Skiweekends Winter 2015 Brochure

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R E SO R TS AU STR IA

F R AN C E The 3 Valleys Brides les Bains Courchevel 1550 /1650 /1850 Chalet Les Menuires / Reberty Chalet Meribel / Mottaret Val Thorens

Portes du Soleil Avoriaz Les Gets Chalet Morzine Chalet

Espace Killy Tignes Val d’Isere

Haute Savoie Chamonix La Clusaz new* Flaine new* Megeve new*

Paradiski Les Arc La Plagne Chalet

Fugen Innsbruck St Anton Zell Am See Solden new* Kitzbuehel new* Obergurgl new* Mayrhoffen new*

ITALY Courmayeur

S W I TZE RLAND Crans Montana new* Saas-Fee Verbier new* Zermatt

CANADA Whistler new*

Southern France Alpe d’Huez new*

FLIGHTS INCLUDED More Airlines Aer Lingus British Airways EasyJet Jet2 Flybe Swiss Air

More Airports Belfast Birmingham Bournemouth Bristol Dublin Edinburgh Leeds Bradford Liverpool London City London Gatwick London Heathrow London Luton London Stansted Manchester Newcastle Southend

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Don’t forget our famous luxury overnight coaches to the 3 Valleys…

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WE LCO ME

B E HA P P Y, S K I M O R E This is our philosophy in four words. We really are all about giving you the maximum time on the slopes every winter and giving you the identical holiday experience we want ourselves.

A great read? We want you to enjoy our brochure and dream of the mountains, so we invited some top ski journalists to write this. We hope you enjoy the read…

I’m extremely proud of our team of 12 Ski Experts, our combined experience is immense, with an impressive 5,000 ski days in 100 different resorts. Many of the team have done full seasons and we even have 3 qualified instructors with over 30 seasons between them! Add our dedicated resort team and you’ll be looked after from start to finish. Together we have one aim – to give you the perfect short break.

Ski Weekends has been arranging short break trips to the Alps for over 30 years and in that time has enabled skiers and snowboarders to spend 250,000 days on the slopes! It all began with coach weekends to Les 3 Vallées and has grown to include a massive choice of flexible ski breaks to 31 of the best resorts available.

We offer so much more than the name says. Ski Weekends also offers midweeks, weeks and tailor made; what we don’t do is the same as everyone else.

I’m absolutely passionate about Ski Weekends and about helping you get more time on the snow. I know when I ski more, I’m happy – what about you?!

Dan Fox – Managing Director

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T H E S TO R Y SO FAR 1989 Harris Holidays runs its first weekend ski trip to the Alps.

Frank Harris operates coach holidays from Grays in Essex. As a keen skier he wants to go on a weekend trip; In the days before low-cost flight he’d always driven to the Alps; on this occasion he thinks he will take a few mates. Numbers grew, so he decides to take a coach. Ever the businessman, Frank decides to sell the spare seats and to his surprise there were plenty of takers, desperate for a weekend ski trip.

Initially they stayed in a hotel called Le Roma on the edge of Albertville, driving to the 3 Valleys each day.

1992 The Olympics comes to France and the gondola from Brides les Bains opens, taking just 22 minutes to reach the heart of Meribel. Frank quickly realises that it is quicker to park in Brides than drive to resort.

His coaches now start staying in Brides working with various hotels, still focusing on weekend trips, with the occasional week in between.

1995 Harris Holidays buys the 3* Hotel Verseau in Brides les Bains. The full schedule of week and

weekend coaches operate throughout the winter. The hotel is staffed by an enthusiastic team of British staff. Guests can now also arrive by flights or self drive.

1996 The first regular Ski Weekend’s flights is born and becomes the brand for Harris Holidays.

The coach business just keeps growing with extra coaches on busy dates. As easyJet takes off, the first regular ski weekends flights head for Brides.

2003 Frank decides to retire to play golf in Florida.

Skiweekends is sold to Banks Sadler, a corporate event company who are also enthusiastic skiers. They don’t buy the hotel and Frank Harris sells it privately to Franck le Breton, a local businessman in Brides.

The programme steadily grows, now has two coaches each weekend to Brides. Flight packages are offered to the 3 Valleys and Chamonix. Over the next few years three resorts in Switzerland and one in Italy are added.

2007 Dan Fox takes the reigns and steers Ski Weekends towards more coach and flight choices, adding hotels and resorts.

2008 Ski Weekends becomes an independent business and makes its own fresh tracks with Dan as

Managing Director.

Over the years since then, we added several new resorts and more UK airport options, plus additional coaches to Morzine and Chamonix.

The Brides coach continues to be ever popular and, although only a small part of what we now offer, it is still important to us.

2012 We launched mid-week trips, which surprised us in their popularity, with many parents going in the

week and leaving the kids at home with the grandparents, taking advantage of free child care and low midweek prices.

2016 We have a brand new concept in the wings; watch out for launch in spring time

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I NT R ODU C I NG TH E 3 VA L L EYS No other ski region on earth quite matches the 3 Valleys. With a whopping 600km of full inter-connected slopes and terrain for all standards, it is the planet’s largest ski area. Those stunning statistics however only tell part of the story.

Each of those three valleys is a ski region in its own right. You can choose between the Courchevel Valley, skiing from the open slopes of sophisticated 1850 into the tree-lined runs which take you into the characterful lower villages, where you’ll find more chalets and lovely 3* hotels. The central Meribel Valley, with its strong British connections and link to the spa resort of Brides les Bains. Finally, the Belleville Valley with family friendly Les Menuires and Reberty, as well as Europe’s highest and most hi-tech ski resort, Val Thorens.

For example, millions are spent each summer in building ever better, faster and more comfortable lifts to whisk you back up the slopes more efficiently and safely. The Meribel Valley for example runs more gondola lifts than any other ski area on earth, and the whole 3 Valleys have invested heavily in special extra safety features on their lifts making them the safest in the world for children to use.

Off the slopes there’s a vibrant mix of opportunities in the various resort villages – you can find, some of the largest aprés-ski options in the French Alps and a vast choice of dining possibilities including lots of Michelin-starred choice. It truly is a phenomenal ski region.

