It's official – the ski season of 2023-2024 has kicked off! Time to check the gear, starting with the suit, thermal leggings under the pants, cozy thick socks, gloves, a soft balaclava under the helmet, long-sleeved shirts – basically, everything that shields from the cold during the exhilarating descents and the never-ending chairlift rides.



Speaking of the time spent not skiing, there's another pure pleasure besides carving down the slopes – it's the joy of gazing at the landscape in the profound silence of the snow-covered mountains, the rhythmic clicks of the chairlift, and if there's a chilly breeze, only the sun and its powerful rays make the moment perfect.
Skiing is a fantastic activity, at least for those who are aficionados, and in Brussels, we are a multitude who adore the ambiance of snowy getaways to our favorite resorts (around 350,000 trips per year!).



Personally, I'll be skiing with a view of the sea... Yes, indeed! Full sunshine, let me introduce you to my favorite resort (and the LB team's favorite too) and three others that guarantee not only a stylish and lively ski trip but, most importantly, one under the glorious sun!

SIERRA NEVADA

GRENADA - ANDALOUSIA, SPAIN

This is where I ski every year! Located in the heart of Andalusia, just a few kilometers from the beautiful city of Granada and its sublime Alhambra, the Sierra Nevada resort is probably the only ski resort in the world where you can ski with a view of the sea (Isola 2000 above Nice is also a really cool resort!).



The resort is very well organized – you arrive by car and park in a huge underground parking lot located right beneath the resort, providing access to all facilities, shops offering top-notch rental gear, and countless Spanish and English restaurants and pubs.
For accommodation, I recommend the Vincci Rumaykiyya hotel – it's all about wood, comfort, a superb hotel right at the foot of the slopes.

ALPE D'HUEZ

HUEZ - ISERE, FRANCE

Alpe d'Huez, aptly named the 'Island of the Sun,' is an international summer and winter climatic resort perched on a south-facing plateau at 1860m, in the heart of the Oisans massif en France. With nearly 3000 hours of sunshine, this magnificent resort, likely one of the most beautiful in the world, is also one of the sunniest.

Featuring incredibly stylish boutiques, pubs, cocktail bars, and numerous restaurants, along with SPAs and various facilities dedicated 100% to the joy of snow holidays, all under the radiant sun that accompanies you throughout the day!

MADONNA DI CAMPIGLIO

DOLOMITES, ITALY

With 156 kilometers of sun-kissed slopes in the heart of the Dolomites, the splendid Italian mountains, Madonna di Campiglio is not only exceptionally beautiful (acknowledged for its cleanliness), but it is also THE stylish Italian resort!



Well-being, good company, luxury, and gastronomy – Madonna is the Italian haven for elegance and tailor-made getaways, all bathed in sunshine throughout the year!

MAMMOTH

MAMMOTH LAKES - CALIFORNIA, USA

Mammoth is THE trendy resort of the American West, perched high above California, enjoying a record-breaking rate of sunshine throughout the year, especially during winter stays!



Just a morning's drive from Los Angeles, Mammoth is the Californians' go-to spot, offering a myriad of activities, restaurants, rental shops for equipment, and plenty of other possibilities in this ultra-famous resort with 300 days of sun per year!

On behalf of the entire editorial team (all five of us are avid skiers), we wish you the very best winter vacation, filled with as much sunshine as possible!