Ski Holidays 2023 & 2024

What is a Ski Holiday?

A ski holiday is your ticket to a winter wonderland of excitement. Imagine flying out to the mountains of Europe, Canada or the USA, travelling to a picturesque ski resort, and conquering the perfectly groomed slopes on skis or a snowboard. A ski holiday package usually includes flights from a UK airport, transfers by road between the airport and ski resort, and comfy accommodation - either a catered chalet, self-catered apartment or hotel. You'll also need to gear-up with ski essentials - a lift pass so you can ride up the mountains on chairlifts, gondolas and cable cars, and skiing or snowboarding equipment so you can slide down again! Most resorts have more than just skiing though - activities such as ice skating, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, rock climbing are commonplace. Then in the evening it's all about après-ski entertainment and sampling the delcious cusine of your mountain destination. Whether you're new to the slopes or a seasoned pro – there's something for everyone on a ski holiday (including lessons for all abilities). So grab your crew, your family, or just your love for adventure and embark on a snowy adventure you'll never forget.

European and Worldwide Ski Holidays

Skiworld offers ski holidays to only the very best snow sure resorts across Europe, USA and Canada. As of 2022, we have 40 years' experience in providing exactly what skiers and snowboarders want and we package your holiday to ensure minimum effort and maximum enjoyment for you. We are confident that we can find the ski holiday that suits you and your style of skiing, level of comfort and your budget.

Whether you are looking for a ski chalet holiday, luxury ski holiday, an all inclusive ski holiday or are on a budget and looking for a ski deal, we have something for everyone. From group ski holidays, to solo ski holidays, family ski holidays over Christmas, New Year, Feb Half Term or Easter skiing or if you want to tailor make your own itinerary, we can help you with that too. Our ski holidays are ABTA bonded and ATOL protected for your complete financial protection and peace of mind.

Have a look through the pages below or start searching for a specific holiday using our search bar on the right. Want more help? Then give our knowledgeable Ski Specialists a call on 0330 102 8004 for more information, and start planning your perfect ski holiday with Skiworld. 

Scroll to the bottom of the page for more information and some Ski Holiday FAQs...

Ski Deals

We have lots of fantastic deals throughout the year where you can get huge savings on your ski holiday. Click the link below to see what we currently have. We also recommend you sign up to our Offers Alert to receive the latest deals, holiday sales and more, before public release.

See our current ski deals

Spread the Cost of Your Holiday

Budgeting for a ski holiday can be hard, but our improved Manage My Booking portal can help. You and your group can pay off your holiday balance in hassle-free instalments on your own schedule.*

We’ve kept our deposits low - £175pp for the majority of holidays - Plus, all your payments are completely interest-free and safeguarded by our ABTA bonding and ATOL protection. There are never fees for credit card payments and you can add lift passes and ski hire with no extra money down when booking more than 10 weeks in advance.

Simply book online or over the phone with one of our Ski Specialists and then access Manage My Booking with the login details provided in your confirmation email to explore all the options.

We’re always thinking of subtle ways we can enhance our ethos of offering Affordable Quality across the board. From our catered chalet service providing amazing value, to our Ski All-In deals offering savings on lift passes and ski hire, to simply making it easier for you to pay for your holiday.

Some Ways We Make Ski Holidays Affordable

• Lock in the Price - Once you've paid your deposit, your holiday price is locked-in. This includes lift pass and ski hire if you opt for a Ski All-In Deal (see below). No hidden surprises.
• Wine with Dinner - When you book a catered chalet, your transport, food, hosting and wine with dinner is included in the price. That’s right, a selection of hand-picked wines to choose from (red, white and rosé), are served until coffee on 5 nights.
• Manage Your Payments - Book a ski chalet holiday with a £175pp deposit (this also covers your lift passes and ski hire) and pay off your balance easily via our improved Manage My Booking online portal. Pay in as many instalments as you like, helping to make the whole process a breeze.
• Ski All-In Deals - Choose a Ski All-In deal when you book and we'll give you a discount on your lift passes and ski hire versus buying them at a later date.
• Price Match Promise - We watch prices so you don't have to. If you find an identical ski holiday cheaper elsewhere, we’ll match or beat the price… We promise.  We regularly check out the competition to make sure our prices are among the lowest.

Start Searching for Your Winter Holiday

All Ski Destinations

Here are our ski destinations that you could visit this winter. Click through to the destination to learn more about what resorts are available, see deals and accommodation, as well as lots of other useful information.

Countries

Ski Areas

Here are some of the ski areas we offer holidays to in Europe.

Key Dates

Want an extra special holiday? Check out some of the best dates to go:

Our Different Types of Ski Holidays 

Ski Holiday FAQs

What’s the best time to go skiing?

That all depends on you! Going for Christmas or New Years can make for a magical experience. You get the most snow in February and early to mid March (and the prices reflect this) and there is often another huge snowfall right at the end of the season in April. And if you go in April (many high resorts don’t close until the end of the month) you can easily end up skiing in just a t-shirt! This is the time to enjoy the longer days and find yourself on terrace of a wonderful mountain restaurant listening to great music whilst enjoying the breath-taking views. You may find it hard to drag yourself back home!

What is the best ski resort?

What is the best ski accommodation?

