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Looking for the perfect way to forget last Christmas? What better way than to get the whole family together in the mountains, a truly special place at this time of year. We have already seen a surge in early bookings for next season, with favourable booking conditions it has never been a better time to get your trip booked in and have something to look forward to.
We are already seeing an early rush in bookings, especially on larger chalets as families look to celebrate after a very difficult year. We are now taking bookings for next season, and can help you make that next Christmas is one to remember for all the right reasons.
This page will continue to be updated with peak week ski chalet availability, so do come back and check, or feel free to ask us.
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GUIDE PRICES:
Self Catered Chalet – from €2,390 per person
Catered Chalets – from €3,800 per person
⛷Gourmet Experience
⛷Christmas Market
⛷Advent Singing at Rüfiplatz square
⛷Christmas concert 23rd December
Best suited to first-time skiers and younger families, with its own dedicated beginner’s area. There are some great family run hotels, ski in/ski out fully catered chalets and a number of convenient serviced apartments.
GUIDE PRICES:
Self Catered Chalet – from €1,225 per person
Catered Chalets – from €3,645 per person
⛷Christmas Market
⛷Advent Magic in the Park
⛷Handicrafts for kids
⛷Arlberg WellCom
Can be said that it is best known for its pumping après ski scene, which lends itself nicely to family’s with older children. There are some great chalets and super family friendly hotels, the ski terrain is suited the more advanced.
GUIDE PRICES:
Self Catered Chalet – from €5,500 per person
Catered Chalets – from €4,200 per person
⛷Gospel Choir
⛷Torchlight descents
⛷Fireworks display
⛷Chamallow Party
The most lavish ski resort in the Alps pulls out all the stops come Xmas time, there is a lively feel in town with a number of attractions for the whole family. With some of the widest pistes in the Alps the skiing suits all abilities.
GUIDE PRICES:
Self Catered Chalet – from €2,500 per person
Catered Chalets – from €3,250 per person
⛷Festive Party w. Santa – 23rd December
⛷Burlesque Magic Show
⛷Aqua Motion
⛷Ski in / Ski out Accommodation
A super resort with an abundance of ski in / ski out accommodation both hotel and chalet options. This is a true family favourite with a number of nice restaurants and bars, AquaMotion proving a god-send for those afternoons off the mountain.
GUIDE PRICES:
Self Catered Chalet – from €1,350 per person
Catered Chalets – from €2,400 per person
⛷Festive Party w. Santa – 22nd December
⛷Tobogganing
⛷Snow Mobiling
⛷Hiking / Snowshoeing
Is one of my favourite resorts in the Alps, the town has a great Christmas feel and there are some great little restaurants and bars. You can get up to 1850 with one lift and for a great end to the day sledge all the way home.
GUIDE PRICES:
Self Catered Chalet – from €1,000 per person
Catered Chalets – from €2,300 per person
⛷Fireworks display
⛷Torchlight descent
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A somewhat over looked resort, there are some great chalets perfect for a families setting out on their ski adventures. The town is small and compact with super quick access to the 3 vallees ski area, for the first timers the beginner area is great with free lift operation.
GUIDE PRICES:
Self Catered Chalet – from €1,000 per person
Catered Chalets – from €1,900 per person
⛷Santa in the town square
⛷Ice skating & sleigh rides
⛷Sound & Light show
⛷Christmas Elf workshop
The billboard resort for those looking at short transfer times, perfect for the introductory family ski trip. There are some great chalet options here either on a self catered and catered basis, prices here are far more affordable during peak holiday weeks than that of its higher neighbours in France.
GUIDE PRICES:
Self Catered Chalet – from €1,000 per person
Catered Chalets – from €1,900 per person
⛷Torchlight descent
⛷Santa & Elves
⛷Grotto in the Enchanted forest
⛷Ice Rink
Plenty of great self catered and catered chalet options. Due to its relatively low altitude conditions at this time of year can be a little bare though this is reflected in the price of accommodation. Bear in mind the last few seasons conditions have been great at Christmas.
GUIDE PRICES:
Self Catered Chalet – from €1,100 per person
Catered Chalets – from €2,000 per person
⛷Carol Service
⛷Festive Market
⛷Torchlight descent
⛷Ten Pin Bowling
Where the majority of British skiers spend Christmas, sitting in between Courchevel and Val Thorens there is skiing for all abilities. If you love long pistes and fun day trips through the mountains ending with some lively apres ski, this is the place for you.
GUIDE PRICES:
Self Catered Chalet – from €2,800 per person
Catered Chalets – from €3,400 per person
⛷Christmas Village
⛷Local Market
⛷Horse carriage rides
⛷Hiking / Snow Shoeing
At Christmas the resort is picture perfect, festivities start pre Christmas with the lighting of the tree in the main square. There are a number of world class restaurants in and around the resort, and the skiing lends itself nicely to the family ski groups.
GUIDE PRICES:
Self Catered Chalet – from €950 per person
Catered Chalets – from €1,850 per person
⛷Torchlight Descent
⛷Heli Skiing
⛷Ski-Touring
⛷Family Friendly
If you are looking for the perfect base for a family Christmas, it is hard to look past Sainte Foy. It has the perfect ski area for the beginner and intermediate level. For the more advanced the off piste is often left untracked and you also have Val d’Isere & Tignes within a 30 mins drive.
GUIDE PRICES:
Self Catered Chalet – from €1,250 per person
Catered Chalets – from €2,500 per person
⛷Christmas Market
⛷Torchlight descent
⛷Santa Claus Parade
⛷Human Curling
Somewhat over looked due to its famous neighbour, there are some great apartment & chalet option here and with the glacier right on your doorstep from Tignes le Lac, if there is no snow here at Christmas then there won’t be much anywhere else.
GUIDE PRICES:
Self Catered Chalet – from €2,100 per person
Catered Chalets – from €3,400 per person
⛷Christmas Village
⛷WTF Party
⛷Snake Gliss
⛷Snow Sculptures
This resort has been a favourite of ours for many years and for good reason. The ski area is massive and well spread out so you avoid spending the whole week in long queues. There are a number of great off-snow activities for the whole family to enjoy too.
GUIDE PRICES:
Self Catered Chalet – from CHF 3,500 per person
Catered Chalets – from CHF 5,000 per person
⛷Silent Ice Disco
⛷Taille ta Neige
⛷Concert at Eglise de Verbier
⛷Mountain Picnic
We have spent a fair few Christmas breaks here and weather-wise it has ranged from t-shirts on terraces, to loading up the back pack with extra layers. Verbier has invested heavily in its snowmaking machinery over the years, so it’s rare not to be able to ski all the way to Medran.
GUIDE PRICES:
Self Catered Chalet – from CHF 3,350 per person
Catered Chalets – from CHF 4,400 per person
⛷Christmas Market
⛷Christmas at the English Church
⛷Horse drawn Sleigh rides
⛷Ice Rink
A super resort to spend your Christmas ski holiday in, with a real festive feel throughout the streets as you browse the shops sipping mulled wine and admiring the village lights. With its high altitude snow, it’s more dependable than other resorts.
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