Ski December Deals

December can be a great time to visit the ski resorts in Europe however, it could also represent the opposite. It all depends on your taste and what you are looking for in a resort in December. If you are after a lively environment to enjoy the festivities with then it would be perfect a few days before christmas and the days leading up to new years. However, if you would like to enjoy the atmosphere of a winter wonderland without the crowds and fanfare then early in the month would be your best option of taking your short breaks in December. It all depends on what you prefer.

That being said, it is quite difficult to ignore the alpine spirit that is rife in the resorts over the entire Christmas season once the lights and decorations are hung up and the barrels of vin chaud are rolled out in barrels in the streets.

You may be into christmas or not really have a care for the festivities and just be all about your time on the slopes. Either way we have put together a few points on why December is considered a great time to ski.

• Festive Spirit and the ‘Magic’ of Christmas

  December in the alps, with the festive buzz is an unrivaled feeling. December is also arguably one of the most wonderful times of the year to experience a ski resort. There is always an upbeat feeling and hardly a shortage of good party vibes at the resorts from early December as it slowly builds up to christmas. One thing that cannot be denied about this time of the year and the resorts is the festive spirit and the lift that comes with it. There is hardly anything better than being in a snowy wintery environment before, during and shortly after christmas especially in the alps. The resorts transform into winter wonderlands with amazing lights and decorations. There are themed festivals and parties that often take place (depending on the resort you select, the majority of resorts have Christmas events). It is also a fantastic time to visit if you have a family and/or young children as the resort decorations and festivities add to the magic of Christmas for young children when they get to see the resort's Père Noel (Father Christmas). The Italian night markets are another attraction at the Italian resorts.

  Just imagine spending Christmas with your family in a rented chalet in the alps surrounded by snow and stunning mountains and enjoying a meal you did not have to prepare as it was prepared by a private chef (an additional service in most chalets recently). That would most certainly form an unforgettable memory that is bound to stay with the family over the years.




• Cheaper Accommodation (Before Christmas)

  Arriving early December or anytime before Christmas can go a great deal on saving on accommodation costs. Early december is not considered peak time so with schools still in session in the first and second weeks of december and there is pretty much a low influx of visitors to the resort. Contact us at Erna Low for any information on accommodation savings or any other December ski deals. We have built enduring relationships with the ski resorts dating back over 30 years and as such, we are best positioned to provide good value for money accommodation for your December ski holiday.




• Less Crowded

  In addition to getting cheaper accommodation before the Christmas holidays kick in, the resorts also tend to be a lot less busy in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Taking into consideration how crowded it could be at peak times over the christmas period, early December would be an ideal time to visit the alps without the crowded slopes and long queues at the lifts.

  If you are happy with what you have read so far about skiing in December, we are delighted to suggest a few resorts that could be worth considering for your ski retreat.