26th March 2022
With warmer, sunny days ahead you can enjoy some of the best skiing conditions of the season. Check out the latest offers from our partners that include ski deals for Easter, and discounts on ski and snowboard hire in French ski areas from Intersport. NEW
ISCHGL, AUSTRIA
Thanks to its snowsure slopes, it’s easy to see why Ischgl’s one of the top Austrian ski resorts. Most of the terrain’s above 2,000m, so there’s room to ski crisp corduroy well into spring. It’s excellent for intermediates, with 238km of long, wide-open runs to explore – a favourite is the Duty Free Run, a 12km blast on linked reds from the Palinkopf peak down to Samnaun in Switzerland. For experts, there are tricky blacks and heaps of off-piste to tempt too.
Stay one week, half board, at the 4★ Hotel Seiblishof from £1,126 per person when booked online (based on two sharing), flights from Birmingham to Innsbruck and transfers (price given is for departure on 2nd April 2022).
Direct flights available from all major UK airports.
OBERGURGL, AUSTRIA
Up at 1,930m, Obergurgl’s one of the highest villages in the Alps and has one of the longest ski seasons anywhere in Austria. This centuries-old village was around long before the lifts arrived, so it’s got a really authentic alpine feel – picture wooden chalets clustered around an 18th-century church.
The 122km ski area packs in lots of variety, from snowsure beginner areas to tree-lined trails and wide-open pistes that intermediates will love. It’s also known for having quiet slopes and an excellent ski school, so it’s one of the best resorts for families too. Eager to stretch your ski legs? Hop on the Top Express gondola to explore the slopes around the neighbouring hamlet of Hochgurgl. Or to really make the most of lift passes, take the free bus to Sölden, which has two glaciers in its ski area.
Stay one week, half-board holiday at the 4★ Hotel Alpenaussicht from £1,652 per person when booked online (based on two sharing), flights from Edinburgh to Innsbruck and transfers (price given is for departure on 2nd April 2022).
Direct flights available from all major UK airports.
For all the above offers from Crystal Ski Holidays either book online on the links provided, or for more offers visit Crystal Ski Holidays website (www.crystalski.co.uk) or telephone on 020 8610 3123.
LAST MINUTE GETAWAY TO MORZINE
Hotel Le Cret is only a six-minute walk away from the Super Morzine lift and an eight-minute walk to the centre of Morzine. Relaxing in the hotel couldn’t be easier with a swimming pool, sauna and Turkish bath, or enjoy a drink in the comfortable lounge and bar area. The hotel is offered on a half-board basis with wine, beer and soft drinks included with dinner.
Stay 7 nights with Inghams at Hotel Le Cret on a half board basis, arriving 26 April 2022, priced from £1,158 pp based on two people sharing. Price includes return flights to Geneva from London Gatwick. Ski hire and ski pass extra.
Telephone Inghams on 01483 944 263 or visit the Inghams Website
EASTER WEEK IN MORZINE
There is still time to book an Easter ski getaway to Morzine, in the French Alps.
Morzine has a traditional feel with boutique hotels, independent shops, and a weekly market featuring local produce.
Chalet Foret D’Argent is a five-minute walk from the Nyon cable car. Sleeping up to 10 adults and two children, the chalet is perfect for families and large groups. Bedrooms range from king-sized to twin rooms and are all fitted with spacious en-suite facilities. The chalet boasts a large contemporary living and dining area, as well as an additional entertaining space equipped with a bar and pool table on the glass mezzanine floor.
Stay 7 nights with Ski Solutions at Chalet Foreg D’Argent from 10 April 2022, costs from £1,000 pp (for two people sharing a room) on a chalet board basis. Return flights, ski hire, and ski pass extra.
Telephone Ski Solutions on 020 3944 6824 or visit the Ski Solutions website
SAVE 23% WITH VIP SKI AT SUITE YOGI IN ARC 1950 AT EASTER
Enjoy a late season ski break to Les Arcs, France. Les Arcs has good snow cover even at the end of the ski season, making it an ideal place for an Easter ski break.
It links to La Plagne, so guests can enjoy more than 400 km of pistes connected by modern lifts.
Stay with VIP SKI at the new Suite Yogi that offers ski-in, ski-out accommodation, with access to a spa and pool and a cinema room.
The accommodation sleeps up to 8-10 guests in four en-suite bedrooms, making this a good place for families or a group of friends.
Stay one week from 3 April 2022, from £1,400pp for two people sharing a room (was £1,839 pp saving 23%). Price includes scheduled transfer from Geneva Airport and catered accommodation. Flights, ski hire and ski passes extra.
Telephone VIP SKI on 0330 175 5638, or visit the VIP Website.
VISIT VERBIER DURING THE HAUTE CUISINE FESTIVAL
Eat Michelin star cuisine alongside world-class chefs at Haute Cuisine in Verbier, Switzerland
Spring sees the lavish gastronomical experience, Haute Cuisine, return to Verbier for its fifth edition. Taking place from 6-9 April 2022, 10 chefs with a total of 16 Michelin stars bring eclectic blends of international cuisines to the event.
Each evening has a specific theme that the chefs draw on as inspiration for the dishes and cocktails they serve. Those passionate about cooking have the chance to learn from the world-class chefs staging the event at cooking seminars taking place during the festival. After learning how the intricate dishes are prepared, guests and chefs sit down to enjoy the meal together.
Haute cuisine runs from 6-9 April 2022 and costs from £121/160 CHF pp and can be Booked Here.
Stay in Verbier with Ski Solutions at Chalet Sylvie.
