Winter sports and ski holiday ideas

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

Surrounded 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.

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Ski 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.

Ski 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.

Ski 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.

Ski 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.

Ski 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.

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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