The best ski holiday deals to book now
Snow has begun to fall in the mountains of Europe and, with every flake, the optimism for the upcoming ski season continues to grow.
Ski lifts are preparing to creep into motion, some for the first time in nearly two winters, resorts are eagerly awaiting the return of British skiers and snowboarders and operators are reporting record-high demand.
While thousands of Britons already have their spot on the slopes secured, whether through a deferred trip from last winter or a new booking, many are still waiting longer than ever before to seal the deal. In September, 49 per cent of people surveyed by the Mountain Trade Network said they would book their ski holiday three months, or less, in advance of departure this season – a far higher proportion than before the pandemic.
Holidaymakers have every reason to be reluctant to book too – travel rules may have eased recently, but testing requirements remain and many will have been left scared by the turbulent open-then-closed fiasco of last winter.
If you’re yet to book your ski holiday, the below packages and deals will whet your appetite further for what is set to be a mighty return to the slopes – be sure to read our checklist guide before booking, to get up to speed with the latest advice on insurance, cancellation policies and refunds.
For early-season and Christmas
Sestriere, Italy
Crystal Ski Holidays (crystalski.co.uk) is offering a week’s festive stay at the four-star Hotel Gran Roc in Sestriere from £592 per person, saving £250. The price includes half-board accommodation, flights from Birmingham and transfers, departing December 19, 2021.
Tignes, France
Peak Retreats (peakretreats.co.uk) is offering 15 per cent off early-season ski holidays. A week at the Altaviva residence in Tignes costs from £212 per person, reduced from £240. The price includes self-catered accommodation for five people and return Eurotunnel crossing, with free FlexiPlus upgrade, departing December 11 2021. Must book before October 31, 2021.
Val d’Isere, France
Ski France (skifrance-classic.co.uk) has opened a new ski-in/ski-out chalet, with hot tub, spa and games room, in Val d’Isere and has availability at Christmas. A week’s stay at Chalet Cascade that sleeps groups of up to 13 people costs from £958 per person, for sole occupancy, departing December 20, 2021. The price includes the operator's contactless catering service, which provides guests with all the supplies, food and drink they need for a week’s stay, without the intrusion of staff. Excludes travel.
La Plagne, France
Chalet operator Mountain Heaven (mountainheaven.co.uk) is offering eight nights for the price of seven this Christmas. A week’s stay at Chalet Vega, a new property in La Plagne 1800, which sleeps 12 people, costs from £899 per person. The price includes chalet board, departing December 18. Excludes travel.
Verbier, Switzerland
The Oxford Ski Company (oxfordski.com) is offering a seven-night Christmas break at Chalet Sorojasa in Verbier, which sleeps 10 in five luxury suites over five floors, including its own swimming pool and cinema, for CHF 48,000. The price includes dedicated staff, champagne and wines, chalet board and in-resort driver, departing December 19. Excludes travel.
For quiet slopes
Borovets, Bulgaria
Crystal Ski Holidays (crystalski.co.uk) if offering discounted trips to budget-friendly Bulgaria. A week’s stay at the four-star Hotel Lion Borovets costs from £344 per person, saving £75 each. The price includes half board, flights from Gatwick and transfers, departing January 15, 2022.
Canazei, Italy
Iglu Ski (igluski.com) is offering seven nights in Canazei, part of the giant Dolomiti Superski area, from £915 per person. The price includes catered accommodation at Chalet Hotel Dolomites Inn, free ski guiding, flights from Stansted and transfers – customers can currently save 50 per cent on lift passes too – departing March 20, 2022.
Kvitfjell, Norway
Ski Safari (skisafari.com) is promoting the up-and-coming Norwegian resort of Kvitfjell. Seven nights at the four-star Yttersvingen apartments costs from £619 per person. The price includes self-catered accommodation for four in a two-bedroom apartment, flights and transfers, departing on selected dates in January 2022.
Sainte Foy, France
Peak Retreats (peakretreats.co.uk) is offering 10 per cent off stays in peaceful Sainte Foy. A week’s stay at the Etoile des Cimes residence, which has a swimming pool, hot tub and wellness area, costs from £159 per person, reduced from £171. The price includes accommodation in a two-bedroom apartment, return Eurotunnel crossing, with free FlexiPlus upgrade, departing March 26, 2022.
