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New Year Ski Holidays 2025/26


New Year Ski Holidays

Start the year as you mean to go on: skiing!

With fresh snow, fireworks, and some of the best après of the season, a New Year ski holiday is peak celebration. Ski resorts go all out in the lead-up to midnight: think torchlit descents, gala dinners, and legendary DJ sets that’ll have you dancing in your thermals till the early hours.

Explore the best ski deals on catered chalets, ski hotels, and self-catered apartments, and kick off your New Year in style. Whether you're ringing in 2026 with friends or family, at Skiworld we know how to do it slope-side. Pack your sparkle, your salopettes, and maybe a hangover cure—you’re in for a New Year ski holiday to remember.

Book your New Year ski holiday online or over the phone with a deposit from £175pp - including lift passes and ski hire with no extra money down when you book a Ski All-In Deal!

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When should I book a New Year ski holiday?

If you’re aiming to see in the New Year on the slopes, don’t hang about — book early, ideally between May and September. That’s when you’ll find the best availability on chalets, flights, and the most in-demand resorts.

New Year’s week fills up fast and no one wants to be stuck searching for snow the week before Christmas! Get in early and let the countdown begin to skiing at New Year.

What are the best ski resorts to celebrate New Year?

Looking for snow and a proper party? You’ll want to be in places like Val d’Isère, Tignes, Val Thorens, or Les Deux Alpes. These resorts know how to throw a New Year bash — expect fireworks, big après, and powder to match the prosecco.

Prefer something a bit quieter with alpine charm? Resorts like La Rosière and Les Arcs keep things festive without the full-on frenzy. Or why not head stateside for something a bit different? We’ve still got availability in Vail — the biggest ski resort in the USA and the largest single ski mountain in North America. New Year here is next-level: think festive family fun by day, and live music, fireworks, and big-name parties by night.

Will there be snow for New Year ski holidays?

Pretty likely, especially if you head high. Stick to snow-sure resorts above 1,800m or with glacier access (don't worry, all our chalets tick this box!) for the best snow conditions.

We’ve been doing this for over 40 seasons, and trust us, places like Tignes, Val Thorens and La Plagne deliver the goods when it comes to New Year snow.

Estimated Christmas Snow Reliability

NB: Snow Coverage = Est. % of Pistes Open Based on Historical Averages

Resort Altitude Range Glacier? Estimated Snow Coverage % Notes
Alpe d'Huez 1,250 – 3,330 m No ~ 85% - 90% Reliable mid/high slopes; lower runs may require snowmaking
Courchevel 1,300 – 3,230 m No ~ 80% - 85% Lower base but links to higher terrain in 3 Valleys
La Plagne 1,250 – 3,250 m Some ~ 85% - 90% Strong snowmaking and high terrain
Les Arcs 1,200 – 3,226 m Some ~ 85% - 90% Very reliable above 1,800?m
Les Deux Alpes 1,650 – 3,600 m Yes ~ 90% - 95% High glacier ensures early and deep snow
Meribel 1,450 – 2,950 m No ~ 85% - 90% Better than Christmas; depends on altitude
St Anton 1,300 – 2,800 m No ~ 90% - 95% Historically consistent by New Year
Tignes 1,550 – 3,450 m Yes ~ 95% + Extremely reliable with glacier
Val d'Isere 1,850 – 3,450 m Yes ~ 95% + Deep base, excellent terrain access
Val Thorens 2,300 – 3,230 m No ~ 95% + Most snow-sure resort in Europe

Do New Year ski packages include special celebrations or meals?

If you’re in a catered chalet, absolutely! Your hosts will whip up a festive feast to start the year right. Think fizz, fun, and a big New Year’s Eve dinner without lifting a finger.

Out on the mountain? Many resorts go all out with celebrations — fireworks, DJs, and even torchlit skiing if you're lucky. Whereve you choose for your New Yeay ski holidays 2025, you're sure to find a vibrant event calendar. 

Can I find any deals on New Year ski holidays?

Yes — but don’t expect them to hang around. Our New Year offers include early-booking deals, group discounts, and the occasional lift pass promo.

Top tip? Book early to lock in the best prices, and keep your eyes on our deals page for limited-time savings.

Is New Year a good time to take the family skiing?

It’s one of the best. You’re already off work, the kids are off school, and resorts are buzzing with festive fun. Many destinations run special events for families, from fireworks to sledging to ski schools with extra sparkle.

Plus, a snowy New Year beats another soggy UK countdown any day.

