Europe is currently enjoying its best snow in 25 years. Significant snowfalls across the Alps over the past seven days - 28 inches (70cm) in Austria, 12–16 inches (30-40cm) in France, 16 inches (40cm) in Switzerland and 12 inches (30cm) in Italy - have topped up huge bases which could allow many ski areas to remain open in to May. Here are some of the best last-minute deals across Europe.
Les Deux Alps, France, from £319 (saving £260): Seven nights' half-board at Chalet Les Lauzieres, including flights from Gatwick on 28 March and transfers. Ski World +44 (0)8444 930430; skiworld.ltd.uk
Mayrhofen, Austria, from £264: Seven nights' B&B at the Mayrhofen Guesthouses, including flights from Gatwick on 11 April and transfers. Crystal Ski + 44 (0)871 231 5659; crystalski.co.uk
Livigno, Italy, from £239: Seven nights' self-catering in a studio or apartment (two to four sharing), including flights from Manchester on 28 March and transfers. Inghams + 44 (0)20 8780 4445; inghams.co.uk
Courmayeur, Italy, from £445 (saving £362): Seven nights' half-board at Chalethotel Cristallo, including ski hosting, flights from Gatwick on 29 March and transfers. Mark Warner +44 (0)871 703 3944; markwarner.co.uk
Avoriaz, France, from £499 (saving £490): Seven nights' half-board at Chalet Violette, including flights from Gatwick on 4 April and transfers. First Choice + 44 (0)871 664 0130; firstchoice-ski.co.uk
Verbier, Switzerland, from £339pp (saving £260): Seven nights' half-board at Chalet Tai Pan, including flights from Gatwick on 28 March and transfers. Ski World +44 (0)8444 930 430; skiworld.ltd.uk
Obergurgl, Austria, from £486 (saving £421): Seven nights' half-board at Crystal Sportiv, including flights from Gatwick on 11 April and transfers. Inghams +44 (0)20 8780 4447; inghams.co.uk
Andermatt, Switzerland, from £995: Seven-night intermediate off-piste week at Hotel Sonne, including half board, five days with a mountain guide, avalanche transceiver hire and rail transfers. From 4 to 11 April. Flights arranged upon request. Ski Freshtracks +44 (0)20 8410 2022; skifreshtracks.co.uk
