14 Tips for enjoying a winter mountain vacation

Are you ready to leave for a winter mountain vacation? Here is some tips and easy ideas to make it even more pleasant.

1. Snow cover depends on the season, the altitude and luck. For guaranteed snow on your winter holiday, head to a resort that has access to a glacier and some high altitude skiing.
2. A mountain vacation offers a wide number of outdoor activities that you might enjoy. Try different winter sports and skiing styles: downhill skiing, snowboard, cross country skiing, sledding, ice skating, sleddog, snow golf…
3. For those who love walking, snowshoeing is an ideal way of discovering mountain nature. Don’t hesitate to engage the services of local guides. They will ensure your safety and share their knowledge and love of the winter landscape with you.
4. Thermal baths and hotel wellness centres or spas represent the perfect place to conclude a hard day spent on the slopes: pamper your muscles with a sauna, a Turkish bath, a tranquil swim or hydromassage, a relaxing body massage or beauty treatment.
5. Don’t forget apres-ski activities. Check the events calendar of your resort and see if there’s anything that interests you (shows, concerts, courses…) or simply go shopping and savour a hot chocolate with your friends.
6. To spend a unique evening get into your ski clothes again and enjoy a romantic ski run under the moonlight. This special rides are organized and accompanied by the experienced slope and rescue service.
7. If you decide to dine out, especially during peak season, remember to book restaurant.
8. As an alternative to dine at a restaurant, experience the warm and friendly ambiance of a mountain refuge. Savour the delights of mountain traditional cooking: salami, cheeses, soups, polenta, game, mushrooms… After dinner take part to a ski ride with torchlight or come back to your hotel or apartment by snowmobile.  
9. For accommodation consider a chalet or apartment as a good alternative to the hotel room, a perfect choice for families, friends or romantic getaways. Comfort standards vary: if you choose a chalet de charme you will find all comforts and high quality services, if you can’t afford it, a rental apartment within a typical mountain house can be a cheaper option. In both cases you will enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and spend your mountain vacation feeling at home.
10. Check if your hotel has private parking and if it offers a shuttle service, in order to leave your car and get around using public transports or private transfers.
11. To find the best conditions for a restful and relaxing snow vacation, if possible, it’s better to spend it during the low season, when resorts are quiet and runs fairly empty.
12. To avoid the crowds and queues enjoy the slopes early in the morning or at lunch time.
13. If you can ski mid-week, you will be able to get a discounted lift ticket. Many resorts offer also special tourist passes or packages, check the availability prior to booking.
14. Planning your winter vacation, the right decision depends on the type of skiing and resort you are looking for, the size of your budget and a number of other variables. Before leaving be sure to collect all the necessary information: mountain travel website or blogs can be very useful for you.

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