Life on the Piste - The Swiss Traveller's Guide.

So should we have a look at what's going off in Les 4 Vallées this Winter!?! Well for a start we have a new Resort Manager to Nendaz, Chris Jenkins, who can't wait to show you around the resort and massive ski area. If you aren't already you should follow us on Facebook & Twitter so you can see the amazing pictures we have added of Nendaz & Les 4 Vallées! Events 26/12/2015 in Nendaz Ski By Moonlight! Just in time for the first guests!!! If anyone is interested in the event it needs to be booked in advance so please let us know.       From 28/01/2016 to 31/01/2016 we have the FIS Handicap Races in Veysonnaz  9th Feb in Veysonnaz there is a Touch lit descent! This should be an amazing evening with great food and mulled wine.   6th March 2016 in Veysonnaz we have the Down Hill Snowboarding World Cup!!  Come along to see the best snowboarders in the world compete ...

OTP Swiss Holidays & SwissPasses.com are exhibiting at the London Ski Show from 5th to 8th November 2015 at Battersea Evolution, Battersea Park - our stand number is 602 Ski Show 2014 We are taking the opportunity of returning to the London Ski Show after many years of exhibiting at the regional ski shows. We would be delighted if you could come and visit us and discuss your holiday requirements (skiing, MTB, Road Biking, Christmas Markets) and we will be selling Swiss Travel System tickets too. We have a free Prize Draw on the stand with 2 x 5-day ski passes for the Jungfrau region too! We even have 2 for 1 Transfer Tickets on sale at the show to make your Swiss holiday even better value!  Looking forward to seeing you there! For directions to Battersea Evolution, just click on: http://london.skiandsnowboard.co.uk/ At www.otp.co.uk we offer 30 ski destinations in Switzerland along with MTB Holidays, Road Biking Holidays, Christmas M...

Your team! We are very proud to present your team who will be looking after you when you come on holiday with us this winter. GRINDELWALD: Jon Baker From Bristol and with a BSc from Cardiff University in Information Systems, Jon is the Resort Manager for OTP in Grindelwald and the Jungfrau region. 28 years old and with a strong skiing background and a definite 'people-person', Jon is a top guy to ensure your holiday is the best!   NENDAZ, Les 4 Vallées: Chris Jenkins     From Doncaster and with a solid background in resort work, Chris is the Resort Manager for Nendaz and the 4 Vallées region. 22 years old, Chris is going to be an excellent person to show you the region and make sure your holiday runs smoothly.        SAAS-FEE: Tom Senior      From Ravenshead, Nottinghamshire, many of you will know Tom - OTP Senior Resort Manager and back again to charm you in Saas-Fee. Tom is a qu...

Travel to Switzerland on the new SWISS 777er SWISS are entering a new era in its long-haul aircraft fleet with the arrival of the first of its nine new Boeing 777-300ERs next January. The new twinjets will seat 340 passengers in SWISS configuration. They will also offer a new state-of-the-art cabin in all three classes, which will include Wi-Fi. The ‘Triple Sevens’ will be deployed on routes to and from Asia, South America and the US West Coast from summer 2016 onwards.   A further element in its ‘Next-Generation Airline of Switzerland’ strategy, SWISS will begin the renewal of its long-haul aircraft fleet in 2016. A total of nine new Boeing 777-300ERs (‘extended range’) will be gradually assimilated into the fleet.  The Boeing 777-300ER will offer 340 seats in SWISS configuration; eight in First Class, 62 in Business Class and 270 in Economy.   The cabin interior will be totally redesigned to provide comfort and aesthetics, meeting the most discerning of d...

The Grand Train Tour of Switzerland Switzerland's Ultimate Rail Tour  Together with OTP & SwissPasses.com, Switzerland Tourism are proud to present the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland to show you the best!                     The Grand Train Tour of Switzerland is a unique travel experience. It comprises the most attractive panorama rail routes across the country and can be booked at any time throughout the year.                     This magnificent tour includes seat reservations on scenic trains and a trip to the Top of Europe — the Jungfraujoch. The 8 Day Grand Train Tour o...

Andermatt, found in Canton Uri is a fast growing ski resort with plenty of reasons to visit. With a ski area of 120km and an abundance of off piste skiing available, there is plenty to keep you entertained for any length of time. Not only that, but developments (130 million Francs worth!) are in progress and a much larger ski area is promised to be open by the 2017/18 season. There is currently 5 different ski areas in the area, all covered by the same ski pass and each with something different to offer. Andermatt-Gemsstock is an experienced skier's heaven. Sitting at nearly 3000m it has been known by and popular with freeriders from all over the world for years. It is also home to what is described by skiing legend Bernhard Russi as one of the finest downhill runs in the Alps. Combine the above with an awesome freestyle park then there is more than enough to satisfy those in search of an adrenaline rush. A view of Andermatt and the Gemsstock Mountain Next is the Andermat...

The World's Largest Half-Pipe opens in LAAX At 200 metres in length and 6.90 metres in height, the half pipe is of Olympic standard and unique worldwide. The half pipe is open to all guests since January - whether beginners or pros - with a passion for sport on the snow.     LAAX is well known asbeing a magnet for snowboarders, whether beginners or extreme and the resort has a very relaxed feel about it.     Europe's premier freestyle resort - The snowpark in LAAX just gets better and better: Since 2013/2014, the new Pro-kicker-line in Olympic size in Snowpark Curnius, the new Superpipe at the NoName Park, which from winter 2014/2015 will at 200 metres in length be the longest continuous Halfpipe in the world, more than 90 obstacles spread over four snowparks,    This confirms once again that LAAX is not only Europe's leading and most comprehensive freestyle resort, but also a magnet for a host of international professional riders. ...

The Swatch Skiers Cup returns to Zermatt! After an intense selection process, the team captains for Europe and the Americas have unveiled the eight elite skiers they will bring to Zermatt, Switzerland for the unique intercontinental team battle in anticipation of the 5th edition of the Swatch Skiers Cup which will be held from February 21-27, 2015. - See more at: http://freerideworldtour.com/news/swatch-skiers-cup-2015-teaser#sthash.p7opJXj3.dpuf After an intense selection process, the team captains for Europe and the Americas have unveiled the eight elite skiers they will bring to Zermatt, Switzerland for the unique intercontinental team battle in anticipation of the 5th edition of the Swatch Skiers Cup which will be held from February 21-27, 2015.  Team America Captain Seth Morrison (Dom Daher Photo)  Team Europe Captain Julien Regnier (Dom Daher Photo) The fifth edition of the Swatch Skiers Cup will be marked by the loss of one of skiings most remark...

Still looking to book your last minute Swiss skiing holiday? Look no further than the week of the 7th to the 14th of March in the Nendaz ski area. The 220kms of pistes become host to both the International Ski Federation (FIS) World Cup qualifier for the men's, women's and team Snowboard Cross event and the annual Freeride World Qualifier in Nendaz. FIS Snowboard Cross (SBX) Involving big table-top jumps, wu-tangs, step-ups, step-downs, rollers and banked turns, the course provides a varied race for some of the world's top riders.  The event takes place between the 13th and 15th of March, and with the Veysonnaz course (easily accessible with the Printze ski pass from Nendaz) considered one of the best in the world, it could be your perfect opportunity to watch Olympic athletes, world champion snowboarders and national teams compete in the only competitive tour of it's kind. Combine that with some excellent skiing conditions for yourself and the Nendaz...