Tom Robbins and Nicola Iseard 

Perfect snow at perfect prices in Europe

Tom Robbins travels to the Alps to sample the best snow there in 25 years, and we bring you our pick of bargain ski deals
  
  


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

 

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