Pack up the whole family’s salopettes and prepare to head to the slopes for a ski holiday like no other. These chic stays and exhilarating experiences ensure special memories are made by kids and adults alike, and now’s the time to secure your lodgings and activities.
Gear up for an active getaway to the Austrian Alps
Located in the big ski area of Ski Amadé, a one-hour drive from Salzburg airport, Dips & Drops is a vibrant and social Alpine ski hotel and spa made for snow travellers who love nature, good vibes and being active. Spend adrenaline-fuelled days exploring hundreds of kilometres of perfectly powdered blue, red and black runs before easing aching limbs with a dip in the pools and soul-warming saunas.
The hotel is home to stylish, minimalist rooms with lots of natural wood features and plenty of spaces for unwinding and socialising with like-minded winter sports fans. Head to the Loft Gym to prepare the body for activity on the slopes, pick up coffee and light bites at the bistro and sit down at Fork & Friends restaurant, which encourages leisurely meals with its ‘good food, good mood’ concept.
Save 10 per cent with code ‘TRAVEL2026’ on stays of two nights or more at Dips-drops.com (valid until 31 March 2027)
Embark on an unforgettable Arctic winter adventure
The magic of the Arctic comes to life in Norway’s far north, a unique destination that combines the best of Lapland with frozen fjords and the chance to see the ethereal Northern Lights. Experience it all with a memorable stay at Snow Resort Kirkenes, home to cosy cabins and the impressive Snowhotel 365, the world’s only real snow and ice hotel open all year round.
The hotel’s Arctic Highlights and Total Arctic Adventure packages have been thoughtfully designed to enable guests to get the most out of the region and include stylish accommodation, top-quality dining, airport transfers and activities. Head out into the wilderness on a husky sled trip, experience a king crab safari, meet reindeer and watch as the elusive green lights dance in the night sky.
Explore and save 10 per cent on winter packages at Snowresortkirkenes.com
Revel in exciting activities in a Swiss winter playground
Saas-Fee/Saastal is an exceptional winter destination in the Swiss Alps, surrounded by 18 majestic 4,000-metre peaks. With 150 kilometres of pistes stretching from 3,600 to 1,500 metres above sea level, the region offers ideal conditions for winter adventures. Start your day with an unforgettable sunrise ski experience, gliding down perfectly groomed slopes bathed in the soft pink light of dawn, surrounded by the tranquillity of the early morning. As the day unfolds, skiers and snowboarders can enjoy a variety of slopes and terrain across the mountain.
Beyond the pistes, there are countless ways to experience the winter landscape, from glacier trekking and adventurous climbs through frozen gorges to snowshoeing and tobogganing through snow-covered forests. For a truly unique culinary experience, food lovers can enjoy a traditional fondue during an evening gondola ride.
Save 10 per cent on minimum two-night stays in your choice of accommodation and 10 per cent on a four-day Saas-Fee ski pass with the Pre-Season Special at Saas-fee.ch (offer valid between 1 November and 18 December 2026)
Spend a family winter in the Swiss Alps
Now is the perfect time for those looking for a winter getaway to secure their pick of apartments at rocksresort. Surrounded by snow-capped peaks, ski slopes and dramatic Alpine scenery, it offers a contemporary base for families wanting to make the most of winter in the Swiss Alps. Spacious apartments combine modern design with practical features, including fully equipped kitchens and flexible living areas suited to longer stays.
Right outside the resort, the LAAX gondola rises straight onto the slopes, giving guests ski-in, ski-out access to 224 kilometres of pistes, five snow parks and the world’s largest halfpipe. The largely car-free setting adds to the relaxed atmosphere, with shops, cafes and restaurants all within walking distance, plus access to the world’s longest treetop path.
Discover more at Rocksresort.com
Elevate a winter getaway with a luxury chalet stay
Located in the heart of Portes du Soleil, one of the world’s largest interconnected ski areas, Morzine is a charming traditional Alpine village with access to outstanding skiing. Elevation Alps offers a collection of premium self-catered accommodation in central Morzine, ranging from apartments made for couples at the foot of the ski slopes or six-bedroom chalets complete with hot tubs, saunas, cinema rooms, roaring fireplaces and mountain views.
Each is chic and modern, with lots of natural wood and luxury fixtures and fittings. Beyond the slopes, visitors can head out on scenic snowshoe trails, try their hand at paragliding and indulge in lively apres-ski. Elevation Alps’ concierge guest portal is on hand to make the getaway experience seamless with access to booking airport transfers, lift passes and equipment hire.
