Planning a Skiing Holiday in Europe10 June 2009  If you’re looking to plan the ultimate ski holiday, then the mountains and resorts of Europe offer the some of the most fantastic destinations in the world. Always consider what the most important aspects of the trip will be for you to enjoy yourself. Is it important for the resort you choose to have options or activities for children? Will you be bringing a pet along? Are you interested in taking a private lesson with a ski professional? Do you want to stay in the resort village or directly on the mountain, with ski-in, ski-out access? All of these aspects are important to planning your skiing holiday in Europe.
Some of the most popular skiing in the world takes place in the Alps, one of the great mountain ranges in Europe, which stretches from Austria and Slovenia all the way through Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Germany until it reaches France in the west. As dedicated skiers know, the Alps are the birthplace of today’s alpine skiing, and the region regularly draws some of the most talented skiers in the world to its slopes. If you’re considering a vacation in the Alps, you must consider The Arlberg, a group of five gorgeous ski resort towns in western Austria that are uniquely connected by a series of 85 lifts and countless trails.
Another popular destination for European skiing holidays is the country of Bulgaria. Bansko Resort, considered by many to be best and most modern of all Bulgaria’s ski resorts, has one of the best snow records and longest ski seasons in the area, with good skiing available from December to May every year. Besides world class skiing, the Bansko Resort also features four and five star accommodations, from the apartment hotel to one hotel that features a casino. A stay in any of this resort’s high profile lodgings is sure to make your skiing holiday in Europe an experience to remember.
Although it has the reputation of being the land of amazing food and wine, Italy is also home to Europe’s highest mountain, Monte Bianco, and some of its most exciting and affordable skiing on the continent. The Monterosa Ski area is a perfect for families, offering both adult and child passes, and is situated near the quaint village of Alagna, sometimes referred to as one of the hidden gems of the Alps. Don’t be afraid of straying of the groomed trails at Monterosa either, as off-trail offers some of the best skiing at the resort.
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