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Short Ski Breaks & Ski Weekend Deals in Europe

Published: Oct 4, 2022

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1 So, where can you go on your short/weekend ski break?

1.1 Nearest ski resort from Geneva Airport

1.2 Nearest ski resort from Chambéry Airport

1.3 Nearest ski resorts from Granada Airport

1.4 Nearest ski resorts from Barcelona El Prat Airport

2 Tips to enjoy your Short Ski Break to the fullest:

A short ski break is a great way to head to the slopes more than once a season. Have you ever thought of taking a long weekend? Fly out on a Wednesday and be back at the office on Monday. Sounds great, right?

Also, if you’re a beginner skier/boarder, a weekend ski break can be just what you are looking for. A full week on the slopes can be too much for you and sometimes you need to keep things short and sweet to start getting the gist of things ;)

The great thing about short ski breaks is that you can do them at any time of the year. On Esquiades.com we are totally flexible which means you’ll be able to combine your flights with our ski deals perfectly.

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So, where can you go on your short/weekend ski break?

Here we’ve prepared a list of the closest airports to the ski resorts:

Nearest ski resort from Geneva Airport

If you are flying into Geneva Airport, then you should book your short ski break to Chamonix. The driving time is about 1 hour (88 km) and you’ll be able to book as early as December 12 if you fancy a pre-Christmas ski break ;)

Is this your first time in Chamonix? Then make sure to read our customer reviews about Chamonix Unlimited Ski Resort. or check out our virtual tour of the French Alps?

Nearest ski resort from Chambéry Airport

If you’re flying into Chambéry Airport (CMF), you are 1 hour and 30 minutes from Val Thorens. This ski resort is due to open at the beginning of December so you can book your short ski break to Val Thorens and be one of the first to hit the slopes. On Esquiades.com we have budget-friendly ski-in/ski-out options to maximize your time on the slopes. Read our ski holiday guide of the Val Thorens Ski Resort and don’t miss out on anything!

Nearest ski resorts from Granada Airport

Another great ski resort for a short ski break is Sierra Nevada, located in the South of Spain. This resort is a 40-minute drive from Granada Airport (GRX). You can also fly into Malaga Airport (AGP), which is 2 hours away.

If you visit Sierra Nevada for 5 nights, you can book your ski holiday with ski pass for around 235€ per person.

Nearest ski resorts from Barcelona El Prat Airport

Barcelona El Prat Airport has a regular bus service to Andorra, which is around 3 to 4 hours away (depending on the location of your hotel). This may be the furthest away from our list but this ski destination is also known for its cheap short ski breaks!

On Esquiades.com our ski deals include accommodation, ski pass, airport tickets and all the extras you can think of to enjoy a hassle-free ski break.

Check out our ski deals to Grandvalira! If you fancy visiting a smaller ski resort, you should visit Arinsal where we have some great short ski breaks with Ski Pass to Pal-Arinsal.

Tips to enjoy your Short Ski Break to the fullest:

Book off peak dates. If you want to maximize your time on the slopes so you should avoid crowds and school holidays.

Make sure there will be plenty of snow during your ski break! If you’re going for a few days, you want to find great snow conditions.

Book everything you need before heading to the ski resort to avoid unnecessary queues. On Esquiades.com you can pre-book your extras in advance.

Take a self-driving ski holiday! Depending where you are coming from, you and your friends can share a car and drive to the ski resort!

If you need advice, our team of ski experts are more than happy to assist you.

You can call our customer service line +44 (0)2 036 959 406 which is available from 24/7, 365 days a year! You can also reach us via the following link and we can send you a quote via e-mail.

What are you waiting for? You can always confirm your rooms now and add extras later! On Esquiades.com our ski deals are totally flexible and adaptable ;)

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