Heaven Knows You'll Miss The Snow, Take a Late Break

With a fresh dump of snow hitting the mountains last week Easter skiing is a go!

Here's some ideas and offers.

Take part in the Final La Fine Cup in Avoriaz, France

The special edition of La Fine Cup #6 – Martin Perrier Memorial will return on Saturday 11 April 2026, marking a significant milestone as the event celebrates its final edition. This closing chapter will be a memorable gathering centred on sharing, conviviality, and tribute, with the aim of leaving a lasting impression on all participants and spectators. For this occasion, the organisers are calling on everyone’s involvement to ensure the event makes a meaningful impact, while they themselves are committed to creating a festive and friendly atmosphere true to the spirit of La Fine Cup, bringing people together to have fun and participate, regardless of building or creative skill. Participants of all levels are encouraged to join: amateur builders can craft simple sliding devices with emphasis on enjoyment rather than performance, while those less inclined to build can focus on costumes using whatever they have available, free of judgment. Experienced builders are invited to continue inspiring others with imaginative and colourful creations. Open to all, the event offers registration at €12 per person, including a drink and a gift, with options to sign up online or on site. Throughout the day, attendees will enjoy a lively ambiance with a DJ, as well as refreshments and food available at the bottom of the Tête aux Bœufs stadium. The award ceremony will recognise the top three teams in categories for best times, best costumes, and best sliding devices, with the race beginning at 10:00 a.m. and surprises and prizes planned throughout the day. A three night stay at Hotel des Dromonts, arriving 10 April 2026 is priced from £324 pp based on two sharing a double room with breakfast included. Flights and transfers extra.

Avoriaz: www.avoriaz.com/en

Experience Easter on the Slopes in Verbier, Switzerland

On Easter Saturday, Verbier invites visitors to enjoy a lively day on the slopes that blends skiing, entertainment, and surprises for all ages. The festivities are divided into two parts, beginning at Les Esserts from 10:00 to 11:00, where a traditional Easter egg hunt takes place with Meïno and the Easter Bunny; chocolate eggs are hidden in the flat area, and if snow conditions are insufficient, chocolates are distributed so everyone can still take part. The celebration continues in the Ruinettes sector from 13:30 to 14:30, where Meïno and the Easter Bunny hide somewhere within the Verbier ski area, challenging participants to find them before time runs out; once located, visitors can take a photo, scan a QR code, and complete a form to enter a contest for a chance to win prizes, with entry validated by uploading the photo. Winners are selected through a draw and contacted directly, as Verbier looks forward to welcoming guests for a festive and friendly Easter celebration on the slopes. A three night stay at Hotel Mirabeau, arriving 3 April 2026 is priced from £475 pp based on two sharing a double room with breakfast included. Flights and transfers extra.

Verbier: www.verbier.ch

Spend a spring week at The Graciosa, La Plagne with VIP SKI

Visit VIP SKI's new luxury Graciosa ski chalets before the end of this winter season.

Set at 2,003 metres in Plagne Centre, VIP SKI’s Graciosa development offers a contemporary ski-in/ski-out base with direct access to the Paradiski area. Positioned alongside the Mont St Saveur piste, the property provides seamless access to the resort’s extensive network of slopes, with lifts just moments away. Comprising 16 flexible suites designed for groups of four to 15 guests, Graciosa combines the ease of chalet living with premium facilities including a lounge and bar, ski shop, massage room and dedicated childcare services. Within the development, the Rochette Suite sleeps eight to ten guests and is designed with both comfort and flexibility in mind. The suite features a mix of double or twin bedrooms, each with its own en suite bathroom or shower room, alongside a spacious family suite ideal for those travelling with children. A bright, open-plan living and dining area creates a sociable space to unwind after a day on the slopes, while large windows frame views across the surrounding mountains. Guests also benefit from access to shared facilities, including an outdoor hot tub, offering a relaxed setting for après-ski. A seven-night stay at the Rochette Suite, Graciosa arriving 19 April 2026 is priced from £1,076 pp based on eight sharing four rooms on a catered chalet basis, this includes transfers. Flights extra. Call to book.

VIP SKI (020 8001 018 www.vip-chalets.com)

Enjoy the end of season stay in Morzine, France with Alikats

Enjoy the end of the 25/26 winter season in Morzine, staying at Chalet Harmony, which is situated in the heart of Morzine, within minutes of local shops, cafés, and the Super Morzine gondola. The modern property features six en-suite bedrooms, a ski and boot room, Wi-Fi, a Netflix-enabled TV, a cinema room and a hot tub on the terrace. Its crisp, bold characteristics are Scandinavian in feel, with its distinctive Alpine wooden architecture. Chalet Harmonie is eco-conscious, using 100% renewable energy via air-source heat pumps and hydroelectric power. A week’s stay, from 12 April 2026, at Chalet Harmonie costs from £5,156 total for up to 12 guests sharing the chalet on a self-catered basis.

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