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We don’t know about you, but we can’t wait to hit the slopes, which is why we wanted to share this post with all of you.
Some of you have already been searching ski holidays for 2022/2023 on our website, but haven’t quite made up your mind. Why is that?
If the reason you haven’t made up your mind is because you don’t know where to go or where to start, how about going on a ski holiday in December? If you have the chance to go skiing in off-peak dates, the weeks prior to Christmas can be an excellent choice!

First on our list and that some of you are already familiar with is Tignes. This ski resort together with Val d’Isère were formerly known as Espace Killy. Tignes is located in the Savoie region and is known for being the highest ski resort in Europe as well as having the longest ski season in Europe. Its winter ski season stretches out from the beginning of December all they way through to May. There’s also the Grande Motte Glacier where you can even ski during the Summer!
Our Ski and Snowboard Experts recommend:
Le Lac Apartments from December 2 to 5 in an studio that sleeps 4 people and a 3-day ski pass in Tignes for 163 € / person.
Check out our Ski Deals for Tignes
Another of our favourite ski resorts in the French Alps is Alpe d'Huez and that's mainly because our hotels and apartments look out onto the ski resort. You can practically ski from your room! Over 50% of the slopes are green and blue, which also make it perfect if you're skiing with children. So, if you're planning a family ski holiday for February, we have some amazing ski deals for half term in Alpe d'Huez. We have offers to suit all budgets and preferences.
Our Ski and Snowboard Experts recommend:
Hotel Royal Ours Blanc **** from December 18 to 22 in a double room with breakfast and a 3-day ski pass in Alpe d'Huez for 672€ / person.
This ski resort is located in Switzerland, so, if that doesn’t already have you thinking of coble streets, hot chocolate, cosy hotel lobbies and bernese dogs, we don’t know what will!
This ski area usually opens in late November and its long runs are perfectly suitable for skiers of all abilities.
One other thing you need to know is that Zermatt is also known for its delicious cuisine. So get yourself there at the beginning of December before all the crowds do!
Our Ski and Snowboard Experts recommend:
Hotel Antika*** from December 4 to 8 in a double room with breakfast and a 3-day ski pass for Zermatt and Cervinia for 592€ / person.
Check out more ski deals in Zermatt
At 2,300 metres and with a ski area of 170 km is Val Thorens, a member of the largest ski resort in Europe - Les 3 Vallées. This ski destination has an excellent record with snowfall right through to May. It’s a dream come true for intermediate skiers as out of a total of 68 runs, 25 are blue and 27 are red.
The Après-ski in Val Thorens is definitely something to experience ;)
Our Ski and Snowboard Experts recommend:
Residence Village Montana **** from December 3 to 6 in an apartment that sleeps 4 people and a 3-day ski pass in Val Thorens for 318€ / person.
Check out our ski deals for Val Thorens
Last but not least is Les 2 Alps Ski Resort. This is definitely the best Summer ski destination!
Its name stems from the two towns on either side, Mont De Lans and Venosc. This resort usually has some runs available from in mid-November and is a great ski destination for beginners.
The closest airport is in Grenoble where you can take an airport transfer that takes under 2 hours, approximately.
Our Ski and Snowboard Experts recommend:
Residence Alba Vacancéole*** from December 2 to 5 in an apartment that sleeps 4 people and a 3-day ski pass in Les Deux Alpes for 199€ / person.
Check out our ski deals for Les 2 Alps
Early season-skiing in Val d'Isère is something you should absolutely try! You'll get to enjoy the slopes to yourself, witness the first big snowfalls of the Winter and, what's even better, benefit from incredibly low prices ;)
Our Ski and Snowboard Experts recommend:
Hotel Ski Lodge Village Montana *** from December 11 to 15 in a double room with breakfast and a 3-day ski pass in Val d'Isère for 481€ / person.
Check out our ski deals for Val d'Isère
If you google, is Chamonix good for skiing in December?, you'll see that all the results will tell you that this ski resort is the absolute most snow-sure in the French Alps. Its ski season usually starts from late November and runs all the way into April.
Our Ski and Snowboard Experts recommend:
Odalys Residence Prestige Isatis **** from December 4 to 8 in a room that sleeps 4 people and a 3-day ski pass in Val d'Isère for 296 € / person.
Check out our ski deals for Chamonix
Have you not seen the recent snowfall in Austria? We're talking about over 50 cm of snow! What an amazing way to start November!
Our Ski and Snowboard Experts recommend:
Hotel Alders **** from December 4 to 8 in a double room with breakfast and a 3-day ski pass in Val d'Isère for 575 € / person.
Check out our ski deals for Innsbruck
Davos Ski Resorts is mostly above 2200 metres and is quite large (over 300 km), which means that most of the ski resort will be open from December.
Our Ski and Snowboard Experts recommend:
Hotel Ibis Chur *** from December 4 to 8 in a double room with breakfast and a 3-day ski pass in Davos Klosters for 457 € / person.
Check out our ski deals in Davos
We recommend skiing in January, especially straight after the Christmas holidays when the snow conditions are incredible, the prices much better than December and February and the resort tends to quieten during the week (as a lot of locals go skiing at the weekend). Having said this, early-season skiing can also be an option.
Our Ski and Snowboard Experts recommend:
Hotel Eigerblick-Silberhon *** from December 4 to 9 in a double room with breakfast and a 4-day ski pass for Jungfrau for 646 € / person.
Check out our ski deals in Jungfrau
Booking a pre-Christmas ski holiday may sound foolish but, if you book one of these snow-sure ski resorts in December, you have a strong chance of having great snow conditions. Plus, you will avoid all the crowds and if you book your ski holiday now, you’ll have first dibs on booking dates and benefit from cheaper rates.
We are currently offering flexible cancellation fees and low deposits to help you confirm your ski holiday in advance.
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