The 3 Valleys is on top of the world for more than just its size. The region has been getting better and better every year for decades now, regularly fine tuning what it offers and how it delivers that service.

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BR I D E S L ES BA INS A lot of people don’t realise that in order to enjoy the huge 3 Valleys ski domain, with its 600km of runs, you do not necessarily have to stay in the most famous resorts like Courchevel, Meribel or Val Thorens. For there are in fact plenty of smaller, intimate villages linked to the vast network that you can choose from instead. Here, you could pay less, avoid the queues and get on to the slopes more quickly.

Of these, Brides les Bains is quite a special choice in the 3 Valleys. A gondola lift was built to connect the old spa town to Meribel at the base of the ski slopes for the 1992 Winter Olympics, meaning you can be whisked up to the snow at the start of the day, but save a fortune by staying down in the valley.

Staying down below the main area also means you can reach the resort more quickly, whether you arrive on the direct coach service from the UK or by air. The location also avoids the winding mountain roads, and means that you can take advantage of the great spa facilities which made Brides les Bains famous before anyone even thought about skiing on the snowy slopes above.

The small town today still provides a very refreshingly different and traditional experience to the purpose built resorts, and even has a casino, along with its shops and restaurants, to remind us of its grand spa days in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. But you may prefer to just enjoy the typical French boulangeries and relaxing post-ski spa treatments which are perhaps the more sumptuous traditions still popular today. There is a great range of hotels from 2 to 4* to suit all pockets.

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HOTEL VERSEAU The 3 * Hotel Verseau has been a firm favourite with our guests for over 20 years. Just a few minutes’ walk from the centre of Brides and the gondola to Meribel, this much loved property is spacious, comfortable and continues to represent unrivalled value for money. Renowned for its sociable and relaxing atmosphere, rest assured that from the moment you arrive you will be warmly welcomed and well cared for by the hotel staff and Ski Weekends team.

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Transfers – typically 2 hours Free shuttle bus to the ski lift Large bedrooms, with balconies & view Spacious bar & restaurant In-house rental shop

FROM: £350

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SKI H O LI DA YS BY COA CH High altitude skiing in the world’s biggest ski area for unbeatable value prices.

Luxury touring coaches mean you can lie back, relax and stretch out in our club class seats.

Stay in Brides les Bains At the heart of the 3 Valleys, this relaxed resort offers fantastic value bars and restaurants without high altitude prices!

You are just a 20 minute gondola ride away from the centre of Meribel.

The 3* Hotel Verseau is a great base for you holiday and was recently awarded the Certificate of Excellence

by Trip Advisor.

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1 day off work, 3 days on the slopes Thursday afternoon to early Monday Weekly overnight sleeper service Sociable way to travel and meet friends

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Late Saturday to early Saturday 6 days on the slopes and more time at home Avoid the weekend airport crush The relaxed way to save and ski

FROM: £370

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Less hassle and a more relaxed way to the Alps Luxury overnight travel – door-to-door service Departs London at 1700 and picks up through Kent Films – USB power – drinks service Nags included, just add low cost ski carriage Much more limousine than a bus

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M ERIB E L & CO URCHEVEL Near neighbours, Meribel and Courchevel are two of the world’s best known ski areas and are at the heart of two of the famed 3 Valleys.

Each ski valley is bigger in its own right than most other ski resorts, even without buying the full 3 Valleys pass. Novice or early intermediate skiers will find gentle treelined slopes close to the resort villages especially for them, and higher up there are steeper blues and reds which allow mixedability groups to ski in the same areas. The huge region climbs up above 3200m opening descents of up to 2000 vertical metres - home to some of the world’s longest runs.

It also ensures good snow conditions at this altitude, with lots of extensive snowmaking backing it up.

Along with the famous resorts themselves and their various different bases, all reached by fast and efficient transport links, there are also smaller ski villages you can stay in including the affordable Brides Les Bains in the Meribel Valley. Meribel’s main village is known for its traditional wooden chalet buildings, Courchevel for its luxurious chalets and hotels. Both however have plenty of affordable and functional accommodation too.

The main resorts attract skiers from around the world and have extensive facilities including lots of great bars and restaurants to choose from for all tastes. Courchevel in particular has a great reputation for its world class dining and Michelin starred chefs.

The strong British influence has helped Meribel become an aprés-ski hot spot for the French Alps, and is home to a selection of famous bars that include Le Rond Point (The Ronny) and La Folie Douce that have to be experienced for the most full on ski weekend.

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CHALET EMILY 1650 Built in the traditional Savoyard style, this spacious modern chalet is a convenient and comfortable base.

You’ll enjoy great views and are just a couple of minutes’ walk from the lifts and village centre.

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Transfer time typically 2 ½ hours Homely fireplace and balcony Sleeps 8 in 4 rooms Shared spa facility

FROM: £380

HOTEL LES ANCOLIES Nestled in the heart of Courchevel 1550. This hotel is situated in a superb location with ski in/out access.

This is a luxurious 3*, described by many as the ideal spot to relax and unwind after a day on the mountain.

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Cosy lounge with fireplace Spa – sauna, hamman, whirlpool All rooms have west facing balconies

FROM: £380

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R E B E RT Y & L ES MENUIR E S

Les Menuires has long been an under-rated option in the 3 Valleys. However, those in the know have seen the resort quietly expand and improve with the emergence of ever better facilities on and off the slopes in recent years. The resort maintains its long-standing advantage for fast and easy access to Val Thorens further up the valley or even to get over to the next valley of Méribel and Mottaret, sometimes reaching key areas before those staying closer to them.

Traditionally very much a skiers’ resort, there has been investment in more non-ski alternatives in recent years, with more bars and restaurants opening, as well as swimming and spa facilities. This broadens les Menuire’s appeal, although it still remains quiet in the evenings so is not a good choice for party types.

There’s skiing for all ability levels and les Menuires has made a particular effort for beginners with a special learning zone and programmes in place, so this could be a good option to bring a friend on their first on-snow sliding experience whilst you perhaps venture out in to the vast 3 Valleys.

The slopes close to Reberty and Les Menuires also have a reputation for some of the best snow conditions in the 3 Valleys thanks to their altitude at 1800m and slope orientation creating a snow sure zone.

