Inghams Mountain Heights

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Mountain Heights WELCOME / CONTENTS

Welcome I am excited to introduce our new issue of Mountain Heights, which gives you news and information for next winter (2019/20).

We’re on sale earlier than normal, to ensure you have plenty of time to secure your preferred property and resort. You’ll find £50 per couple off: though this offer has to end on 31 March 2019.

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2019 sees Inghams celebrate 85 years in business.

Many of you have skied with us several times over the years and we are so grateful for that. Of course, spring brings much political uncertainty in the UK. One thing for sure, a ski holiday in the mountains with family or friends is always refreshing, and a real dose of escapism.

In this issue you will hear from elite British ski racers (page 6), you’ll see top tips and insights from our expert team (pages 16-33), and gain advice from kit experts about buying boots and skis (pages 34-35). Don’t miss our Lapland holidays, featured on pages 44-47. It’s a destination that gets booked up very quickly so don’t hesitate to make your reservation.

I can confirm that we will be producing our Main Edition brochure in the summer of 2019, so please do register for a copy at inghams.co.uk/brochure if you wish to. However, all of our holidays are now searchable online and prices are up-to-date 24/7.

Please visit inghams.co.uk/ski Whatever you choose, we hope you have a wonderful winter, and I hope to see you on the slopes.

With kindest regards,

Paul Carter BEST SKI AND WINTERSPORTS TOUR OPERATOR 2018

Chief Executive Officer paul@inghams.co.uk

FOR INNOVATION

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Contents 04 FAB 5

Check out our FAB 5 offers

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MEET BRITISH OLYMPIC CHAMPS

In depth interviews with Aimee Fuller and Emily Sarsfield. Plus meet a Paralympic ski guide.

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HOW TO BUY SKIS & BOOTS

Our kit round-up

36 THRILLS FOR ADVANCED SKIERS

Going off piste, plus how to relax at the end of the day

38 OUR CHALETS

10 SKI IN A GROUP

40 OUR CHALET HOTELS

12 TAKE THE KIDS

42 OUR HOTELS

14 JUST THE TWO OF US

43 SELF-CATERING APARTMENTS

15 SKIING SOLO

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Top tips for booking with a group Top tips for a great family ski trip Skiing with your partner

Why a ski trip is perfect for solo skiers

16 OUR SKI WORLD

Around the world with our experts

18 VOILA LA FRANCE

Reasons to choose la belle France

22 ACTIVE IN AUSTRIA

Reasons to be active in Austria

26 BELLA ITALIA

Reasons to choose bella Italia

28 STUNNING SWITZERLAND

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A ‘review in pictures’ of last season and what’s new in the mountains

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Reasons to choose the mighty mountains of Switzerland

30 COME TO CANADA

Once skied, never forgotten

32 VALUE IN ANDORRA The home of Ski Inclusive

33 SKI SLOVENIA

A warm welcome and excellent value are guaranteed Find out about our unique range A hand-picked choice of properties Find out about our full range INGHAMS

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An insight into this incredible landscape

46 LAPLAND - SANTA BREAKS An unforgettable experience for the whole family

47 LAPLAND - NORTHERN LIGHTS Photography in Lapland

Handy Guides 48 CHALET AND CHALET HOTEL FINDER 49 APARTMENT FINDER 50 RESORT FINDER 51 FLIGHT FINDER

Our top tip for an unusual ski holiday Please see our full Terms & Conditions at inghams.co.uk

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Visit inghams.co.uk/ski - Call 01483 79 11 12 - See your preferred travel agent.

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In the autumn of 2018 you may have seen our FAB 5 promotion.

The most-loved posts were: FAB 5 Scary Runs, FAB 5 Ski Resorts for Improvers and FAB 5 Ski Resorts for Foodies You can find all the information at inghams.co.uk/fab5

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A very special offer valid only for bookings made early. Pre-book your lift pass when you confirm your reservation and receive 2-for-1 skis/board and boot hire, whilst stocks last. If you have your own skis, and do not require 2-for-1 skis/board and boots, you can choose half price ski carriage instead. Applies to all European holidays on all dates.

Half price ski carriage offer applies to selected flights.

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Great value from our partner hotels.

These offers can include free drinks with dinner; free room upgrades; free packed lunches; free activities and so much more. Please see individual hotel descriptions for offers.

Our peak dates often get booked up 12 months in advance. If you are a parent you will know that February half term is our absolute peak date, so please reserve as early as possible.

2 First Choice of Ski-in/Ski-out

Ski-in/ski-out properties are amongst the most sought after. No walking in ski boots; no carrying skis. What bliss! Here are just two of our many such properties.

Our partner hotels reward early bookers with monetary discounts, which can be considerable. Visit our website for offers.

Discounts are subject to availability and are included in our prices (printed and online), so prices will increase once the offer expires.

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Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl Hotel Somont HHHHH (Obergurgl) HHHH (Selva)

Choice of 3 First High Altitude Resorts

Many of you loved our ‘FAB 5 High Altitude Resorts’ blog post. Book early to secure your favourite high resort, including Obergurgl, Austria; Tignes, France and Zermatt, Switzerland.

Choice of our Properties 4 First which always Book Early

As many of our properties are unique to us, and perfect for you, they get booked up quickly. Here are just two of our properties which get snapped up early.

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Hotel Altapura HHHHH (Val Thorens)

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Levi Hotel Spa HHH (Levi)

5 First Choice for Groups

We have unbeatable offers for groups (see page 10). Our expert and friendly team will help you make your group booking, with all its intricacies.

Our early booking prices start from only £449 per person, based on 7 nights at Les Brigues Apartments in Courchevel, including return flights and self-catering accommodation (based on 6 sharing).

3 EASY WAYS TO BOOK

Visit inghams.co.uk/ski - Call 01483 79 11 12 - See your preferred travel agent.

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E P O SL S R A ST and about life, love ts n le ta g in d in's lea of Great Brita We speak to 3

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AIMEE FULLER British Slopestyle Snowboarder, Aimee, has represented Great Britain at the last two Winter Olympics.

Here, in an exclusive interview, we get to know her a little better.

HOW WAS YOUR TALENT FIRST RECOGNISED?

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I was recognised on my 16th birthday. I went to Mt Hood in Oregon for summer camp, it was Erin Comstock, who was my coach for the week, who then recommended me to my sponsor Roxy.

When I moved to Northern Ireland, I started my A levels a month after camp, and came home from school to a ‘phone call from the European Team Manager, Stine Brun Kjelda who invited me out to Switzerland 2 weeks later for the Roxy Future team camp. My 11-year relationship with Roxy began in Saas Fee.

WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE CAREER ASPIRATIONS, BOTH ON AND OFF THE SLOPE? To be the best athlete I can be, on and off the mountain, inspire the future generation, and to take my park skills in the back country.

WHEN DID YOU LEARN YOU WOULD BE REPRESENTING GB AT THE OLYMPICS? In 2014, literally 2 weeks before the games, the announcement became official when I was competing at the X Games, but I knew the moment I landed my final run, placing me 5th in the last Olympic qualifier in January 2014 in Quebec, Canada. Ringing my Mum to tell her I landed and I would be going was the best feeling in the world. The uncertainty in the lead up to the Olympics due to injury during the qualifying period meant qualifying at the last minute and calling my Mum to tell her made it all the more sweet. Talk about pressure!

HOW CAN INGHAMS GUESTS SUPPORT YOU?

HOW STRONG ARE TEAM GB? ARE THEY GOING TO CONTINUE TO THRIVE? Team GB is a very special unit, I feel honoured to be a part of the family having worn our colours out there twice on the world stage, nothing beats that feeling, standing at the top, knowing the whole country and team are behind you. It truly is special.

HOW DO YOU RELAX? Yoga is my switch off, nothing but focus, thinking time and stillness. I love family time, and the more I travel the more I appreciate home comforts. Got to say I am excited for my Mum’s roast this week as I make it back to Belfast for a couple of days!

LIFE AFTER SKI RACING Did you know, our great British Ski Racer of the 1980s, Konrad Bartelski, now exhibits his photography.

Follow him on social media or see wimbledonfineart.com for more.

Follow my journey on instagram @aimee_fuller, and the relaunch of my new vlog ‘The Fuller Life’ season 2 on Youtube.

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EMILY SARSFIELD

WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE CAREER ASPIRATIONS, BOTH ON AND OFF THE SLOPES?

A multiple British Champion and Britain’s leading Ski Cross athlete.

I have juggled jobs to fund my skiing throughout my career, whether that be my ski school in Méribel ‘EmSkiSchool’ or converting shipping containers into bars in the summer.

One of the most tenacious and determined Team GB athletes. Let’s get to know what drives Emily in this exclusive interview.

TELL US ABOUT BRITISH SKI AND SNOWBOARD

WHEN DID YOU FIRST SKI? I was three when I first started. I had an older sister, Victoria, who I idolised and I wanted to do everything she did. I think this is what encouraged me into skiing - copying her.

HOW WAS YOUR TALENT FIRST RECOGNISED? My father used to take schools in the North East away skiing, so I was lucky enough to be part of this. We later joined the local ski race club at Silksworth Dry Ski Slope and both my sis and I were selected for the England Schools Team so it all developed from there.

I competed in Alpine skiing for over 10 years before I switched discipline to Ski Cross in 2006. The first Ski Cross race I did, brought a whole new love for skiing, the unpredictable elements and racing head to head. As soon as I tried it for the first time I didn’t look back, it was such an adrenaline rush.

WHEN DID YOU LEARN YOU WOULD BE REPRESENTING GB AT THE OLYMPICS? I actually qualified for three Olympic Games however, only eventually got on the flight and got to call myself an Olympian in 2018.

Unfortunately, in 2009, before Ski Cross made its Olympic debut in 2010, I suffered a potentially career threatening injury at the Olympic test event where I snapped all four ligaments in my knee. And 2014 sports politics did not go my way, so to actually achieve my dream in 2018 was a very proud moment where the dedication, commitment and resilience paid off... I was overwhelmed and was so thankful for my family, friends and sponsors who supported me along the way.

HOW DID SUCCESS FEEL? Creating British history out in South Korea, making the quarter finals in front of my family and friends was a memory I’ll treasure forever.

British Ski and Snowboard have a great team now who are working towards the performance building and developing funding streams for the programmes and athletes. As an older athlete, and competing for 10 years solo with no coach or support, seeing this being put in place is amazing and I am doing all I can to help guide and share my knowledge of what an athlete needs so the future talent is holistically well supported.

HOW CAN INGHAMS GUESTS SUPPORT YOU? Follow me on Instagram @emskicross, and see all my news on emilysarsfield.com

HOW DO YOU RELAX? I’m a bit of an adrenaline junkie so I’m not sure if people would call it relaxing, so you would usually find me somewhere which makes my pulse race.

RUFUS ALCOTT Rufus is a Ski Guide to Visually Impaired Ski Racer Michael Kear.

Brought up in a famous ski racing family, Rufus left a glittering career in the city to play a key part in developing Parasnowsports.

WHO DID YOU SKI WITH?

WHAT SUCCESSES HAVE YOU HAD?

In October 2015 I was paired up with Michael Kear - visually impaired Alpine ski racer (B2) and started our journey through the ranks of the awesome world of International Parasnowsport as ‘TeamOrangeSki’.

The shy, introverted Michael, who I met in October 2015, is shadowed by the confident, inspirational ambassador for the Visually Impaired that stands in the start gate now. My pride in being a part of such a transformation is huge.

WHAT DO WE NEED TO DO TO ENSURE CONTINUED SUCCESS? We urgently need to secure funding to develop the next generation of British Parasnowsport athletes.

