If the Winter Olympics in Russia are inspiring you to head for the slopes, here’s a selection of this week’s best ski late deals, selected by the team at Your-Hols.com
To celebrate Jenny Jones becoming Britain’s snow angel after winning our first ever Olympic medal on the white stuff, easyJet holidays, www.easyjet.com/holidays, is offering £75 off per ski booking when you book by midnight Tuesday.
The discount is available on seven-night ski holidays to France, Italy, Switzerland and Austria. All you need to do is add the code SKI75 when making a booking between today, Friday, February 14 and midnight on Tuesday, February 18.
The following holidays are currently available, with a further £75 off per booking when you use the code:
Love the après ski in Flaine for £161 per person: Seven nights on self-catering basis at the three star Residence Les Terrasses De Veret, departing from Birmingham on March 22 costs £161 per person based on four sharing. Book by midnight Tuesday and the price based on four people is £142 per person.
Make your own snow angel in the Swiss Alps for £244 per person: Depart from Manchester on March 22 and spend seven nights on self-catering basis at the four star Le Bristol Aparthotel for £244 per person, based on four sharing. Book by midnight Tuesday and the price based on four people is £225 per person.
Learn to Snowboard in Italy for £216 per person: The three star Santa Lucia in Bormio is available for seven nights on self catering basis, departing from London Luton on March 8, based on four sharing. The trip costs £216 per person. Book by midnight Tuesday and the price based on four people is £197 per person.
Inghams, www.inghams.co.uk, has the following 2-4-1 deals:
Les Deux Alpes, France: Enjoy high altitude skiing in the French resort of Les Deux Alpes, currently boasting wonderful snow conditions and offers a good mix of slopes for all abilities, an excellent ski school for beginners and a lively après-ski scene. Seven nights catered accommodation at the Chalet Bouton d’Or from £310 per person, saving £310 per person, departing March 23. Price includes flights from Gatwick to Chambery and resort transfers. Flights also available from Stansted (+£29), Bristol (+£39), Birmingham (+£29), Manchester (+£39) and Edinburgh (+£75).
Les Arcs, France: The snow continues to fall in the French resort of Les Arcs. Hit the slopes of the huge Paradiski ski area and enjoy some fantastic piste conditions. Seven nights catered accommodation at the 4.5 Chalet Marcel from £320 per person, saving £320pp, departing March 22. Price includes flights from Gatwick to Geneva and resort transfers. Flights also available from Cambridge (+£29), Birmingham (+£29), Manchester (+£39), Newcastle (+£39) and Edinburgh (+£49).
Serre Chevalier, France: In the Southern Alps, the relatively undiscovered resort of Serre Chevalier which has received 84cm of fresh snow in the last seven days and benefits from queue free lifts, high-altitude skiing and a big, varied mountain with over 250km of pretty tree-lined slopes to explore. Seven nights, catered accommodation at the Chalet Amandier from £324 per person, saving £324, departing March 29. The chalet is 10 minutes from the centre and boasts fantastic mountain views. Price includes flights from Gatwick to Turin and resort transfers. Flights also available from Cambridge (+£29), Birmingham (+£29), Manchester (+£39), Newcastle (+£39), Edinburgh (+£49).
La Plagne, France: The high, snow-sure resort of La Plagne, France comprises 10 villages and forms part of the huge Paradiski area – perfect for a late season ski break. Seven nights catered accommodation at Chalet Almach from £330per person, saving £330 per person, departing March 22. Price includes flights from Gatwick to Geneva and resort transfers. Flights also available from Cambridge (+£29), Birmingham (+£29), Manchester (+£39), Newcastle (+£39), Edinburgh (+£49).
Holiday Discount Centre, www.holidaydiscountcentre.co.uk, is recommending the following:
Great for families – Passo Tonale in Northern Italy is part of the Rhaetian Alps and is known for its short queues and peaceful setting. It also has plenty of wide-groomed pistes, making it a good shout for snowboarders and larger groups. Seven nights half-board at the Hotel Eden in Passo Tonale from £329 per person, from Gatwick or Manchester on 15 March 15.
Cross-Country Lovers – The Bulgarian resort of Borovets on the northern slopes of Rila has more than 35km of cross country trails and is home to one of the world’s best biathlon tracks. Seven nights half-board at Hotel Victoria, Borovets from £299 per person, from Gatwick or Manchester on March 15.
Great for snowboarders – While there’s lots going on for everyone in the traditional resort of Risoul in the French Alps, advanced snowboarders will appreciate its park just for them. ‘Surfland’ features its very own 100m long pipe, with plenty of rails and boarder-cross runs to ride as well. Seven nights fully-catered at Le Morgan Hotel, Risoul from Gatwick or Manchester on March 15.
Ski Solutions (www.skisolutions.com) has the following two offers including free lift passes and savings.
Tignes, France: Seven nights chalet board at the three-star Chalet Hotel Hauts de Toviere from £675 per person, saving £50pp. The spacious chalet hotel is just a short ski from the lifts and the centre of the village. Scotty’s bar, operated from the hotel, provides the perfect place for an apres-ski drink while the bowling alley, climbing wall and cinema in the village are sure to keep guests entertained.
Price includes return flights from Gatwick departing March 23, FREE Tignes lift pass plus upgrade to Espace Killy Lift Pass for £35pp.
£1 LIFT PASS! Austria: Seven nights chalet board accommodation at the three-star Chalet Karl Riml in Solden, from £600 per person. In the beautiful Otz Valley, close to the lifts, the chalet features 15 spacious en-suite bedrooms, each providing breathtaking mountain views. The lively resort of Solden, with its vibrant après ski scene, offers a great alternative to the more established resort of St Anton. Price includes return flights from Gatwick departing March 30, resort transfers and a lift pass for £1.
New snow in the Alps, Italy has most! Claviere (Milky Way) in Italy: Seven nights half-board at the three-star Hotel Miramonti, from £419 (saving £50 per person), departing from Gatwick on March 9. See www.crystalski.co.uk
Ski and designer shops in Kitzbűhel, Austria: Seven nights half-board at the four-star Hotel Jägerwirt, from £415 (save £160 per person), departing from Newcastle on March 29. See www.thomsonski.co.uk
