Want to roll around in snow or ski in summer? 4 places to visit in March, April
The Step into the Void glass skywalk overlooking the French Alps on top of a 3842-metre peak in Chamonix. The installation is made of three layers of glass and can withstand winds of up to 200kmph.(AFP)
Lapland, Finland
During March and April, a brilliant winter sun allows visitors to ski or sleigh for between 12 to 16 hours a day. Thanks to its northerly location, the best skiing in Lapland actually starts in February and lasts straight through until May. Activities include everything from downhill or cross-country skiing, dogsled or skimobile safaris, ice skating and ice-fishing.
Keldur, Iceland
From ice caves, glacier hiking, geothermal waters and the Northern Lights, the land of fire and ice offers nature lovers unique experiences that are distinct to Iceland. The area in south Iceland is also home to traditional, old sod or turf houses.
Chamonix Valley, France
This one’s for ski bunnies. With mountain peaks as tall as 16,000 feet, Chamonix Valley is a resort area in France that is easily accessible by Italy and Switzerland and shines brightly in winter. Highlights include Mont Blanc and the Aiguille du Midi Skywalk, a glass-enclosed room suspended over a 1,000-meter precipice that claims to be the highest attraction in Europe.
Sun Peaks, British Columbia, Canada
Skip the prices and crowds of Whistler for a calmer, quieter winter stay at Sun Peaks. A mountain resort municipality of a different kind, Sun Peaks is described as a European-style, ski-through village filled with shops, cafes and eateries. The 4,270 acres of skiable terrain are also characterized by deep steeps, long cruisers, gladed areas, powder stashes and corduroy gamers.
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