Les Menuires is a purpose built resort with various sectors, but well designed so that slopes and facilities are always close at hand. Reberty, one of the bases, has been one of the most popular and grown with attractive new developments in a much more attractive, traditional architectural style than the concrete blocks of the 1960s, but sticking to the long-successful design plan of being skiin/ski-out in almost all cases.

CHALET ANTHONY & CHALET CLEOPATRA At 2000m, both Chalet Anthony and Chalet Cleopatra offer spectacular panoramic views across the valley to La Masse and up to Val Thorens.

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Transfers typically 2 ½ hours Ski in/out, sleeps up to 8 in 4 rooms Outdoor Jacuzzi with stunning views (2-4) Modern chalets with balconies Can be internally linked to accommodate 16

FROM: £375

CHALET SAPINIÉRE Nestled in a small hamlet just above Les Menuires, the 3* Chalet Sapinière sits at 1900m and offers a wonderful combination of comfort and convenience.

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Ski in/out, sleeps up to 11 in 5 rooms

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FROM: £375

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V A L T H OREN S It won’t come as a surprise that Europe’s highest ski resort has some of the world’s most snowsure ski slopes thanks to it’s altitude, and there’s even a glacier, or explore the quiet sunny slopes of the 4th valley.

What many don’t realise is just how much Val Thorens has developed in to a major international resort, and was even voted the best in the world in a recent poll.

Along with a great range of slope-side accommodation and plenty of apres ski and dining opportunities, from burger bars right up to Michelin star restaurants, there are all the extra adrenaline activities to try out too, including Europe’s highest zip wire. Then being located at the top of the world’s biggest ski area, Les 3 Vallées, is just the icing on the cake.

HOTEL KOH-I-NOR A truly stunning diamond for an indulgent stay, not only does the 5* Koh-I-Nor reach the very heights of luxury but, sitting at 2364 metres, the Koh-I-Nor is the highest 5* hotel in Europe. Right at the heart of some of the best skiing in the Alps, the hotel offers dramatic panoramic views beyond the town of Val Thorens and provides ski in/ski out accessibility.

With 63 tranquil rooms, a sumptuous spa and a fabulous Michelin star restaurant, this high altitude delight is bound to impress.

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Transfer typically 2 ¾ hours Ski in – ski out 2 gourmet restaurants 2 infinity swimming pools Full spa facilities and gym Lounge bar with fireplace Immense sun terrace Free in-resort shuttle service Internal ski shop

FROM: £665

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TH E U L T IM A T E L UXU R Y W E E K E ND F O R TW O W O RTH £5000 I N CL U D E S : F l i g ht s , ho t e l s t a y , transf e rs, 3 Val l e ys l i f t pass, e qui pme nt hi re

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Koh-I-Nor Package includes flights, hotel, lift pass and equipment hire Explore the world’s largest ski area, staying in the highest resort in Europe. The Three Valleys offer 600km of skiing across 11 resorts and the massive investment in the lift system means you can

The epitome of a modern 5* hotel, stunning panoramic views, two Michelin star restaurants, sumptuous spa with infinity pool; tranquil bedrooms. Above all sublime service.

efficiently ski the whole area and maximise your time on the wellgroomed piste, which fits perfectly with Skiweekends’ core values.

Take advantage of the many snow parks and ski-cross courses.

If you want to spoil yourself this is the place!

V AL D ’ IS ÈRE Val d’Isère is of course one of the world’s best known resorts. Not only is it a member of a very elite group of half a dozen ski areas worldwide which have hosted World Cup, World Championship and Olympic ski events, it’s also one of the world’s top choices for a great ski holiday as it has it all – world class ski terrain and a superb resort base. It also has an excellent snow record with the high altitude of the village and the glaciercrowned slopes towering above making it a much better bet than most in early and late season.

Val d’Isère’s village centre is a pedestrianised hub of activity with shops, bars, restaurants and an abundance of other facilities. All are only a few steps from the base of fast, efficient lifts serving twin ski sectors, both offering some of the most exciting and extensive ski terrain on earth. The area shares more than 300km of runs with neighbouring Tignes in the fabulous Espace Killy, which also offers one of the biggest lift served verticals you’ll find anywhere at over 2000 vertical metres.

HOTEL AVENUE LODGE Located in the heart of Val d’Isère, this contemporary hotel is the very pinnacle of luxury.

You’ll be cocooned in its rich, warm, sophisticated interior and benefit from extensive amenities and a central location. The hotel has everything you’d expect from a 5*, including a fabulous restaurant.

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Transfer typically 3 hours Luxurious rooms with balconies Stylish and lively bar Opulent spa and pool facilities Ski to within metres of the hotel

FROM: £675

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T IG NES Sharing the amazing Espace Killy area with neighbouring Val d’Isere, Tignes has been purpose built to offer doorstep skiing to one of the world’s great ski areas.

No other French resort has a better opening record.

In fact it’s the only French resort open for most of the autumn, with skiing guaranteed on its glacier slopes from early October through to May. It’s even open for a few months in the heat of summer.

Tignes is big enough to offer something for everyone – beginners, piste-mile-crunching intermediates, freestylers looking for the best terrain parks and even the most demanding advanced skiers. Adrenaline junkies will revel in the numerous unusual attractions including a recently added bungee catapult rope – ski, board, or sledge off a downhill ramp and in to the void – with the famous elasticated ropes attached. Who could resist that?

Off the snow the choice of restaurants, cafés and bars continues to grow, making Tignes an ever more vibrant and comprehensive choice for the complete ski break.

HOTEL LE TAOS Brand new to Tignes for 2016, the Mexican-inspired Hotel Le Taos is a real treat to behold. As well as its superb ski in/out position, this unique property boasts extensive facilities. Feel free to take a dip in the pool after a long day on the hill, relax in the wellbeing centre, enjoy a quiet drink in the hotel bar and lounge, or wine and dine in the hotel’s superb restaurant – aptly nicknamed ‘The Lair of all Feasts’.

Decorated throughout in mineral and smooth sand tones designed to evoke thoughts of New Mexico, the luxury Hotel Le Taos guarantees its guests a relaxing, enjoyable and truly memorable stay.

