Holidays reach new heights
It is often said that skiing is a dance and the mountain always leads. That wonderful sensation of being led by the landscape perhaps explains why almost half of the respondents in a recent Ski Weekends survey said an enduring love of the mountains was the primary reason for choosing a ski holiday.
In the survey of hundreds of winter holidaymakers, 48% blamed the mystical allure of the peaks for snow sports winning out over the option of a traditional beach holiday. Thankfully, there are countless majestic peaks to choose from with Ski Weekends.
The mountain tops of Tignes, for example, are open for snowsports for nine months of the year – that’s three months longer than other French resorts. Alongside its southern neighbour Val d'Isere, Tignes’ resorts make up the vast and incredibly popular Espace Killy ski area. Continually vying for the title of “world's largest”, it's rivalled only by the Paradiski and the Three Valleys in terms of sheer scale – most visitors find it difficult choosing not what to do, but what to reluctantly leave out. Ski Weekends offers air travel, transfers, four hotel nights and four days skiing in Tignes from just £870 per person based on two sharing staying at the Hotel Le Diva in the Val Claret area on a half board basis.
Arguably one of the most beautiful villages in the Alps, Saas Fee’s traditional Swiss chalets have the enviable backdrop of 4,000m peaks and a glacier. With exceptionally high altitude runs, this means that Saas Fee guarantees to be snowsure, while its fabulous 1,800m vertical descent from the mountain tops to the village offers an impressive test of stamina. Air travel, transfers, four hotel nights and four days skiing in Saas Fee costs from just £854 with Ski Weekends. This is based on a stay at the Best Western Metropol on a half board basis.
Of course, an appreciation of the mountains is not just about the aesthetics of the Alpine scenery and the thrill of unparalleled snow sports. A Ski Weekends holiday promises to delight all of the senses, and that includes indulging the taste buds.
Naturally, one of the big attractions of any skiing holiday is enjoying delicious food after a hard day’s fun on the piste. Choosing a holiday package with Ski Weekends means that all catering needs are met with a restful evening in front of the open fire, enjoying some quality meals and fine wines, using fresh produce locally sourced, or even opt to dine out in the wide range of gourmet restaurants and local eateries.
This season take advantage of Ski Weekend’s Premium Packages and enjoy four and five-star hotels and their luxury facilities from just £494.
Ski Weekends affordable weekend ski trips throughout the season with super-value coach travel. Alternatively, book online now using low-cost airlines, there are still great deals available for short breaks (mid-week and weekend) – this means that flying from 17 regional UK airports, enjoy up to four days skiing in France, Italy or Switzerland from just £287 including flights.
For more information, visit skiweekends.com.
