Doorstep Skiing

Doorstep Skiing Holidays
As the name suggests, doorstep skiing holidays offer you the opportunity to ski right to the door of your chosen chalet. In many cases, you may also be lucky enough to be situated so that you can ski to the ski-lift meaning your day on the slopes can start just minutes from leaving your door. There is none of the hassle of marching through the resort in uncomfortable ski boots or waiting in queues for buses to take you to the runs. Doorstep skiing holidays mean you get to maximize your time on the slopes. Generally, the chalets that offer doorstep skiing holidays occupy the prime locations in resorts and have slightly higher elevation and space around them making them more expensive than the hotels and apartments in the resort centre. The slight disadvantage of this is that you are further away from shops, restaurants and bars although most people chose doorstep skiing chalets for precisely this reason - you can escape the crowds and enjoy your own piece of heaven without having to leave the comfort and warmth of your chalet except to ski.

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Doorstep Skiing Holidays
Chalets offering doorstep skiing can be booked in a number of ways. If you have a group of friends or a large family to accommodate, you can book an entire chalet. The cost will depend on several factors including the resort, chalet location and facilities offered. Some chalets are quiet basic and provide the bare necessities and whilst comfortable might appear a little dated or plain. Other chalets boast luxury extras such as whirlpool baths, flat screen TV's and oversized leather sofas and not surprisingly, these can cost thousands of pounds to rent. More modest chalets might cost a few hundred pounds and when split over a large group, can prove to be very cost effective. So whether you just want a bed for the night and a nice fire to crowd around after a hectic day on the mountain or would prefer to soak in a Jacuzzi and fall into a king sized bed with Egyptian cotton sheets, there are doorstep skiing holidays available to suit every budget.

Doorstep Skiing Holidays
One major decision to make when selecting your doorstep skiing holiday is whether to opt for self-catering or pay for a friendly and knowledgeable chalet host to look after you. Often you will find that chalet costs are quoted to include meals and drinks. Your host will be on hand to serve up energy boosting breakfasts and well-earned dinners. Depending on the chalet, you may also be served afternoon tea and snacks and the price you pay reflects the service you receive. Staple, hearty food is the norm, but it is also possible to splash out on an executive chef who will prepare you the kind of meals you would expect from a high-end restaurant. In addition to cooking, hosts will take care of laundry and the cleaning of the chalet so all you have to do is eat and relax after an exhilarating day of skiing. Within the Three Valleys region in France, Courchevel, Meribel and Reberty are good resorts for doorstep skiing. Kitzbuhel in Austria and the Dolomites in Italy are other noteworthy resorts for doorstep skiing.