Our Winter edition is now online with a fresh new look for the 2025-26 season!
We’re excited to unveil our redesigned magazine packed with inspiring stories, gear reviews, resort guides and everything snow lovers need before hitting the slopes.
Holiday News & Special Offers
Chalet company shares top ski holiday choices for this winter
Taking a look at what’s new, Ski Beat, the UK’s largest ski chalet holiday company to France, has come up with some of the top ski holiday ideas for this winter.
One ski holiday, two ski countries
Ski France Opens New Residence in La Rosière, France
Ski France has announced the launch of its newest residence, L’Orée du Bois: six chalet-apartments located in a peaceful part of La Rosière, at the crossroads of the Orée district and the Vieux Village. Its name, which translates as “Edge of the Woods,” reflects the tranquil setting, just a few minutes from the resort centre, offering peace alongside easy access to local amenities.
Jungfrau Ski Region joins the new AlpsPass
AlpsPass, a brand-new winter sports pass that brings together four of Switzerland’s leading ski regions: Adelboden-Lenk, Aletsch Arena, Engelberg-Titlis and the Jungfrau Ski Region, has launched this September and is now open for orders.
Landmark launch for luxury chalet company in La Plagne
VIP SKI is returning to La Plagne this season with the unveiling of Graciosa, a striking new development of 16 fully catered luxury chalets, set directly on the piste at an altitude of 2003m. Opening in December 2025, this collection of private suites marks a major milestone for the brand, fulfilling a long held ambition to once again bring its signature style of service, design and location to one of France’s most popular ski resorts.
Why Solo Skiing is Having a Moment in 2025/2026
Recent studies from Statista show that nearly half of solo travellers plan to explore even more often and ski is part of the mix. This booming trend is reflected across social media, where the #solotravel hashtag has been used over 10 million times on Instagram.
Hop aboard the Eurostar Snow train for a ski holiday in the French Alps
Award-winning French Alps ski specialist, Peak Retreats, has launched a selection of ski holidays by Eurostar Snow train. The holidays are on sale now and include travel by train to a choice of resorts and accommodation that are all easily reachable by rail.
Action Outdoors launch new winter ski and snowboard holidays for the 2025-26 season
Action Outdoors, the UK arm of not-for-profit UCPA that has all-inclusive accommodation centres across the French Alps, has launched its new 2025-26 winter season programme. Prices start from as low as £270pp for a short break with full board accommodation and from £347pp for a full week on the slopes.
Neilson Expands Ski Offering in Val D’Isere with Two New Hotels
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Neilson, a leading provider of overseas active holidays, has announced the addition of two new ski properties to its portfolio located in the world-renowned ski resort of Val D’Isère, France – Hotel Spa Le Savoie and Hotel Ducs de Savoie.
Ski Safari mark 30 years with discounts on unique multi-destination trips
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Next winter marks a big milestone for Ski Safari – it will be their 30th season offering incredible tailor-made ski holidays to some of the most exciting destinations across the globe. To start the celebrations early, they’re going back to their roots with £300 per booking off all 30 of their iconic multi-destination ski safaris for bookings made by 31 August (terms & conditions apply).
‘The Great Lift Pass Giveaway’ launched
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Yesterday Iglu Ski, the UK’s largest ski travel agent, launched ‘The Great Lift Pass Giveaway’ – when skiers or boarders buy one lift pass for up to £450, the second lift pass is free. In total that means there’s a potential of 1 million lift passes to give away.
Snowsport England launches Way2Snow: affordable real snow ski lessons
Snowsport England, the national governing body for snowsports in England, has announced the launch of Way2Snow, a campaign which will give people access to affordable ski and snowboard lessons ahead of their first winter holiday.
Top Tips for Family Ski Holidays
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With an uplift in family bookings for prime dates like Christmas, New Year, February Half Term and Easter, Iglu, the UK’s largest ski travel agent, is excited to share 11 expert tips designed to help families plan their ultimate ski getaway for 2026.
2025-26 UCPA family ski holidays now on sale
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Action Outdoors, the UK arm of not-for-profit UCPA, promoting good value, all-inclusive, skiing holidays in some of the top resorts in the French Alps, has launched its new 2025-26 family ski programme, with holiday’s now available to book online following a ‘closed’ period, where previous customers get priority booking.
Exciting Updates for 2025/2026 Season at Premium Residences in France
Pierre & Vacances is already gearing up for next winter season. It’s Premium Residences across the French Alps have an exciting winter season ahead, with a host of refurbishments, strategic travel planning insights, and the highly anticipated opening of new accommodation in Avoriaz.
Early booking offers for 2025/26 on catered chalets in the French Alps
SkiWeekends has launched a range of early booking offers for the 2025/26 winter season for skiers looking to secure their 2025-26 holiday and save money. With free lift passes, ski hire, and group discounts available, these deals are available for a limited time (book by 9 May 2025) in some of the top resorts in the Alps.
Make the most of spring skiing at Vail Resorts
Spring skiing and snowboarding is in full swing with longer days, warmer temperatures and fresh snow still falling. Across Vail Resorts owned and operated mountains, 21 resorts are still open across the West, Rockies, East and Europe.
Vail Resorts set to launch new ski school technology
Vail Resorts has revealed some new technology for next season – My Epic Pro for Ski and Ride School. In the 2025/26 season, My Epic Pro will be automatically available in the My Epic app for group lesson participants at Vail Mountain, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keysto
Les Arcs: Where Sustainability Meets Steep and Deep
Today is World Glacier Day, and this week Les Arcs has been host to Agir pour les Glaciers festival, focusing on the preservation of glacial and post-glacial ecosystems. On a trip there earlier this season, Katy Dartford found out more about the resort’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and how it is shaping the future of sustainable tourism.
Snow sure slopes: where to head for late season skiing
With spring in full swing, there is still plenty of opportunity to get out onto the slopes and enjoy some sunshine in the mountains.
It’s becoming increasingly popular to book a last-minute ski trip, with Ski Solutions seeing a strong increase in passenger numbers across many of their resorts.