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Resorts blanketed in festive cheer and a White Christmas guaranteed – it’s the most wonderful time of the year for a ski holiday.
Ski chalets and hotels are adorned with decorations and twinkling lights, and resorts embrace the seasonal spirit by putting on spectacular ski displays, traditional markets, and visits from Father Christmas.
At Iglu Ski, it’s our mission to make sure you have the perfect Christmas ski holiday, so we’ve compiled a stocking full of our top festive deals on this page.
As a peak ski holiday date, we recommend booking as early as possible to get the best choice of accommodation and value for money. Need some help deciding? Have a chat with our ski specialists, Iglu’s very own team of helpful elves.
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Why go skiing at Christmas?
In case you needed any more of an excuse to book a festive ski trip, here are five great reasons to ski at Christmas:
- The mountains are at their most magical – the scent of spiced treats in the air, carols in the street and visits from Santa and his elves – there’s never a more magical time in the mountains
- Enjoy early season snow – you’ve been waiting most of the year for resorts to reopen, why wait any longer?
- Quirky Christmas traditions – from sunken Christmas trees from lakes in Austria to extravagant Advent displays in Italy, discover fun Alpine alternatives to the usual celebrations
- Skip the stress and ski – with many accommodation providers putting on a Christmas feast, you can relax and enjoy your holiday cooking and cleaning-free
Open to alternative dates? Discover our New Year ski holiday deals. Or discover the best resorts in Italy, Austria and France for an early-season ski trip.
Choosing the right resort for your Christmas ski holiday
The best Christmas ski resorts combine snow surety with festive atmosphere and plenty of Christmas activities that will delight everyone from grandkids to grandparents.
These resorts should tick most of the boxes on your resort wishlist.
- Chamonix – one of France’s oldest resorts, Chamonix has sackfuls of traditional charm and festive events
- Meribel – a charming resort with wood-clad chalets and a packed festive calendar - all within the incredible Three Valleys ski area
- Val d'Isere – a pretty town centre, lots of festive events and one of the first resorts to open in December
- St Anton – a resort with a chocolate box centre and plenty of early season snow
- Cortina – Christmas in Italy is a little different, and glamorous Cortina is one of the best resorts to experience it
For more inspiration, check out our best christmas resorts in France, Italy and Austria.