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Transfer typically 3 hours Extensive spa and pool Ski in/ ski out Characterful bar Fantastic restaurant

FROM: £495

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LA PLAGNE Once voted the world’s most popular resort, La Plagne is certainly one of the biggest and best ski resorts out there. It has 10 different base villages ranging from traditional valley villages to state-of-the-art purpose built ‘ski stations.’ That’s before you consider it’s part of the giant Paradiski region, connected by a spectacular double-decker cable car to neighbouring Les Arcs and creating one of the world’s three biggest ski regions in the process with 425km of piste between them.

This massive area covers every type of terrain imaginable and is also one of the planet’s most snowsure, thanks to high altitude, glacier-capped slopes at the top of its huge lift-served vertical.

For advanced skiers and boarders the freeride terrain down from the Bellecôte is a must-ride, and everyone should have at least one go on the Olympic Bobsleigh Run where various options include a taxi-bob ride behind a professional driver in a proper bob, or going down with three friends in a self-steering bob raft.

CHALE T B E LLE NE IGE & CHALE T PARADIS These two neighbouring chalets are right at the very heart of Belle Plagne, with the slopes just a few metres from the door giving ski in/ ski out convenience. Modern and well-designed, they both provide comfortable living rooms with large fireplaces – perfect for relaxing around with your hot chocolate after a long day on the hill. The relaxation doesn’t stop there; within the same residence you can access the spa, sauna, hamman and Jacuzzi. Our chalet staff will certainly cater to all of your needs whilst you enjoy a fusion of convenience and comfort in one of the prettiest purpose built villages in the French Alps.

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Balconies with stunning views Cosy lounge with open fire Shared spa facility Sleep 8 – 10 in 5 rooms

FROM: £395

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SK I REN T A L S

PR E CISIO N SKI

It’s always a debate whether to buy or rent your equipment as there are of course pros and cons to both. Buying means you know what you have and you have it with you on arrival in resort, no time wasted in the shop or the danger of getting the wrong gear. But it also means a big upfront cost, maintaining your kit and - if you fly - the hassle and often high charges for ski carriage, typically £50-60.

Whilst no sensible person would suggest a new skier should buy their own skis or board and boots, most do opt to buy their ski or snowboard boots and helmet so they know they have something comfortable and correctly fitted on arrival in resort, which they can usually manage to get in their case, so just skis or board are needed.

These days it’s sensible to sort your rental before you leave Blighty. Especially on a short break where maximising the time on the slopes really matters.

Pre-booking with Ski Weekends also means you know your kit is reserved and waiting for you, even down to the size you need. Check that you can switch equipment whenever you want, so that you can make the most of the conditions in the resort, especially if there’s fresh snow. It’s worth checking your insurance and perhaps adding the local excess waiver. In some places the shop is in your hotel or can be delivered to you, so zero hassle.

We have teamed up with Precision Ski, France’s leading suppliers of quality ski & snowboard hire equipment.

Book with Ski Weekends before you go and we will ensure your Precision equipment is ready and waiting for you to hit the slopes.

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90 shops in convenient locations at top resorts Pre-book when booking your holiday or add later Ski Weekends’ price match guarantee

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HAPPINESS IS JUST A

S K I W E EKEN D A W A Y Everything we do is about making flexible ski breaks easy and fun, plus of course maximizing the time you have on the slopes.

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Click or Call – Ski Experts will help you find the perfect trip Information – all you need before you go Meet and Greet, then on your way, quick transfers with no delays.

Ready and waiting for you, your accommodation know what time to expect you Hit the slopes, pre-booked passes and skis avoid delays Keep in touch – you have fun, we’re on hand but not taking your time Ski, eat, sleep and repeat!

Last day ski as late as possible – quick change and on your way

How long, how short – it’s up to you Short breaks from £303 Weekends Thursday – Monday ski up to 4 ½ days Mid-weeks Monday – Thursday ski up to 3 ½ days

Weeks and Longer from £416

Why short breaks?

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More time on the slopes – ski on flight days Less time off work – ski the whole weekend Avoid the weekend crush, quiet roads and airports Try somewhere new

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Catered chalets run by our team Hotels from Two to Five Stars Apartments

OUR CHALET SERVICE

Our hand-picked chalets are a home from home and offer great value. All our staff complete a professional chalet course plus further training with us. We provide plenty of good food you’d serve to friends, we know you’ll like it.

• Three course evening meal*, with wine throughout • Homemade afternoon teas and cakes or biscuits • Extended continental breakfast *Wednesday night there is no dinner

Monday – Monday / Thursday – Thursday up to 7 ½ days Thursday to Monday 11 ½ days

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LUXURY – INDULGE YOURSELF

TAILOR MADE JUST FOR YOU We create hundreds of bespoke trips every year, because of our longstanding relationships with so many hotels and we of course truly know our resorts, everything is possible! Just ask our Ski Experts.

Over 40 4* and 5* hotels.

These really are the crème de la crème; many offer better value than you might think possible, and all offer a real treat. Stunning views, gourmet cuisine, fabulous facilities and bedrooms you won’t want to leave behind…

Add our efficient, friendly service and your choice of flight, shared or private transfer, and you are all set for a superlative ski trip.

Luxury Short breaks from £337

GROUPS & CORPORATE

Whether it’s a group a friends, a family get away, a company event or a major event, we have the experience to ensure everything runs smoothly and you want to come back.

One point of contact, ready-made or made to measure packages, from 5 star conferences to budget fun trips, we have the options to put it all together.

Just call get the snowball rolling!

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P O R TES DU S OL EIL The Portes du Soleil ski region – meaning ‘gates of the sun’ – is one of the world’s largest, with 400 miles of groomed piste shared by a dozen ski resorts on both sides of the France-Switzerland border. It’s also one of the most northerly ski regions in the Alps, meaning it’s closer to Geneva and for drivers from the UK and also it has a great snowfall record.

Most of the resorts are traditional villages, rich in character and ambience, and they include some of the world’s best known ski destinations including Morzine and Les Gets. However France’s only completely car free purpose-built resort, Avoriaz, is also here. You can enjoy a different ski safari every day!

