Pistes Gourmandes: A gourmet experience for all ages

Fabulous skiing and great food...a heady and tempting combination and there's nowhere better that marries the two than Pistes Gourmandes, held from 21st - 24th March 2011 in the delightful French ski resort of Val d'Isère.

A gourmet event devoted to discovering authentic, ethical products and the art of great food, Pistes Gourmandes brings leading chefs and food writers to the alpine resort for a series of fun demonstrations, cookery lessons and tastings. The final of the all-female 'Golden Spoon' competition will also take place in Val d'Isère during the festival.

A jam-packed schedule runs throughout Pistes Gourmandes and includes cookery classes for adults and children; meetings, discussions and conferences with leading chefs; 'Seed of Toque' which aims to teach children to eat healthily from an early age; and wine tastings. The final of the first female-only cookery competition, La Cuillere d'Or or the 'Golden Spoon' will also take place during Pistes Gourmandes where guests will have the chance to see professional and amateur female chefs battle it out to prepare a sumptuous meal for 8 people in 3½ hours.

Time your skiing holiday to coincide with Pistes Gourmandes and you'll get to experience Val d'Isère at its very best. From photo exhibitions, food tastings, street festivities, ice sculpture, fruit and vegetable carving...this cuisine-loving village will positively sizzle with gastronomic excitement.

* Participation in all cooking lessons and wine tasting does require prior registration at the Tourist Office.

Sample accommodation package:
From 19th - 26th March 2011, 7 nights' accommodation in a studio for 4 people, a 6 day Espace Killy ski pass and entry to the pool at the new Oxygen Sports Centre is priced from €293 / £250 per person, based on 4 sharing.

For further information and bookings, please visit: valdisere.com