Spring is here.  On Monday, the Vernal Equinox heralded the start of those few special weeks between the chill of winter and the close of the ski season, when you can enjoy superb skiing combined with warm sunny al fresco lunches. 

It is also the perfect time to introduce your family to a skiing or boarding vacation as little ones don’t get as chilled as they might skiing in the depths of winter.  Also, better still, the closer it gets to the end of the season, the lower the prices become as the resorts wind down and the snow starts to melt (though with this year’s phenomenal snowbase it’s going to take some time…)

2012 is set to be a superb year for spring skiing, so be sure to grab a spring skiing bargain before the season’s over.  There are some amazing last-minute holiday offers for Easter around at the moment.  Here are some of the best:

Samoëns, France: fully-catered Chalet Marvel with My Mountain Chalets: £30per adult/night (self-drive, available from 7-22 April). Note: children under 16 stay for 80% of adult price; under 5s stay for free.

Samoëns, France: self-catered Chalet Marmotte with My Mountains Chalets: £750 per week (sleeps 12, available from 8-22 April) March 24th – 31st

Avoriaz, France: self-catering 5-person apartment in the Maeva Residence Les Fontaines Blanches with Erna Low: £143pp (self-drive, depart 7 April, price includes Eurotunnel crossing)

Saas Fee, Switzerland: fully-catered Chalet-Hotel Annahof (including on-site nursery) with Espritski: £1299 for a family of 8 (depart 15 April)

La Tania, France: fully-catered Chalet Elliot West with Alpine Answers: £319pp (sleeps 8, depart 24 March/7 April/14 April).  Complete this brief form to book or find out more.

Belle-Plagne, France: fully-catered Chalet Hotel des Deux Domaines (including on-site nursery and kids’ clubs) with Espritski: £1199 for a family of 4; £1399 for 6 in interconnecting rooms (depart 15 April)

Courchevel 1850, France: fully-catered Chalet Crystal 2000 (including on-site nursery and kids’ clubs) with Espritski: £999 for a family of 4 (depart 15 April)

St Anton, Austria: fully-catered Chalet Arlhof with Alpine Answers: £429pp (availability for 6, depart 7 April).  Complete this brief form to book or find out more.

Hurry… all the holidays included here are subject to terms and conditions and availability.   

 

Once you’ve booked your holiday, don’t forget to use our special Skiset offer for up to 45% off your ski equipment hire by clicking here; and our discounted winter sports insurance deal with ERV, which you can find here (remember to enter the promotional code FAMILYSKI10).