Take Your Family on a Half Term Skiing Break
When looking to book the perfect half term skiing break you'll find a wealth of great bargains on breaks to Europe.
The continent is home to some of the best skiing destinations in the world, such as Switzerland, Austria and France, and during the school break, there's a wonderful range of pocket-friendly ski deals to be had.
If you're looking to book a holiday at a ski resort for the February half term you're best making sure you search for a deal in advance to avoid disappointment, as the break is a popular time for skiers to hit the slopes.
Opting for a break in Europe can be a great option for budget-conscious holidaymakers who don't want to be too far from home and is also particularly useful if you don't like long flights to your destination.
If you plump for Austria as your skiing holiday choice, you might consider staying at the popular St Anton resort in Tyrol.
Situated in the west of the country, the region is a haven for skiers and boasts 276 km of piste and 134 runs for you to try out.
The course caters for all levels of skier but has a majority of intermediate level runs.
At night, you'll find the location comes to life as visitors don their gladrags and head out for a night on the town, which is great if you enjoy the party atmosphere.
Nearby, you'll find the resorts of Lech and Zurs, which along with St Anton and neighbouring Stuben and St Christoph create the Arlberg region, which is considered to be one of the best skiing centres in the world.
An old aristocratic village, Lech is relatively isolated and popular with celebrities as a result of its charm.
Over the Flexenpass is Zurs - a small village that is mainly active during winter.
You'll only need a single ski lift pass to enjoy the slopes across the whole region and buses run within and between the villages, which is handy for getting about.
If you enjoy bustling areas, you're sure to love the vibrant resort of Meribel in France's Tarentaise Valley.
Situated in the French Alps, the area comprises Meribel Centre, Meribel-Mottaret and Meribel Village and is set in the Vanoise National Park.
Aside from skiing, you might like to explore other areas of the park - which spans 200 square miles - to take in some stunning scenery and rare creatures like golden eagles and three-toed woodpeckers.
While the parkland is tranquil, the centre of the resort couldn't be more thriving, attracting energetic holidaymakers in their droves as a result of the excellent skiing facilities, traditional chalet-style architecture and lively atmosphere.
You can expect the area to get particularly busy in March, when it hosts the Altitude festival of music and comedy.
If you're fond of peace and quiet, there are sections of the resort you'll find to be more relaxed, such as the quiet hamlet of Mussillon or the wooded area of Altiport.
When you're on the slopes, you might want to keep to the broad gentle runs lined with trees around Altiport if you're a beginner, or move further up the Saulire to find some steeper trails that cater for mixed levels of skier.
More advanced sportsmen might like to try out one of the longest runs in the area - the red Combe Vallon - which twists and turns for 1,000 metres.
And for the brave, why not take on the challenge of the very steep Face run, which was created for the 1992 Olympic Ladies' downhill? But if you'd like to get away from it all on your skiing holiday in Europe, you might prefer a relaxed break in Switzerland's premier skiing resort of Zermatt.
Set between steep mountains, the area is charming and authentic, and also free of cars - making for a quiet break.
Arrive in the region and you're sure to spot the Matterhorn mountain, which is one of the highest peaks in the country and an emblem of the Swiss Alps.
The beautiful location has just as appealing a village, complete with little cobbled paths for you to explore.
Take in the stunning scenery and enjoy your time on the piste with other like-minded skiers.
Zermatt has Europe's longest winter skiing season and is also famously home to the highest ski lift on the continent - the 12,830 ft Klein Matterhorn.
Try out the slopes, which cater for novices, intermediate level skiers and those who are more advanced, and challenge yourself on a range of runs.
Beginners might want to stick to the broader locations, but there are plenty of long and varied routes for more advanced skiers to follow.
If you're confident, you might enjoy skiing down the longest run between the Klein Matterhorn and the town, which measures 13 km, or traverse the bumps of the National, Gant, Aroleid and the world-famous Triftji and look out for off-piste sections of deep snow to explore.