Book a stay at Elevationalps.com
Find your perfect mountain holiday in France and Switzerland
Imagine waking up to sweeping views of snow-capped peaks before stepping out straight onto the slopes. Pierre & Vacances’ premium holiday homes are found across the most sought-after resorts in the French and Swiss Alps, with restaurants and amenities in easy reach. Its premium residences offer spacious, full-equipped apartments with Alpine-style or contemporary architecture.
Many offer ski-in, ski-out access and some feature pools and spas for a reset after days spent carving tracks. The portfolio includes spacious lodgings that appeal to families and groups of friends as well as romantic boltholes for two. Comfort, quality and convenience are what Pierre & Vacances looks for in its homes, as well as an exceptional setting for a stylish and memorable winter escape.
Browse premium ski stays and book at Pierreetvacances.com
Send young explorers on an Alpine adventure
Les Elfes International ski camp in Verbier has been welcoming children and teens aged six to 17 from all over the world to the mountains for almost four decades. The camp provides the setting for daily skiing or snowboarding, allowing young snowsports-lovers to refine their skills, have fun and socialise. Campers are hosted in a beautiful chalet in rooms of four with en suite bathrooms.
Flexible booking options range from day camps to multi-week residential programmes that include accommodation, meals and full supervision. Starting every Saturday between December and April, programmes also feature evening activities including ice skating, torchlit walks and indoor sports for an unforgettable winter experience both on and off the slopes. Campers also have the opportunity to take French, German or Spanish lessons, and cultural excursions to Geneva, Chamonix and other exciting towns, as well as a Swiss chocolate factory, ensuring every stay is as enriching as it is adventurous.
Find out more at Leselfes.com
Experience the thrill of heli-skiing in British Columbia
Hidden deep in British Columbia’s Cariboo Mountains, Silvertip Heli-Skiing is a small, independently owned operation where just 16 guests at a time share a remote lodge, a helicopter and a vast expanse of mountain terrain. Three-, four-, five- and seven-day trips include flights from Vancouver, accommodation, meals, ski equipment, professional guiding and the spectacular helicopter journey into the roadless lodge.
Once there, skiers can make the most of unlimited vertical across high alpine glaciers, open bowls and some seriously fun tree skiing – from naturally spaced old-growth forest to open ‘burns’ created by historic wildfires. Storms rolling through BC’s deep interior regularly replenish the mountains with the light, dry powder that the region’s known for. Back at the lodge, guests can cast a fishing line from the lake dock, warm up in the lakeside sauna, brave a polar-bear plunge or settle in by the fire before dinner prepared by the lodge’s private chef.
Check availability at Silvertipheliskiing.com
Escape to a Norwegian hidden gem for endless winter activities
At the foot of majestic Gaustatoppen, Gausta is a snow-secure winter destination and often described as Norway’s best-kept secret. With diverse terrain, 44 slopes, 13 lifts and 35km of groomed runs, it’s ideal for families, beginners and experienced skiers alike. Stay at Gausta Sportell for comfortable and spacious family rooms and apartments that sleep up to eight people.
The hotel sits just five minutes from Gaustabanen, the mountain railway that travels inside the mountain up to 1,800 metres, offering stunning views across the landscape. Days can be spent skiing, exploring the snowboard park or dog sledding, while younger visitors can enjoy ski school and an indoor swimming pool reached by free shuttle. Back at the hotel, there’s a relaxed buffet restaurant and apres-ski bar with an Asian street-food kitchen nearby for a quick bite between adventures.
Book a winter escape at Gausta.com
Explore the five dreamy alpine resorts of the Grand Massif
France’s Grand Massif is a vast ski area between Chamonix and Geneva that is full of character and varied experiences. Made up of the resorts Flaine, Les Carroz, Morillon, Samoëns and Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, it offers winter enthusiasts access to unspoilt landscapes that are suitable for all levels of skiers and snowboarders and provide breathtaking views of the Mont Blanc chain.
Travel between resorts on a network of interconnected lifts, stopping to explore traditional Alpine architecture, cosy restaurants and boutiques along the way. For some of the most dramatic views, take the cable-car to the summit of Grand Platières, 2,500 metres up.
Children aged under eight can ski for free with a same-day pass, while adults can save up to 30 per cent on six-day passes or longer, available from early October 2026 when booking in advance.
Find out more at Grand-massif.com
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