During my time with ‘TeamOrangeSki’, Michael and I achieved many podium finishes in International and European competitions culminating in our promotion to Europa Cup level after just one full season of racing together.

I set up Giving for One for exactly this purpose.

To give athletes a targeted, efficient fundraising platform, on which we and our charity partners maximise the impact of every penny of the public’s generosity. Please help us by spreading the word!

3 EASY WAYS TO BOOK

Visit inghams.co.uk/ski - Call 01483 79 11 12 - See your preferred travel agent.

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Mountain Heights SEASON OVERVIEWS

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Banff, Canada 6 Lyndsey Ferrol Levi, Lapland 7 Gill Williams Ylläs, Lapland

Looking Back

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What a season 2017/18 was! The snow came in December and kept coming into May. That means our social media teams were knee-deep in snowy pictures from our resort staff, to share with you!

What’s more, we ran a ‘Hall of Fame’ page on Facebook, to show the best of your pictures. Thank you for posting those.

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WHAT’S NEXT?

Highlights to look out for over the coming ski seasons SELFIE-TASTIC IN MÉRIBEL

Good news from the much-loved resort of Méribel.

The Mont Vallon gondola has had a makeover, so you can now travel to the top of the Valley in total comfort. From this winter season, the lift will feature comfortable eight-seat cabins that offer panoramic views over the entire ski area. Over in the Roc de Fer sector, two high-speed chairlifts have been installed. The Legends chairlift is a new high-speed chairlift with heated seats and weather shields. Starting from La Chaudanne, it takes just four minutes and 40 seconds to reach the top. The second replaces the unpopular Cherferie drag-lift with another fast six-seater.

Did you know?

On the ‘Legends’ you can take a chairlift selfie, with no risk: simply click the button on the lift and the photo will be taken automatically. Then head over to the big screen at the top of the lift to collect it!

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LA FOLIE DOUCE’S NEW HOTEL IN CHAMONIX, FRANCE In an exciting turn, La Folie Douce, rightly famous for its lively bars, is opening a hotel in December 2018. The Grand Savoy Palace, which has stood in Chamonix since 1904, has undergone a substantial makeover, transforming it into a modern, stylish retreat with ski-in/ski-out access, daily entertainment as you’d expect, a large spa area with yoga sessions, cocktails galore and a children’s club. Stay a week from £659 per person, flight inclusive.

SKI LIKE BOND, JAMES BOND New for James Bond fans in Sölden, Austria, is a new cinematic experience ‘007 Elements’ Built on the summit of the Gaislachkogl Mountain, be sure to pop in and have a look.

/n our own news MORE SHORT BREAKS We're pleased to confirm that we will offer more short breaks in winter 2019/20. On top of our range in Switzerland, there’ll be more options in Austria, France and Italy.

MORE FLEXIBILITY IN CANADA We have Double the Fun in Canada, with our ‘Best of Alberta’ skiing (Banff and Jasper) and our ‘Best of Canada’ skiing (Banff and Whistler) options. Check out more information at inghams.co.uk/canada2centres.

A NEW LUGGAGE SERVICE FOR YOU We’ve teamed up with Direct Luggage Services to assist if you prefer not to lug your gear to resort.

Visit inghams.co.uk/travel-advice/ direct-luggage-services for more information.

For more news throughout the season, visit these useful sites: planetski.eu telegraph.co.uk/ski inthesnow.com skierandsnowboarder.com welove2ski.com

Visit inghams.co.uk/ski - Call 01483 79 11 12 - See your preferred travel agent.

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Mountain Heights GROUPS

Meet Ski Fest OUR BIGGEST SKI GROUP

Each year, SkiFest choose Inghams to look after their huge ski group.

SkiFest is a UK based ski club formed in 1996 by a group of like-minded friends skiing for pleasure in Europe and North America. Since its inception SkiFest has grown to become one of the largest ski clubs of its kind in Europe, with more than 900 members worldwide.

It is a non-profit making ski club and run by a group of volunteers dedicated to bringing the SkiFest experience to the masses.

Their leader says, ‘I love relying on Inghams to help plan our trips. They never fail to go above and beyond in helping every one of our group have an amazing time.’

SKI IN A GROUP

UP TO 1 IN 5 GO FREE

Top tips for booking with a group

Inghams is the best specialist to trust with your ski group booking.

We have decades of experience in providing the right accommodation and service to ensure everyone in your group is satisfied. The most important group member is, of course, the party leader and we are on hand throughout to make the leader’s work easy and stress-free.

Over and above the personal service we offer, the key benefits for groups are: • Up to 1 person in 5 goes FREE • Exclusive private transfers for groups of 25 or more • Free lift pass for the party leader of groups of 15 or more • Flexible flying – fly from different parts of the UK to join your group • Ski packs organised efficiently in advance What’s more, you can combine our groups offer with our ‘2-for-1 ski/board & boot hire when you pre-book lift passes’ and our £50 per couple discount. (Terms apply) Please see inghams.co.uk/mountainheights50

Our friendly, experienced Groups Advisors

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Group Discounts for Early Bookings Whether you are going to take over your very own chalet just for you and your friends or go to a luxury hotel for a 'work jolly' with colleagues from the office, see how much your group could save with Inghams' market-leading discounts.

The amount of group discount you get is taken off the basic holiday price (i.e. not supplements, excursions, extras or ski packs) and depends on the accommodation you choose, how you travel there, size of your group and the date you travel.

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These reductions are valid on Inghams charter flights and Eurostar staying in one of our chalets or Chalet Hotels*.

Premium group reductions are available at the properties listed below the Premium reductions table. To qualify, you must travel on an Inghams charter flight or Eurostar.

Valid at all other properties not listed under Super-Premium or Premium group reductions.

To qualify, you must travel on an Inghams charter flight or Eurostar.

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Low Season 7, 14 Dec; 4, 11, 18, 25 Jan; 7, 14, 21 Mar

1 FREE PLACE

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3 FREE PLACES

3¾ FREE PLACES

5 FREE PLACES

5½ FREE PLACES

Mid Season 1, 8, 22, 29 Feb 28 Mar; 11 Apr

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3½ FREE PLACES

4 FREE PLACES

High Season 21 Dec; 4 Apr

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*Super-Premium group reductions do not apply at the Chalet Hotel & Spa Le Savoie. †Please contact our Groups Advisors for groups over 30.

PREMIUM & STANDARD GROUP REDUCTIONS

Low & Mid Season 7, 14 Dec; 4, 11, 18, 25 Jan; 1, 8, 22 29 Feb; 7, 14, 21, 28 Mar; 11 Apr High Season 21 Dec; 4 Apr

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All our resorts welcome groups but here we’re highlighting our Top Ten where we hold large allocations and so can offer immediate confirmation.

ST. CHRISTOPH, AUSTRIA High altitude jewel in the crown of the world famous Arlberg ski area

MAYRHOFEN, AUSTRIA Fun, friendly snow sure skiing in one of Austria’s liveliest resorts

ISCHGL, AUSTRIA A 'state-of-the-art' lift system and some of the best nightlife in the Alps make this a ‘group’ favourite

SUPER-PREMIUM GROUP REDUCTIONS - Up to 1 person in 5 goes FREE!

PREMIUM 10+ people in your group

Best Group Resorts

SOLDEU, ANDORRA Big skiing, lively après-ski and tremendous value for money

LEVI, FINNISH LAPLAND Snow adventures, such as snowmobiling, husky and reindeer safaris plus searching for the Northern Lights, this Nordic resort offers much more than just skiing

COURCHEVEL, FRANCE STANDARD 10+ people in your group

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Sensational skiing in the most prestigious area in the Alps with easy links across to Méribel and Val Thorens

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ALPE D’HUEZ, FRANCE A wonderful open snow-bowl, dominated by the Pic Blanc Glacier at 3,300m

Andorra and Lapland holidays depart on Sunday, one day later than shown above. Discounts for Lapland apply to 7-night holidays only.

PREMIUM DISCOUNT PROPERTIES Austria Filzmoos, Bischofsmütze, Hanneshof, Unterhof; Seefeld, Alpenpark, Schönruh; Westendorf, Briem, Post; Zell am See, Berner.

France Chamonix, Les Aiglons; Flaine, Terminal Neige; La Plagne, Vancouver; Morzine, Bel’Alpe; Serre Chevalier, Plein Sud; Val Thorens, Le Sherpa.

Andorra Soldeu, Hotel Soldeu Maistre; Arinsal, Hotel Princesa Parc, Hotel Palarine.

Switzerland Arosa, Waldhotel; Davos, Central Sporthotel, Seehof; Grindelwald, Jungfrau Lodge, Sunstar Alpine Hotel, Hotel Spinne; Klosters, Hotel Steinbock; Saas Fee, Allalin, Saaserhof; St. Moritz, Hotel Kulm, Art Boutique Hotel Monopol, Hotel Steffani; Wengen, Hotel Falken, Sunstar Alpine Hotel.

Italy Cervinia, Serenella; Kronplatz, Almhof Call; Selva, Alaska.

Lapland Levi, Levi Hotel Spa; Saariselkä, Holiday Club; Ylläs, Akäs Hotel, Akäs Cabins & Apartments.

SCHEDULED FLIGHT GROUP REDUCTIONS Valid for all holidays using all other scheduled flights to all countries!

For groups of 10 or more, flying on any scheduled flights booked through Inghams to Europe or Canada, a discount of 5% off the basic brochure price applies, on all dates except for holidays spanning all or part of the following peak periods: Christmas and New Year (15 Dec - 15 Jan), Half Term (9-23 Feb) or Easter (6/7 Apr).

GROUP DISCOUNT TERMS & CONDITIONS

These are our best discounts for early bookings only. Date restrictions and percentages may vary at any time and are subject to availability.

They cannot be combined with any other discount e.g. free kids do not count towards your group size.

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CHAMONIX, FRANCE A vibrant resort and challenging skiing for the experienced group

CHAMPOLUC, ITALY A winning combination of off-piste and heli-skiing makes this resort standout from the crowd

SAUZE D’OULX, ITALY This Milky Way resort has always been a firm favourite with British ski groups attracted by its big skiing and affordable nightlife

Visit inghams.co.uk/ski - Call 01483 79 11 12 - See your preferred travel agent.

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Take the Kids!

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Take advantage of some fantastic value offers on children’s lift passes, ski hire and tuition to make your family ski holiday more affordable.

Many deals are exclusive to Inghams.

Check individual resort information online.

There’s nothing like a family ski holiday. To see your kids playing in the snow, growing in self-confidence with their first turns and collecting a medal at the end of a week in ski school is a fantastic experience. Your children can be on skis from 3 years old, in the safe hands of our local ski schools. Even younger family members will love the crèches which offer snow fun. A typical day involves everyone enjoying an age-appropriate lesson for about two hours, with free time or family ski time for the rest of the day.

In winter 19/20 Christmas Day and New Year’s Day fall on a Wednesday. This means no travel hassle over peak bank holidays - you’ll be settled in resort for the big festive days, and have time to recover before heading home. As always February half term will be very popular and we recommend booking 12 months ahead to secure this week.

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Kids Stay Free

Properties offering Free Child Places!

We have hundreds of FREE child places (on a first-come, first-served basis).

Chalet/Chalet Hotel Child Reductions

Sharing a room with 2 full price passengers Departures weekend of: Low Season 7, 14 Dec; 4, 11, 18, 25 Jan; 7, 14, 21 Mar

Chalet/Chalet Hotel Child Reductions

Chalet/Chalet Hotel Child Reductions

Chalet Hotel Le Savoie (Sunday Departures)

Sharing own room

Sharing a room with 2 full price passengers.