M ORZ IN E A large village of traditional, wooden chalet style buildings and a favourite of British skiers for the best part of a century, Morzine. It is a great choice if you’re looking for a bustling, traditional French ski village with a strong, year-round community and a great range of cafes and restaurants plus an exciting après-ski scene.

Add to the tick list the fact that this is one of the closest and easiest resorts to reach from either Geneva Airport or the Channel, plus that it lies at the heart of one of the world’s largest ski regions, the vast Portes du Soleil, and you can understand just why it’s so popular. You can choose each morning which direction to head in across the huge ski area which extends via the challenging ‘Swiss Wall’ run over the border in to Switzerland (easier alternative routes are available). Or to one of half-adozen other French villages nearby.

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HOTEL PETIT DRU

CHALET GOURMETS

A firm favourite with our guests, this characterful, family run 4*alpine hotel provides great facilities and marvellous views across the valley. The hotel is well equipped with a swim in/outdoor pool, fitness centre and a large lounge and bar area with an open fire, ideal for some après-ski relaxation. Well situated, the Petit Dru is just a ten minute walk from the village centre and main ski lifts. Charming and

Another favourite among our guests, many have a real soft spot for the quirky Chalet Gourmets, returning year after year for their dose of ski time.

As well as offering a warm, relaxed and sociable atmosphere, this ‘no frills’ traditional chalet provides a relaxed base which many consider as “a home from home”. The Gourmets is fantastically placed in the village centre, and just a couple of minutes from the Gondolas. Good food, wine with dinner and a warm welcome awaits you, so for those who enjoy socialising and terrific value, we recommend you give the Gourmets a go!

sensibly priced, this modern-meets-traditional alpine hotel is sure to provide you with a comfortable stay.

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Transfer typically 1 ¼ hours Great reputation for food Swim indoor/outdoor pool Sauna/Jacuzzi Fitness room Private function rooms

FROM: £434

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Transfer typically 1 ¼ hours Central location Light & airy restaurant with lovely views Soft furnished lounge with roaring log fire Ski/snowboard and boot room Run by our own Ski Weekends team

FROM: £315

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LES G ET S

The Portes du Soleil region which straddles the border between France and Switzerland is one of the world’s largest with 650km of terrain on one lift pass, making it possible to ski on wonderful day long excursions of more than 100km from village to village.

There are more than a dozen villages inter-connected on the circuit but one has built a reputation as a favourite for couples and families, with great facilities for both. There’s sophisticated dining and bars, alongside plenty of family friendly options.

A resort of largely traditionally chalet-type buildings, Les Gets is an authentic, year round community, not a purpose-built resort, with plenty of traditional bakeries, shops and family-run restaurants. One of the most popular is Isabelle’s chocolate shop, which also runs chocolate and sweet making classes for the kids. It’s typical of the family-orientated ethos of this rustic village which also has strong eco-friendly credentials, and is just an hour from Geneva Airport.

The vast distances you can ski in a weekend based here have already been mentioned. There’s a great variety of terrain closer to home with a larger sector shared with neighbouring Morzine and served by more than 50 lifts, as well as a separate ski area that’s accessed from Les Gets only. All levels of skier and boarder are catered for and all styles too, with a highly-regarded terrain park and a great skier/boarder cross course to enjoy (one of the world’s best in this discipline is based here).

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CHALET COGNÉE Originally a farmhouse which has been converted into a charming modern chalet. The inviting character of Chalet Cognée, means many guests return each year. This beautiful converted farmhouse marries the charm of a traditional Savoyard Chalet with the convenience of modern, stylish touches. This gem enjoys a quiet and tranquil setting with picturesque views across the valley and easy access to the town and main ski area. There’s plenty of space for 10 guests to relax in comfort. For those seeking a peaceful escape to the slopes, this is a great choice.

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Transfer typically 1 ¼ hours Walking distance to village + slopes Bus stop opposite chalet Cosy wood burning stove Great for a family Sleeps 8-11 in 4 bedrooms

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HOTEL CHAMOIS D’OR Enjoying a golden location - right in the very centre of Les Gets, Chamois D’or provides terrific access to the Portes du soleil ski area. This boutique Hotel caters for all needs - perfect for a romantic getaway, family break or even a corporate trip. Kick back, relax and unwind in the cosy lounge next to the roaring open fire or feel free to enjoy a dose of sumptuous luxury in the ‘swim spa’ - which 5m pool even includes jets and currents for hydrotherapy.

For those seeking convenience and class, this central hotel provides a perfect base, and the fusion of alpine tradition and urban chic throughout is sure to leave a lasting impression. Happy skiing is guaranteed to follow in such a wonderful hotel...

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Complimentary wi-fi throughout hotel Fashionable cocktail bar Lounge with fireplace Family games room 24 hour reception

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A VORIA Z Avoriaz is different to any other French resort, in fact any ski resort full stop, and for the millions who love it, it’s all the better for that.

Located at a snowsure 1800m it’s the country’s only car free resort where the streets are, quite literally, pistes.

Purpose built a little over 50 years ago, it is superbly well designed with all accommodation slopeside and an ever more vibrant hub of shops, restaurants and bars a short walk (or ski) from your door.

Catering for all tastes in snowsport and all types of skier or boarder, its off-slopes attractions include the wonderful and remarkable Aquariaz tropical swimming pool and spa complex (very surreal high in the French Alps), which add to its existing reputation as a safe ideal choice for families. Another great feature is the Burton Stash all-natural terrain park, which has won awards as ‘best in the world’ and is well worth a visit. Oh and did we mention that there are 650km of piste at your doorstep stretching for miles to link other French areas as well as over the border in to Switzerland.

HOTEL DES DROMONTS Situated in the heart of Avoriaz, this highly characterful property has a lot to offer. The original shingle style siding, which is typical of the ski area, achieves a beautiful mix of modern comfort and lively peppy sixties style providing this hotel with a somewhat unique charm. Settle in around the fireplace after a day on the slopes, take full advantage of the spa and then retire to your cosy room - all of which offer a calming cocoon of luxury.

Furthermore, located just off the piste, this ski in/ski out hotel really does achieve a valuable balance of character, convenience and comfort.

