airports for skiing

pipjes

might be being a bit stupid but im looking to book a very cheap skking package for 4 days for me and hubby. looking on flightchecker, but dont know which destinantions are skiing places........... ani ideas?? thanks

gooksy

Try the following for trips in Europe:

Switzerland:

Geneva

Austria:

Salzburg
Innsbruck

France:

Lyon
Chambery
(Geneva again)

Italy:

Turin

Andorra:

Toulouse
Barcelona

alanrowell

For Barcelona also include Girona - Ryanair's version of Barcelona

Also for the Sierra Nevada - Granada, Malaga

reduceditem

For something a bit 'different' and potentially cheaper you might consider budget flying to Krakow (Poland) which gives access to Zakopane a nice, cheap resort in the Tatra mountains. Horse drawn sled taxis, interesting local culture, decent food and a nice atmosphere. Wherever you are going do your snow-report homework. Good luck.

zappahey

reduceditem wrote:

For something a bit 'different' and potentially cheaper you might consider budget flying to Krakow (Poland) which gives access to Zakopane

Seconded. We did this last year and it was excellent.

livinginhope

Have you thought about a coach trip? if you are nuts about skiing like DH and me,it's fantastic.
You can pick up the coach (starts at Victoria) takes you to the alps overnight,straight to the slopes,picks you up about 6 and takes you to hotel,then 3 more days skiing,on last day you are picked up from slopes and head straight home,total cost about £100 each (not including lift passes)
I have been searching my brain for the name of the company we use,but I can't remember,if you google you will find something.

LondonCanuck

Dont forget Zurich for skiing in Switzerland and Austria...

It's probably best to get an idea where you want to go first.

This website is great for getting an idea an some places to ski/board: http://www.ski-europe.com/resorts/resorts.html

pipjes

thanks peeps for all your help, we only have 4 days away from kids so coach is not an option!! but the krakow sounds very interesting might give it a go!!

pipjes

reduceditem wrote:

For something a bit 'different' and potentially cheaper you might consider budget flying to Krakow (Poland) which gives access to Zakopane a nice, cheap resort in the Tatra mountains. Horse drawn sled taxis, interesting local culture, decent food and a nice atmosphere. Wherever you are going do your snow-report homework. Good luck.

any recomendations on where to stay??

monkeyspanner

How about Salzburg and then there is a daily bus out to different ski places each day.

reduceditem

As far as places to stay in Zakopane....I just turned up in my car and found loads of people standing on the first main street with little signs letting you know they had space in their pension. Prices were negotiable as I recall and it was pretty cheap. I ended up staying with a really nice family who sat and laughed and drank vodka with me for most of the first night. My second night I didn't even make it back to the pension after getting talked into eating/drinking all night by some Poles I bumped into (I did settle down a bit after that). I realise that this is not of much practical help to you but its bought a wee smile to my face remembering it all! Good luck.