How about a night in an igloo?

For something a little different on this year’s skiing holiday, why not spend a night in an igloo at the base of the Matterhorn, courtesy of the Switzerland Travel Centre? Highlights of these overnight stays – which can be combined with a skiing holiday in Zermatt – include snowshoeing, basking in an outdoor heated whirlpool and a cheese fondue supper.

Sleeping accommodation is in ‘group’ igloos and village ‘facilities’ – all made from blocks of snow - include an igloo common room, toilet and kitchen.

As an example of price, an eight-night holiday, combining seven nights at the cosy three-star Hotel Welschen in Zermatt with a midweek overnight stay in a group igloo, costs from £633 per person. This twin share price, applicable in January, includes return flights from Heathrow or London City, rail transfers and accommodation with breakfast.

For more information, log on to Stc.co.uk.