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How to combine a city break with a ski holiday

Can’t choose between a city escape or a ski holiday in the mountains? Heidi gives you the best of both worlds with our top tips on combining the best slopes and après with a fantastic winter city break.
Phoebe Hewitt
Phoebe Hewitt
30 Oct, 2024
1 min read
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Top 20 ski resorts near Geneva

Looking to maximise your time on the slopes? Short ski trips from Geneva can save you time and money, with short transfers, plenty of flight times, and more resort choice.
Phoebe Hewitt
Phoebe Hewitt
28 Oct, 2024
1 min read
Skier carving down frehsly groomed ski piste in Italian Dolomites

Top 5 Italy ski weekends

If we were to sum up Italian skiing in just one word, it would be: Bellissima! Blessed with high altitudes, bluebird days, and some of the Alps’ best eats - the Italian pistes are not to be missed.
Phoebe Hewitt
Phoebe Hewitt
26 Oct, 2024
1 min read
Family skiing down the slopes of Seefeld

Top 5 Austria ski weekends

For idyllic scenery, varied skiing, and world-renowned après - Austria is the high-altitude winter wonderland made to measure. Here are Heidi's top tips on where to ski the best of Austria in just a weekend.
Phoebe Hewitt
Phoebe Hewitt
21 Oct, 2024
1 min read
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Top 5 France ski weekends

For those tight on time and money, a skiing weekend in France is the perfect option with plenty of resorts, short flights, and one-hour transfers from Geneva.
Phoebe Hewitt
Phoebe Hewitt
16 Oct, 2024
1 min read
Skier skiing off piste in Pas De La Casa ski resort

Top 5 cheap ski weekends

Perfect for those on a tight budget, ski weekends offer you a quick mountain fix packed into a few short days for those looking to maximise time and money.
Phoebe Hewitt
Phoebe Hewitt
11 Oct, 2024
1 min read
Snowboarder in Andorra

How to Improve Your Skiing Quickly on a Short Trip

With a shorter trip comes less time to improve your skiing. However, this doesn’t mean that you can’t make ample progress in a limited time frame. We asked our friends at Maison Sport for their top tips on how to make the most of a short ski trip and advance your skiing as much as possible.
Sarah Cramer
Sarah Cramer
16 Apr, 2024
1 min read
Traditional church tower in snowy winter ski resort of La Clusaz

Best ski resorts for weekends or short breaks

Our top picks when you're short on time, but want to pack in as much slope time as possible.
Sarah Cramer
Sarah Cramer
20 Feb, 2024
1 min read
Family skiing down ski slope in Val Thorens Winter resort

How to save money on a ski holiday

Skiing on a budget? Just trying to get the best value from your holiday? Follow our top tips for saving money on your ski trip...
Sarah Cramer
Sarah Cramer
19 Feb, 2024
1 min read
Two skiers carving down slope in Austrian ski resort of Brixen Im Thale

Top tips for ski weekends and short ski holidays

We've chatted to the Heidi ski weekend experts, and got their lowdown on all you need to know before you go.
Sarah Cramer
Sarah Cramer
3 Feb, 2023
1 min read

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