Christmas Ski Holidays 2026

Heading on a family skiing holiday is the perfect way to celebrate Christmas with your little ones. At this time of year, ski resorts are alive with festive cheer, turning into enchanting winter wonderlands where your children can lose themselves in the magic of Christmas.

If you’re thinking of heading on a skiing holiday in France, look no further than Les Gets. This family-friendly ski resort is renowned for pulling out all the stops when it comes to the festive season. From guided tours through enchanted forests to chocolate making with Santa’s elves, this resort promises a truly magical and immersive Christmas experience.

Other popular family-friendly resorts perfect for a Christmas getaway include Les Arcs in the French Alps, Zell am See in Austria, and Saas-Fee in Switzerland.

There’s so much more to a Christmas ski holiday than just hitting the slopes. At the most wonderful time of the year, the resorts are full of exciting, enchanting activities that will get you and your family in the Christmas spirit!

From bustling Christmas markets and festive carol services to fireworks displays and a chance for your little ones to meet Santa Claus, you can immerse yourselves in a magical festive atmosphere on a luxury Christmas ski holiday.

You’ll also find a wealth of fantastic cafes, bars and restaurants open during the holiday period where you can enjoy traditional festive cuisine, from gourmet dining experiences to slopeside wooden market stalls. For holidaymakers looking to see in the New Year in style, there are plenty of vibrant nightclubs that provide the perfect setting to dance the night away.

Embarking on a skiing holiday during the festive period means you’ll have a wealth of options when it comes to finding snow-sure ski resorts.

One of the most popular places to ski in December is Val Thorens in France, the highest ski resort in Europe. Here, you’ll find an abundance of snow-covered slopes to explore, and the resort even offers a unique ‘Snow Guarantee’, so there’s no need to worry about snow cover!

Other fantastic destinations across Europe where you can find snow-sure ski resorts to enjoy over the festive period include Sierra Nevada in Spain, Ischgl in Austria and Cortina in Italy. If you’re thinking of taking a skiing adventure further afield, both Vail and Breckenridge in the US boast excellent snowy conditions in December and January.

You most certainly can! What could be more magical than waking up with your loved ones, opening your Christmas presents and then heading out onto the slopes? Embarking on a ski holiday at Christmas means you can fully embrace festive cheer with fellow holidaymakers and locals on the best day of the year.

Once you’ve finished skiing, you can indulge in a sumptuous Christmas Day dinner followed by festive drinks in many of the fantastic restaurants and bars found in the ski resorts.

Whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway over the festive season or you’d prefer an extended Christmas adventure with your family, our tailored itineraries offer flexibility to suit your preferences. While most of our trips last seven nights, we can work with you to plan a Christmas ski holiday that lasts as long as you like.

The cost of our bespoke skiing holidays varies, depending on what sort of trip you would like to book. When we provide you with a quote, we’ll factor in where you would like to stay, how long you’d like your Christmas ski holiday to last and what sort of activities you are interested in.

If you want to find out how much your skiing holiday this Christmas could cost, feel free to contact our team of ski experts.