Winter sports and ski holiday ideas

Choose your ideal ski chalet or apartment in the best ski resorts worldwide

Winter sportsSurrounded by jaw dropping scenery and like-minded holiday makers, winter sport holidays provide some of the most exhilarating short breaks available. If you're looking for accommodation for your next skiing holiday, our ski holiday directory makes it easy for you to find the perfect ski chalet or apartment, whether you'd rather be at the heart of the après ski action or relaxing in a quiet 'ski-in, ski-out' chalet on the mountainside.

Opting for private ski accommodation rather than a hotel for your skiing holiday can enhance the whole experience. The added space and privacy allows you to truly relax after a hard day on the slopes, and with the low cost per head of a private ski chalet you can indulge yourself with affordable luxury. HomeAway Holiday-Rentals lists over 800 properties in ski resorts worldwide to suit every group size and budget, with prices starting from under £100 per person per week. So whether you're looking for a budget bargain in Bulgaria, a large apartment in Val d'Isere or a luxury chalet in Switzerland, we're sure to have the perfect ski accommodation for you for your next skiing or snowboarding holiday.



Top five winter sport holiday destinations

View this property in SwitzerlandSki holidays in Switzerland
The unrivalled scenery and snow sports heritage of Switzerland, make it a favourite destination for European ski holidays. The ski resorts of Switzerland are considered to be among the worlds finest for both cross country skiing and freestyle skiing.

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View this property in AustriaSki holidays in Austria
The diversity of skiing holidays available makes Austria an excellent choice for almost any type of ski trip or skiing break. The home of Alpine skiing beautiful alpine scenery which are suitable for mixed ability groups and family ski holidays.

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View this property in FranceSki holidays in France
France is the premier destination for skiing holidays from the UK. With some of the best ski resorts in the world right on our doorstep, the options for short ski breaks, last minute skiing holidays and skiing weekends are unbeatable.

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View this property in North AmericaSki holidays in North America
Some of the most luxurious ski resorts in the world are found in the mountainous regions of the Canada and the USA. The Canadian resort of Whistler is renowned for having some of the best down hill pistes and après-ski throughout the world.

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View this property in the ItalySki holidays in Italy
Skiing holidays in Italy may not be as famous as their European neighbours, but they have a distinctive charm all of their own. Italian ski resorts have the added benefit of usually having a lower price tag and are perfect for cheap ski holidays.

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Luckily for those of us living in Europe, we have easy access to the original, and arguably the best ski resorts in the world. The vast options for European skiing holidays means that we are spoilt for choice, with the luxurious position of being able to decide half way through the working week to jump on a plane on a Friday for a last minute skiing holiday or skiing weekend, and still be back in time for work on Monday morning.

Taking a skiing holiday is perfect for mixed parties and family holidays as there is so much to do both on and off the slopes. There are a wide range of activities on the pistes, from snowboarding to cross country skiing or free style skiing, but if you don't want to spend your days on the slopes on a family skiing holiday there are plenty of other entertainments in a ski resort to keep everyone happy. When you're not testing your skills on the slopes, you could be pampering yourself in a spa or trying your hand at other winter sports such as ice climbing, tobogganing or even taking a snow shoe hiking trail - the options are endless!


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modern, comfortable holiday apartment for the whole family, pets welcome
Germany , Bavaria , Allgaeu/Bavarian Swabia/Lake Constance
Your holiday residence in the Allgaeu resort of Fischen near Oberstdorf offers modern comfort in a peaceful, sunny location on the edge of town. Our newly furnished holiday apartment is an ideal holiday home for families and seniors. The apartment... [full details of property 516444]

Comfortable family ski apartment (sleeps 8 max), ski-in/ski-out; Tignes
France , Rhone-Alpes , Savoie , Val d'Isere - Tignes - Sainte Foy , Tignes
Large family ski apartment; sleeps 8 (max). Well equipped throughout with 2 bathrooms and toilets; dishwasher; wide screen TV with Sky and DVD, WiFi available (at small supplement). Freshly decorated for the 2008/09 ski season together with new fu... [full details of property 403703]

Luxury Alpine Ski Chalet close to ski lifts, in tranquil location,near Megeve
France , Rhone-Alpes , Haute-Savoie , St. Gervais - Megeve area , Megeve
For a truly special holiday experience, this stunning and authentic chalet offers a luxurious accommodation with magnificent, unspoilt, panoramic mountain views. Set peacefully within its own grounds toward the end of a private road enjoying a fab... [full details of property 60089]

High quality self-catered apartment in the centre of a world-standard ski resort
France , Rhone-Alpes , Haute-Savoie , Portes du Soleil area , Morzine
Les Drus 3 is a luxury standard brand-new penthouse apartment situated in the centre of Morzine. It is ideal for a group of friends or 2 small families to share, as it sleeps 8. The apartment has a vast open-plan living space, which takes up the w... [full details of property 435866]

Central Morzine luxury standard self-catered apartments
France , Rhone-Alpes , Haute-Savoie , Portes du Soleil area , Morzine
We have 2 apartments in this handsome 200 year old building, which was once a hotel, and has recently been sympathetically converted into en-suite apartments of a luxury standard - 4 star Tourist Classification awarded June 2009. The location is s... [full details of property 423872]

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