Whichever destination you choose to visit, you're sure to find some great deals on half term skiing breaks in Europe.
The continent is home to some of the best skiing destinations in the world, such as Switzerland, Austria and France, and during the school break, there's a wonderful range of pocket-friendly ski deals to be had.
If you're looking to book a holiday at a ski resort for the February half term you're best making sure you search for a deal in advance to avoid disappointment, as the break is a popular time for skiers to hit the slopes.
Opting for a break in Europe can be a great option for budget-conscious holidaymakers who don't want to be too far from home and is also particularly useful if you don't like long flights to your destination.
If you plump for Austria as your skiing holiday choice, you might consider staying at the popular St Anton resort in Tyrol.
Situated in the west of the country, the region is a haven for skiers and boasts 276 km of piste and 134 runs for you to try out.
The course caters for all levels of skier but has a majority of intermediate level runs.
At night, you'll find the location comes to life as visitors don their gladrags and head out for a night on the town, which is great if you enjoy the party atmosphere.
Nearby, you'll find the resorts of Lech and Zurs, which along with St Anton and neighbouring Stuben and St Christoph create the Arlberg region, which is considered to be one of the best skiing centres in the world.
An old aristocratic village, Lech is relatively isolated and popular with celebrities as a result of its charm.
Over the Flexenpass is Zurs - a small village that is mainly active during winter.
You'll only need a single ski lift pass to enjoy the slopes across the whole region and buses run within and between the villages, which is handy for getting about.
If you enjoy bustling areas, you're sure to love the vibrant resort of Meribel in France's Tarentaise Valley.
Situated in the French Alps, the area comprises Meribel Centre, Meribel-Mottaret and Meribel Village and is set in the Vanoise National Park.
Aside from skiing, you might like to explore other areas of the park - which spans 200 square miles - to take in some stunning scenery and rare creatures like golden eagles and three-toed woodpeckers.
While the parkland is tranquil, the centre of the resort couldn't be more thriving, attracting energetic holidaymakers in their droves as a result of the excellent skiing facilities, traditional chalet-style architecture and lively atmosphere.
You can expect the area to get particularly busy in March, when it hosts the Altitude festival of music and comedy.
If you're fond of peace and quiet, there are sections of the resort you'll find to be more relaxed, such as the quiet hamlet of Mussillon or the wooded area of Altiport.
When you're on the slopes, you might want to keep to the broad gentle runs lined with trees around Altiport if you're a beginner, or move further up the Saulire to find some steeper trails that cater for mixed levels of skier.
More advanced sportsmen might like to try out one of the longest runs in the area - the red Combe Vallon - which twists and turns for 1,000 metres.
And for the brave, why not take on the challenge of the very steep Face run, which was created for the 1992 Olympic Ladies' downhill? But if you'd like to get away from it all on your skiing holiday in Europe, you might prefer a relaxed break in Switzerland's premier skiing resort of Zermatt.
Set between steep mountains, the area is charming and authentic, and also free of cars - making for a quiet break.
Arrive in the region and you're sure to spot the Matterhorn mountain, which is one of the highest peaks in the country and an emblem of the Swiss Alps.
The beautiful location has just as appealing a village, complete with little cobbled paths for you to explore.
Take in the stunning scenery and enjoy your time on the piste with other like-minded skiers.
Zermatt has Europe's longest winter skiing season and is also famously home to the highest ski lift on the continent - the 12,830 ft Klein Matterhorn.
Try out the slopes, which cater for novices, intermediate level skiers and those who are more advanced, and challenge yourself on a range of runs.
Beginners might want to stick to the broader locations, but there are plenty of long and varied routes for more advanced skiers to follow.
If you're confident, you might enjoy skiing down the longest run between the Klein Matterhorn and the town, which measures 13 km, or traverse the bumps of the National, Gant, Aroleid and the world-famous Triftji and look out for off-piste sections of deep snow to explore.
Whichever destination you choose to visit, you're sure to find some great deals on half term skiing breaks in Europe.
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