What's included in a New Year chalet ski holiday?

It depends on the package you pick but with Skiworld, we like to keep things simple. Our package holidays include your accommodation, flights and transfers plus we can bundle up your lift pass and ski hire too for extra savings of £50 per person. So, whether you’re clinking glasses in a cosy chalet or hitting the slopes on New Year’s Day, everything’s sorted – just turn up and ski.

How does a New Year ski holiday compare to Christmas week?

Christmas week is all about cosy chalet vibes, festive dinners, fairy lights, and time with family. It’s great for groups wanting that classic alpine Christmas with all the trimmings (and plenty of mince pies). Resorts tend to be a little quieter too, especially just before the big day.

New Year’s week, on the other hand, brings the energy. Resorts come alive with fireworks, live music, après parties, and all kinds of mountain celebrations. It’s ideal if you want to see out the year in serious style – and kick off January with fresh snow and fresh turns.

Do ski lifts and shops stay open over New Year's Day?

Yes — although maybe not everyone will be up early to catch first lifts! Resorts usually run a normal timetable, so you can kick off the year with a few cruisy blues or straight onto the powder if you're feeling fresh.

Shops and bars might open a little later, but you’ll still be able to grab a mountain lunch on the slopes.

What's the weather usually like around New Year in ski resorts?

Cold and snowy, just as you'd hope. Expect crisp mountain air and sub-zero temperatures, perfect for preserving the piste.

It’s proper winter by then, so bring your thermals, layer up, and get ready for great conditions (and plenty of hot chocolate stops).

How can I celebrate New Year's Eve on the mountain?

Oh, there are plenty of ways to see in the New Year, alpine-style.

Picture this: flowing après drinks, fireworks lighting up the peaks, and DJs playing in the snow. Whether you’re partying in a buzzing resort like Val d’Isère, watching torchlit descents in Tignes, or clinking champagne glasses on your chalet balcony — New Year’s Eve in the mountains is something else.

Here’s how you can do it:

  • Join a resort-wide celebration – Most big resorts host open-air parties with fireworks, live music, and countdowns under the stars.
  • Book a catered chalet – Your hosts will lay on a festive dinner with fizz and a few surprises.
  • Go for a moonlight ski – Some resorts offer night skiing or torchlit runs to make it extra special.
  • Keep it low-key – Prefer something quieter? Get the log fire going and enjoy a relaxed evening in your chalet with good food and even better mountain views as the clock strikes midnight.

Big party or small gathering, mountain air makes it magic.


Why Celebrate New Year in a Ski Chalet?

Celebrate the arrival of a New Year in style! Join us in one of our Skiworld exclusive, catered New Year ski chalets and experience a range of extras. Here are some of the special additions you can enjoy when booking for New Year:

  • A welcome glass of sparkling wine on arrival at your chalet
  • Your own chalet Christmas tree and festive decorations
  • Our inside information on firework displays and other events in resort
  • Sweets or chocolates for the children in your group (guided by the parents of course)
  • New Year’s Eve special midnight celebration of mince pies and sparkling wine
  • On January 1st, enjoy a special celebration breakfast
  • Free-flowing wine throughout New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
  • Afternoon tea with mince pies and mulled wine on New Year's Day
  • Canapés, aperitifs and a delicious freshly prepared New Year menu followed by chocolates and fresh coffee

Please Note: for New Year 2025/26 chalet hosts will have a day off on Tuesday 30th December. Subject to change.


New Year Events

New Year is a big deal in all ski resorts, with parties and events marking the start of the year throughout the week. Here are some examples of New Year's Eve events from some of our most popular resorts to whet your appetitie for a New Year ski holiday...

Val Thorens

Torchlight Descent – Unmissable event run by ESF and Ski Cool instructors descending the mountain with flaming torches.

Location: Place Caron, 6pm


Light show and guest DJ’s - Celebrate the new year in style

Location: Roof of the Sports Center – The Board, 9pm


New Year Fireworks - The classic pyrotechnic light show extravaganza

Location: Place Caron, midnight!

Val D’Isere

New Year Show - DJ's, performers and fireworks for the whole resort

Location: Bottom of Bellevarde face, from 9pm

Alternatively enjoy Live music and big-name DJ’s in the après bars (tickets need to be purchased well in advance, particularly for popular venues like Dick’s T Bar)


St Anton

Set in the village centre a laser, music and street party, hosted by St Anton Illuminated. At 11:30pm smoke fills the square, house music starts playing, and lasers beam over-head. A huge countdown welcomes in the New Year and the streets are filled with party goers dancing until the early hours.

