JEANNETTE MEIER KAMER
How to maximise your time on the slopes this winter
It is time to get back on the slopes, and there’s no better way than by joining us on our inaugural ski holiday for readers, in association with Club Med. We’ve chosen to head to Serre Chevalier, France, in March as it offers a vast, snowsure ski area with over 80 slopes and oodles of fabulous off-piste. The resort has a relaxed feel and more down-to-earth prices than many other big French resorts.
If you are as desperate to get back to the mountains as we are, you’re surely wanting to squeeze every last run out of your ski holiday this winter!
resort early when you could be skiing up until the last minute of the last day. Surely hiring a car would be better? You’d think so, but those of us who have experienced the joys of car hire pick-up
It has been described as being like Provence on the slopes. With Club Med almost everything is included, so our trip not only includes flights, transfers and full-board
queues and mountains of unexpected
accommodation, but also lift pass,
Here are our top tips on how to seriously
paperwork know that this is not always
lessons (whatever your level), off-piste
maximise your ski time in 2021/22 and
the case! Then driving in snow and
guiding and even all your drinks! The
beyond…
paying to park.
only essential you’ll need to pay for is
The Best Flights
Instead, avoid any waiting times by using a shared private transfer or
Though you might not always have masses
minibus. Consider your resort choice
chalets and features an indoor pool
of choice when it comes to your flights,
carefully – a slightly longer transfer
and spa facilities – always an après-
there are a few tips you should certainly try
might mean a ski area right on your
ski winner. Entertainment includes
and follow as much as possible.
doorstep, so more ski time (e.g. ski-in/
Early flights out and late flights back
ski-out Avoriaz as opposed to Morzine).
mean you can ski on those days too,
everything is running smoothly,
conventional package might suggest.
starting with a welcome drinks party
Airport location is also key. Avoid airports a
to help people mingle and then share
long way from home and instead consider
some slopetime with you. It’s going
Unsurprisingly, ski-in/ski-out is essential
regional airports, many of which now offer
when trying to maximise ski time!
a wide range of winter destinations.
to be a blast – do join us. The trip runs from 20 to 27 March and costs
However, so too is the catering element of your holiday accommodation. Selfcatering means you have to spend
discos and shows. InTheSnow’s Managing Editor, Henry Druce, will be on hand to make sure
so you get two days more than your
The Right Accommodation
ski or snowboard hire. The ski-in/skiout Club Med is made up of traditional
£1,573pp including return Gatwick flights, resort transfers, seven nights’
Efficient Transfers
additional time shopping, cooking,
full board (breakfast, lunch, afternoon Finally, however short or long your
tea, dinner), accommodation, all non-
washing up – all of which take up time
There’s nothing worse than arriving at
trip, to really get the most time on the
premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic
you could be spending on the slopes.
your destination airport on a gorgeous
slopes, book with a holiday company
drinks, six-day lift pass, five full days
Choosing a catered chalet or hotel means
morning, excited at the prospect of
that have made this their mission for
of ski and snowboard lessons and
you don’t have to worry about anything
some bonus afternoon ski action, only to
over 30 years. Skiweekends will take
other than enjoying yourself. Instead, all
realise you’re stuck waiting on a coach
care of everything for you, meaning all
Club Med: 0203 692 6018 or email
your energy can be directed towards
for hours until more flights arrive to fill
you have to do is kick back, relax and
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skiing all day and enjoying the après!
out your transfer bus! Then leaving the
plan your next adventure!
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