We have a wide range of chalets, hotels and apartments. In each category there’s budget and luxury options – and everything in between - with different amenities and locations and locations. Don’t forget when looking at prices, a catered chalet includes evening 3 or 4 course menus accompanied by wine as well as breakfast – so this can be great value. Think about what three things are most important to you and let our knowledgeable team take the pressure off by giving you some options to choose between.

How long are the transfers between airports and ski resorts?

That really depends on the resort itself, snow condition, time of the season and traffic overall. The majority of the resorts we offer are the most snowsure in Europe. That means you generally need to drive higher up the mountain to get to them. Naturally traffic on the weekend can be heavier with other keen skiers both local and from further afield – especially after a fresh snowfall! That is why we fly into your destination airport so early – we have the best chance of NOT getting seriously caught up in all this. With our experience, in France we’ve found Grenoble  airport offers the best compromise between distance and reliability as the weather patterns around Chambery frequently stop planes actually landing!

What does "snow-sure" mean?

Snow-sure ski resorts are the resorts most likely to be blanketed with snow throughout the season – usually due to their altitude as well as the orientation of their slopes. Resorts such as Val Thorens (the highest in Europe) will be open from early December to May sometimes. Tignes is similar as it has a glacier. Your ski holiday is as important to us as it is to you so we chose these resorts to make sure you can hit the slopes with confidence – anytime in the ski season.

Where and how do I get a lift pass?

You can pre-book a lift pass with your Skiworld holiday booking and we’ll deliver it to your accommodation or give it to you on the transfer coach on the way to the resort when you arrive. At some of our smaller resorts you may still have to go pick it up from the lift pass office at the base of the mountain, but you’ll have a voucher from us to hand over in exchange for your passes -  zero fuss!

How do I know what level of ski or snowboard hire is best?

At most of our resorts we offer four levels, Bronze, Silver, Gold & Platinum. Never underestimate the difference good boots and skis make, so if you’re experienced it’s worth the extra. If you’re just a beginner you’re likely to grow out of the bronze after a day or two, so we’d suggest silver as the minimum. Check out our ski and snowboard equipment advice.

Are ski holidays just Saturday to Saturday?

That’s when out charter flights and coach transfers are organised, which works to keep the cost down and hopefully leave you with more spending money for your holiday. With our tailor-made holidays such as to Canada and the USA, you can depart on whichever day you want to – subject to availability. And remember that in the high snowsure resorts it is harder to do short breaks or to arrive and depart on anything other than a weekend. Watch this space though, as we’re working to give you more flexibility in the future.

How do I check in for flights if they're with a charter airline?

For any scheduled flight, or charter with Jet2 or Easyjet you would check in as normal. The reference to use can be found in the documents in the Manage my Booking section of our website which you'll get access to after making a booking. For our BA charter flights there’s no online option, just bring your passport to the desk at the airport.

What if want to take my own skis & boots?

If you’re lucky enough to have your own skis, make sure to book ski carriage with us in advance. As for boots, most people will take them as hand luggage – but check with us first as some airlines now don’t allow this. Most squeeze them in your suitcase as that works too.

What if I have any issues in resort?

We do have an emergency helpline at Skiworld HQ for the day of your departure. If staying in one of our catered chalets or in a resort where we have a team of staff, you can speak to your chalet host or resort manager. Our local teams are always best positioned to respond quickly. There will be emergency contact information listed in your holiday itinerary if you're travelling to a destination where Skiworld don't have a team in place.

Why Book Your Ski Holiday With Skiworld?

The largest independent ski tour operator in the UK, Skiworld has over 40 years’ experience selling ski holidays to the top ski resorts throughout Europe and Worldwide. We strive to deliver the best ski holiday experience for every customer which is why we only offer chalet holidays in snow sure resorts.

Ski Holiday Experts

Run by skiers and boarders for skiers and boarders, Skiworld prides itself on having staff that are as passionate about skiing as much as you are! Our Ski Specialists are just a phone call away and will offer you first-hand advice on the very best destination or accommodation for you.

Ski Holidays for You!

Ski holidays to suit every customer from large groups to small parties are available to book with Skiworld. As one of the largest chalet operators in the UK we have over 100 chalets to choose from allowing us to offer something to suit everyone - from cosy chalets for small groups to our large ski chalets. If you are looking for a holiday with more flexibility, our carefully chosen hotel and self-catered apartment range offers quality accommodation to suite all budgets.

Best Value Guaranteed with Skiworld

Skiworld are happy to offer a Price Match Promise on all hotel and self-catered apartment holidays. We check prices so you don't have to. If you find the same holiday package, or the same rental ski equipment for less elsewhere, we will match the price, promise. We also regularly check competitors prices so as to ensure we are giving you the best prices and holiday packages available.

ABTA and ATOL protected

When booking your package ski holiday with Skiworld you can relax knowing that your money is safe and your holiday is protected. Such as if we can't provide your holiday due to bad weather, then we have to re-arrange an alternative or give you your money back. It also provides protection such as in the very unlikely event that we went out of business and prevents you from ever being stranded.

Read more about package holiday regulations on ABTA.

Read more about ATOL.

*Holiday balances are due in full 10 weeks prior to departure. Holidays booked within 10 weeks of departure must be paid in full at the time of booking.