Cheap ski holidays 5 tips for your stay

In winter sports, between accommodation, ski rental and the ski lift pass, the holiday budget can very quickly melt away like snow in the sun! So, so that your next winter stay doesn’t smell like pine trees, we’ll give you 5 tips for having a cheap ski vacation !

1. Book your ski holiday in advance

In summer as in winter, in France and abroad, preparing your vacation in advance is always a good idea! To benefit from the best prices and have the choice, you will need a computer, a little time and your Connect Holiday Vouchers! Before sitting down in a chairlift and hurtling down the ski slopes, sit down in your office chair to compare rental prices a few months in advance: it’s the best way to have an inexpensive ski vacation!

In the Alps, the Pyrenees, or even Val Thorens… Once the holy grail has been found, your Connect Holiday Vouchers will allow you to book directly online. Then, all you have to do is wait patiently for the winter holidays by watching snowplow tutorials! 

2. Find the right ski resort!

The Alps, the Pyrenees, Savoie, Val d’Isère… There are no fewer than 352 ski resorts in France and they all have very different experiences! While some are more family-oriented, others can be luxurious, so it’s better to find out beforehand: you shouldn’t end up with caviar when you want to eat a Savoyard dish!

By moving away from the major ski resorts in France, you have a better chance of finding good deals for your stay! Before choosing your resort, make a list of establishments where you can enjoy a fondue, ride the chairlift or even rent your equipment with your Holiday Vouchers at a low price! 

3. Go “out of season” for a ski trip

If your children don’t go to school yet, if they don’t go there anymore or if they don’t plan to go (Charlemagne, don’t listen!): you’re lucky! You can go on a ski holiday outside of school holidays. Imagine: no more traffic jams on the roads of France, no waiting for passes, less crowds in the heart of the resorts and on the ski slopes… Yes, stays in the mountains out of season are a real pleasure!

And in addition to having all these advantages, booking outside the school term allows you to have an inexpensive ski vacation! So, download the school holiday calendar in France, choose the right travel period, take out your Connect Holiday Vouchers and go for a ski holiday at the foot of the slopes at a low price! 

4. Rent a van and gain altitude!

Do you like snow-capped mountains, altitude, freedom and low prices? Ski holidays in a motorhome or converted van are made for you! In France, near the ski areas, you will find car parks, campsites and service areas which welcome ski nomads.

Once you rent your home on wheels, you have the choice of many locations near the ski slopes that will cost you much less than a hotel room .

5. Ski and more with Holiday Vouchers

If skiing remains the king of winter sports in France, many experiences await you in the mountains. You can indulge in new activities: snowshoeing or hiking, sledding, skating and other more extreme ones like finishing alone… a raclette! 

Ski equipment rental, lift passes and ski lessons are made child’s play. No need to skip your favorite winter activities anymore, with Holiday Vouchers, everyone can hit the slopes and enjoy an inexpensive ski holiday! 

You can also discover other mountain activities, just as fun. In the ski resorts, introductions to many winter disciplines are offered: you can discover them all thanks to your Chèques-Vacances and Chèques-Vacances Connect!

Cheap ski holidays the answers to your questions!

How much does it cost to go skiing in France? 

Do you want to slide down the most beautiful mountains in France? Gain altitude! For your trip, what options count in the price of the stay? In order to establish your budget, several details must be included in the price of the trip: 

• Accommodation: no matter where you live, a hotel room or rental, the price of your accommodation makes up the majority of your budget!
• Package: To enjoy the great outdoors and all the winter activities, there is one essential: the package! Skiing, hiking, and many other activities cannot be done without a pass. For the week or the day, with family or alone, the price of the package is not included in the rental of ski equipment and often reaches €50 per person/day. This is therefore a significant detail!
• Meals: No doubt, you will eat very well in the mountains. At the top of a mountain, at the foot of the slopes, in the resort restaurant… No matter where hunger takes you, the price of meals is part of the trip! 

What are the best ski resorts in France?

Are you looking for a high-altitude resort for an inexpensive ski holiday? France, renowned for its exceptional ski resorts, is full of dream destinations that promise unforgettable stays: the Alps, the Pyrenees, Val Thorens… Whether you are an enthusiast looking for adrenaline on the slopes or a family in search warm moments, the ski resorts in France meet all your expectations: 

• In the Alps, the resorts come one after the other! Swiss Alps, Italian Alps, French Alps… In France, among the jewels of the Alps mountain range, Tignes and La Plagne stand out for their ski areas. Slopes as far as the eye can see and dizzying altitudes, the resorts of the Alps invite you to launch into a veritable ocean of snow: 
• La Plagne: Located in the southern Alps, the La Plagne area has one of the most beautiful cable cars in France. But much more than an incredible view of the Alps, La Plagne is the family resort par excellence! For packages, the price is on average €54 per person. 
• Tignes: Between sensation and family, why choose? Tignes is the resort that everyone agrees on! This resort in the Alps includes 5 villages: Val Claret, Tignes le Lac, Le Lavachet, Tignes Les Boisses and Tignes-les-Brévières. From accommodation to activities, from green slopes to black slopes… Your stay in Tignes will delight the whole family! Here, packages are priced at €50 per person. 

Very close to the Alps, in Savoie, the Val Thorens resort is making waves: Val Thorens was voted the best ski resort in the world in 2019! Festive and young resort, every year the seasonal workers accompany you to enjoy a ski holiday as it should be: Tyrolean over the mountain, tobogganing on 6 km of dedicated slope, paragliding on skis… Val Thorens is the winter destination par excellence! For the package, you will find prices between 40 and 50€ per person.

Not far from there, in the Pyrenees, enjoy numerous resorts for your family: Luz Ardiden, Peyragudes, or Saint-Lary-Soulan… Everyone can have fun on the slopes of the Pyrenees which are suitable for all ski levels! From the mountains to the small villages below the resort, experience special moments with your family, surrounded by the beauty of the Pyrenees! For packages, prices start at €30 per person depending on the resort and the season. 

Which accommodation to choose for an inexpensive ski holiday? 

Finding a place to stay while skiing is no easy task. Chalet and apartment rental, hotel… Which accommodation should you choose for an inexpensive ski holiday? To make your decision, you must prioritize the services you are looking for in accommodation: swimming pool and spa, meals included, equipment rental on site, direct access to ski resorts, etc. 

• For a family stay, choose a hotel or residence at the foot of the slopes! Indeed, after a beautiful, long day of skiing, your little ones are exhausted: this is why your accommodation must be close to the resort’s slopes! There’s something for the whole family. 
• Want a trip to the mountains with your friends? For accommodation, choose a residence or hotel in the heart of the area! Outside of the ski slopes, in the mountain villages, the nights are restless: tobogganing, parties and night hiking… Discover many activities to do in the mountains during your trip!
• You are going on a romantic trip to the mountains: together, the best thing is intimacy! Hotel with swimming pool, residence with spa, romantic chalet at high altitude… Enjoy the pleasures of the mountains and find yourself there!