“Skiers can be forgiven for becoming paranoid about snow, it’s the one essential ingredient for their holiday choice. However, years of scaremongering is driving many skiers to miss out on late season opportunities to ski, often at the best prices all season,” says Laura Hazell of Ski Beat, who organise chalet ski holidays to snowsure resorts in France.
“British skiers tend to fit their ski holidays into the peak dates, from Christmas through to the half term, and this puts pressure on ski holiday companies and resort infrastructure, when a better understanding of the ski season would alleviate this restricted booking pattern,” Laura continues, adding, “It is a shame that many skiers have become nervous of booking away from high season, and so are losing out on some great deals, when the one thing they can be sure of this year is plenty of snow. Most Europeans know that spring is one of the best times to ski, any time until mid-April. Not only are prices keener, but the weather is kinder, slopes less crowded, there are longer daylight hours and conditions can be amazing, with a solid base of snow.”
Chris Thompson, director of OVO Network, which specialises in authentic mountain resorts in France and Switzerland, notes that this year spring is looking especially good for several additional reasons.
“With Easter falling very late this year, March is set to be much quieter on the slopes. School holidays aren’t pushing up demand, so as a result skiers who can get away in March can enjoy fantastic ski conditions and some great prices. Our partner chalets already offer exceptional value, with facilities such as hot tubs, saunas and home cinemas. Now, many are offering additional discounts in March, adding to the appeal of grabbing a quick week on the slopes before the end of the season.”
“I for one will be taking my annual family ski holiday right at the end of this season,” Laura concludes, adding, “There is nothing like a blue-bird sky and the freedom of the slopes or sitting on a sunny terrace after a long day pounding the slopes. There is still time to have an amazing ski holiday this season and we urge British skiers to think more like the Europeans, to choose resorts with good snow records and keep up to date with snow reports, which is what Ski Beat and our clients do, year after year.”
1st March
Bansko – save £308 or 38% for 7 nights from £496, was £804 per person.
Iglu Ski offers 7 nights from £496, was £804 per person, B&B, based on two sharing an apartment with balcony at the 3* Royal Park Hotel and Apartments, Bansko, Bulgaria, departing from Manchester on March 1st, 2025 with transfers. If you’re after peaceful surroundings on your Bansko ski trip, try the Royal Park. It’s built on the hills overlooking town, so you’re away from the hustle and bustle in the centre – and you’ve got great views of the peaks in the Pirin National Park to boot. London Gatwick +£86
8th March
La Clusaz – Save €1900 at Chalet Le Mousqueton – now €5290 for up to 14 guests (12 adults).
Set close to the slopes of this picturesque resort, the chalet has a sauna, outdoor hot tub, games room and gym.
La Rosière – Save €808 at Chalet Wonderland in Séez/La Rosière – now €4582 for up to 12 guests (10 adults).
Breakfast in France – lunch in Italy! That’s on offer from this luxury chalet with hot tub, home cinema and fabulous views.
Le Grand Bornand – save €1100 at Chalet Melussac. now €4390 for up to 15 guests (10 adults).
This cosy, five-star chalet has an indoor hot tub, steam room and Cool for Kids Extra facilities.
Samoëns – save €459 at Chalet OCimes – now €4131 for up to 12 guests (10 adults).
With a sauna, hot tub and even an Xbox console, this chalet has something for everyone, all just 1km from the centre of pretty Samoëns.
St Jean d’Aulps/Morzine – save €399 at Chalet Fleur D’Aulps, now €3591 for up to 12 guests.
Enjoy a relaxing mountain escape at this beautifully restored farmhouse, with a sauna, hot tub and sunny terrace with fire pit.
15th March
Paradiski – 7 nights in the heart of Paradiski, £967, was £1167, saving £200
High altitude skiing with hundreds of kms of pistes to explore comes with a £200pp saving from Ski Beat, the specialist ski chalet holiday company. Departing on 15th March, skiers can enjoy a week at Ski Beat’s cosy, Alpine Chalet Blanchot for £967pp, was £1167pp, saving £200pp. The price includes a chalet host to prepare breakfast, afternoon tea, three course evening meals with wine and return Manchester flights, and transfers. Based on two sharing an ensuite room. The same holiday from Gatwick costs £1147pp.
Paradiski
22nd March
Mayrhofen – 7 nights from £506, was £847 per person- save £341 or 40%
Iglu Ski offers 7 nights from £506, was £847 per person, B&B, based on two sharing a twin with shared balcony at the 3* Landhaus Mayrhofen, Mayrhofen, Austria, departing from London Gatwick on March 22nd, 2025 with transfers. The Landhaus is a perfect no-frills base for your Mayrhofen ski trip. Step outside and the bars and restaurants in the resort centre are moments away. And most importantly, it’s a short walk to the main gondola and the free ski bus stops right outside, so exploring the wider Zillertal ski area is easy. Edinburgh +£273 Bristol +£53 Birmingham +£55
La Plagne – 7 nights £935, was £987, saving £53
The last remaining rooms in Ski Beat’s spacious, stylish, Grand Chalet Chardon in the centre of Plagne 1800 can be booked for £935pp, was £987pp, saving £53pp, for departure on 22nd March. The price is based on two sharing a twin or double room, and includes a chalet host to prepare breakfast, afternoon tea, three course evening meals with wine and return Manchester flights, and transfers.
23rd March
Arinsal, Andorra – 7 nights from £449, was £612 per person saving £163 or 26%
Iglu Ski offers 7 nights from £449, was £612 per person, half board, based on two sharing at the 3* Hotel St. Gothard, Arinsal, Andorra, departing from London Gatwick on March 23rd, 2025 with transfers. Away from the hustle and bustle in the resort centre, the St. Gothard’s a good pick if you’re looking for a laid-back base for your ski trip. And as the free ski bus stops right outside, getting to the slopes is still simple. Manchester +£348 Bristol +£235 Birmingham +£33 Luton +£185
29th March
La Rosiere – 7 nights high altitude skiing £954, was £1154, saving £200
Departing on 29th March Ski Beat has cut the cost of a week’s stay at Chalet Perdrix in the high altitude resort of La Rosiere by £200pp, was £1154, now £954. The price includes a chalet host to prepare breakfast, afternoon tea, three course evening meals with wine and return Manchester or Gatwick flights, and transfers. Based on two sharing an ensuite room.
3 Valleys – 7 nights £1029, was £1229, saving £200
Departing on 29th March Ski Beat has a week’s stay in the heart of the vast Three Valley’s ski area, saving £200pp. The price includes accommodation in the traditional stone-built Chalet Beriozka in La Tania, with a chalet host to prepare breakfast, afternoon tea, three course evening meals with wine and return Manchester or Gatwick flights, and transfers. Based on two sharing an ensuite room.
12 April
La Rosiere – Self-drive or ski-by-train, 7 nights from £639pp (excluding travel), was £859 saving £220
From now until the end of the season Ski Beat has a saving of at least £200pp off its flight-inclusive ski holidays to the French Alps, for those choosing to travel by car or train. Independent travellers can book a week in a high altitude, catered chalet, with a host to prepare breakfast, afternoon tea with home-made cakes, three course evening meals with wine, from £639pp, arriving on 12th April, based on a week’s stay at Chalet Perdrix, high on the French / Italian border in La Rosiere, based two sharing a twin or double room. The same holiday by air costs £859pp.
Les Menuires is pictured top.