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Transfer typically 1 ½ hours Ski in and ski out Recent extensive refurbishment Unusual and quirky restaurant Spa and pool Bar with fireplace and views

FROM: £515

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FIT T O S KI The UK is better served than ever before with a range of centres and facilities to both improve your skiing or snowboarding skills, and getting you fit to ski.

The slopes at Skiplex www.skiplex.co.uk have a evolving surface offering continual skiing with no lifts or queues. The Skiplex slopes can help you learn to ski up to 8 times quicker than on a standard slope or help you improve your technique and get fit ahead of your holidays.

A qualified instructor oversees every session and with no more than 3 people on the slope at any one time, that means you pretty much have a personal trainer ensuring you get the most out of every session. Time invested at Skiplex will help you perform on the snow.

You¹ll benefit from improved technique and being fit for the slopes. Centres are currently available in Chiswick, Reading and Basingstoke with more in the pipeline.

With a 160m main slope and the largest teaching slope in the country, everyone is catered for. Don’t miss the Lodge Bar and Kitchen either, a unique Alpine themed bar overlooking the slopes which is perfect for getting into the Alpine spirit.

The perfect ski weekend is all about getting the most out of your time on the slopes, being fit to ski with some preparation in the UK is the ideal way to ensure you can ski more, and be happy.

The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead www.thesnowcentre.com is the closet real snow slope to London, and offers a great range of opportunities to improve your skills, from simple slope access for experienced skiers to a range of skills development coaching for those looking to improve, delivered by The Snow Centre’s hugely experienced team of instructors.

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FL A INE

Located in a famed snow pocket and within a giant powder bowl, Flaine’s founders really knew what they were doing when they created this great resort five decades ago; they even had the foresight to locate it as close as they could to Geneva Airport for very quick and easy access for a ski weekend.

Designed to offer maximum convenience with most properties either ski-in/ski-out or just a few steps from pistes and lifts, Flaine really has the perfect set-up with a small collection of shops, restaurants and bars offering everything the ski-holidaymaker needs close by and nursery slopes also right by the high altitude village.

Wonderful long cruising blues and reds drop down from the rim of the vast snow bowl Flaine sits at the heart of, and if you still want a bit more adventure, you can use the Grand Massif pass, covering around 270km of piste, to go off the bowl and drop down the amazing verticals to one of the neighbouring traditional village resorts for lunch on runs up to 10km long.

HOTEL LE TOTEM The 3* star Hotel Le Totem has recently undergone extensive renovation resulting in a fresh, contemporary property that is sure to impress.

Sitting in an enviable position in Flaine, with skiing virtually to and from the door, the hotel offers a multitude of facilities including a large lounge with fireplace, a restaurant and an impressive wellness centre. After a hard day pounding the slopes, relax in one of the Jacuzzis or enjoy a quiet drink on the sun terrace.

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Transfer typically 1 ¼ hours Ski in and out Lounge with fireplace Spa with sauna, Jacuzzi, gym Bright rooms with great views Newly refurbished

FROM: £480

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M EG ÈVE The original leading French resort, Megève was modelled as a ski resort to rival Switzerland’s St Moritz and it succeeds in being the most chic and atmospheric of French ski areas, centred on its ancient square and cobbled streets. You’ll find enticing shops and gourmet restaurants here – indeed Megève has a reputation for offering the best dining in the French Alps (which some argue means the entire European Alps).

In addition to Megeve, you can ski in Chamonix with the Mont Blanc ski pass.

It’s a resort that’s easy to reach quickly for a weekend ski trip and it’s also got a lot to offer non-skiers with quaint cafes, jazz bars and sleighs to hire so it’s a good choice for mixed groups or even coupes including both skiers or boarders and non-skiers.

Although not created in the era of the big French altitude resorts with their giant ski areas, Megève has expanded its slopes over the years and linking to its neighbours to create the Evasion Mont Blanc pass, one of the world’s largest lift-linked ski areas covering 445km (nearly 300 miles) of trails around Mont Blanc.

The area links Megève’s skiing over Mont d’Arbois to St Gervais and on the other side, the Rochebrune ski area is exclusive to Megève, whilst a third area, Jaillet, is shared with the villages of Combloux and La Giettaz.

Mont d’Arbois and Rochebrune are connected at their bases by cable-car. Many of the slopes are below the tree line with pretty runs and wonderful vistas out towards Mont Blanc. There’s plenty of terrain for all abilities with several steep blacks and off–piste runs, particularly on Mont Joly and Mont Joux for experts.

HOTEL ALPAGA Stylish, chic like Megeve itself, the 5* Hotel Alpaga is built in the traditional chalet style yet furnished with natural materials and contemporary fittings that mirror its local surroundings. With a clear emphasis on luxury, the Alpaga boasts all of the amenities one might expect from a popular 5* hotel including a wellness centre, a large swimming pool and a fashionable restaurant that serves delicious French cuisine. There is also a courtesy shuttle to transport you to and from the slopes and the village centre.

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Transfer typically 1 ¼ hours Spa and pool Gourmet restaurant Free shuttle to slopes

FROM: £575

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LA CL US A Z Known for being one of the most authentic feeling French resorts, as well as one of the quickest and easiest to reach from the UK and from Geneva Airport, La Clusaz is also one of the oldest French ski destinations and has one of the most extensive ski areas for a traditional French resort.

In fact those slopes extend over five areas, largely interlinked and divided in to more than 80 runs served by more than 50 lifts. If that’s still not enough, the regional Aravis ski pass also includes several more nearby ski areas, the larger of which is Le Grand Bornand, the other offering the largest night skiing operation in the French Alps. Together more than 200km of piste and with a great snow record receiving on average more than six metres of snow each winter above the 1800m mark on its slopes. These in fact climb right up to a snowsure 2600m opening up wonderful long verticals of up to 1500 vertical metres of descent.

There are plenty of runs for all ability levels to enjoy, and some magnificent scenic views to take in too, including breath-taking views of Mont Blanc. Along with gentle slopes for beginners, intermediate skiers will find extensive terrain for their ability level and experts will also enjoy several classic black runs plus have the option to book a guide to tackle some of the famous freeriding here.