Scheduled Flights and Rail Travel

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Hotel Les Aiglons

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Flights to Canada - Please check our website or call our Reservations Team on 01483 79 11 12 for details.

CHALET HOTEL AND CHALET ACCOMMODATION CHOICES FOR FAMILIES Children are welcome in our Chalet Hotels (except the Dragon in Cervinia).

Children who are 11 years and over are welcome in all chalets, all dates.

Children 10 and under are welcome in chalets either: - When one group takes the whole accommodation or - On peak dates such as 21, 28 Dec; 15 Feb; 4, 11 Apr. Plus selected chalets on 8 Feb and 21, 28 Mar (please call for details).

KIDS' SKI PACK DISCOUNTS We offer Free or Half Price lift passes, ski school and equipment hire for children in many resorts plus great value 'Family Lift Pass' deals too.

See Special Offers and Ski Extras tab for each resort online for details.

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CHILDREN'S MEALS IN CHALETS We serve a separate High Tea at 5:30pm for children aged 10 years and under, featuring a more child-friendly menu. It is not possible for children aged 10 years and under to eat at the adult sitting.

However, where children aged 10 years and under are part of an ‘exclusive use’ whole-chalet booking, parents may elect for their children to eat with them at the adult meal times on payment of a £39 per child per week supplement.

SELF-CATERING APARTMENT DISCOUNTS If you’re travelling as a family, self-catering holidays can be an ideal and cost effective option. To help ease the cost of your self-catering holiday we’ve created our best discounts. £200 off first child discount and £100 off any subsequent child (2nd, 3rd, 4th etc). This applies to adult prices only.*

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Hotel Tyrol (selected dates)

Hinterglemm

Gardenhotel Theresia (selected dates)

Zell am See

Grand Hotel (selected dates)

SWITZERLAND Grindelwald

Eiger

Klosters

Hotel Steinbock

Saas Fee

Hotel Allalin

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Hotel Saaserhof (from 4 Jan)

St. Moritz

Art Boutique Monopol

Zermatt

Hotel Parkhotel Beau Site

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Hotel Perren

Zermatt

Hotel Rex Garni

N.B. Free Child places are subject to availability and to change at any time and cannot be combined with any other discounts eg. Group Reductions.

Many of our other hotels not listed above, offer discounts for children. Self-catering accommodation is also a great option for families. Please contact us for your bespoke family price, or visit us online.

*Lapland child prices from £299 in all apartments, cabins and cottages.

Visit inghams.co.uk/ski - Call 01483 79 11 12 - See your preferred travel agent.

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Once in a while, our ski resort teams are asked to help behind the scenes to plan a marriage proposal. They love the secrecy and excitement and of course, the big reveal.

The answer so far, has always been ‘yes’!

Just the two of us The romance of the mountains is obvious: stunning, snowy landscapes, fine wine and dining, time to relax and talk. But where to start?

You might choose Kitzbühel, Austria, with its delightful medieval town centre and world class skiing. A horsedrawn sleigh ride, down the valley in St. Johann is an enchanting experience. What about the delightful pink crags of the Dolomites for a truly romantic backdrop to your trip? Try the charming village of Ortisei, with its ornate wooden architecture. From here you can ski the Sella Ronda, stopping off to find a ‘table for two’, (with a view!) whenever you like. Switzerland has to feature in our romantic round-up, with its awe-inspiring natural beauty, and here we highly recommend Zermatt. The village is picturesque and traffic-free; its streets are lined with elegant boutiques and cosy bars.

Dominated by the iconic Matterhorn, the mountain scenery is truly spectacular.

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YOUR PERFECT ROMANTIC DAY IN THE MOUNTAINS If you are competitive couple, then head to our high-altitude resorts and take on a challenge like the Vallée Blanche in Chamonix. If you love to free-ski, with minimal fussy navigation around the mountain, head to the Arlberg, where you can now ski the entire area thanks to new lifts joining Lech and St. Anton.

You’ve earned an indulgent lunch, which is easy to do in Cervinia, where the mountain restaurants are second to none, (try ‘Baita Cretaz’ or ‘Bontadini’), and you can pop over the border to Switzerland for a coffee afterwards.

In the afternoon, enjoy a couple’s massage.

The 5 star Hotel Kaila in Méribel offers double massage booths for the ultimate in relaxation and romantic pampering. Or jump in a hot tub.

Also in Méribel, why not enjoy a quiet moment for two in the hot tub at Étoile des Neiges, our comfortable catered chalet. The views are quite spectacular.

So many of our properties have open fires to snuggle up in front of. You could try the Chalet Chardonnet in Tignes, the Sport Hotel in Arabba, or the Hotel Hochfilzer, Ellmau. Up in Lapland you’ll find open fires where you’re encouraged to cook your own sausages, and keep warm between ski runs!

YOU’LL WANT TO ENJOY SOME DELICIOUS FOOD IN THE MOUNTAINS One of the great joys of skiing in the mountains is trying the local specialities, wines and tipples that are produced in each region.

In Austria, don’t miss the classic Wiener Schnitzel, a lightly breaded, boneless veal cutlet, apple strudel, and Kaiserschmarrn, a sweet, shredded pancake, sprinkled with icing sugar and served with lingonberry sauce. And, of course a schnapps to follow!

The land of the true cheese fondue is Switzerland, served with potatoes, small onions and white wine. Alternatively try a cheese raclette and rösti, delicious shredded potatoes. On the mountain, warm up with a glühwein or hot chocolate.

If you are in the Savoyarde region of France, try a tartiflette, with reblochon cheese and potatoes and the local génépi – a herbal digestif made from mountain plants of the Alps.

In Italy the local specialities are endless, from dry cured meats to polenta. It’s home to countless local wines, Prosecco, grappa and ‘bombadinos’, made from advocaat, eggnog and brandy.

As evening comes, why not hold hands as you enjoy night-skiing? Head for Obergurgl and Hochgurgl, at the end of the Ötz Valley. Wrap up warm, ski carefully, and look forward to a warming whisky or hot chocolate on your arrival back at base.

Going Solo Perhaps your other half can’t get the time off work, or is a winter sun aficionado who won’t go anywhere where it’s less than 28 degrees every day! Or maybe you just like skiing on your own and enjoying the chance to make new like-minded friends and acquaintances.

We’ve a growing number of hotels where we offer ‘no single supplement’ or at least, a reduced charge.

Our local teams in resort will ensure you are invited to ‘meet the pistes’ (where we offer it) with a group, and to every après event where you can meet up with like-minded snow-lovers.

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I met Denise on a ski holiday exactly a year before, and I thought this was the most romantic time and place to get down on one knee. I’d prepared a speech and did the deed, and am glad to say, she said yes! The entire chalet party was ecstatic for us. Some guests had been there the year before, when we met.

It was a really exciting day.

Lapland is a magical destination for a wedding. Please contact us for further information.

Would you teach your partner to ski?

Yes! Moira Evans taught her husband, Nick, to ski after years of encouraging her children to master the slopes.

"As I have been skiing all my life, and I helped my kids, I took on the responsibility of getting Nick confident on the slopes.

We’ve never looked back!"

No! Louise Newton chose to book a private lesson in the Three Valleys for her husband, Matthew.

It would have felt odd dictating the skills to Matthew, and correcting errors, so I decided to book a professional one-to-one lesson to give Matthew the core skills. He survived his first session and gave me the thumbs up at the end. Success!

Visit inghams.co.uk/ski - Call 01483 79 11 12 - See your preferred travel agent.

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Our Ski World From quaint villages with traditional chalets and historic hotels to convenient, purposebuilt resorts with the luxury of ski-in/ski-out accommodation, there is a wealth of great places to choose from for your next ski or board holiday. Here is a brief introduction to our destinations to help you find your perfect trip.

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Home to some of the most recognised resorts in the world such as Val d’Isère, Courchevel, Méribel or Chamonix. France has large interlinked ski areas and many purpose built resorts allowing convenient access to the slopes.

Quality half board hotels in traditional village settings, cobbled streets and legendary après-ski all served up by lederhosen clad hosts.

From the high snow sure Alpine slopes of Cervinia to the beauty of the Dolomites, Italy has such contrasts in its resorts and ski areas.

The ski areas are extensive and in most cases allow you to ski between villages with a good variety of tree-lined slopes and high Alpine terrain. All fuelled with healthy portions of mountain food such as Apple Strudel, Weiner Schnitzel and Germknodel.

For those who enjoy village to village skiing the Dolomites is arguably the best in the world!

Stop in mountain refuges enjoying mountain cuisine whilst you cruise away the miles on the Sella Ronda circuit.

Value skiing, superb tuition and ideal for beginners, intermediates and families wanting to improve their skills.

The smaller ski areas and half board hotels offer great value for money and you can take time away from the slopes to visit Slovenia’s capital Ljubljana or the beautiful lake resort of Bled.

Over recent years there have been lots of developments to improve the French resorts offering both on and off the slopes. They have a good balance of activities and many hotels and self-catering apartments have seen refurbishments.

High altitude, snow sure and large ski areas keep France as the number one destination for UK skiers and boarders.

The Milky Way ski area with the resorts of Sauze d’Oulx and Sestriere offers tree-lined pistes, Olympic down hills, cross border skiing into France and some of the best heli-skiing in the Alps.

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Andorra is the small principality in the Pyrenees and the Catalan influences in culture and cuisine make it a pleasant alternative to the Alps. There has been considerable investment in the last few years in the ski lift system and accommodation yet Andorra still offers some of the best value skiing in Europe.

Snow and plenty of it. Canada can have a reputation for being the land of the extreme which it does live up to with its fair share of steep terrain and deep powder. It contrasts this though with superb ‘gladed’ areas which are pistes winding through the trees, ideal for those who are improving their skills.

Spectacular scenery and village charm, home to some of the most recognised mountain peaks in the world, extensive linked ski areas and some of the most attractive resorts.

If you are looking for a skiing and a multi-activity holiday Finnish Lapland is ideal, snowmobiling, husky and reindeer sleds, Northern lights and of course around the festive period you can meet Santa and get involved in many Christmas activities.

The main ski resorts are linked together with Soldeu and Pas de la Casa forming the large Grandvalira area and Arinsal and La Massana/Pal forming Vallnord. There are ski runs for all levels and the ski schools have a fantastic reputation.

There’s plenty of good value après-ski and a host of snow activities proving that Andorra offers something special for everybody.

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Superb service and standards of accommodation, the food selection is wide and varied from local specialities to some of the best Japanese restaurants. It is worth making the slightly longer trip to enjoy Canada and all it has to offer.

Many resorts are traditional in style with car-free centres, chalet-style buildings and charm at every corner.

Large ski areas have all aspects from tree-lined runs, to high altitude glacier skiing in Zermatt. Modern high-speed lift systems and Swiss efficiency allow you to enjoy the most of the skiing and boarding on offer.

It also has some pretty good skiing, a reputation for great piste skiing and exceptional cross country. Active days lead into relaxing evenings with a fond favourite being to stay in a log cabin where you can settle down in front of the log fire and many have private saunas.

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Large ski areas at high altitude and convenient, purpose-built resorts

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France with its many high altitude snow sure resorts and glacier skiing makes it hard to beat as a ski destination. The top French resorts have the biggest ski areas and modern lifts mean massive uphill capacity and therefore fewer queues.

The nightlife and après-ski is legendary in bars like La Folie Douce. Off the mountain there are plenty of attractions for skiers and non-skiers alike. All our resorts can cater for all ski abilities and budgets and with fantastic lift connections between resorts, the smaller neighbouring villages are well worth considering.

