as well as ski and mountain features for newspapers and magazines worldwide.

Les Houches

August 12, 2014 11:34 am Published by Roger Moss Comments Off on Les Houches

Often overlooked by those dazzled by the lure of nearby Chamonix, Les Houches is a significant ski area in its own right, with tree-lined pistes and friendly atmosphere.

Les Menuires

August 12, 2014 11:49 am Published by Roger Moss Comments Off on Les Menuires

Skiing on this side of the Three Valleys will bring savings on accommodation whilst having access to what is billed as the World's Largest Ski Area.

Les Orres

August 12, 2014 12:06 pm Published by Roger Moss Comments Off on Les Orres

Between Gap and Briançon in the Southern French Alps, and all but hidden from view above the vast Lac de Serre-Ponçon, Les Orres catches significant snowfalls.

Les Saisies

August 13, 2014 12:14 pm Published by Roger Moss Comments Off on Les Saisies

Les Saisies has accss to a wealth of varied terrain and a great snow record. Family skiers and mixed-ability groups with varied interests will have plenty of options here.

Luz Ardiden

August 14, 2014 4:16 pm Published by Roger Moss Comments Off on Luz Ardiden

Besides a relaxed, friendly environment and safe areas for beginners and children, Luz also offers more than a hint of the big-mountain ski experience.

Massif du Sancy

August 14, 2014 3:27 pm Published by Roger Moss Comments Off on Massif du Sancy

The Massif du Sancy is dominated by the 1866m Puy du Sancy, highest peak in the Massif Central. The linked resorts of Le Mont Dore and Super-Besse offer 85km pistes.

Megève

August 12, 2014 12:15 pm Published by Roger Moss Comments Off on Megève

Traditional, upmarket skiing experience with a range of premium services though plenty to entertain more modest budgets.

Méribel

August 12, 2014 12:26 pm Published by Roger Moss Comments Off on Méribel

Situated in the heart of the Trois-Vallées, this charming Alpine resort offers varied terrain and a chance to explore the world’s biggest ski area.

Montgenèvre

August 13, 2014 10:04 am Published by Roger Moss Comments Off on Montgenèvre

Close to the Italian border in the southern French Alps, Montgenèvre offers limitless, quality skiing for all levels, plus an infectious cosmopolitan vibe.

Morzine

August 13, 2014 10:17 am Published by Roger Moss Comments Off on Morzine

Authentic Savoyard village with plenty of shops, restaurants and activities, Morzine attracts skiers of all abilities. The village has earned the family-friendly Famille Plus label.