Located in the heart of the resort, the decor is traditional and classic, sleeping up to 10 guests across four cosy bedrooms.
The chalet sits just off Place Centrale, making it close to all the shops, restaurants and bars, plus its a short walk to the ski lifts.
Stay 7 nights with Ski Solutions at Chalet Sylvie, starting 3 April 2022, costs from £960 pp (based on two sharing) on a chalet-board basis. Flights, transfers, ski hire and ski passes extra.
Telephone Ski Solutions on 020 3944 1285, or visit their website here
A LATE SKI BREAK FOR LESS THAN £1,000PP IN AVORIAZ
Avoriaz is at an altitude of 1,800m, so there’s plenty of snow and sunshine.
The town centre is pedestrianised with horse drawn carriages, snowcats and skis being the only form of transportation allowed. It boasts impressive parades of shops and restaurants.
Much loved by seasoned experts, the resort is also popular with first time skiers, with an extensive beginner area that includes slopes in the village itself as well as lots of easy green pistes and lifts on the way to the gondola down to Morzine.
Stay with Inghams at the Saskia Apartments, located across nine buildings, each with warm, welcoming chalet style decor. Virtually ski-in, ski-out, this property provides each apartment with a choice of double or twin beds, fully equipped kitchenette and balcony to enjoy the spectacular views over the Morzine valley.
Stay one week, from 9 April 2022, from £968pp based on two sharing, includes return flights from London Gatwick and transfers.
Lift passes and ski hire extra – see offer from Instersport Rent below.
Telephone Inghams on 01483 945 328, or visit the Website Here
LATE SEASON SKI TRIP TO STUBAI IN THE AUSTRIAN TIROL
The largest glacier ski resort in Austria is ideal for all levels of skier and snowboarder, whether they are travelling as a family, couple, or group.
Its mountains, peak at more than 3,000 metres, guarantee lots of snow until June. Families are spoilt for choice with the Big Family Ski Camp, the Kids’ Line in the Stubai Zoo snowpark, and the children’s restaurant at Gamsgarten mountain station.
On 17 April 2022, Stubai will run an Easter egg hunt at Schlick 2000, with each seeker receiving an Easter surprise. Freeride skiers and snowboarders can tackle the Powder Department, which offers a wide range of lines for backcountry addicts.
For more information, visit: The Stubai Section of the Tirol Website
Austrian Tirol: www.visittirol.co.uk
TIGNES – Departing 2 April 2022 – save 25%
Located at 2,050m altitude, Chalet Isabelle is perfectly positioned for guests to explore the world-renowned Tignes-Val d’Isère ski area. Just 30 metres from the piste and key ski lifts in Tignes, the six-bedroom chalet has an indoor hot tub and spacious balcony.
One week’s stay, from 2 April 2022, costs from £9,749 total (was £12,999 total – saving 25%) for 12 people on a contactless catered basis.
Telephone Ski France on 0203 475 4756, or visit the Ski France Website
MERIBEL – Departing 9 April 2022 – save 20%
Sleeping up to 15 people, Chalet Lou Traves is based in the tranquil Mussillon district of Méribel and showcases Savoyard style at its best – wood-panelled walls and a stone exterior. Just three minutes’ walk from the bus stop, guests can be at the base of the Chaudanne lift in Méribel within 10 minutes. Plus, there’s an indoor sauna and outdoor hot tub to be enjoyed.
One week’s stay, from 9 April 2022, costs from £9,599 total (was £11,999 total – saving 20%) for 15 people on a contactless catered basis.
Telephone Ski France on 0203 475 4756, or visit the Ski France Website
VAL D’ISERE – Departing 16 April 2022 – save 10%
Combining traditional with contemporary, Chalet Jupiter (sleeping eight) is 10 minutes’ walk from central Val d’Isère. As well as an open-plan living and dining area, guests can make the most of the hammam and south-facing balcony with a hot tub. Those wanting to drive to the Alps will find parking for two cars just outside.
One week’s stay, from 16 April 2022, costs from £7,199 total (was £7,999 total – saving 10%) for eight people on a contactless catered basis.
Telephone Ski France on 0203 475 4756, or visit the Ski France Website
DISCOUNT ON SKI & SNOWBOARD HIRE WITH INTERSPORT
Check out Intersport Rent for ski and snowboard rental offers in French ski resorts.
Using discount code SPRING22 you get 10% off all BLACK, GOLD, KID & JR RED packs for any trip between now and the end of this winter season.
If you add the Intersport Rent loyalty card too, you’ll get even more off your basket price.
TO REDEEM THE OFFER Book via Intersport-rent.fr/en/ – French resorts only –
For more Money Saving tips view Ed Leigh’s video below:
PLAN AHEAD TO 2023 & SAVE £100PP
Plan ahead for January 2023 and save £100 pp on a ski holiday to France, with VIP SKI. The company is taking bookings for next season at this winter’s prices.
VIP SKI offers a wide range of luxury chalets across several resorts. It is currently offering great savings on 2023 holidays in Morzine and Les Arcs. The season will run from late November 2022 through to late April 2023, and VIP SKI is running a saver week discount with £100 off per person on all January holidays.
Stay 7-nights with VIP SKI , at Bear Lodge from 8 January 2023, from £1,244 pp (was £1,344 pp, saving £100 pp) based on two people sharing a room.
Price includes a scheduled transfer from and to Geneva Airport and catered accommodation. Return flights, ski hire, and ski pass extra.
Telephone VIP SKI on 0330 175 5638, or visit the VIP Website.
This article was originally published by Planetski.eu. Read the original article here.