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Many purpose built resorts offer the ultimate in convenience, high altitude snow sure ski areas attract more UK skiers and boarders than any other destination.

France is host to some of the largest ski areas in the world, large interlinked areas allow you to ski for mile after mile visiting neighbouring resorts. Ski areas such as the Portes du Soleil also allow you to ski between France and Switzerland.

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74 HOTELS Due to the breadth and depth of resort choice, France really does have hotels for all tastes and budgets from Uber luxury to family-run B&Bs. There are also large hotels with a wide range of leisure facilities.

57 APARTMENTS France is home to the self catering ski holiday, providing excellent value for money very often in slope-side locations. Forget the old French apartments of the 1980s, many have been recently refurbished or newly built with modern facilities and more spacious than their older counterparts.

17 CHALETS France was one of the originators of the ski chalet concept. Chalets are a great option for couples, but also ideal for groups and families as you can book the whole chalet for your private use.

Famed for their home from home comforts, you can enjoy afternoon tea, complimentary wine with dinner, relax and kick back in front of the fireplace after a great day on the slopes. Inghams have chalets that sleep from 6 up to 23 people.

FOOD Indulge in Savoyard favourites such as tartiflette or cheese fondue. On the mountain, restaurants range from the rustic Alpine to Michelin starred. In resort there’s everything from takeaways, cosy crêperies to French fine dining.

BEGINNERS Purpose built beginners areas and 'calm zones' are easy to come by, some even located at the top of the gondolas ensuring great snow conditions. There is lots of ski-in/ ski-out accommodation and some of the best ski schools. Combine the two and you will have a fantastic introduction to skiing!

TRAVEL Fly from 20 UK airports to Geneva or Chambery. Consider the direct Eurostar options or indeed, take the car - just 7-10 hours' drive from Calais.

PLUS France is the most popular destination for UK skiers and boarders.

7 CHALET HOTELS Our Chalet Hotels combine the relaxed informal atmosphere of a chalet with the space and facilities of a larger hotel. You still receive great service from your Inghams hosts and the value of afternoon tea and complimentary wine with dinner.

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Chalet Camille FFFF (Tignes / Sleeps 18)

Chalet Hotel Les Cimes FFF (Alpe d’Huez / Sleeps 66-87)

• 30m to the piste & Paquis/Chaudanne ski lifts • Hot tub and sauna • Large lounge area with TV/DVD and a log fireplace

• Ski back to within 30m from the hotel • 50m from the nearest chairlift • Sauna, steam room and sun terrace with fantastic views of the Oisans Valley

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Chalet Hotel Les Grangettes FFF (Méribel / Sleeps 61-69)

Chalet Etoile des Neiges FFFF (Méribel / Sleeps 15)

Chalet Sarsonnet FFFF (La Plagne 1800 / Sleeps 10-13)

• 100m to the Chaudanne ski lifts and ski school meeting points • Ski back to within 50m of the hotel • All bedrooms with en suite facilities

• Peaceful location • Outdoor hot tub with mountain views • Complimentary minibus to/from the slopes

• 300m to the nearest lifts and pistes • 500m to the resort centre • Sauna

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Hotel Les Champs Fleuris HHHH (Morzine)

• Ski-in/ski-out • Beautiful hotel with a warm atmosphere • Indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool and Turkish bath

• Ski-in/ski-out • Modern hotel offering contemporary but comfortable mountain style • Impressive indoor/outdoor pool and spa with sauna, hammam, whirlpool and fitness room

• Ski-in and next to the Pléney lift and piste • 100m to the resort centre • Spa with sauna, steam room and covered pool

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Chalet Chardonnet FFF (Tignes / Sleeps 23) • Short walk to the Tovière gondola • Beautiful lake side location • Hot tub and sauna

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There’s a good reason why France has always been the most popular ski destination of the Brits! The high snow sure resorts with ski-in/ski-out accommodation and expansive ski areas to cater for all abilities are some of the reasons. But it’s not all about convenience and motorway pistes, the pretty resorts of La Clusaz and Samoëns bring their own Alpine charm, with pedestrianised streets and cosy cafés. My favourite resorts are Chamonix, with its impressive jagged peaks, where I can pretend that I’m an adventurer, as well as Tignes and Val d’Isère for the incredible skiing and Morzine for its village feel and fun atmosphere.

But I love all of the resorts for the fresh mountain air, the spectacular views, the delicious food, the crazy après-ski bars and the escape!

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Chalet Maximilian FFFF (Les Arcs 2000 / Sleeps 6) • 250m to the pistes and ski lifts • Access to indoor pool and sauna in the shared complex • Comfortable lounge with log fire and balcony with wonderful views

Prices from £679

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Hotel Les Ducs de Savoie HHHH (Courchevel 1850) • Ski-in/ski-out • Indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, steam room • Linked to Courchevel 1850 centre by gondola until 8.30pm

Prices from £1,229 Half Board - departing 11 Apr

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Pretty and traditional village resorts with legendary après-ski and superb half board hotels

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Austrian resorts have a loyal following of guests who come for its enviable hospitality, short transfers, picture postcard scenery and of course its legendary après-ski scene. The skiing regions offer an unsurpassable variety of runs, activities and stunning scenery.

Combined with its long skiing tradition, the most modern lift systems in Europe, genuine hospitality in the family-run hotels and cosy mountain huts, and a foodie culture that stretches from the valley to the mountains, this ensures Austria offers the best of everything for your ski holiday. Include some additional magic into your winter adventure by taking a horse-drawn carriage or sleigh ride, sample local schnapps and taste hot, mulled wine under the twinkling stars.

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You will be spoilt for choice with the beautiful, high-quality ski resorts that ooze character. Austria is famous for its traditional villages which in many cases are linked together by the ski areas. Cobbled streets, period buildings and Tyrolean charm all make Austria a unique place to ski.

The Austrian Alps are home to some of the best linked ski areas and typically provide efficient lift systems and skiing for all abilities. Ski areas have confidence building blue runs and long cruising reds, to challenging black runs and plenty of off-piste opportunities. Ski between the interconnected villages and sample the great mountain food at the many restaurants scattered amongst the pistes along the way.

112 PARTNER HOTELS Most of Austria's hotels and guesthouses are family-run guaranteeing a friendly welcome and unique atmosphere. Half board hotels are a main stay of the Austrian offering.

2 CHALETS Our chalets are located in St. Anton and Mayrhofen. Both resorts offer world class skiing, boarding and après-ski. You can expect friendly hosts, plentiful food and good times with friends in our chalets.

1 CHALET HOTEL Our Chalet Hotel St. Christoph is in the worldfamous Arlberg Ski Area – in a perfect ski to door location. Chalet Hotels offer relaxed and less formal atmosphere, plus you also get the benefit from the extensive afternoon tea and complimentary wine with dinner.

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FOOD Enjoy your ever favourites such as schnitzel, goulash and Kaiserschmarrn in tandem with new international cuisine. Washed down with a Glühwein of course.

BEGINNERS There are good value Learn to Ski or Board packages on easy graded slopes and excellent English speaking instructors. Some resorts have special lift passes for nursery slopes and Kitzbühel even has free button lift for beginners.

TRAVEL Fly from your local airport to either Innsbruck or Salzburg and get short, slick transfers to resort.

Visit inghams.co.uk/ski - Call 01483 79 11 12 - See your preferred travel agent.

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For our full range of accommodation choices in Austria, visit inghams.co.uk/ski

Chalet Hotel St Christoph FFFF (St. Christoph / Sleeps 136)

Chalet Alpenheim FFF (St. Anton / Sleeps 28-35)

• Ski-in/ski-out • Indoor pool & sauna • Comfortable residents' bar and lounge with log fire

• Ski-in/ski-out • 250m from the village centre • Cosy dining room, lounge area with tiled stove and panoramic views

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Hotel Jägerhof HHHH (Ischgl)

Hotel Post HHHH (St. Anton)

• Ski-in/ski-out adjacent to Hohe Mut and Rosskar chairlifts • Extensive wellness facilities - indoor and outdoor pool • Superb cuisine with wide range of meal choices

• 50m to the piste • Walkway access to the ski lifts • 3-4 minutes’ walk to the resort centre

• 100m to the pistes and lifts • Indoor pool, whirlpool and saunas • Central location

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Hotel Saalbacher Hof HHHH (Saalbach)

Hotel Steiner HHHH (Obertauern)

Schlöss Lebenberg HHHHH (Kitzbühel)

• 50m to the ski lifts • Indoor pool, saunas and steam room • Popular après-ski bar

• Full board • Spa area with indoor pool, saunas and steam room • Complimentary après-ski snacks and lunch buffet

• Characterful hotel combining a former 17th century castle with modern comforts • Large leisure area with a 48m panoramic rooftop pool, saunas and steam room • Complimentary shuttle bus available

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Skiing in Austria has so much diversity within the different resorts - yet they all have common themes. Superb hospitality, great value for money, queue-free speedy lift systems and the huge variety of terrain on offer.

A special mention has to go to the après-ski, this is more than a post-skiing drink - it’s part of their culture. Whether you’re dancing on a table or chilling with friends and swapping stories, it’s the perfect way to finish your day and makes for some great holiday memories.

Chalet Tirol FFF (Mayrhofen / Sleeps 20-26) • 200m walk to the Penken cable-car • Central location • Separate comfortable living and dining area

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Spa Resort Alpbacherhof HHHH (Alpbach) • Large spa, indoor/outdoor pool, saunas & steam room • Complimentary après-ski snacks • Central location

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Hotel Kramerwirt HHHH (Mayrhofen) • Central location • 500m to the ski lifts • Spa area, steam room and sauna

Prices from £849

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Beautiful mountains, long lunches and Italian hospitality

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Italian resorts vary greatly in character from the spectacular Dolomites to the Monterosa region and the Val d’Aosta. Skiing in Italy is generally good value, mountain restaurants serve up quality Italian fayre at lower prices than most of its European neighbours.

The ski areas offer huge variety, the Dolomites has the ‘Sella Ronda’ circuit which takes you from village to village in spectacular scenery while the high altitude glacier skiing of Cervinia allows you to ski between Italy and Switzerland.

Expect impressive and efficient snow making with state of the art lifts in the more popular resorts. Food and wine is taken seriously with regions being justly proud of their local specialities and wines.

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Most Italian resort started off as small farming hamlets and have grown into great resorts, expect tradition married up with modern ski lifts that allow you to maximise your time on the slopes in the day and enjoy Italian service and charm in the evening.

Italy is home to some of Europe's most striking scenery. From tree-lined runs to hairraising off-piste, slopes to suit all abilities are in abundance.

FOOD 85 PARTNER HOTELS Great range of hotels from value 3 star to luxurious 5 star - many with fabulous spas and pools. Italy is famous for its food, most hotels are half board, expect plenty of courses to keep you fuelled up for your daily skiing.

3 CHALET HOTELS Chalet Hotel Al Pigher in the Dolomites and Chalet Hotel de Champoluc in the Monterosa with its brilliant heli-skiing and off-piste opportunities as well as the Chalet Hotel Dragon in Cervinia.

A fantastic array of gastronomic delights await in Italy. Authentic pizza and pastas at reasonable prices as well as Austrian influenced food in the Dolomites.

BEGINNERS Most resorts are excellent for beginners but particularly Cortina and Kronplatz - both are part of the Dolomiti Superski area and have excellent nursery slopes and blue runs for beginners.

TRAVEL Turin and Innsbruck mean 9 UK departure points all on Saturdays.

