Powder Byrne Unveils Outstanding Family Focused Experiences Across Leading European Resorts For The 26/27 Ski Season

Trusted specialist ski operator and alpine expert Powder Byrne has unveiled its family focused experiences across Switzerland and Austria for the upcoming ski season. With 40 years of history, Powder Byrne prides itself on the reputation it has built for creating generations of skiers, thanks to the steadfast belief that skiing enables families to spend meaningful time together, and the benefits of a ski trip last well beyond the week away. With this in mind, each family oriented ski programme is completely built around helping children flourish and build confidence, while creating cherished memories and having fun.

Founded by entrepreneur Rory Byrne in 1985 and now run by his son Edward Byrne, Powder Byrne is an alpine specialist with 40 years’ experience, with a strong belief in the power of ski and alpine travel to educate children outside the classroom and bring families together. Powder Byrne is renowned for its deep knowledge and unmatched service, delivering luxury ski, sun and adventure holidays to families in both the UK and internationally. Alongside its original family skiing holidays and summer weekly programmes in Switzerland, Austria and Italy, Powder Byrne offers bespoke trips and guided itineraries across and Japan, throughout the winter & summer seasons.

Powder Byrne’s full service resort weeks, across some of the best mountain destinations in Europe, all feature their award winning children’s ski programmes, which are expertly designed to develop skills, and ensure enjoyment at every stage, with dedicated instructors and fully qualified teams. Spanning across age groups, Powder Byrne offer:

• Yeti Primer (age 3) where mini slope adventures are carefully balanced with plenty of rest and play.

• Yeti Programme (ages 4-9) provides the ultimate development for skiing in small group sizes.

• SnoZone (ages 10-14) an adrenaline-fuelled programme designed for young skiers who can confidently ski on red runs and are keen to learn tricks and take their skiing to the next level.

• Ski Academy (ages 14-17) a multi-disciplinary, action-packed ski week for teens to improve their technical piste skiing, speed on the slopes, freestyle techniques and off-piste skiing

• Carve to Cruise (ages 15-19) created specifically for older teens who are ready to refine their technique, ski more independently and enjoy the mountains with other confident skiers their age

Navigating booking a family ski holiday can be overwhelming and so Powder Byrne have used their industry knowledge to put together the finest options for Christmas, February half term and Easter Holidays. Every itinerary below includes Powder Byrne’s full Resort Service, which includes PB’s Private Nanny, providing a bespoke childcare service for babies up to 4 years old; the PB Crèche, giving parents the chance to enjoy time on the slopes knowing their little ones are in the very best hands; all the above children's programmes; luxury transfers; full resort management service on the ground and pre-travel concierge service who can arrange ski passes, restaurants and spa reservations; and mountain guides for non skiers.

In addition to this selection below, Powder Byrne have availability across a number of other resorts across the season, including San Cassiano, Zermatt, and more.

Christmas in Arosa: 19th to 26th December 2026

Celebrate an unforgettable family Christmas in Arosa, delighting guests with twinkling lights, reliable early-season snow and access to extensive terrain. The village offers slopes for all abilities and impeccable mountain dining. A stay at Hotel Valsana offers a refined alpine hideaway where guests can enjoy an impressive gym and spa, a standout restaurant known for its health-focused menus, and easy access to the slopes via a short Powder Byrne shuttle ride.

Prices from £19,146 for a family of 4 travelling for 7 nights, including return 1st class train transfers, 7 nights at Hotel Valsana in the Corner Junior Suite with double sofa-bed on a bed and breakfast basis, including children’s programmes and Powder Byrne Resort services. For more information or to book please visit https://www.powderbyrne.com/.

New Year’s in Flims: 26th December 2026 to 2nd January 2027

With its dramatic alpine scenery and vast ski area, Flims is an ideal setting during the festive season. Powder Byrne recommends Hotel Adula, a family-favourite in a prime location close to the slopes and the village shops and restaurants. Parents are encouraged to soak in the La Mira spa, taking in the view from the outdoor pool and rejuvenate with an aromatherapy treatment, while kids make the most of the expert-run children’s ski programmes.

Prices from £19,160 for a family of 4 travelling and for 7 nights, including private return transfers, 7 nights at Hotel Adula in the Soldanella Double Room with 2 extra beds on a bed and breakfast basis, also including New Year's Eve Dinner, and children’s programmes and Powder Byrne Resort services. For more information or to book please visit https://www.powderbyrne.com/.

February Half Term in Grindelwald: 13th to 20th February 2027

Ideal for young families, Grindelwald is home to the designated ‘Bodmi’ beginners’ ski area and the ‘First Mountain side, while intermediate and advanced skiers will find extensive terrain to explore. At the Hotel Belvedere, guests can experience classic Swiss hospitality, and located moments from the high street, it offers unparalleled vistas of the majestic Eiger, setting the stage for an unforgettable retreat.

Prices from £18,566 for a family of 4 travelling and for 7 nights, including luxury group transfers, 7 nights at Hotel Belvedere in the Deluxe North Double with 2 extra beds on a Half Board basis, including children’s programmes and Powder Byrne Resort services. For more information or to book please visit https://www.powderbyrne.com/.

Powder Byrne also run a private flight programme in February half term, available at an additional cost.

Easter holidays in St Christoph: 3rd to 10th April 2027

Hotel Maiensee in the Austrian Arlberg sits at 1,800 metres and with true ski-in ski-out access, the hotel offers seamless connectivity to the Arlberg ski area and is an excellent choice for families. Small but perfectly formed, the pretty resort of St Christoph is part of the bigger and more well-known St Anton ski circuit.

Prices from £19,256 for a family of 4 travelling and for 7 nights, including return private transfers, 7 nights at Hotel Maiensee in the Deluxe Maiensee Double Room with 2 extra beds on a Half Board basis, including children’s programmes and Powder Byrne Resort services. For more information or to book please visit https://www.powderbyrne.com/.

This year, Powder Byrne is also proud to introduce two new programmes to help guests get the most out of their ski holiday. The brand new ski clinic is now offered as part of the complimentary ski guiding for adults, so that they can continue to improve their skills and technique even once out of ski school. In addition, Powder Byrne has introduced a loyalty rewards programme as a way of recognising and thanking their clients. All Powder Byrne clients will now earn points towards experience-focused rewards to be redeemed on future trips, including spa treatments, private transfers, additional private guiding, and even exclusive Powder Byrne client trips, from a week at Polo Valley to a private jet journey.