Look Out For Heavenly Ski Holidays After The Olympics

As the Olympics continue, you can set your own ski challenges when the flame is extinguished

Head to the unique Verbier Air Show in Verbier, Switzerland

The Verbier Air Show is a truly unique high-altitude event set against a spectacular alpine backdrop, combining adrenaline-fuelled aerial performances with vibrant ground entertainment. Featuring base jumping from the Mont Gelé cable car, wingsuit flights, paragliding displays, aerobatic aircraft demonstrations and even aerial dancers, the show offers an extraordinary celebration of flight in the heart of the mountains. The weekend begins on Friday 10 April, with an 8pm to 10pm screening of the Verbier Air Show at the Verbier Cinema. On Saturday 11 April, festivities start from 10am to 3pm with the Altitude Party, an aerial show at altitude accompanied by a DJ set, food and drinks, and breathtaking views, alongside a broadcast of the air shows and entertainment in Médran. From 3pm to 9pm, the aerial show continues above Verbier, followed by an après-ski party in Médran. The event concludes on Sunday 12 April, with entertainment and shows in Médran from 11am to 3pm, bringing an unforgettable weekend of high-altitude spectacle to a close. A seven night stay at Hotel Mirabeau, arriving 28 March 2026 is priced from £2,190 pp based on two sharing a double room with breakfast included. Flights and transfers extra.

Verbier: www.verbier.ch

Snowboxx returns for the 12th edition in Avoriaz, France

The Snowboxx festival returns to Avoriaz from 14 to 21 March 2025 for its 12th edition, bringing together skiing, live music, and après-ski. Festivalgoers can enjoy performances from artists such as Fatboy Slim, Josh Baker, Wilkinson and Andy C, along with many more. Snowboxx week is jam-packed with fun-fuelled activities, from legendary bottomless brunches and hilarious downhill inflatable races to heated snowball fights and the unmissable skim pool. Guests can also enjoy a heated indoor water park, indulgent spa sessions, and excellent food and wine throughout the week. These experiences are the icing on the cake, making Snowboxx a truly unforgettable week in the mountains. The pedestrian-friendly resort allows easy access to both the slopes and accommodation. Festival tickets start from £379 per person, including a full-week festival pass and a three-day Portes du Soleil lift pass. A seven night stay at Le Yak is priced from £393 pp / £1,571 total based on four people sharing a self-catered apartment. Flights and transfers extra. 

Avoriaz: www.avoriaz.com/en/  

Enjoy family fun on Timok’s Alpine Coaster in Pillerseetal in the Austrian Tirol

Since summer 2010, the Timok Alpine Coaster in the Pillerseetal region of the Austrian Tirol has invited visitors to “let’s coast,” offering a thrilling yet safe ride from the F1 Streuböden mid-station in both summer and winter. The 1,160-metre track descends 115 metres in elevation and delivers around seven minutes of excitement, reaching up to nine metres above ground at its highest point. Riders control their own speed as they navigate dynamic features such as the “Kaiserwelle,” the winding “Riesenschlange” (Big Snake), and the spectacular 360° carousel, before being carried comfortably back uphill. In winter, use of the Alpine Coaster is included with every valid lift ticket. The attraction operates daily from 12 pm to 3:30 pm, children aged three and over may ride when accompanied by someone at least 15 years old, while children aged eight and above may ride independently. A seven night stay at Hotel Tiroler Adler arriving 14 March 2026 is priced from £457 pp based on two sharing a double room with breakfast included. Flights and transfers extra.

Austrian Tirol: www.tyrol.com/

Alikats open Winter 2026/7 bookings in Morzine

Chalet Melodie accommodates up to 13 guests across six en-suite bedrooms and features a private outdoor hot tub, cinema room, ski and boot room, and bright, spacious living areas with Netflix. Located just a short walk from Morzine’s centre, the nearest supermarket and the Super Morzine gondola, it is well suited to families or groups. For larger parties, Chalet Melodie can be rented alongside neighbouring Chalet Harmonie, offering a combined total of 11 en-suite bedrooms and adjacent living spaces. A week’s stay at Chalet Melodie from 12 December 2026 is available from £6,532total on a self-catered basis. Flights, transfers, ski hire and passes extra.

AliKats (0203 514 6012, www.alikats.eu)

Ski with renowned Ski Journalist Henry Druce in Val d’Isère with VIP SKI

Following the success of its inaugural early-season trip, VIP SKI has confirmed that renowned ski journalist Henry Druce will return to Val d’Isère in December 2026, with bookings now open. For more than 20 years, Druce served as ski editor for the Daily Mail and The Telegraph, hosting reader trips across Europe, North America and Japan. Known for his deep mountain knowledge and sociable hosting style, his guided weeks combine great skiing with lively après-ski camaraderie. Guests will enjoy four days of complimentary on-piste guiding with Oxygène Ski School, with the option to book discounted off-piste adventures. The week also includes organised après-ski outings, a charity auction, quiz night and an end-of-week prize-giving celebration. Accommodation is at No. 3 CLUB Bellevarde, VIP SKI’s largest chalet in Val d’Isère. Sleeping up to 24 guests across 12 en suite bedrooms, the ski-in/ski-out property sits on the edge of the Santons piste with direct access to the Olympic lift area. Facilities include a spacious open-plan living area with open fire, sun terrace with two hot tubs, indoor pool and spa complex, plus VIP SKI’s elevated CLUB chalet service with canapé receptions and flexible dining. A seven-night stay at No. 3 CLUB Bellevarde from 29 November 2026 costs £999 pp, based on two sharing, including return group transfers from Geneva Airport, seven-night accommodation at No. 3 CLUB Bellevarde, welcome drinks reception, six-day lift pass, four-day ski guiding, a charity quiz night & fundraising auction for Snow Camp, and an end of week celebration with prizes. Flights extra. Guests can make enquiries via phone, WhatsApp, online chat, direct email or an online enquiry form.

VIP SKI (0330 175 562,  www.vip-chalets.com)

Of course there's also the Paralympics to keep you occupied before you get on that flight.