Hop onto the slopes this April! Easter ski holidays offer a cracking alternative to the busy February half-term, with quieter resorts, great value accommodation, lessons, and flights, and plenty of late spring snow to enjoy before you bunny-hop off for another year.
To find your perfect Easter ski holiday, select ‘Easter’ as your date, then use the 'family' filter to display the best family ski resorts available in Easter. If you want to play it safe, we’d also recommend using the ‘high-altitude’ filter for the best chance of late-season snow.
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Tignes, France, is home to some of Europe's highest ski slopes, making it ideal for a late-season Easter ski trip. It also has LOADS to do off-the-piste, catering brilliantly for non-skiing tots, teens, and parents.
Val Thorens, France, offers some of Europe's best snow. In fact, it's the highest ski resort in Europe! Beginners can enjoy snowsure bunny slopes right at the foot of the resort. And the vast Three Valleys ski area will keep everyone in the gang happy.
Austria’s Obergurgl is ideal for a fun family Easter ski holiday. It’s among Austria's most snowsure resorts and exceptionally kid-friendly.
Switzerland's Saas-Fee is a brilliant Easter ski spot, with lofty peaks up to 3,500 metres and a snow record that promises fresh powder well into April. Plus, what better place to indulge in chocolate eggs than the land of Lindt and Toblerone?
Easter Ski Weekends
Longer days, sunny terraces, spring snow. Easter ski weekends are one of the best-kept family secrets in ski. The trick is heading high and booking early - especially if you're hunting Easter weekend ski deals:
Val Thorens - 1hr 30 from Chambery - at 2,300m it's one of the highest resorts in the Alps. Spring snow is reliable, almost everything is ski-in-ski-out, and the 3 Vallées is on your doorstep.
Obergurgl - 1hr 30 from Innsbruck - one of Austria's highest resorts, with snow-sure slopes and a quiet, family-friendly feel.
Tignes - 2hr from Chambery - the Grande Motte glacier keeps the season running into May, making it a top pick for Easter weekend ski breaks. Share the slopes with Val d'Isère and finish with sunshine après.
Home to epic freeriding for parents and plenty of great ski schools and fluffy powder for little ones, the options are limitless on a Tignes Easter ski holiday. Think steep, soft turns between the tree line, and some of the Alps' best snow.
Purpose-built in the 1960s, Les Menuires is super practical for Easter ski trips, featuring plenty of ski-in and ski-out hotels, child-friendly eateries, and top-of-the-line ski schools – with everything you need all in one place.
The best skiing at Easter is found at high altitudes, with resorts such as Val d’Isère, Cervinia, Trysil, and Obergurgl offering reliable late-season snow cover well into spring, thanks to cold temperatures,north-facing slopes, and glacier ski areas.
What ski resorts are snow sure at Easter?
High-altitude resorts like France’s Val Thorens, Switzerland’s Zermatt, and Austria’s Hintertux are some of the most snow-sure places to hit the slopes come Easter. These resorts maintain snowy slopes thanks to their high elevations and extensive snowmaking capabilities, making them an excellent choice for anyone seeking reliable snow totals late in the ski season.
What are the best beginner’s ski resorts for Easter?
There’s an incredible array of beginner ski resorts for Easter ski holidays. Some of the best are the high altitudes of Les Arcs in France and Obergurgl and Saas-Fee in Switzerland, which offer dedicated beginner areas, fab ski schools, and reliable snow totals even in late April.
What are the best family ski resorts for Easter?
Tignes, La Plagne, and Obergurgl are all great picks for family-friendly Easter ski resorts, boasting good snow totals,varied slopes for kids and parents, and plenty of non-ski activities for little ones.
Where to go for cheap Easter ski holidays?
Although it falls in the school holidays, it is possible to grab some great, cheap Easter ski holiday bargains if you know where to look. Norway’s Geilo, France’s Avoriaz, Chamonix, Les Menuires, and Italy’s Sauze d’Oulx all make great picks. To learn more, read our cheap Easter ski holidays blog here.
Can you ski the Swiss Alps in Easter?
Yes, you can! Switzerland’s high-altitude resorts and glacier ski areas are some of Europe’s most snow-sure ski destinations, with Zermatt and Saas-Fee being some of the country's most popular resorts for Easter ski breaks.
Can you ski in France at Easter?
Yes, especially at high-altitude resorts such as Val Thorens, Tignes, and Les Arcs, where snow can continue to flurry all the way into May. For recommendations on where to head for your France Easter ski holiday, check out our blog here.
Can you ski in Austria at Easter?
Yes - Austria’s smorgasbord of glacier resorts, such as Hintertux and Stubai, along with other high-altitude resorts such as Obergurgl, have fantastic powder-packed slopes all the way into May. For recommendations on where to head for your Easter ski holiday in Austria, check out our blog here.
Can you ski in Italy at Easter?
Yes, you can. Italy has a great range of high-altitude resorts, such as Cervinia, that are ideal for catching the late-season snow flurries. For recommendations on where to head for your Easter ski holiday in Italy, check out our blog here.
Can you still ski in Norway at Easter?
Absolutely you can. Norway’s ski season extends far beyond the rest of Europe, lasting well into May, with some resorts, such as Trysil and Hemsedal, offering long daylight hours and powdery pistes.
How far in advance should I book my Easter ski holiday?
The earlier the better. Easter ski holidays can be competitive for accommodation, flights, lift passes, ski hire, and lessons, so the earlier you book, the better chances you have of getting everything you need (as well as for a better price!)
We recommend booking 6 to 12 months in advance.
Should I pre-book ski lessons for Easter?
Yes. Easter is a popular time for ski holidays, especially with young kids, so if you’re looking to book ski lessons for yourself or other family members, we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment. (The same goes for ski hire!)