HOTEL CARLINA This family run chalet-style hotel offers a charming and relaxed character. Being in the upper part of the village give it great views, yet you are just a few minutes’ stroll to the centre and 400m from the main lifts. The spa allows you to unwind, the cosy bar is a great place to relax and the airy restaurant has picture windows.

Overall the friendliness and quality of Hotel Carlina will exceed your expectations.

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Transfer typically 1 ¼ hours Lounge bar and fireplace Super restaurant Sun terrace Spa, pool + gym, local charge

FROM: £415

Down in resort La Clusaz is an unspoiled mid-sized mountain town where you can be assured of fresh, locally sourced cuisine prepared on site whether in the traditional boulangeries or the authentic restaurants.

There are also a good range of lively bars and late night spots in which to round your day off. A great choice of hotels from 2 to 5 stars, all with good access to village including some ski to door.

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C HA MON IX No other ski resort has quite the global appeal of Chamonix. Located below Western Europe’s highest peak, Mont Blanc, and a favourite with Brits for over 150 years, it’s not only one of the best ski areas on Earth, it’s fortunately one of the quickest and easiest to reach too!

Chamonix is one of the best ski towns on earth, with a vibrant mix of shopping, restaurants, bars and nightlife as well as 101 different things to do off the slopes, making it a good choice for couples and groups that include non-skiers.

The skiing is divided in to a number of different sectors which include family and beginner friendly ski areas as well as some of the most exciting and challenging on and off piste runs to be found anywhere, plus the legendary Vallee Blanche, the world’s longest lift-served descent at more than 20km. The list of superlatives just goes on and on…

HOTEL HELIOPIC A relatively new property, the 4* Hotel Heliopic is an exciting new addition with a contemporary design and fantastic facilities. The hotel sits at the foot of the Aiguille du Midi, is just a short walk from the centre of town and is well equipped to provide its guests with an extremely comfortable stay. Furthermore, the hotel boasts a 500m2 spa with swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, ice grotto and treatment rooms to let you unwind after a day’s skiing. So if you are seeking a high level of comfort and relaxation to accompany your ski holiday, then The Hotel Heliopic is the perfect selection.

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Transfer typically 1 ¼ hours Stylish restaurant Relaxed and trendy bar Spa and pool Self service restaurant

FROM: £335

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TAKE OCEAN EN G IN EER ED TECHN OL OG Y TO THE MOUNTA IN S W ITH M U S TO’s N EW S N OW SPORTS RANG E

Sail to the foot of powder-dusted mountains. It’s just you and your best friends, the only people for miles around. Follow the exertion of reaching the summit with the exhilaration of skiing right back to the water’s edge. Sail home.

This is the stuff of dreams. This is a Marine Adventure.

Inspired by boat / ski, a sport undertaken in the spectacular and wild Fjords of Norway, the new Snow Sports range utilises MUSTO’s ocean engineered expertise and award-winning technology to meet the demands of the slopes this season.

Start your marine adventure in MUSTO Evolution outdoor clothing. Transition from sea to ski in MUSTO jackets and winter coats layered over thermal base layers. Pull on PrimaLoft® skiing clothing and thermal socks to complete your kit for sea to snow adventures.

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We are in pursuit of the ultimate in clothing performance so you can perform at your best. But it mustn’t perform for just a season.

It needs to last you years. You have to be able to trust in it.

Purpose engineered ski wear that will face any weather, any mountain and any climate. We make it our mission to manage water in all of its forms, from ocean spray to rain, snow and sweat to keep you dry, comfortable and able to achieve your best.

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M at t h i e s sen B R 1 P r i m a Lo ft速 Ja cket A serious piece of kit for winter snow-seekers, the Matthiessen BR1 PrimaLoft速 Jacket features 4-way stretch shell fabric and articulated sleeves to provide freedom of movement in this waterproof, breathable and windproof kit. The jacket features a removable, helmet-compatible hood, lycra inner cuffs with thumb holes and a zip away neck warmer plus a snow skirt compatible with the Dolpo BR1 Pants. In addition, the asymmetric zip means extra comfort beneath your chin.

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STUNNING SWITZERLAND Switzerland is where downhill skiing all began in the Alps and it remains the country that draws so many of us back winter after winter. Swiss ski areas include the highest destinations in the Alps with some of the most spectacular scenery to enjoy as you whizz down the slopes. The altitude helps provide some of the most snowsure choices too, with some areas open year round and many of the most famous resorts having permanent glacier snowfields at the tops of their slopes.

Fortunately it’s one of the easiest countries to keep returning back to because, as we all know, Switzerland manages to do better than all others at transport efficiency, with well-connected trains and buses ensuring that once you arrive in Geneva you are quickly and seamlessly whisked to your resort in comfort.

Even though the Swiss Franc is famously strong, our plucky pound has been fighting back in recent years and has regained considerable ground over the past 12 months, making Swiss skiing more affordable than a year ago when some doom mongers were claiming Swiss resorts had been priced out of the British market – in fact, to the delight of all lovers of superb snow sport, it’s making a come back!

The high quality continues in resort with comfortable chalets and hotels and stylish bars and restaurants to enjoy. And although Swiss resorts do not usually offer the lively après-ski scene of some Austrian and these days even French resorts, you can still find plenty of first rate choices to enjoy.

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For many people Zermatt is the finest ski resort in the world.

There’s just something about being here, with the mighty Matterhorn, a mountain like no other, perpetually positioned there, dominating the sky line.

The lack of conventional car traffic doesn’t make Zermatt a sleepy little village, in fact it has grown in to quite a big resort with little electric vehicles buzzing around its streets, but still all development maintains the resort’s overall charm and means that there’s a big choice of shopping, dining and après-ski here plus plenty more to do besides skiing if you wish.

But what skiing! Zermatt is one of only two ski areas in the world open 365 days a year thanks to its large glacier area and highest slopes in Europe touching 3899m opening up a massive vertical and a vast choice of terrain extending over the border down to Cervinia in Italy should you wish to ski or board two countries on your ski weekend and enjoy some stunning descents of up to 10km long plus grab yourself an authentic pizza or espresso at one of the great mountain huts on your way down.

Saas-Fee is another snowsure Swiss resort very close to Zermatt which, whilst not quite open year round, is open from July one year right through to mid-Spring the next, a unique nine month ski season.