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PLUS Don't be surprised by the strange look you may get when ordering your cappuccino at lunchtime. In Italy, cappuccino is only a morning beverage! But you must try the hot chocolate it is a thick and creamy experience.

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Often overlooked, Italy is home to some of Europe’s best pistes, scenery and food – the skiing consistently impresses. Lucky enough to boast a number of giant ski areas, Italy has skiing to suit all tastes. Italians themselves are friendly and laid back with families and children made to feel welcome anywhere.

Obviously a big draw to Italy is the food and with such a rich culinary heritage it’s no surprise that the meals are often more important than the skiing. Long lunches are the norm and many are slow to hit the pistes in the mornings, so make the most of the quieter slopes but be sure to indulge and sample some of the excellent local produce - especially given the fact that food is so reasonable both on and off the mountain.

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• Ski back to the hotel and 120m from the ski lifts and ski school • Sauna, steam room and whirlpool (pay locally) • Very short walk to the village centre, bars and restaurants

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Switzerland

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SWITZERLAND

Spectacular peaks, traffic-free villages and world class hotels

High altitude ski resorts, magnificent mountains close enough to touch, cosy villages with the sun-browned wooden chalets and enticing village centres. Combine all this with quality service and hospitality and it is easy to see why Switzerland is a favourite ski destination.

Resort villages are often traffic-free, with cafés, bars and cosy restaurants in abundance. The skiing is always scenic, dotted with mountain restaurants and a great variety of slopes, served by efficient lifts, cable-cars and trains. Set off on a course of winter sports in the country that does them best.

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All 10 resorts are in the ski regions of the Bernese Oberland, Graubünden and Valais.

These all offer extensive skiing in the shadow of some world famous peaks such as the Matterhorn and the Eiger.

Large ski areas with off-piste opportunities aplenty. Tree-lined village runs to high alpine glacier skiing, excellent snow-making and efficient lift systems. You can also use the trains to visit other ski areas and villages in the region.

53 PARTNER HOTELS Ranging from the luxury 5 star retreats for which Switzerland is famous to more reasonable 3 star hotels. Expect high quality hotels.

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Excellent value B&B apartments in Grindelwald or classic self-catering Saas Fee apartments. Apartments are quite rare in Switzerland but they offer good value to enjoy Swiss skiing.

Mostly scheduled flights into Geneva, and Zurich from 20 UK airports. Transfers are by coach or the incredibly efficient Swiss railway system. Fly Swiss and benefit from free transportation of your ski or snowboard equipment.

PLUS In Switzerland there is a winter sport for everyone. Winter hiking with excellent walkers' passes available in many resorts, dog sledding, toboganning, cross-country and even downhill hiking.

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Klein Matterhorn at 3,820m is the highest cable-car station in Switzerland and 3,899m is the highest altitude reached by Switzerland’s highest ski lift, the Zermatt/Breuil-Cervinia glacier ski lift.

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The mountains and the entire landscape are simply stunning and virtually without parallel.

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• 400m walk to Corviglia funicular, 2 minutes’ walk to Corvatsch ski bus • Central location for the village • Roof top Wellness area with sauna, steam room and whirlpool with valley views

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Leading resorts of the world with amazing powder snow

Canada's popularity with British skiers is well deserved. It offers world class resorts, diverse terrain in unmatched scenery, friendly locals, unobtrusive service and above all superb snow.

With non-stop flights from the UK, Canada is much closer than you think. Our selection of top resorts will leave you spoilt for choice.

World renowned Whistler is set within the Coastal Mountains to the west. Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, Fernie and Kimberley lie amidst the majestic Rockies and Tremblant to the east is one of the tallest peaks in the Laurentians.

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Fly to Vancouver for Whistler, Montreal for Tremblant and Calgary for Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff, Fernie and Kimberley.

Huge ski areas offer quiet pistes and the chance of some breathtaking off-piste in superb deep powder.

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Enjoy the bustling, cultural cities of Vancouver and Montreal with great shopping and fine dining.

From 5 star rated restaurants to local cowboy-style diners all offering top Canadian and international cuisine.

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From luxury Fairmont 5 star hotels, deluxe Hiltons and Delta hotels to traditional Canadian 3 stars, all offering great service and levels of hospitality.

Fly direct with British Airways and Air Canada from Heathrow and Air Transat from Gatwick.

For regional airports try our new scheduled services via Amsterdam with KLM.

PLUS A trip to Canada allows you to combine resorts. Our most popular combinations are Jasper with Lake Louise and Banff with Whistler. In Whistler you can explore Vancouver as a city add-on and similarly guests staying in Tremblant can spend a few days in Montreal should they wish.

First tracks is a must in Whistler, you head up the mountain before the main lifts open for an early breakfast and access to the slopes before the general public. While in Banff, a trip to Calgary to see the Calgary Flames play at home is highly recommended.

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Canadian resorts offer great variety, boasting perfect conditions for skiers and boarders seeking wide, empty slopes and deep powder. There are great opportunities for Heli-skiing, Cat skiing, cross-country, deep and steep skiing as well as tons of off-piste.

Below right Family skiing in Lake Louise Below left Heli-Snowshoeing in Whistler

If that wasn't enough then the après is top quality with the welcoming locals leading the way.

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• Probably the hotel to stay at when visiting Banff • Extensive spa with indoor & outdoor pool • Ski bus from hotel for all 3 ski areas

• Ski-in/ski-out • Heated outdoor pool • Complimentary continental breakfast

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Andorra Good value, great skiing for all plus duty free prices

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ANDORRA & SLOVENIA

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Hotel Princesa Parc & Spa HHHH (Arinsal) Located between France and Spain, Andorra had been overlooked by a few as a ski destination but it has grown in popularity in recent years. The Grandvalira ski area which encompasses Soldeu & Pas de la Casa has an extensive and varied ski terrain while Arinsal is in the Val Nord area which also links to the ‘Pal Sector’ above La Massana.

• 100m to the main gondola ski lift • Lift pass, ski and lunch vouchers included • Free drinks at hotel from the Club Menu

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A little gem, ideal for improvers, families and cross-country

Slovenia is a must for those who would like to try a different country for their ski holiday. It offers friendly resorts and the most welcoming locals. Beginners, families and cross-country skiers will love Kranjska Gora. The resort is known for its excellent value and location on the sunny side of the Julian Alps.

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Slovenia Recommendations Kranjska Gora is a small picturesque resort close to the Italian and Austrian border surrounded by spectacular Julian Alps.

For our full range of accommodation choices in Slovenia, visit inghams.co.uk/ski

The resort is perfect for beginner and intermediate skiers and great for cross-country skiing. There is a relaxed ambiance to the resort with a collection of local bars, restaurants, coffee and cake shops and casino, the friendly Slovenians make Kranjska Gora a welcoming resort for all.

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Mixture of blue, red and black runs, but mostly blue. All are ideal for building confidence and allow you to return back to the village for lunch.

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Ian Davis is part of the 9 strong Ski Test Team for the magazine Fall-Line Skiing who put the latest haul through their paces on all terrains and conditions. The magazine features reviews of over 100 pairs and Ian has chosen his favourites for winter 19/20.

"As a team of testers we want to know which ones put the biggest smile on your face?"

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ATOMIC BENT CHETLER 100

A true mountain charger. A ski that ticks all the boxes for a strong advanced to expert skier seeking a punchy freeride ski.

Its subtle graphics disguise a wolf in sheep’s clothing, floating through powder or cutting a furrow through variable terrain, it encourages you to keep on pushing.

“A true all mountain rocket ship, but controllable at speed, the rockered tip makes for a smooth ride through everything and it punches above its weight for its class when you give it some stick on piste.”

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Super fun, grippy and playful, the S Max 10 is made for those who want to maximise their time on the groomers. Part of Salomon’s new S Max range, its central feature is the new Edge Amplifier technology, with a slightly inset binding, transmitting power out and down directly to the edges which equates to fast corners and big smiles.

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“The tech makes it incredibly grippy, but superbly smooth. There’s good drive out of the turn and enough stiffness for highspeed comfort. It’s also smooth at slow speeds.”

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These lightweight all mountain skis may look at little quirky with their shovel tips and narrow tails, but don’t be put off!

They also feature some nifty shaping with Elan’s unique Amphibio rocker profile which puts more camber on the inside edge of the outside ski and more rocker on the outside edge of the inside ski in a turn. Confused?

All I know is they ski really well in all conditions and whatever the new tech is it works.

“Looks and skis great! The large shovel of a tip and great flex set up allows the 96 to float up and carve the powder. The narrow tail ensures smooth turn exits even at speed on the hard-pack and still allows you to scrub off speed if required.”

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An ideal weapon for those who like a short ski tour to get the best of the terrain or those looking for versatility. The Pro 100 has been beefed up to give it more torsional rigidity which opens up the whole mountain to its pilot. A medium rockered tip and tail smooth out any off-piste imperfections while the sidewall damping system keeps chatter and clatter to a minimum.

“Exceptionally versatile, light and manoeuvrable, a great ski if you want something for short tours as well as an all mountain ride, a versatile one stop shop.”

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When you book with Inghams

Did you know?

When you book with Inghams, you’ll receive a 15% discount* at Snow+Rock!

Simply visit inghams.co.uk/partnerdeals for more information.

Ski boots are arguably your most important piece of kit for stress-free action on the slopes, so it’s worth spending the extra time and energy to get the right boot with the right fit. Hiring boots means compromising on comfort and quality, and if you’ve skied a couple of times, you’re probably ready to invest in your own pair.

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SKI BOOTS

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Don’t rush into buying your first pair of ski boots; spend a bit of time researching first, and you’ll reap the benefits down the piste. When you’re ready to take the plunge, head to Snow+Rock where the experts will custom fit your perfect pair. Buying your ski boots in-store is the way to go; with an expert boot fitter on-hand to inform and guide your decision, you can be sure you’ve made the right one.

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It’s important to get the right type of boots for your skiing ability to help you stay comfortable on the slopes. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or expert, be honest about your ability level when discussing your requirements with a Snow+Rock boot fitting expert. They’ll analyse your foot profile to find you the perfect pair so the more detail, the better.

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Insoles (also known as foot beds) are moulded to your feet to provide a tailored fit just for you. Once inside your boots, these unique, heat-moulded foot beds will provide all the comfort and support you need and accommodate any of your unique quirks (we’ve all got them).

Spot-stretching is possible, and well worth it to ensure your boots fit your unique foot shape. Your in-store Snow+Rock expert will advise and make any recommendations.

HOW TO PACK SKI BOOTS Plenty of people stuff their boots with socks and pack them in their main suitcase, but you can normally fly with your boots onboard as hand luggage, as long as they comply with hand luggage allowances. We wouldn’t advise wearing them on the plane though, best to save them for the slopes…

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Our top resorts for ambitious skiers ALPE D’HUEZ, FRANCE Plenty of black runs and off-piste terrain to contend with.

If you’re an ambitious skier, you’ll want to get off the piste and onto the rest of the mountain to make your own tracks. Here is our guide to getting the most out of getting off the infamous ‘intermediate plateau’.

CHAMONIX, FRANCE Renowned for its extensive steep terrain and deep snow. Our friends at ‘Where to Ski and Snowboard’ say, it’s the best offpiste skiing in the world. Beat that!

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MONTEROSA, ITALY (CHAMPOLUC & GRESSONEY) An area perfect for expert skiers with heliskiing and off piste.

ST. ANTON, AUSTRIA Also from 'Where to Ski and Snowboard', St. Anton is classed as one of the world’s great areas for experts.

VERBIER, SWITZERLAND Some superb tough slopes, many of them off-piste and needing a guide.

