For many people, the idea of a Christmas ski holiday is the ultimate winter getaway, with the cosy mountain villages and the festive setting creating a memorable White Christmas on the slopes. From the Alps and the Pyrenees, to the Rocky Mountains of the USA and Canada, there are plenty of destinations in which to spend the perfect Christmas ski holiday, with styles of accommodation to suit all skiers and boarders. Book early for your Christmas ski holiday, however, as it's one of the most popular times to travel and tends to sell out very quickly, so contact directline-skiing today to guarantee the best selection of package deals at the very best price!   

 

 

An excellent choice for those looking for an alternative to the traditional British festivities at home, Christmas ski holidays present a unique way to spend the holiday. Families can create fantastic memories for years to come, and groups of friends can escape the usual Yuletide celebrations to enjoy special time together on their Christmas ski holiday, with the wonderful mountain après-ski adding to the fun. With the falling snow enhancing the magic of the Alpine landscape, Christmas ski holidays can be an ideal choice for couples looking for that romantic break, with charming inns to stay in, intimate dinners to enjoy and cosy sleigh rides adding to the experience. It's a great time to experience the traditions of other countries, too, and see how different nations celebrate, with the ski resorts decorating their streets and houses, plenty of carol-singing and parties going on, and lots of seasonal food and drink to indulge in during this festive period. Activities such as torch-lit descents, ice-skating, sledding and snowman-making add to the fun of a family Christmas ski holiday, with the ski resorts creating a special atmosphere for children at this magical time, and Father Christmas often making an appearance!

 

There's an excellent choice for British holiday-makers looking for the perfect Christmas ski holiday, with deals to the French, Swiss, Austrian and Italian Alps, as well as Andorra and Eastern Europe offering a variety of resorts in which to stay. France remains the most popular destination, thanks to its first-class ski areas, charming French towns and bounty of delicious world-famous cuisine. Internationally-renowned resorts with exceptional facilities such as Courchevel, Meribel, Val d'Isere and Chamonix are popular destinations for catered chalet Christmas ski holidays, and a number of authentic mountain towns with an unspoilt character also hold a major attraction, such as Chatel, Les Gets and Megeve. Austria and Switzerland also offer plenty of packages for Christmas ski holidays, with resorts such as St. Anton, Kitzbuhel, Lech and Kaprun, and the Swiss centres of Verbier and Zermatt remaining popular. Beginners and those looking for a value for money Christmas ski holiday could head to Andorra and the resorts of Soldeu and Pas de la Casa, or the Bulgarian resorts of Pamporovo and Borovets. More and more skiers area heading stateside for their Christmas ski holiday each year, with the allure of exceptional ski resorts in the US and Canada such as Breckenridge, Vail, Jackson Hole, Whistler Blackcomb and Banff offering an amazing experience on and off the slopes, with unbeatable conditions.

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