Beat The Recession!Here are some tips for skiing cheaply in January this year. Compiled with the help and inspiration of the "Credit Crunch Skiing" article, Telegraph Sat 27th
Ski in January!
The snow is excellent and the pistes are empty! Save up to £450 per person by skiing just 1 week after the traditionally expensive Xmas & New Year weeks! Our Trainer weeks are also great value with FREE liftpass! Check out our ski hire deals also.
| Jan 4 | Les Gets - Hotel Chamois | £379 |
| Jan 4 | Tignes - Chalet Triolet | £435 |
| Jan 4 | Val D'Isere - Chalet Tuteliere | £429 |
| Jan 4 | Les Arcs 2000 - Chalet Des Neiges | £429 |
| Jan 4 | Morzine - Chalet Well - Gold Star Chalet | £379 (SAVE £149) |
| Jan 11 | Les Gets - Hotel Chamois | £379 |
| Jan 11 | Morzine - Chalet Well - Gold Star Chalet | £399 (SAVE £149) |
| Jan 11 | Alpe D'huez - Chalet Alaska | £399 |
| Jan 11 | Val D'Isere - Chalet Tuteliere | £439 |
| Jan 11 | Les Arcs 2000 - Chalet Des Neiges | £439 |
| Jan 11 | Val Thorens - Chalet Altitude | £429 (SAVE £149) |
| Jan 18 | Les Gets - Hotel Chamois | £429 |
| Jan 18 | Morzine - Chalet Well - Gold Star Chalet | £429 (SAVE £149) |
| Jan 18 | Val Thorens - Chalet Altitude | £479 (SAVE £149) |
| Jan 18 | Val D'Isere - Chalet Tuteliere | £479 |
| Jan 25 | Les Gets - Hotel Chamois | £439 |
| Jan 25 | Morzine - Chalet Well - Gold Star Chalet | £449 (SAVE £149) |
| Jan 25 | Tignes - Chalet Triolet | £469 |
Check out our Ski Hire deals.
Self Drive
The flexibility of driving to the alps will give you an extra 2 days on the slopes, and save your group up to £100p/per - esp over peak dates! Groups of 4 can save by taking a car to resort. Drive time is approx 8 hours on the french side, tolls cost £30 and Ferry tickets start at £70 return. Fuel is usually a touch cheaper than UK pump prices. Two fill ups should get you there!
Family Liftpass
Family passes in Meribel & Chamonix can save you up to £30 a head
Pre-book Ski Hire
We are currently offering 20% discounts for pre-bookings, which means skis and boots cost just £75 & £44 for children.
Cheaper Insurance
Don't pay over the odds for a winter sports policy, but at the same time - ensure you are fully covered for your trip. Ours costs just £29 for peace of mind and includes (subj. to terms) airlifts, offpiste and on piste rescue, mountain rescue, repatriation & cancellation.
Don't risk it - Book a Package!
If you want total holiday security then don't be tempted to DIY your holiday and book flights separately. Airline failure will mean you lose the cost of your flight and have the extra replacement cost of finding a new one. However if you book a flight inclusive package with a Holiday Company that has an ATOL license (ours is ATOL 6435) your monies will always be protected.
Book late
You always get good deals if you book late. However you will likely be lumped with a low altitude B-rated resort, as all the high altitude stuff gets snapped up nowadays. Is it worth the risk in the current warmer climate?
Ski Conditions
January always gets the benefit of the first fresh snowfalls of the season. The temps are colder and thus the snow is dryer and in very healthy shape, allowing skis to grip more. January also benefits from crowd free slopes.
Beginner Skiers
This is great news for beginners too. Crowd free slopes will allow beginners to learn in a stress free atmosphere. The learning curve is further enhanced with cold, dry snow which stays in better shape.
Remember to add the airfuel and ensuite supls (if required)
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