Ski Weekend Breaks

Now more common than ever, ski weekend breaks are a great way to manage a short trip away to the slopes, with a good choice of ski package deals and tailor-made holidays on the market, and directline-skiing able to find just the right trip for you. Ideal for both the avid skier who needs a quick fix on top of their regular week away, as well as the novice who is looking to learn the ropes and doesn't want to commit to the traditional week away, a ski weekend break can offer a flexible and convenient way to head to the Alps.

 

One of the most popular resorts for a ski weekend break is Chamonix, due to its location just 1 hour from Geneva airport. The famous challenging terrain of the Chamonix Valley is a haven for off-piste skiing, and attracts die-hard enthusiasts needing a short skiing break outside of their usual annual trips. Les Gets, Flaine and Morzine all boast short transfer times of less than one hour from Geneva and feature on many ski weekend break itineraries. Meribel, Courchevel and Verbier are all good choices for a ski weekend break, being located less than 2.5 hours from Geneva, and allowing for convenient skiing throughout the Three Valleys in France and Four Valleys in Switzerland. The arrival of the low-cost budget airlines has made ski weekend breaks much more accessible, with companies such as easyJet, flybe.com and bmibaby offering convenient departures from regional airports throughout the day.  

 

Ski weekend generally run from Thursday to Monday, with cheap flights on either budget or scheduled airlines offering a choice of departures, and ensuring 3 whole days on the slopes. Ski and snowboard enthusiasts who find they have a couple of unexpected days off work can now fit in a last-minute ski weekend break depending on availability, or plan ahead and secure a short holiday at their leisure. Online booking has made ski weekend breaks much easier to arrange, with directline-skiing offering a choice of package trips and late-availability deals for flexible travellers needing a few extra days on the slopes.