ZERMATT, SWITZERLAND Off-piste for all levels - from beginner to expert.

Our strong and serious recommendation is to always ski off-piste with a guide. Inghams can organise a guide for you, just ask us before you go or on arrival.

We highly recommend a course in off-piste safety including how to use a receiver and what to do in an avalanche. Proper equipment is imperative when skiing off-piste.

Glossary of Terms

Our quick explanation of lingo that never gets properly explained

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HELI-SKIING

A term synonymous with off-piste, this type of skiing happens in unmarked, unpatrolled areas beyond the boundaries of the resort.

This requires helicopter transport to the highest slopes. Make your own fresh tracks in this way.

BIG-MOUNTAIN SKIING OR SNOWBOARDING Not for the faint-hearted. The type of thing you see in ski films, featuring fast, big turns on long, steep vertical descents and, usually, cliff drops.

SKINS Used in 'ski touring' and 'uphilling', adhesivebacked strips of fabric stuck to your skis or with tiny backward-facing directional hairs to let you slide forward without slipping back.

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Back country or off-piste terrain which is accessed via a snowcat.

A form of skiing where both uphill and downhill travel is possible without needing to remove your skis. Typically, ski touring is done in the back country or off-piste. Special bindings will lift at the heel on the way up, and clip in for the downhill. Special boots make walking easier.

FREERIDE SKIING Another term for big-mountain skiing.

OFF-PISTE Skiing in unpatrolled terrain.

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s & Chills You’ve conquered all the peaks, and all your fears, now it’s time to relax!

END OF THE DAY RELAXATION The team at Inghams has noted huge steps forward in ‘pampering’ opportunities in ski resorts. Recent research from a number of sources, points to those going to ski resorts desiring more opportunities for ‘wellness’ in the form of spas, with more options for massage and relaxation.

We have hundreds of properties with spa facilities that you will love, but to nominate just a few, we recommend: • Chalet Hotel & Spa Le Savoie, Val d’Isère • Schlöss Lebenberg, Kitzbühel • Hotel Piolets Park and Spa, Soldeu • Hotel Daria-I Nor, Alpe d’Huez • Hotel Ferienart Resort & Spa, Saas Fee • Hotel Fanes, San Cassiano Our team also notes that new self-catering developments are incorporating spas as a matter of course. See for example, Résidence Alexane in Samoëns or L’Amara Apartments in Avoriaz.

3 EASY WAYS TO BOOK

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Mountain Heights CHALETS

Right Afternoon tea, Chalet Chanterelles, La Plagne, France Below Right Chalet Camille, Tignes, France Below Chalet Anna, La Plagne, France

Chalets

Home from home

Situated in excellent locations across eight resorts and two countries, our chalets are famous for their friendly service, warm, welcoming atmosphere and great food and wine. All of this means you just have to focus on relaxing and enjoy all the great skiing and boarding the mountains have to offer.

With a range of property sizes from cosy six-bed chalets to larger properties sleeping over 30 guests we can look after a whole range of party sizes. They all come with free Wi-Fi, many have log fires as well as saunas and hot tubs to help you unwind after a day on the mountain.

We know food is a key part of your ski holiday. In our chalets, your trained host is on hand to prepare and serve your food. And to accompany our evening meals, we are delighted to be able to offer you a choice of quality wines, unlimited throughout your dinner.

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Left Chalet Etoile des Neiges, Méribel, France Middle Chalet Chardonnet, Tignes, France Bottom Chalet Alpenheim, St Anton, Austria

What to expect from your /nghams Chalet experience • Friendly service from your Inghams Chalet hosts • Meals: 7 days breakfast / 5 days afternoon tea / 5 days evening meal Buffet breakfast for 7 mornings, afternoon tea/coffee and cake, glass of Prosecco before 3 course evening set menu served with a choice of complimentary wine & tea/coffee Vegetarian option available but please arrange at time of booking.

• Special celebration menus on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve • Free Wi-Fi in public areas (subject to restrictions) See page 48 for our Chalet Finder.

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PIZZA NIGHT On our hosts first night off you might like to head into resort and enjoy a local speciality such as a Fondue, Raclette or Tartiflette or a classic Wiener Schnitzel.

On your second night, our hosts can make arrangements for you to enjoy a fun meal at a local pizzeria or similar.

In some quieter resorts, the local team can organise a pizza delivery to your property, where you are welcome to use the dining room to sit and eat.

Our eating-out options will be arranged and booked and paid for locally.

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19 chalets across 8 European resorts

3 EASY WAYS TO BOOK

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Mountain Heights CHALET HOTELS

Above Chalet Hotel Les Cimes, Alpe d’Huez, France Right Chalet Hotel Les Anémones, Courchevel, France

What to expect from your /nghams Chalet Hotel experience • Friendly service from your Inghams Staff • Meals: 7 days breakfast / 6 days afternoon tea / 6 days evening meal Continental buffet breakfast for 7 mornings with hot option provided on 6 days, afternoon tea/coffee and cake & savoury treats, glass of Prosecco before 3 course buffet dinner or set menu served with a choice of complimentary wine & tea/coffee • Special celebration menus on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve • Free tea/coffee throughout the day • Free Wi-Fi in public areas See page 48 for our Chalet Hotel Finder.

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Chalet Hotels in Top Resorts

Chalet Hotels provide the best of both worlds, combining the relaxed, informal atmosphere of a chalet, with the space and facilities of a larger hotel. You can enjoy comfortable accommodation in top resorts with great food plus a warm welcome and a very friendly service from your Inghams Chalet Hotel team.

OUR STAFF Our staff are chosen for their friendly and helpful attitude, whilst our Head Chefs and their teams are professionally trained to provide consistently enjoyable restaurantstandard cuisine. At all times your Resort Rep is also on hand to help out with their local knowledge, and to arrange local restaurant booking on the team’s one day off per week.

MEAL TIMES We know food is an important part of any holiday in the mountains. That’s why we offer 3 course evening meals which could be served set menu or buffet style.

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11 Chalet Hotels across 3 countries

of guests rated Holiday Overall as Excellent or Good

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Left The pool at Chalet Hotel St. Christoph, St. Christoph, Austria Left Middle Chalet Hotel St. Christoph, St. Christoph, Austria Below Chalet Hotel La Sapinière, Chamonix, France

Chalet Hotel & Spa Le Savoie ...Our Flagship FFFFF Platinum Val d’Isère, France Chalet Hotel & Spa Le Savoie is deservedly our flagship Chalet Hotel, set in an extremely convenient location on Val d’Isère’s central main street.

From here it is just a short walk to your choice of the Solaise Express lift, or the Olympique gondola if you want to ski towards Tignes.

Le Savoie has always attracted rave reviews from our guests who are full of praise for the superb accommodation, the relaxing pool and spa and our extended choice dinner menu and flexible dining times.

All this is of course backed by the friendly and efficient service from our staff that our Chalet Hotel guests have come to expect.

NB. Arrivals here are on Sundays, not Saturdays.

From the moment we arrived we were made to feel welcome. The atmosphere is very friendly and inclusive.

Over the course of the week, we got to know some of the team. ‘Chris The Chef’ was awesome, the food was fantastic and we loved the way he was always visiting the dining room before and after every meal.

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We had a fabulous time and will definitely be returners next year!

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Above Top The reception of Chalet Hotel Al Pigher, La Villa, Italy Above Botom The dining room at Chalet Hotel de Champoluc.

Champoluc, Italy

3 EASY WAYS TO BOOK

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Mountain Heights HOTELS & APAARTMENTS

Top Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl, Obergurgl, Austria Right Parkhotel Beau Site, Zermatt, Switzerland Bottom Hotel Altapura, Val Thorens, France

Our Hotels

A hand-picked choice of properties We’re often asked which are our ‘favourite’ hotels. With such a huge range of properties to choose from that’s an almost impossible question to answer. But here are just a few suggestions ranging from 5 star luxury to 3 star.

In Canada, head for the Fairmont Banff Springs. Closer to home, the Edelweiss & Gurgl in Obergurgl, Austria, enjoys a perfect ski-in/ski-out location. Over in France, the 5 star Altapura in Val Thorens offers fine cuisine. In Switzerland, the Parkhotel Beau Site in Zermatt has terrific Matterhorn views. Andorra is sometimes overlooked but check out the Font d’Argent in Pas de la Casa.

If the budget won’t run to a 5 star hotel this year, you certainly won’t be disappointed at the 3 star Hotel Eggerwirt in Söll whose owner, Frau Weiss, has long been a good friend. And we believe the Hotel Helga in Seefeld surpasses its 3 star rating by providing 4 star service.

Exclusive to Inghams We are proud to feature a number of hotels listed as Exclusive to Inghams. This simply means there is no other UK travel company in the property and so you will not find it in any brochure other than ours. This reflects the long history Inghams has with many hoteliers, not to mention the enjoyment the hotels derive from hosting Inghams guests!

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Left Résidence La Taos, Tignes Bottom Residence L'Eterlou Apartments, Méribel

Apartments

A sense of independence We have just the answer for those skiers whose preference is for a self-catering holiday. Imagine the freedom of your own apartment very often right on the slopes with doorstep skiing. Having a lie-in when you want one, mixing a drink when the mood takes you - with no bar bill afterwards - and eating meals prepared in your own well-equipped kitchen or eating out when the mood takes you.

If you’re travelling as a family an apartment holiday is ideal. Take the kids’ favourite cereals and let them spread out with their tablets and games. No need to worry about them being on their best behaviour!

Your Inghams Rep will be on hand when you arrive to help you settle in and find your bearings. Think too about taking your own car. No luggage restrictions, no ski carriage charges and make big savings on food at the local hypermarket.

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LES BRIGUES, COURCHEVEL

HAMEAU DES AIRELLES, MONTGENÈVRE

RÉSIDENCE CHALET SKADI, VAL D’ISÈRE

Well-equipped apartments at the foot of the slopes with an indoor/outdoor pool and spa.

You can ski over into Italy from this family favourite resort

5 star stylish apartments with indoor pool and sauna. Close the centre of town.

Great value apartments ideal for families offering easy chairlift access to the Three Valleys ski area and ritzy Courchevel 1850.

SASKIA APARTMENTS, AVORIAZ Highly recommended apartments in this traffic-free resorts the highest in the Portes du Soleil area.

AL GAL APARTMENTS, LIVIGNO Just 200m from the Cassana lift, these modern and comfortable apartments are ideal for groups.

ÄKÄS ALP APARTMENTS,, YLLAS, LAPLAND Quality apartments where guests can use the swimming pool and spa facilities at the nearby Äkäs Hotel. Optional half board available.

See our 'Apartment Finder' on page 49 further details.

3 EASY WAYS TO BOOK

LE VILLAGE 1950, LES ARCS Outstanding luxury apartments. Village centre location with lifts, nursery slopes and ski school meeting point a 1 minute gondola ride away. Optional half board available.

F R E E W E LC O M E PA C K S I N F R A N C E We include welcome starter packs of essentials such as milk, tea & coffee, cereal, pasta & sauce, soup, bread and a bottle of wine free of charge in selected French apartments in Avoriaz, Méribel and Flaine (€30 voucher).

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WINTER WONDERLAND

Mountain Heights

Winter Wonderland

Fly Direct Inghams 7-night holidays are available from December to March, with direct flights to Kittilä from Gatwick, Manchester and Bristol, avoiding the need to change planes in Helsinki.

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Skiing & Cross-Country Skiing on Finnish Lapland Arctic fells is a very different experience with large open, uncrowded and well-groomed pistes. The fells provide some excellent skiing terrain that caters for all skiers and snowboarders – a fantastic place for beginners!

