As we are all buying our Pumpkin Spice Lattes and having our weekend campfires, our minds are starting to think winter and for many that means skiing, especially here in South Central PA. Everyone is talking about ski clubs at school, ski lessons, and when the season will kick into gear at Ski Roundtop and Ski Liberty. This also means families are starting to plan their annual ski trips out west. We have families that head west every year for a ski trip. It is not cheap to take a trip out west in peak ski season. When you figure in the airfare, a resort stay or condo rental, lift tickets, etc… you are probably looking at around $7000.00 conservatively.This does not even take into consideration the additional items like dining, ski lessons, transportation and all those extras. Did you know you could travel to the Alps to ski for an All Inclusive vacation for almost the same price? Talk about doing something different and outside of the box. Club Med (yes that Club Med) offers amazing ski vacations all over Europe that even include things like kids clubs and baby sitters. You always hear people mentioning that skiing the Alps is one of their dreams but it does not have to be a pie in the sky dream. It is often much more affordable and accessible than people expect. Also, did you know that skiing in the Alps offers much better snow and vertical drops than those offered in the US. The Rockies have vertical drops from 1200 to 2500 feet but in the Alps that drop is 4500 to 6000 feet.
Over the last 20 years, Club Med has had a major rebranding and has become a leader in offering amazing All Inclusive vacations but not just in the Caribbean, all over the world including Asia and Africa. One of the products they are best known for are their ski products. Not only do they offer an array of ski in ski out locations but the trips are completely All Inclusive meaning all of your meals, drinks, and activities including ski and non ski activities are included. They even offer unlimited ski and snowboard lessons to everyone in your group. They offer 15 resorts in the French Alps, 2 in Italy, and 1 in Switzerland. These resorts all offer numerous ski amenities and accommodate families of all ages and sizes.
One of the more popular resorts in France is the Val Thorens Sensations located in Les Belleville, France. Val Thorens is the highest ski resort in Europe and has over 300 miles of ski runs. Not only does the resort include your skiing and lessons but has a great entertainment team for your evenings. They have evening shows and theme nights but you could also decide to relax in your comfortable room. The rooms range in size from a room that will sleep 2 people to larger rooms for families that include living rooms and fireplaces. The food at the resort is awesome and features not only standard American cuisine but true French delicacies and the restaurant has a Michelin star chef in charge.
You could also decide to head to Italy and visit Club Med’s Pragelato Via Lattea. The beauty at this resort is unbeatable and it is a great option for families traveling with younger kids. The resort includes your standard skiing and snowboarding but also includes cross country skiing, hiking, and nordic walking. In addition, there is a fun snow garden for children to explore. The resort again features very comfortable rooms that include family suites with two bedrooms. The resort has 3 restaurants and also has a mountain restaurant only open for guests of the resort. Again, all dining and drinks are included during your trip.
If you want to visit a ski resort that has a bit more of a cosmopolitan feel you could head to the St Moritz Roi Soleil in Switzerland. St.Moritz is one of the oldest and best known ski areas in the world and is in the heart of the Alps. When you visit this resort, you can ski, snowboard, cross country ski, participate in snow shoe walks, and nordic walking. You can refresh from your skiing with world class dining including authentic fondue. They have rooms that can accommodate families or singles and the rooms focus on the beauty of the outside.
We would love help you plan a once in a lifetime trip to ski in the Alps. Let us give your family a memory or experience that is something completely new.
Over the last 20 years, Club Med has had a major rebranding and has become a leader in offering amazing All Inclusive vacations but not just in the Caribbean, all over the world including Asia and Africa. One of the products they are best known for are their ski products. Not only do they offer an array of ski in ski out locations but the trips are completely All Inclusive meaning all of your meals, drinks, and activities including ski and non ski activities are included. They even offer unlimited ski and snowboard lessons to everyone in your group. They offer 15 resorts in the French Alps, 2 in Italy, and 1 in Switzerland. These resorts all offer numerous ski amenities and accommodate families of all ages and sizes.
One of the more popular resorts in France is the Val Thorens Sensations located in Les Belleville, France. Val Thorens is the highest ski resort in Europe and has over 300 miles of ski runs. Not only does the resort include your skiing and lessons but has a great entertainment team for your evenings. They have evening shows and theme nights but you could also decide to relax in your comfortable room. The rooms range in size from a room that will sleep 2 people to larger rooms for families that include living rooms and fireplaces. The food at the resort is awesome and features not only standard American cuisine but true French delicacies and the restaurant has a Michelin star chef in charge.
You could also decide to head to Italy and visit Club Med’s Pragelato Via Lattea. The beauty at this resort is unbeatable and it is a great option for families traveling with younger kids. The resort includes your standard skiing and snowboarding but also includes cross country skiing, hiking, and nordic walking. In addition, there is a fun snow garden for children to explore. The resort again features very comfortable rooms that include family suites with two bedrooms. The resort has 3 restaurants and also has a mountain restaurant only open for guests of the resort. Again, all dining and drinks are included during your trip.
If you want to visit a ski resort that has a bit more of a cosmopolitan feel you could head to the St Moritz Roi Soleil in Switzerland. St.Moritz is one of the oldest and best known ski areas in the world and is in the heart of the Alps. When you visit this resort, you can ski, snowboard, cross country ski, participate in snow shoe walks, and nordic walking. You can refresh from your skiing with world class dining including authentic fondue. They have rooms that can accommodate families or singles and the rooms focus on the beauty of the outside.
We would love help you plan a once in a lifetime trip to ski in the Alps. Let us give your family a memory or experience that is something completely new.
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