With the announcement that holidays to most of the countries that offer summer ski destinations without the need for people based in England to quarantine when they return from this coming Friday, 10th July, several tour operators have already announced they’re ready to go with holidays to the mountains, whether for summer recreation or for snowsports.
Decisions on when people in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will be able to travel to mainland Europe without quarantine are yet to be confirmed.
There are currently 10 glacier ski areas open in Austria, France, Italy, Norway and Switzerland including Zermatt, Hintertux and Tignes. Val d’Isere is open but closes at the weekend the day after the English rules change. Saas Fee opens for its nine-month season through to next spring 2021 then though.
“We are very excited about this latest news at Peak Retreats, as we offer some of the best options for a holiday away from the large crowds of other popular destinations,” said the company’s Hannah Jones, who added,
“The wide, open spaces of the French Alps are the perfect post-lockdown destination and we offer some great options for those wanting to minimise their contact with other people, with self-drive packages and self-catered accommodation.”
Among the options immediately available, staying in the Isere region, Les Deux Alpes offers skiers the chance to enjoy the warmer temperatures of the summer months whilst on the slopes of Europe’s largest glacier.
The glacier has 30km of piste available in summer between 3200m and 3600m and is accessible to all levels, including a dedicated beginners area as well as a snow park with differing levels of jumps and tricks.
The conditions are reported to be particularly good this year, with the most snow in mid-June since 2013.
Peak Retreats are offering stays at the superior 3-star apartments at Au Coeur des Ours from £190pp for 7 nights in a 2 bedroom apartment (based on 4 people sharing a 2-bedroom apartment sleeps up to 6) including return Eurotunnel crossing.
The price is based on a holiday in the week commencing 18th July however for those who can leave sooner Au Coeur des Ours is also offering two weeks for the price of one for stays ending before 25/7/20 (lowest price week is free and cannot be combined with other offers).
“For other periods, extra week deduct £230 and then take a further 35% off second week price and 20% off third week,” Adds Hannah.
Peak Retreats are also taking bookings for next winter with a selection of early booking offers available. The company specialises in holidays to traditional French village resorts, encouraging visitors to make the most of all the region has to offer whilst remaining away from busier destinations.
In this era or coronavirus Peak Retreats is highlighting the fact that they offer social distancing-friendly self-drive travel with each of their packages including return Eurotunnel crossings with FlexiPlus upgrade.
“Clients stay in their own cars throughout the crossing and it’s a simple motorway connection when they drive off. Plus there’s the flexibility of taking their own leisurely route and keeping a distance from other voyagers.” Hannah concludes.
