With the snow all around and ski areas opening, you might not be thinking about summer yet - however the dates of lift openings for Summer 2014 are now online to help you plan your holiday

The Compagnie du Mont Blanc has recently signed a new contract which includes a pledge to invest in the ski areas of Chamonix over the next 40 years, to the tune of 477 million euros.

Choosing the right ski pass for your group can seem complicated, so we've asked our in-resort team to break it down to the essentials and put together a guide for our guests.