Top Skiing Destinations Worldwide

by Shabana Adam | 13 October 2012

Are you going skiing this winter?

As the nights draw in and winter approaches Cheapflights.co.uk, the online travel deals site, is encouraging travellers to break the winter blues and get active with its selection of top ski destinations from just £60 per person.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional, or don’t know your snow plough from your slalom, Cheapflights.co.uk has hand-picked their top five resorts to suit every level.

BEST FOR ALL ABILITIES - COURCHEVEL, FRANCE

With a reputation for being the world’s best ski resort, Courchevel has everything you need for a fantastic winter break. Made up of four villages linked by ski lifts and a ski bus there are slopes to suit all abilities along with a dedicated snowboarding park, ice skating and tobogganing as well as luxury accommodation, bars and restaurants.

Return flights from London to Geneva start from £60 per person with Cheapflights.co.uk.

SNOW AND SUN IN VAIL, USA

Boasting the largest single ski mountain in North America, an average snowfall of 346 inches and 300 days of sunshine a year, Vail is a skier’s paradise. As one of the world’s finest resorts, Vail offers a wide range of skiing for all abilities – as well as numerous bars, shops and restaurants to cater for every taste.

Return flights from London to Eagle County Regional start from £587 per person with Cheapflights.co.uk.

LUXURY SPA AND SKI IN ST ANTON, AUSTRIA

Nestled in the ‘cradle of Alpine skiing’, the resort of St Anton offers skiers a modern resort with all the comforts of a traditional skiing holiday. Guaranteed snow until the end of April, up to 80 sunny days during the winter season and a Ferris wheel-style cable car make St Anton the perfect destination for a deluxe winter break. St Anton offers a range of luxury accommodation options with spas – great for a post-ski pamper.

Return flights from London to Friedrichshafen start from £70 per person with Cheapflights.co.uk.

FAMILY FRIENDLY SKIING IN LES GETS, FRANCE

Part of the larger Portes du Soleil ski area, Les Gets is a small, friendly resort that offers over 650m of slopes catering for everyone - every Thursday morning there is a traditional market where the local farmers sell their products. In the evening holidaymakers can enjoy a glass of wine in one of the bars around the floodlit outdoor ice rink in the centre of the village.

Return flights from London to Geneva start from £60 per person with Cheapflights.co.uk.

BUDGET BREAK IN BOROVETS, BULGARIA

The oldest winter resort in Bulgaria, Borovets is the ideal choice for those looking to ski on a budget. It is also an excellent choice for those travelling with young children as the family friendly resort offers crèches, ski classes for children and free lift passes for kids aged 8–12.

Return flights from London to Sofia start from £136 per person with Cheapflights.co.uk.