Remember the days when a ski holiday was your annual tonic to see you through winter? The light at the end of the tunnel where you could clip on the carving skis and head to the shimmering slopes for a fix of mountain air.
Cost is usually the overriding factor which stops us in our tracks when booking a ski holiday. Throw in the odd family member, or partner, who doesn’t ski and it becomes a hard choice to make. Parents jot up the cost of travel, accommodation, lessons, kit and food and often choose an all-inclusive summer deal instead.
But did you know, an Alpine renaissance is taking place as French resorts from the majestic Alps to the Pyréneés are leading the way to cater for all budgets? This includes offering more self-catering apartments, flexible lift passes free mountain guides and a plethora of other activities from wellness holidays to snowshoeing and dog sledding.
The first step to getting your family back on the slopes is planning ahead. Keep an eye out for deals in September.
Cut the cost of travel, along with your carbon footprint, by not flying. The romantic-sounding Eurostar Ski Train, from £160 non-peak adult return, has become a popular choice for British skiers. Twice a year Eurostar opens its ticket sales. In July you can book from London to the Tarentaise region of the French Alps.
You can also travel by the Snow Express coach for £99 return from London including luggage and ski carriage. The final departure date of the season is 10 April, 2020.
Driving to the Alps, via Eurotunnel, is perfect for friends who can share the driving, but don’t forget your snow chains and factor in about £80-100 for tolls. Eurotunnel Folkstone to Calais is from £66 one way.
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة January 2020 من France.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة January 2020 من France.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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