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There is huge diversity in the different types of ski resorts, while some lay on a well balanced portfolio for all abilities, other resorts lean towards a particular market including intermediate, advanced or powder skiers (we mention these later on). For starters, here's a quick run-down of the holiday durations available.
The Weekend Ski Break
Perfect for those who just want to give it a go.
Weekend ski breaks can be hectic to say the least, but they are the perfect answer for those that aren't yet ready to commit to a longer holiday on the snowy peaks. Typically, prices start at 199 for coach packages with weekend flight packages available from 300.
Longer duration Ski Holidays
When any other holiday just isn't an option.
Although some are happy to stay in one place for the entire duration of their ski break, one alternative for longer duration ski holidays is to spend half your stay in one resort before transferring to another, giving a wider variety of slopes. This plan also offers more options for shopping and aprs-ski, if those are an important part of your holiday.
Ski Accommodation
There is an unsurprisingly vast range of accommodation offered by ski resorts. Of course, the actual location of your hotel or apartment both in terms of the resort you choose and its proximity to ski lifts and other facilities, may be more important to you than the type of accommodation you choose.
Apartment or Chalet? There's a few different types of accomodation to choose from
Apartments
Just the Basics - Clean and Comfy
Apartments often offer the best value, with self-catering apartments offering accommodation for groups of 2 to 12 people. In the US, this sort of ski accommodation is often referred to as condominiums' or 'condos'. Many apartments are purpose-built close to the ski slopes, so offer maximum convenience.
Chalets
The Picture Postcard Snow-covered Chalet
Strangely enough, chalets are largely a British phenomenon and are generally run by Brits across the Alps, particularly in Switzerland, Austria and France...
