Book early for Christmas 2019
Book next season's ski holiday now to secure your spot on the slopes and beat the rush! Popular properties fill up quickly for peak dates, as do those gorgeous, cosy chalet apartments that are perfect for an idyllic Christmas together, so book well in advance to secure your ideal accommodation.
You can get some brilliant 8 nights for the price of 7 offers for Christmas in selected properties, start your week on the Friday before Christmas and have more time to settle in ahead of the big day.
Christmas ski holidays include a return Eurotunnel crossing (with a free FlexiPlus upgrade) or you can book accommodation only.
Get in touch now to book your magical Christmas ski holiday for December 2019.
| Region | Resort | Accommodation | Offers* | Book by |
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| Grand Massif & Praz de Lys | Morillon & Morillon 1100 | Le Refuge de l'Alpage |
Book at least 30 days before the stay and get 5% off* Please note these offers are not bookable online. Please call 02392 839310 to book |
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| Grand Massif & Praz de Lys | Samoens | Chalet Arnica |
For second week deduct £220 off plus a further 5% off* |
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| Grand Massif & Praz de Lys | Samoens | Chalet La Remise |
For second week deduct £220 off plus a further 5% off* |
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| Grand Massif & Praz de Lys | Samoens | Rose |
For second week deduct £220 off plus a further 5% off* |
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| Mont Blanc & Chamonix Valley | Areches-Beaufort | La Cle des Cimes |
For second week deduct £220 and then take an extra 15% off* second-week price |
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| Mont Blanc & Chamonix Valley | Les Contamines | Le Nevez |
For second week deduct £220 and then take an extra 25% off* second-week price |
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| Mont Blanc & Chamonix Valley | Les Saisies | Les Chalets des Cimes |
For second week deduct £220 and then take an extra 15% off* second-week price |
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| Mont Blanc & Chamonix Valley | Saint Gervais | Hotel Monte Bianco |
For second week deduct £100 per adult then take a further 15% off* second-week price |
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| Oisans | Briancon | Aigle Bleu |
For second week deduct £220 and then take an extra 25% off* second-week price |
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| Oisans | Montgenevre | Hameau des Airelles |
For second week deduct £220 and then take an extra 10% off* second-week price |
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| Oisans | Serre Chevalier | l'Adret |
For second week deduct £220 and then take an extra 25% off* second-week price |
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| Portes du Soleil | Chatel | Grand Ermitage |
For second week deduct £220 and then take an extra 25% off* second-week price |
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| Portes du Soleil | Chatel | Grand Lodge |
For second week deduct £220 and then take an extra 25% off* second-week price |
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| Tarentaise | Sainte Foy | Etoile des Cimes |
For second week deduct £220 and then take an extra 10% off* second-week price |
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| Tarentaise | Tignes 1800 | Altaviva |
For second week deduct £220 and then take an extra 10% off* second-week price |
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| Tarentaise | Tignes les Brevieres | Club Hotel Les Brevieres |
For second week deduct £100 per adult then take a further 15% off* second-week price |
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8 nights for the price of 7 this Christmas
Enjoy an extra day's skiing this Christmas. Stay 8 nights for the price of 7 in selected properties. Arrive Friday rather than Saturday for Christmas week skiing.
Check back here for the list of properties featuring this offer.
Some properties offer 8 nights for the price 7 the week before Christmas week, arrive Friday and benefit from an extra day's skiing and the chance to make the first early season tracks!
Skiing at Christmas
Christmas 2017 saw some of the best snow for years and 2018 offered brilliant conditions too. In 2017, the Alps saw 10 days of consecutive snowfall in some places the week before Christmas. But snow had been falling consistently from November so it was a bumper start to the season. Snow depths for La Rosiere, for example, were 290cm on the upper pistes and 182cm on the lower pistes. That's almost double compared to historical data for the same time of year. Almost every resort in the French Alps saw heavy snowfalls over Christmas and New Year.
Christmas dates
Christmas week 2019 commences on Saturday 21st December which gives you enough time to settle in and unpack before the big day on Tuesday. Check out is Saturday 28th December, again meaning when your home you have enough time to settle and unpack before New Year's Eve!
Les Carroz on Christmas Day 2017 (source: Les Carroz webcam)
Le Grand Bornand on Christmas Day 2017 (source: Le Grand Bornand webcam)
La Rosiere on Christmas Day 2017 (source: La Rosiere webcam)
Sainte Foy on Christmas Day 2017 (source: Sainte Foy webcam)
How to book
Let us help you find your perfect Christmas ski holiday. Get in touch with our team of experts for some genuine advice and insider information on the resorts and properties you are considering.
- Call us on 023 9283 9310 - we are open Monday - Friday 9am-6pm (to 7pm Sept-Mar) + Sat 10am-4pm
- Email us at reservations@peakretreats.co.uk
Help choosing your resort
If you're looking for Christmas inspiration, try our handy accommodation selector or read about Christmas in the French Alps: Top 5 Resorts on our blog.
Christmas Snow Record
“The 2017/18 ski season got off to a memorable start …certainly the most promising beginning for at least four years.” - Patrick Thorne, Editor, InTheSnow.
Nearly all our resorts have a snow range above 1500m (around 5,000ft). Altitude is, however, not the only important factor.
Microclimate
Some areas like the Grand Massif or Mont-Blanc Val d’Arly benefit from a microclimate because of their close proximity to Europe’s highest peak, Mont-Blanc. These areas have a much more reliable snow record than other resorts at the same altitude or even than some higher-up.
North-Facing Slopes
Other important factors for good snow are North-facing slopes, as whatever cover they get will simply last longer. What lies below the snow cover is also of importance: a few centimetres will be enough to ski on pasture whereas more will be required to cover a rocky surface.
Snow Cannons
Finally resorts that have snow cannons to cover the lower slopes (generally the nursery slopes) offer a good guarantee. These will normally run at night from early December to top-up on natural snow cover.
Above all check the hard facts as in the end the snow history over a period of time is the only reliable indicator. Over the past 8 years skiing was available in all our featured resorts. Please see individual resort pages for historical snow records.
Please note:
These ski deals will be updated regularly, so please keep checking for more ski holidays. Early Booking Offers are subject to limited availability on first-come-first-served basis and will be confirmed at time of booking.
* Please note that all ski deals apply to new bookings only, and cannot be applied retrospectively. They are subject to availability and to our terms and conditions. All discounts are applicable to the accommodation cost only (not travel, ski extra costs etc.). Offers can be withdrawn without notice.