Saas-Fee is car free too but is a smaller, quieter choice than Zermatt, although still a well sized resort with plenty of restaurants and a moderate sized ski area above with great long descents and a highly regarded terrain park. Some people do prefer its slightly more intimate feel to its bigger, better known neighbour.

Resor ts Crans Montana Saas-Fee Call our Ski Experts on 02380 206 971

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AMAZING AMAZING AUSTRIA AUSTRIA Austria is the home of skiing for many of its fans. None of the other ‘big four’ Alpine skiing nations has maintained the authenticity of its mountain communities in the way that the Austrians have, ensuring strict building regulations mean villages still have their traditional architecture and are entirely unspoilt. For those concerned about environmental issues it’s also good to know that almost all are 100% green energy powered too.

Austria is where the skiing we enjoy today all began in the early years of the last century, with the first people to try the ‘modern’ style of downhill skiing doing so in the Arlberg region, home to world famous St Anton. This resort is home to some of the planet’s most exciting skiing and boarding, and like world famous resorts such as Chamonix and Zermatt, one of those you must ski during your skiing life – for most of us returning many times.

On the slopes Austrian ski areas have been busily inter-connecting over the decades so now they can offer some of the biggest ski regions in the Alps and with the world’s leading lift company Doppelmayr based here it’s no surprise that they also have some of the comfiest and fastest lifts to whisk you back up the slopes after every run – expect heated leather seats and weather protection as the norm, Austrians don’t like to do things by halves.

Fortunately the same goes for those cosy mountain restaurants for which the country is famous. Locally run and serving up copious quantities of traditional cuisine, prepared and cooked on site using locally sourced ingredients, you’ll not only be fully fuelled up for the day, you’ll need to keep skiing or boarding to the last lift of the day to work it off before sitting down for dinner.

Austrians famously do après-ski better than any other nation too. A collection of lively bars will be found at the base of the slopes in every resort and here you can expect high spirits and free flowing beer and wine from midafternoon onwards, indeed some places you need to get in early in order to ensure your place.

Austria is home to more ski areas of all shapes and sizes than any other country including some of the biggest and best in the world. St Anton, already mentioned, is of course one of the best known and particularly recommended for advanced skiers and boarders who enjoy the off piste terrain which many argue is the best in the world, as well as those who like to party all night after a hard day on the slopes – again many rate St Anton as having the best bars on the planet too.

There is also the unusual option of a city break by staying in Innsbruck, where you have the choice of eight ski areas surrounding the city to visit each day, each just minutes away and included in the lift pass. There’s also the stunning lake-side town of Zell am See, which has its own excellent ski area but also shares a pass with neighbouring Kaprun, which boasts one of the world’s great glacier ski areas. Or for somewhere more intimate, the village of Fugen has both an excellent mid-sized ski area for beginners and intermediates but also has a great snow record and some spectacular freeriding terrain that guides can take you to.

Overall the choice in Austria is wider than anywhere else and it’s all yours!

Resor ts Fugen Innsbruck St Anton

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A LW A YS I MPR ESSI VE IT ALY

Italian skiing has a special attraction for so many of us. The country’s ski areas may not quite have the reputation for vast size that some of the big French ski regions do, nor of perfect efficiency as the Swiss do, but they do have a relaxed atmosphere, and a hard to define sense of fun that quite simply makes you feel happy as soon as you arrive on Italian slopes.

There are though some distinct advantages to skiing in Italy over other Alpine nations. For one thing there’s the value which is hard for other big ski nations to beat. Then there’s the sunshine for which the country is famous along with deep snow, and of course there’s also the wonderful food and drink which has conquered the world more than any other – be it a simple tasty pizza right up to a gourmet meal, or a perfect coffee which we all try to recreate every day in a British coffee shop, but there’s never anything quite as good as one bought in Italy, somehow!

The Aosta Valley on the western borders of Italy is one of the most famous of the country’s ski regions and home to one of its best known, best loved and easiest to reach resorts – Courmayeur.

Located on the Italian side of Mont Blanc (or Monte Bianco as it’s known to the Italians), the village is located in spectacular, dramatic mountain scenery and began life three centuries ago as a spa town.

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If you are part of a couple with one skier and one non-skier, or a group with mixed abilities and interests, it’s a good choice too, as apart from those great shops and cafés there are good facilities including swimming pools and spas, iceskating, bowling or the chance to try paragliding if conditions are good.

The ski area above has great slopes for beginners and intermediates but it is experts who’ll be particularly drawn to the world class freeriding terrain, now served by a spectacular €115m brand new and state-of-the-art lift system which uses revolving cable cars to access some of the world’s most famous off piste itineraries. This is also a major excursion in its own right for non-skiers to enjoy with lots to see on the scenic cable cars with their glass walls as they ascend and in the new state of the art mountain base complexes at each station on the way up.

Chamonix is only 13 miles away, as the crow flies and through the Mont Blanc Tunnel, but in other respects it’s a world away, with a usually more relaxed, fun atmosphere on the Italian side and quite often totally different weather, with sunshine more likely although snow cover is till copious.

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World famous Whistler is one of the world’s premier resorts, but perhaps not the first place that springs to mind for a ski weekend. But now it’s a reality. Our Whistler weekends include direct scheduled flights, express transfers from Vancouver via the stunning Sea to Sky Olympic highway arriving in Whistler just 2 hours later. Accommodation ranges from spacious apartments ideal for groups of 4+, to ultimate luxury in the 4 Seasons Resort and Spa. All accommodation is on a bed and breakfast or room only basis, allowing you to sample one of the many restaurants in the village.

Prices include lift tickets which will be delivered to you the evening you arrive saving time in the morning.

And our partners at Whistler Experience are on hand throughout your stay to ensure everything is arranged to allow you to maximise your time skiing the largest ski area in North America, even providing a daily free guiding service to allow you to explore the hidden reaches of Whistler’s vast terrain. From fresh tracks breakfast to moonlit snowmobiling, Whistler never sleeps…and on our Whistler weekends you won’t be short of stories to share when you get back.

We offer 3, 4 and 5 night stays but any duration can be tailored by our team to create your dream trip.

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