Date Posted: 18 March 2024

April in Italy. Tourists in the south are already packing their beach towels and venturing out to explore the piazzas in short-sleeves, but up north in the mountains, skiers are making the most of the late season snow. Resorts in the Italian Alps can get overlooked for April ski trips in favour of their French cousins. And sure, the high altitude resorts over the border have a great track record for late season snow, but there’s still plenty of springtime skiing to be had across Italy’s six fan...

Date Posted: 20 February 2024

Picture this: it's 1pm, and after a solid morning of skiing, you cruise onto your favourite mountainside restaurant terrace, remove your jacket, and sip on an ice-cold drink while enjoying the stunning Alpine vistas and the warmth of the April sun on your face. It can only be a spring ski trip, and France in April is one of the best ways to enjoy the warmer weather and quieter pistes, whether you’re a family hoping to make the most of the Easter holidays or you just want to squeeze in a cheaper...

Date Posted: 19 February 2024

It’s a late afternoon in spring and a gloriously sunny day. You’ve found the north facing slopes which are protected from the sun’s warmth and you cruise down a near empty, almost perfect piste, happy in the knowledge that the lifts are still open for another hour before you hit the après. Sounds good, right? While January and February are generally the preferred months to go skiing due to snow surety and reliable conditions, the late season, which stretches from mid March to late April, can o...

Date Posted: 15 November 2023

Firstly, why choose April for skiing? April is a great time to ski and is too often underrated. As well as the gorgeous sunny weather, there are plenty of perks when skiing late in the season. Pistes tend to be less crowded (outside the school holidays at least) in April, with lots of cheap, last-minute spring skiing deals and reduced lift pass prices. While you may have to contend with some slushy afternoons, soaking up the rays during an après session on a sun deck is really special...

Date Posted: 16 April 2014

With so much to think about when packing for a ski holiday, we’ve rounded up the vital elements you need for your spring ski holiday. Is this your first ski holiday? Read our first ski holiday packing checklist for the all-important ski essentials. As temperatures begin to warm up in March and April and the days start to get longer you can expect lots more sunshine than the other ski months. Because of the intensity of the sun at altitude, it is important to protect your skin and eyes correctly...

April

Skiing in Italy in April: What's it like and where to go

Skiing in France in April: What to expect and where to go

Everything you need to know about spring skiing

Top 10 resorts for skiing in April

What to pack for spring skiing