Filzmoos, Austria
Inghams (inghams.co.uk) is offering five nights at the four-star Hotel Alpenkrone in Filzmoos from £399 per person, reduced by £290 each. The price includes half board, flights from Gatwick and transfers, departing January 3, 2022.
For families
Lech, Austria
Super luxury chalet operator Bramble Ski (brambleski.com) is offering the pristine Chalech 4 property in Lech, which has a private spa and access to a swimming pool, over the February half-term holidays. A week’s stay for up to 14 people costs from €74,600 (£63,100). The price includes chalet board cooked by a private chef and two days of ski lessons, departing February 12, 2022.
Val d’Isere, France
Esprit Ski (espritski.com) is offering families the chance to book short breaks in January. Four nights at the four-star Chalet Hotel Ducs de Savoie in Val d’Isere costs from £1,397 for a family of four. The price includes chalet board, flights and transfers, plus additional childcare if required, departing January 4, 2022.
Serre Chevalier, France
Action Outdoors (action-outdoors.co.uk) offers all-inclusive packages to families during its dedicated family ski weeks. Seven nights at the ski-in/ski-out UCPA residence in Serre Chevalier costs from £620 per person. The price includes full-board accommodation, lift pass, equipment hire and lessons, departing December 19, 2021. Excludes travel.
For train travellers
La Plagne, France
Ski Line (skiline.co.uk) is the first ski specialist to be appointed as agents to promote the new TravelSki Express, which replaces Eurostars axed direct service to the Alps. A week’s stay at the three-star Residence Saint Jacques in Les Arcs for up to six people costs from £272 per person. The price includes self-catered accommodation, lift pass, travel by Eurostar and transfers, arriving January 29, 2022.
Les Arcs, France
Another option from Ski Line (skiline.co.uk) for those keen to take the Travelski Express is a week at the four-star Hotel du Golf in Les Arcs, costing from £1,039 per person. The price includes half board, lift pass, travel by Eurostar and transfers, arriving January 15, 2022.
For chalets
Morzine, France
VIP Ski (vip-chalets.com) is offering anyone who books a January chalet stay by October 31, 2021 the chance to save £100 per person. A seven-night stay at The Manoir in Morzine, which has a hot tub and cinema room, costs from £1,319 per person, including the discount. The price includes chalet board, flights and transfers, departing on selected dates throughout January.
Méribel, France
Ski World (skiworld.co.uk) is offering discounted prices on chalet holidays. A week’s stay at Chalet Natalette II in Méribel for eight people costs from £599 per person, saving £250 each. The price includes chalet board, flights and transfers, departing January 3, 2022.
Morzine, France
Chalet specialists AliKats (alikats.eu) is offering a week’s luxury stay for eight people at Chalet Debussy in Morzine from £1,250 per person. The price includes the operator's indulgence package, chalet board and private chauffeur service, departing January 15, 2022. Excludes travel.
For Canada
Panorama, Canada
Ski Solutions (skisolutions.com) has savings on Canadian ski holidays. A week at the ski-in/ski-out Panorama Upper Village Condos costs from £1,110 per person, saving £345 each. The price includes apartment accommodation, with spa access, flights and transfers, departing March 5, 2022.
Whistler, Canada
Ski Safari (skisafari.com) is offering the chance to save 50 per cent on luxury stays in Whistler. 10 nights at the five-star Fairmont Chateau costs from £1,755 per person, including the discount. The price includes accommodation in a Deluxe Valley View room, flights and transfers, plus a CAD$250 (£148) voucher to spend in the resort’s restaurants, departing on selected dates from January to March 2022.
Quebec, Canada
All-inclusive specialist Club Med (clubmed.co.uk) is offering the chance to stay at its new property in Quebec, its first in Canada, at a reduced cost. Seven nights at Club Med Quebec Charlevoix costs from £2,207, reduced from £2,596. The price includes all-inclusive service, including meals, drinks and lessons, flights from London Heathrow and transfers, departing January 8, 2022.