Many of the slopes are floodlit, so there’s even the chance to ski at night beneath a grand display of the Northern Lights.

Lapland is a magical experience; it’s a scenic winter wonderland that is located deep inside the Arctic Circle and is blanketed in snow from December to April. Reindeer far outnumber people and the snow-laden trees form bizarre sculptures in the vast and silent landscape.

A 7 night holiday gives you ample time to enjoy the range of exciting experiences we have on offer and to tick off all your memorable bucket-list items. In the day, there are exhilarating reindeer, husky and snowmobile safaris, as well as more unusual winter holiday activities such as ice fishing, ice Kelo-Glass Igloos at Kakslauttanen karting and horse-riding. Whilst at night (Saariselkä guests) you can choose to stay in a thermal glass igloo or at the impressive Ice Hotel. Both are in prime locations to see the mesmerising Northern Lights, one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. See our feature story on page 47.

VISIT SANTA DURING YOUR 7-NIGHT STAY

Simply book any Santa excursion and enjoy a private meeting with Santa and an afternoon of fun and games.

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What a fantastic destination to represent! As soon as I mention my job to friends or family they immediately respond with, “wow, so you get to meet the REAL Santa Claus?” to which I proudly get to say, "I do"! I will however, let you in on a little secret - a short Santa Break is only a part of what Lapland can offer.

Inghams are pioneers of holidays to Lapland, creating the programme over 20 years ago. Our guests can marvel at the spectacular scenery and views you cannot find anywhere else in the world. We have an abundance of activities and experiences on offer - our FAB 5 are listed on the right - and as the daylight hours and stunning Arctic light changes from month-to-month, you can experience ‘three’ seasons in one winter. Days pass in mid January to February in a palette of beautiful pink hues, but March with its longer days and sunshine, is also a prime time to spot the Northern Lights!

Where to Stay

GLASS IGLOOS & AURORA CABINS Treat yourself to a night to remember

HUSKY SAFARIS Simply the perfect way to enjoy the natural wilderness

Levi. Lapland’s top resort and long-standing Inghams favourite surrounded by

frozen lakes, spruce forests and vast open tundra and fells. One of Finland’s top ski areas and offering our widest choice of activities.

Ylläs. An unspoiled winter wonderland, set amidst magnificent National Park scenery and reputed to have the cleanest air in Europe. Thoughtfully, the street lights go off at 10pm to give you the best possible view of the Northern Lights!

Saariselkä. Our most northerly resort with a friendly, uncommercialised, frontier atmosphere close to the Russian border. Close by is the Muotka Wilderness Lodge, an escape into nature and Northern Lights hunts.

Accommodation

SNOWMOBILE ADVENTURES A chance to explore further into the Lapland ‘outback’

Your choice runs from excellent high standard hotels to well-equipped apartments, and for many the ultimate choice - your own cosy log cabin in the forest to come back home to after each day’s excitement.

Lapland Recommendations

For our full range of accommodation choices in Lapland, visit inghams.co.uk/lapland

K5 Hotel and Cabins HHHH / HHHH (Levi)

Gielas Hotel HHHH (Saariselkä)

• 300m walk to Levi centre. 500m to the ski lifts • Cabins sleep from 4 to 12 and have private saunas • Hotel rooms sleep from 2 to 5 people

• 250m from the village centre • Ski bus stop outside the hotel • Luxury hotel with cosy bars and fireside lounges

Prices from £779 (Hotel) / £529 (Cabins)

Prices from £749

Includes saving of up to £60 per couple Half Board / Self-Catering - departing 19 or 26 Jan

3 EASY WAYS TO BOOK

Includes £60 per couple saving - Half Board - departing 26 Jan

REINDEER SLEIGHS A gentler option to enjoy the scenery at walking speed

WINTER WEDDINGS The ultimate white wedding in a choice of romantic venues

Turn over for full details of our Santa Breaks

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Mountain Heights SANTA BREAKS

Where Dreams Come True 3 or 4 Night Holidays in Lapland

Treat yourself and your family to a Lapland magical break to meet Santa Claus in November or December 2019. You’ll create memories your family will never forget.

Our 3 or 4 night breaks are located in Levi and Ylläs, just north of the Arctic Circle. Meet Santa Claus and his elves, help bake gingerbread and make decorations at his workshop in the forest, then take a husky, reindeer or snowmobile safari through the enchanting snow-laden scenery, creating unforgettable memories along the way. Most importantly, each family will have a private meeting with Santa at his workshop. Santa will also join you on your last evening when you indulge in a delicious Christmas dinner with your family and friends, and when each child will receive a gift and certificate.

W H AT ’ S I N C L U D E D RR Direct flights from Gatwick, Manchester & Bristol RR Return coach transfer to Levi and Ylläs RR 3 or 4 nights accommodation – choose from

half board hotels, apartments, or high-quality self-catering log cabins (with optional half board)

RR Thermal suits and boots to keep you warm for the

duration of your stay (from 3yrs old)

RR A private meeting with Santa for every family

during an afternoon of fun, games and activities at one of Santa’s workshops

RR Farewell Christmas Dinner with Santa - enjoy fun

and games with all the family

Your Itinerary 3 nights Sunday to Wednesday / 4 nights Wednesday to Sunday DAY 1 Arrive at Kittilä airport • Collect your complimentary thermal suits and boots • Settle in and have fun in the snow • Welcome meeting.

DAY 2 The big day! • A private meeting with Santa • Festive games and baking • Meet Comet the Reindeer.

DAY 3 Take advantage of our excellent-value optional excursions such as a

family-friendly snowmobile safari • Optional skiing • Husky & Reindeer Safari • Magical dinner with Santa (takes place on day 4 for those staying 4 nights).

DAY 4 (for 4 night guests only)

A day to choose from shopping, skiing or relaxing.

Pre-bookable Santa Break Excursions Combined Husky & Reindeer Safari An animal lover’s dream.

Snowmobile Safari An exhilarating ride through beautiful scenery.

Ski Taster Package The perfect place to Learn to Ski.

DAY 5 (or DAY 4 for 3 night guests) Coach transfer for your flight home.

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Finbo and friends look forward to meeting you!

Hi everyone! My name is Finbo and I live in Santa’s snowy Lapland helping with all the preparations for Christmas! My favourite things are going to see my good friend Santa, playing in the snow with the elves and making lots of new friends, so I hope to see you in Lapland soon!

How to photograph

the Northern Lights Words by Tim Fowler, Inghams Marketing Executive

Lapland Recommendations Choose from hotels, apartments and cabins.

For our full range of accommodation choices in Lapland, visit inghams.co.uk/lapland

It starts with reverent whispers on a clear night and before you know it, the entire hotel is piling outside to look up at the night sky. The Northern Lights are out. And everyone wants a picture. Viewing the Northern Lights is a spiritual experience for many visitors to Lapland, so it’s only natural to want a photograph to remember it by.

Follow this step-by-step guide to get the best pictures.

Step 1 / Get away from the crowds

Step 3 / Tripod at the ready

Find somewhere remote to take your photograph.

Not only will this give you a more attractive composition - we all imagine the lights floating above rural cabins not hotel car parks - but it will also limit light pollution, which reduces the visibility of the Northern Lights in your photos.

Camera aside, your most important bit of kit when photographing the Northern Lights is your tripod.

You’ll need this to hold the camera steady during pro-longed shutter speeds.

Step 2 / Set your camera to manual It’s a good idea to set your camera up before you go out. This means you can starting taking photos sooner and you won’t have to fiddle with settings in the dark.

Ylläs Log Cabins HHHH (Ylläs) • High quality traditionally built log cabins • Cabins available to sleep from 1 to 12 people • Relax around your wood burning fireplace and enjoy your Lapland holiday

Prices from £769 (4 sharing) Self Catering - departing 27 Nov

To get the most memorable photographs of the Northern Lights, try to include some of the stunning Lapland scenery. Zoom out or use a wide-angle lens around 24mm to best capture the grandeur of the local landscape.

As you’re taking photos in the dark you’ll need to let as much light onto your camera sensor as possible. You’ll need to have a high ISO, which determines the sensitivity of your sensor. ISO 800 is a good setting on most cameras.

Your camera won’t be able to autofocus on the Northern Lights. The lights are too far away, so manually set your focus to infinity instead.

You’ll also need a wide aperture. This is a measure of how wide your lens is open and is measured in f-stops. The lower the f-stop number, the wider your lens is open. The best apertures for the Northern Lights range between f. 2.8 and f. 5.6.

A Night to Remember • 300m from the ski lifts and village centre • Spa with 17 indoor and outdoor pools, water slides, 9 saunas/steam rooms • High quality accommodation

Prices from £839

Step 4 / Compose, focus and shoot

You’ll also need a camera where you can manually adjust the ISO, shutter speed, and aperture. All DSLR, and most compact cameras will allow this. For mobiles you should download a manual photography app such as VSCO.

Finally, you’ll want to have your shutter open for multiple seconds. For the Northern Lights you’ll require shutter speeds between 25-30 seconds.

Levi Hotel Spa HHHH (Levitunturi)

Long shutter speeds mean increased risk of blurred images. Make sure a sturdy tripod is part of your kit so you can fix your camera in place and avoid it shaking as you take your photograph. If your camera has a remote or timer function you can also use this to reduce risk of blurring.

And that’s it! Now you know how to get the best photographs of the Northern Lights it’s time to get out there and get shooting!

For more information on photographing the Northern Lights visit inghams.co.uk/northern-lights-photography

Time and time again over recent winters, guests have told us their overnight stay in a thermal glass igloo was the 'highlight of their holiday'. This unique and memorable stay combines a 360-degree outlook to the night skies, with the warmth and comfort of your own bed - offering you the best chance of seeing the Northern Lights. For a secluded stay, consider a night in an Aurora Cabin a north-facing wooden cabin with a heated glass roof window above the bed, so even if by chance the Northern Lights do not show up, you can still watch the evening light change colour and fall asleep beneath the stars.

Includes saving of £20 per couple - Half Board - departing 24 Nov

3 EASY WAYS TO BOOK

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LAPLAND

Lev Saariselkä Ylläs

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Kranjska Gora

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Meet the Pistes

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Intermediates

High altitude Ski area

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Beginners

Total Ski area

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RESORT FINDER

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Mountain Heights RESORT FINDER

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Flight Schedules Departure Airport

All flight timings and airlines are provisional and subject to confirmation with your travel documents

Day

Approx.

Take Off UK

Approx.

Return

Flight Supps from

Departure Airport

British Airways/ Easyjet

Sun

11:35

17:10

NIL

Heathrow

Jet 2

Sun

14:35

19:05

£19

Heathrow

Easyjet

Sat

10:20

09:05

NIL

Airline

Manchester Bristol

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Take Off UK

Approx.

Return

British Airways

Daily

16:345

08:30*

NIL**

Air Canada

Daily

13:00

07:30*

NIL**

10:10*

NIL**

CANADA - flights to CALGARY (for Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, Fernie, Kimberley)

Other regional scheduled services may be available on request.

Heathrow

AUSTRIA - flights to SALZBURG

KLM scheduled services available from Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen.

Please check flight supplements at time of booking.

Gatwick

British Airways

Sat

09:25/11:40

14:40/16:50

Heathrow

British Airways

Sat

12:15

17:15

£9

Stansted

Jet 2

Sat

06:40

11:40

£19

Luton

Easyjet

Sat

10:55

15:25

£29

Bristol

Easyjet

Sat

11:30

16:20

£59

Birmingham

Jet 2

Sat

08:15

13:30

£39

Manchester

Jet 2

Sat

10:35

16:05

£39

Leeds Bradford

Jet 2

Sat

10:20

15:35

£59

NIL

Other scheduled services available from Glasgow , Edinburgh, East Midlands, Liverpool and Belfast available on request.