St Anton heavily promotes environmental protection so their New Year show is anti-fireworks.

Raffl’s Hotel:

Controversially, Raffl’s ignores St Anton’s environmental no-fireworks policy and usually hosts a large firework show! The display can be seen from any location in St Anton and spectacularly lights up the mountains. Raffl’s New Year’s Eve Party at the St Antonerhof offers a live band, champagne reception with canapés, 7 course dinner, late night snack and private viewing of the fireworks. This is a real treat which costs in the region of €555 per person.

Anthony’s Happy Valley Steakhouse:

The Anthony’s New Year Party has been an institution in St Anton for over 10 years. Starting at 18:30, guests enjoy a 7-course gala menu, before moving up to the Hotel Rooftop at 11:30pm. With great views of the town, enjoy a glass of prosecco and see in the New Year by watching the laser and firework displays. Guests can make their way back down to the bar, to party until the early hours of the morning.

Mooserwirt and Krazy Kangaruh are two of the most famous après ski bars in the world, Mooserwirt is rumoured to serve more beer (per square metre) than any other bar in Austria! Both venues host popular New Year’s Eve events.


New Year's Dates

The dates for our New Year 2025/26 ski holidays are as follows:

New Year Departure/Return Dates
27th or 28th December 2025 //
3rd or 4th January 2026		 These dates work perfectly for skiing at New Year 2025/26 with a few days either side the festivities, and home in time for the first week of 2026!

New Year Ski Deals & Offers

Here are some offers that you may like, saving you more on your New Year ski holidays.


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Loyalty Discounts
Save every member of your group up to £50 per person on New Year ski holidays, even if only you have been on holiday with us before. Combinable with other offers!
Stay Again and Save!
free ski hire
Sunday to Sunday Ski Holidays
Benefit from less busy airports and quieter roads, speed through lift pass and equipment collection and enjoy a more peaceful final ski day by starting your 7-night New Year ski holiday on Sunday 29th December...
Sunday Ski Holidays
regional flights
Fly From Your Local Airport
Book flights from closer to home with your New Year ski holiday, thanks to Skiworld's choice of regional airport options. Regional flights are available for catered chalet, apartment and hotel holidays to a multitude of top skiing destinations.
Regional Flights
price match promise
Price Match Promise
We watch prices so you don't have to. We're confident we can give you the best price for your New Year ski holiday as well as constantly keeping an eye on the prices offered by other tour companies, so we promise to match the price if you find the same holiday somewhere else.

See more ski deals for the winter season.

Narrow it down using the filters below — pick your resort, chalet type and anything else that’ll help you find your perfect New Year ski holiday.

Please be aware that prices are based on full occupancy of rooms and apartments. In a small number of cases in hotels and chalets, these may be triple or quadruple rooms.

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What to Expect on a New Year Ski Holiday

Family and Group Skiing at New Year

If you are looking for a cheap ski trip at New Year we have great deals on self catering ski apartments. These are ideal for families or smaller groups that like to celebrate their own way and have the privacy of their own home from home set in the beautiful snowy mountains. You can be certain to find a skiing holiday that suits your style of celebration, so don’t worry if you’re not really in the partying mood! We’re sure you’ll find something that suits your party, even if your group prefer a quieter trip, enjoying the slopes and celebrations in a more leisurely fashion.

New Year skiing holidays are often popular with groups. We have a dedicated groups department to help tailor your perfect skiing holiday, whether you choose to stay in a chalet, hotel or self-catering apartment in Europe or North America.

Getting the Best Value From Your New Year Ski Holiday

  • Book early to get the best offers on both accommodation and ski extras such as lift passes and ski hire. New year is a very popular date for ski holidays so getting in there early is essential if you want the best choice of accommodation and also the best deals.
  • Book a Skiworld exclusive catered chalet holiday in a top, snow-sure resort. Flights, transfers accommodation and catering including unlimited wine with dinner are part of the package price, meaning you really only have to think about your après spending money.
  • Shop around to see if you can find the Skiworld holiday you’ve found any cheaper. If you do, tell us and take advantage of our Price Match Promise!
  • Subscribe to our Offers Alert and be a part of the privileged group to receive all our best offers and tips, as well as early access to our newest deals and sales before they go public
  • Consider a New year ski holiday in a smaller resort such as Les Menuires, Avoriaz, Les Carroz or Samoens. You’ll usually get more value for your budget and a great choice of top-standard accommodation to boot.
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