Along with the February half term it’s one of the busiest weeks of the season and this December the Alps are looking the snowiest they have for quite a few years, but there are still ski holidays available for the week commencing Saturday 30^th, meaning that you could be in resort for New Year’s Eve.  

“With the fantastic snow conditions most of the French Alps resorts have had since the beginning of December, last minute bookings have been extremely strong for the week commencing 30th December. Interestingly the French market has mostly favoured the previous week (starting 23rd December) this year, and therefore there is still some limited availability for the New Year week,” said Xavier Schouller, boss of French ski holiday specialists Peak Retreats.

Ski Beat also still have deals on offer (some of them listed below). Their Sales and marketing Director Laura Hazell confirmed.

“For those who can ski at short notice, Ski Beat has some great savings for departures on 30th December, where our ski chalets provide a great base from which to enjoy the New Year parties, live bands, fireworks and DJ sets in resorts across the French Alps.”

“We do have a few holidays left for New Year (departures on 30/12), some with last-minute discounts, but only apartments, the chalets are SOLD OUT,”  said Robert Dixon of SkiWorld.

The Deals

Val Thorens at New Year, saving £300pp, was £1771pp, now £1471pp

Ski Beat say: Save £300 off a week’s ski chalet holiday over New Year in one of the highest chalet apartments in the Alps, Chalet Renard in Val Thorens, with heated indoor pool, sauna and jacuzzi. Was £1771pp, now £1471pp, based on two sharing a double/twin ensuite room with chalet hosts to prepare cooked or continental breakfast, afternoon tea and three course evening meals with wine. Includes return flights from Gatwick and transfers. Departs 30th December 2023.  

30% off slope-side apartments in Tignes 1800

Peak Retreats say: Situated at the foot of the 8-seater Boisses gondola, Altaviva is a recently built residence made up of 146 apartments. With ski back potential via the blue Mélèzes run, the residence is decorated in mountain style with a modern twist. Facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool with panoramic south-facing terrace, hot tub, hammam, sauna and heated ski lockers.

30% off apartments at Altaviva, Tignes 1800 for week commencing 30/12/2023. 7 nights self-catered in a two-bedroom confort apartment now £579pp based on 5 sharing (was £791pp) for the week commencing 30/12/2023. Price includes a return Eurotunnel crossing for one standard car, with Peak Retreats. Offer expires 28/12/2023.

Tignes 1800 is a pedestrianised village, with access to a local supermarket and a few restaurants. With a large beginners’ area, this high-altitude, snow-sure resort benefits from direct access to the 300km of piste including the whole Tignes/Val d’Isère ski area. set at the foot of the twin peaks of La Grande Motte glacier and La Grande Casse, Tignes has a wide variety of terrain for skiers of all abilities.

Flexible self-catering saving 45% – £768 per person

Iglu Ski says: La Plagne beckons for skiers of all abilities, with a link to Les Arcs for the more adventurous.

A week at the Les Lodges des Alpages which are perfectly situated right next to the slopes. The central square of Plagne Soleil, with its small selection of shops, bars and restaurants is on the doorstep, and the main resort of Plagne Centre is easily reached by the free shuttle bus for new year’s eve.

Iglu Ski offers 7 nights from £768 per person (was £1,396) based on two sharing at the 2* Les Lodges des Alpages, Plagne Soleil, France, self catering, arriving December 30, excluding travel.

 Three Valleys with £100pp saving

Ski Beat say: Be in the heart of the Three Valleys, the world’s largest ski area, for New Year 2023-24, and save £100pp off a week’s ski chalet holiday at Chalet Jennifer in La Tania, was £1641pp, now £1541pp. Price based on two sharing a double/twin ensuite room and includes chalet hosts to prepare cooked or continental breakfast, afternoon tea and three course evening meals with wine. Includes return flights from Gatwick and transfers. 

A warm Austrian welcome – £918 per person

Iglu Ski says:  For a traditional half board hotel in Tirol, the Hotel Harfenwirt is the perfect choice for new year.  A great favourite with guests, the traditional Harfenwirt is run by Herbert Thaler who entertains weekly with his unconventional harp-playing in the nearby Gasthof Bichlwirt.

Iglu Ski has 7 nights from £918 per person (was £1,388), based on three sharing at the 3* Hotel Harfenwirt, Niederau, Austria, on half board, flying from Edinburgh (Manchester +£70; London Gatwick -£119) on December 30, 2023, and including transfers.

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