AUSTRIA & ITALY (Dolomites & Livigno) - flights to INNSBRUCK Heathrow

British Airways

Sat

08:30

13:40

Gatwick

Thomas Cook Airlines

Sat

06:00

11:15

NIL

Gatwick

Thomas Cook Airlines

Sat

12:35

17:14

£19

Gatwick

Austrian Airlines

Sat

10:15

08:15

£29

Stansted

Austrian Airlines

Sat

09:40

08:30

£19

Bristol

Austrian Airlines

Sat

10:55

08:45

£39

Birmingham

Austrian Airlines

Sat

11:00

08:50

£39

Manchester

Austrian Airlines

Sat

11:05

09:30

£39

Edinburgh

£29

Austrian Airlines

Sat

10:10

09:25

£49

AUSTRIA (Bad Kleinkirchheim only) & Slovenia - flights to KLAGENFURT for shorter transfers Gatwick

Easyjet

Sat

11:30

16:50

NIL £19

LAPLAND 7 night stays - flights to KITTILA 1 Dec - Mar Gatwick

Easyjet

Sun

08:30

16:20

Bristol

Easyjet

Sun

06:25

14:15

£9

Jet 2

Sun

06:45

14:40

NIL

Manchester

LAPLAND 7 night stays - flights to IVALO (for Saariselka & Muotka Wilderness Lodge only) Gatwick

Finnair

Sun

08:25

07:40

£49

LAPLAND Santa Short Breaks - flights to KITTILA 27 Nov - 18 Dec only (Wed for 4 nights, Sun for 3 nights) Gatwick

Easyjet

Wed/Sun

06:35

14:25

£19

Bristol

Easyjet

Wed/Sun

06:30

14:30

£9

Jet 2

Wed/Sun

07:40

15:40

NIL

Manchester

FRANCE - flights to CHAMBERY (for Montgenèvre and Serre Chevalier see flights to Turin) Gatwick

Titan Airways

Sat

14:10

18:45

£9

Gatwick

Titan Airways

Sat

14:40

13:00

£29

Stansted

£29

BA Cityflyer

Sat

07:25

12:05

Southampton

flybe

Sat

13:10

17:05

NIL

Birmingham

flybe

Sat

10:55

15:55

£29

Manchester

British Airways

Sat

10:00

14:55

£39

flybe

Sat

10:25

14:40

£39

Exeter

Rail travel information see page 9. Flights for the Chalet Hotel & Spa Le Savoie in Val d’Isère are on Sundays.

Please check flight supplements at time of booking.

FRANCE & SWITZERLAND - flights to GENEVA Gatwick

Easyjet

Sat

06:00

11:50

£9

Gatwick

Thomas Cook Airlines

Sat

07:50

12:40

£19

Heathrow

British Airways/Swiss

Sat

various

various

£29

Stansted

Easyjet

Sat

08:00

09:30

£29

Stansted

Jet 2

Sat

08:25

13:05

£29

Southampton

flybe

Sat

07:35

11:55

NIL

Thomas Cook Airlines

Sat

07:35

12:00

£29

Birmingham

Jet 2

Sat

06:30

11:05

£39

Exeter

flybe

Sat

10:50

15:30

£29

East Midlands

Jet 2

Sat

14:45

19:20

£29

Manchester

Jet 2

Sat

06:55

12:00

£39

Leeds Bradford

Jet 2

Sat

08:05

13:15

£49

Newcastle

Easyjet

Sat

10:20

15:10

£59

Glasgow

Easyjet

Sat

10:40

16:00

£59

Jet 2

Sat

07:45

13:45

£49

Easyjet

Sat

06:00

11:10

£59

Bristol

Edinburgh Belfast

Other scheduled services available from Aberdeen, Cardiff, Liverpool, Luton, Jersey, Isle of Man and Southend.

Rail travel also available. Flights for the Chalet Hotel & Spa Le Savoie in Val d’Isère are on Sundays.

Please check flight supplements at time of booking.

ITALY (excluding Dolomites & Livigno) & Montgenèvre and Serre Chevalier, France - flights to TURIN Gatwick

Titan Airways

Sat

06:35

10:50

NIL

Birmingham

Jet2

Sat

06:00

11:10

£19

Manchester

Jet2

Sat

07:30

12:25

£29

Stansted

Jet2

Sat

08:00

13:00

£19

Edinburgh

Jet2

Sat

08:30

14:15

£39

NIL

Other scheduled services from Gatwick with British Airways and Easyjet available.

SWITZERLAND - flights to ZURICH Gatwick

Easyjet

Daily

06:05

21:35

Heathrow

Swiss

Daily

06:00/08:50

various

NIL

Heathrow

British Airways

Daily

07:05/09:05

16:35/18:55

£19

Birmingham

Swiss

Daily

08:45

18:10

£39

Manchester

Swiss

Sat

08:45

18:15

£39

Edelweiss

Sun

12:35

11:45

£49

11:30

15:30

NIL

Edinburgh

SLOVENIA - fly to KLAGENFURT for shorter transfers Gatwick

Easyjet

Flight Supps from

CANADA - flights to MONTREAL (for Tremblant)

ANDORRA - flights to BARCELONA Gatwick

Day

Airline

Sat

Air Canada

Daily

13:25

CANADA - flights to VANCOUVER (for Whistler) Heathrow

British Airways

Daily

17:30

14:30*

NIL**

Heathrow

Air Canada

Daily

14:30

11:20*

NIL**

Flights to Canada Peak season supplements apply 13-24 Dec and from 1-15 Apr.

Flight and Transfer Information Because this brochure is published so far in advance of the winter season, not all flight arrangements have been confirmed and all travel information in this brochure should be regarded as provisional. It is especially important to bear this in mind if you are booking separately any domestic connecting flights or trains which it may not be possible to amend or which may not be refundable in the event of any change. If any changes do occur which we regard as significant we will inform you or your travel agent. Final details including baggage allowances, check-in information etc. will be shown on the travel documentation which will be sent to you 2-3 weeks prior to departure.

Flight Supplements The flight supplements shown in the table on this page are ‘from’ prices and, as such, are a guide only.

You will be advised of the actual supplements at time of booking.

Scheduled flights: Most scheduled airlines have several different ‘booking classes’ for the same seat.

Depending on such factors as aircraft size, day/time of departure, a variable number of seats will be available in each booking class. Airlines operate sophisticated yield management systems and are constantly updating availability and prices. Our reservations system checks for the most up-to-date position. You may therefore be offered different supplements to those shown in the table on this page.

If you book early from this brochure you have the best chance of obtaining the lowest price economy seat. If you book a holiday involving other scheduled or low cost carrier flights, you may be asked to pay an increased deposit in addition to our standard £150 per person. The actual amount will be advised at the time of booking.

NB. Airline loyalty programmes offering possible upgrades from economy class only apply to bookings made in the most expensive economy fare class which is generally not used by tour operators and, in any event, will always be substantially more expensive than the fares we use to calculate our inclusive holiday prices. Upgrades to Club Class, Business Class, Premium Economy etc. are available.

Please call 01483 79 11 12 for a quotation.

Connecting Flights from your Local Airport British Airways transatlantic flights from Heathrow: Fly from Manchester, Newcastle, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Leeds Bradford and Belfast to connect with British Airways transatlantic flights from Heathrow.

Please note: There are a limited number of seats on these connecting flights so it is essential that you book early.

British Airways scheduled flights from Heathrow or Gatwick to Europe. We offer connecting flights from Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Jersey, Newcastle, Manchester, Leeds-Bradford and Belfast from just £99 return.

Ski and Snowboard Carriage Charter flights. The number of skis/boards we can carry on our charter flights is strictly limited. If you have your own equipment, you should pre-book carriage of skis/board when you confirm your booking to ensure that space is reserved. There is a charge of £40 per set of skis/snowboard for return carriage. If for any reason it is not possible to carry your pre-booked equipment on your flight, we will arrange for you to receive free hire of standard skis or board until your own equipment is delivered to your resort providing that you have paid us for ski carriage per set.

Please note that some flights utilising smaller aircraft have restricted space for ski/snowboard carriage and therefore space can only be booked on a first come, first served basis.

Important: The ski carriage limit cannot be exceeded and once the limit has been reached only pre-booked skis will be accepted at check-in and other equipment will not be accepted.

Low Cost & Scheduled flights: Low cost and scheduled flights make a per sector charge (i.e. outbound and homebound) for the carriage of skis/boards. This charge is payable either at check-in or by calling the airline direct. Charges are generally considered higher than that charged on our charter services and you may wish to consider pre-booking equipment hire in your resort. NB. Ski/board carriage on Swiss, Edelweiss and Air Canada scheduled flights is currently free of charge.

Applicable to all airlines: Please note that each ski bag should only contain one pair of skis/snowboard.

Airlines may refuse to accept ski bags containing clothing and ski boots, etc. Your insurance company may not, and Inghams do not, accept liability for non-delivery or damage to any other items you pack in your ski bag.

Pre-Book Your Flight Seats You can ensure that your party sits together by pre-booking your seats on many of Inghams’ featured airlines. Full details and any applicable charges for each participating airline will be sent with your travel details or visit inghams.co.uk

Coach Transfers Our holiday prices include return transfers between your overseas airport and resort. Transfers are normally by coach or rail depending on your resort or flight. Although occasionally it may be necessary to ask you to wait for guests arriving on other flights, we are committed to reducing waiting times to a minimum. Please note: l Feeder services may sometimes be used. l Adverse weather, unusually heavy traffic or flight diversions may cause delays beyond our reasonable control. On peak holiday dates we may arrange your homebound transfer earlier than normal to allow for extra traffic. If this happens, the decision of our overseas staff is final and we will not be liable for any delays or expenses incurred if you choose to make your own transfer arrangements later. l Transfer journey times (exclusive of time spent at the airport) from overseas airports to resorts are shown on the resort pages. Times may vary due to traffic conditions, especially during UK and European holiday periods. l At airports such as Geneva it may be necessary to ask you to make your own way from the scheduled terminal to the charter terminal or vice versa. l Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may substitute rail travel to our Swiss resorts to coach travel without notice and at no extra cost.

Swiss Rail Transfers If you are travelling on a scheduled flight to Switzerland via Zurich your included transfer will be by the efficient Swiss rail network. The station at Zurich is underneath the airport terminal. Second class travel is included in the cost of your holiday. You can upgrade to First Class. If you are travelling to Switzerland via Geneva, transfers generally are by coach on all charter and some scheduled/low cost flights but you may be able to upgrade in advance from coach to rail - subject to flight timings. Please ask for details when booking.

For Inghams Booking Conditions, please visit www.inghams.co.uk/guest-services/terms-conditions

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Call 01483 79 11 12 Speak to our expert and friendly Reservations Team who between them have visited all our resorts.

For Group Bookings call our team on 01483 79 11 33.

Opening Times Monday - Friday (Sep - Mar)

08:30 - 20:00

Monday - Friday (Apr - Aug)

09:00 - 18:00

Saturday (all year)

09.00 - 17.30

Sunday (Sep - Mar only)

10.00 - 16.00

Calls may be monitored for training purposes.

If you wish to change an existing booking, please call our Reservations Support team on 01483 79 11 22 Opening Times Monday - Friday (all year)

09:00 - 18:00

Saturday (all year)

09.00 - 17.30

Visit your local Travel Agent Your local travel agent is a mine of useful information and will have direct access into our live reservations system.

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