Top Ski Holiday Destinations this Winter

Hoping you’ll be seeing snow this Christmas? Or just looking for an action packed family holiday with a difference? Either way a skiing holiday is a great way to get all the family together, with something for everyone to have a go at and enjoy. From snowboarding to ice skating, to spotting all sorts of amazing wildlife that call these winter wonderlands there home; you’ll be delighted you didn’t opt for the usual winter sun getaway!

Skiing on the Gernkogel

Below are a few of the top ski holiday destinations that many snow enthusiasts indulge their wintery passions in:

The French Alps

As well as breath-taking scenery, snow-capped mountains and huge sparkling glaziers for you to gaze at all day, the French Alps are a haven for anyone with a passion for skiing!

With hundreds of slopes, runs and courses all ranging from beginner, intermediate and advance you’ll have a whale of a time here no matter what your level.

You’ll also have no problem finding a ski teacher here, with the French Alps playing host to many award winning schools. No matter what your experience you can always learn something new or start from the very beginning if you’re completely new to skiing. There are also plenty of places where you can hire equipment and extra waterproofs etc from, so you won’t have to worry about going over your luggage allowance when at the airport!

Austria

Austria is another stunning winter wonderland location that will simply leave you speechless when confronted by its raw beauty.

Many of the best ski locations in Austria are the charming little snowy villages of Mayrhofen, St Anton and Obergurgl. All with a fantastic range of slopes to suit all levels of experience and expertise.

Many of the ski resorts here have fantastic natural ice rinks for you and all the family to take advantage of, just ensure you stick to the designated skating areas advised to you by the resort. Another thing which makes these Austrian villages a great place to go on holiday, is the great culture of apres skiing here.

Apres skiing, for those of you who don’t know, is just having a few drinks after a busy day on the slopes with your fellow skiing buddies. You’ll more than likely bump into a few locals as well, who’ll be able to tell you of a few secret slopes in the area, along with a few tales to boot too.

Alaska

Alaska has miles of white dusted alpine forests for you to hike through, along with a number of hot springs for you to take a warm dip in if the cold snow gets a bit too much.

It also plays host to some of the best snowboarding competition in the world, so it’s the perfect place to brush up on your skills or to learn from the masters themselves. You’ll also be able to hire a board from the plethora of snowboarding schools around, so need to worry to pack or buy your own.

Canada

A little further afield in the land of the Maple leaf, Canada provides some of the best Skiing in the world and caters for every skill level. The world renowned Kicking Horse resort is one of Canadas top resorts catering for all levels of skill, from the red runs for your experienced teenage kids to the baby slopes to learn on.

If you’ve never been on a skiing holiday before or didn’t think they’d be much else to do, then think again. Snow holidays are the perfect getaway for a special family Christmas that will guarantee to fill you with all the festive joys and more.