#WinterVacation

Turpentine CreekTurpentineCreek
2025-02-24

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Turpentine CreekTurpentineCreek
2025-02-20

Celebrate 2025 with 25% Off Lodging! Plus, complimentary hot chocolate and a 2025 calendar. Use promo code "WINTER25 for your January & February reservations! Enjoy 2025!
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2025-02-16
Friday Feb 14th was our last day. We went snow hiking from 1600 m to 2100 m towards Col de Buffère. The ascension was very steep and it took us 2 hours and 40 min.

We had a delicious lunch at Refuge de Buffère and then came back down.
When we got out of the restaurant a snow storm hit us. It was 3 times worse than in the video I posted recently and for the first time I didn't regret being overdressed 🥶.

#refugedebuffère #Nevache #snowhiking #decathlontravel #wintersports #wintervacation
Me at the top of our ascension in front of the chapel Saint Ignace.
the sun is shining and snowy mountains on the horizonA stream running down the mountainA spectacular view of the mountains in front of usThe snow hiking group leaving foot prints on the snowy field
2025-02-16
Thursday, February 13th.

We went Nordic-skiing from low Névache (1500 m) to Col de l'Échelle (1780 m). This is an ancient road connecting France 🇫🇷 to Italy 🇮🇹. In the past it was an important trading path.

Pic 3 and 4 show la Chapelle de Bonne Rencontre (The Nice Encounter Chapel). Many migrants try to reach France from Bardonecchia in Italy by crossing these mountains. In winter they're often unprepared and underdressed. They are risking their lives in doing so. In order to help them local villagers leave warm clothes, heating patches and even something to eat inside the chapel.

Pic 5 is showing the territory of Bardonecchia.

#coldeléchelle #bardonecchia #chapelledebonnerencontre #decathlontravel #nordicskiing #wintersports #wintervacation
A view of the snowy mountains in Névache from the first part of the ascending road leading to Col de L'échelleAn informative sign about Col de L'échelle and it's importance in connecting France to ItalyThe small Chapelle de Bonne Rencontre with snow on its roof and on the groundA corner inside the chapel where people put warm clothes and other useful gifts for migrants. On the wall there are many drawings, Catholic paintings and there is a cross with a rosary
2025-02-16
Pics from Wednesday, February 12th.

In the morning we went snow hiking with another couple (1-5). The landscape is absolutely breathtaking!

The kids have been in Nordic skiing school every day except Wednesday afternoon. So we took them to the green skiing path after lunch to see how they were doing. Unfortunately you can't see it from the pics, but they both passed their final Nordic ski test on Friday 🎉⛷️. A 🐻 level for the 6 year-old ("ourson") and the first ⭐ ("première étoile") for the 10 year-old.

#nordicskiing #travel #familytrip #familytime #decathlontravel #wintervacation #wintersports #snowhiking
Bridge leading to our snow hiking path. There's a lot of snow everywhere. Mountains on the horizon. Cloudy skyThe snowy path in the forest. High trees on each side and the mountains at the end. A backpack is visiblethe sun is hidden behind the clouds. A flat snowy field and gorgeous mountains on the horizonA suite of snowy mountain peaks on the horizon. A big snowy field and some trees on the first plan.
A vehicle left some tracks on the snow
2025-02-14
Today we went snow hiking from 1600 m to 2100.
Once at the top we had lunch at Refuge Buffère, Vallée de la Clarée, Névache 🇫🇷.

This is a 360° view from the refuge. You can see a small chapel at the end of the video too.

#snowhiking #travel #wintervacation #France #frenchalps
Turpentine CreekTurpentineCreek
2025-02-14

Celebrate 2025 with 25% Off Lodging! Plus, complimentary hot chocolate and a 2025 calendar. Use promo code "WINTER25 for your January & February reservations! Enjoy 2025!
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2025-02-11
In the afternoon we rode a sled being pulled by dogs 🐕. Oh boy, how strong these dogs are! This was a fun family activity to do and something we may try again in future.

The running dog paws sent us bits of snow to our faces and we even had to dodge some tree branches at one point 😂.

Anyway these animals are truly incredible (and fluffy too 😍😁!)

#decathlontravel #attelage #travel #familytrip #familytime #wintervacation #dogssledding #dogssled
6 visible dogs attached to a sled (out of 8). A family of 4 in the sled. Snow. Trees far away.The 4 of us (2 adults+2 kids) inside the sled 
All in winter ski clothes with protective masksA group of dogs in the snow attached to a rope and waiting to leave for a rideThe digs attached to 2 sleds waiting to depart
Turpentine CreekTurpentineCreek
2025-02-06

Celebrate 2025 with 25% Off Lodging! Plus, complimentary hot chocolate and a 2025 calendar. Use promo code "WINTER25 for your January & February reservations! Enjoy 2025!
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Haymoon Resorthaymoonresort
2025-02-05

Valentine's Day is coming up! Ask us how we can help make your Valentine's Day getaway special. Flowers in your cabin? Charcuterie for two? Champaign? We are happy to help make your trip special! ♥️
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Haymoon Resorthaymoonresort
2025-01-28

There is still time to experience the Winter magic at Haymoon Resort! ⛄ Perhaps a last minute getaway for Valentine's Day?
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Best Winter vacation in Whitefish Montana
Haymoon Resorthaymoonresort
2025-01-23

Such a contrast from the Summer months, experiencing Haymoon Resort in the Winter is a whole other type of magical experience! ❄️
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Winter at Haymoon Resort in Whitefish Montana
Turpentine CreekTurpentineCreek
2025-01-20

Celebrate 2025 with 25% Off Lodging! Plus, complimentary hot chocolate and a 2025 calendar. Use promo code "WINTER25 for your January & February reservations! Enjoy 2025!
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