Heaven Awaits In European Ski resorts

There's a selection of winter ideas and offers below.

Enjoy Alpine cuisine and cocktails at Comptoir des Halles this season in Morzine, France. Morzine’s new unmissable restaurant in the heart of its village has opened its doors just in time for this year’s ski season. Run by the same team as the infamous Le Crépu restaurant, a village favourite for over 25 years, Comptoir des Halles (formerly the Haka) brings a new energy to Morzine with its vibrant street-food style menu. Perfect for any time of day, guests can savour its delicious food while soaking in the midday sun or taking in the Alpine sunsets from its large terrace just a few steps away from Le Crépu. A seven night stay at Hotel Les Bruyères, arriving 14 March 2026 is priced from £601 pp based on two sharing a twin room on a B&B basis. Flights and transfers extra. Morzine: www.morzine-avoriaz.com/

Try the digital adventure trails this winter in Tiroler Zugspitz Arena in the Austrian Tirol. In the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena in Ehrwald, digital adventure trails invite visitors to explore the region in both summer and winter. Three of the six routes – Cora, Finn and Mia – are accessible all year round. Each is around four to five kilometres long and takes one to two hours to complete. Adventurers of all ages can explore the routes interactively, with highlights including educational audio guides, videos, mini-games and puzzles. A seven night stay at Gästehaus Haag in Ehrwald, arriving 14 March 2026, is priced from £436 pp based on two sharing a double room with breakfast included. Flights and transfers extra. Austrian Tirol: www.tyrol.com/

Enjoy new high-end restaurant Le Chaman in Verbier, Switzerland.  From December 2025, Le Chaman, a new high-end eatery, promises to bring exciting flavours and lively evenings to Verbier. Located on the site of the former Chez Martin in the centre of Verbier and having undergone a complete facelift, this bistronomic restaurant will deliver refined cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. On the agenda: local seasonal produce, a constantly evolving menu, après-ski cocktails, elegant dinners and year-round events. An extra-large, sun-baked terrace will offer breathtaking views of the Alps, whilst the design of the interior will be elegant and surprising. Behind this project are four friends from completely different backgrounds but who all share a passion for good food and one common vision: to create a welcoming, elegant and sociable environment where guests, whether local or visiting, feel completely comfortable. A seven night stay at Hotel Mirabeau, arriving 21 March 2026, is priced from £1,219 pp based on two sharing a double room with breakfast included. Flights and transfers extra. Verbier: www.verbier.ch

Explore the stunning photography of VIP SKI’s brand-new Graciosa in La Plagne. VIP SKI is delighted to unveil the first official photography of Graciosa, now fully open and beautifully captured by Christophe Hassel. Real images of each of the 16 suites are now live on the VIP SKI website, offering complete transparency and confidence for guests. The original CGI visuals were carefully considered, true-to-life representations, and the finished chalets now prove just how accurately those designs have been brought to life. Each suite features a private balcony with hot tub, while the chalet enjoys a prime ski-in/ski-out position on the piste at 2,003 metres. Guests can also enjoy VIP SKI’s signature chalet catering on six evenings each week. Limited availability remains for February, March and April skiing this season. VIP SKI is also now taking bookings for next winter at this season’s prices, offering excellent value for those planning ahead. A seven-night stay at Mio Suite at Graciosa from 12 April 2026 costs from £1,480 pp, based on four sharing two rooms on a catered chalet basis, including scheduled transfers to and from Geneva Airport. Flights extra. VIP SKI (0330 175 562,  www.vip-chalets.com   

Offers

Get a free lift pass during a catered stay with Alikats. AliKats is adding extra value to selected fully catered chalet stays for the remainder of the winter season, making it even easier to plan a mountain escape. Groups of four or more can enjoy a FREE ski pass, available on both room-by-room and whole catered chalet bookings, ideal for couples or friends travelling together. Guests can spend a spring break at Chalet Debussy, one of the finest chalets that in Morzine. This 200-year-old farmhouse has been meticulously renovated to an exceptionally high standard using the finest local materials and expert craftsmanship. The chalet sleeps up to eight adults and seven children in two suites and two spacious bedrooms (all ensuite of course). The chalet features a spacious living and raised snug area, ski and boot room, Wi-Fi, Netflix and an outdoor sauna and hot tub. A week’s catered stay at Chalet Debussy from 28 March 2026 costs from £7,707 based on eight people sharing on a catered basis. Flights, transfers, lift pass and activities extra. AliKats (0203 514 6012, www.alikats.eu)