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More time on the snow DOESN'T mean more money . . . I've done it before, and I'm doing it now... My spend for a month on the snow has ranged anything from £1500 to £6000+ That's major costs like pass + Accommodation + travel That's some peoples weeks holiday Fun Fact: My season pass here cost me just £352, that's less than one week in the Three Valleys I've done it the expensive way (Resort hopping, hotels, eating out) and I've done it the budget way (Airbnb, one area) There's a tonne of ways you can make it work if you want to I'm talking about as a remote worker or just a flat out ski bum - seasonnaires are a whole other breed What can you start thinking about now? Format What are you going to do, travel around or stick to one area? How long can you go for? Can you sublet your place? Time it for a contract end? Who you going with? It's way more affordable to do it with 1 or more people The BIGGEST decision and cost factor is ski pass You will rack up a tonne of costs if you choose to purchase every day you ski individually The most cost effective way of doing it is to get a season pass, these can be for one area or for multiple, some spanning a whole region. I've listed ALL the major European Season passes on my website: Snowclans.com: Planning tools > Season Pass (link in bio) These are this seasons prices. NOTE: You can get major discounts if you buy as early as this Spring. Check it out to get a feel for what you can get I'm going to be doing more reels on planning extended ski trips / seasons as this one comes to a close so stay tuned. FIRST I'm heading out to the Maurienne Valley in France for 2 weeks and sampling some of the resorts there Valloire, Orelle, Valfrejus, Val Cenis and a hop over the border to Bardonecchia #skiseason #skicamp #snowmad #digitalnomad #remotework #eurotrip #ski #snowboard #snowpark #skitour #freeride #chaletgirl #resort #snowshoe #natureheals #smallbusiness #skiclub #boarder #slowlife #lifestyle #mountainlife #gayson

All these are sub £250pp in March . . . Sure you've seen some ridiculous deals come up on Sunweb for lesser known resorts, but wondered if it's worth it? Here's a few that come up regularly with a breakdown of the need to knows. I've put this in order of best to worst options for a weeks holiday Le Grand Domaine (165km) pass usually 266 Euro/ 6 days 2400m Max St. François Longchamp (1650m) or Valmorel (1350m) Train+ Bus available or Shared services Decent size for people getting to grips with skiing Val Cenis (125km) 239 Euro/ 6 days 1300-2800m A multiday pass actually allows for 350km of downhill skiing: 1 day in each of the other alpine ski areas (Aussois, Bessans, Bonneval-sur-Arc, la Norma and Valfréjus). if you're willing to make the commute via Local bus or car Train+ Bus available, average transfer Dévoluy Massif (100km) 213 euro/ 6 days 1500m to Max 2400m Superdevoluy (Bigger, more facilities) and La Joue du loup (V Small, traditional) Pain in the bass by public transport, no shared services Transfers pushing 3 hours+ Les Orres (100km) 1550m - 2720m Long transfers 3hrs + but train possible More red's than the first 2 but still a small area Purpose built THINGS TO NOTE Who do they suit? Beginners + Intermediates who cruise, those of you who want to enjoy nature and not just rip through km after km of piste ALTITUDE Fine for peak season, a gamble for late in March do not depend on lower learner slopes at all, conditions are an absolute gamble for the lower halves of these areas Would I book these for the last week of March? Personally no But they'll have some great deals for next season too so watch out. I'll do another reel on the deals I would choose. Follow me for more shortcuts to getting a great ski holiday #skiweekend #skischool #familyski #learntoski #skideals #skichalet #skiclub #alps #snow #mountainlife #adventuretravel #activeholidays #familyfun #snowman #chalet #alpine #mountains #esqui #skifahren #skiurlaub #aktiv

My pick at the budget end of the range for March . . . It's still possible! I've sifted through the options so you don't need to bother. What am I weighing up? Altitude, size and ease of transfer = Great value Résidence Les Chalets de Valoria Ski in/out Valloire £250pp Self Catering 23rd March Area: 165km (1450-2750m) Train+ Bus transfer possible Decent for those who want a relaxed holiday Résidence Les Terrasses du Corbier Pool on snowfront, self catering £304 or Hotel Mont Corbier Half board £384 Le Corbier, Les Sybelles 300km (1500m - 2800m) Ugly but functional, most accomodation on the snow, all the basics you need in a resort but nothing more. Purpose built. Good for advanced on a budget Train + Bus Tip: Hire a car and get shopping on the way Résidence Méri-Bellecombe 3 Valleys, Brides-les-Bains 600km £409 pp Self catering 25min Gondola to Meribel - this is a great budget option to ski the whole of the 3 valleys from the centre Residence dei Walser Monterosa, Gressoney La Trinité £489 One for the powder lovers Monterosa Freeride paradise awaits Shared transfers or train+bus available Based on 2 people sharing Have you seen or got any other great deals? Disagree? Let me know! All transfer and ski area info on Snowclans.com #snowclans #skiseason #soloskiing #adventuretravel #backcountryski #skitouring #soloadventure #powderhounds #skitrip #travelhacks #snowboarding #ski #travelinspo #travelmore #esquiar #esqui #snow #nieve #neige #schnee #snowboarding #alpineskiing #monta #montagna #skialpin #carveyearround #skifahren #mountain #skialpine

No need for overwhelm when planning a getaway . . . Self- build holidays can be far cheaper when you know what you're doing Flight times that suit you , No Saturday transfer hell, Unusual itineraries and multi-centre trips , Booking direct for discounts... 1. Location First: Pick your ski area Size, pass price, transfer options, town vibes - filter by them all and then save to your personal shortlist Only digital guide that focuses on the details that people care about Visit "Where to ski" at Snowclans.com 2. Travel Skyscanner Not as obvious as you think 1. Flexible dates - search and then Click "show the whole month" to find the cheapest fares. 2. No set destination? Search all the ski airports and find the cheapest flight (Find out resorts by airport at Snowclans) REMEMBER If you're going to get a shared transfer or public transport, factor in running times and book an early flight outbound + late flight for the return. Trainline Easy international train travel journey planning and booking inc Coach options PS. Remember most European trains open up 3 months in advance, with the timetable and ticket release in November You can search routes beforehand to get a view on pricing & journey times Equipment Pre-book Hire Equipment Alpin Resorts can save you up to 65% on hire You can pick the shop that suits you best in location and pricing Accommodation Booking.com Hear me out - search using Booking.com to get a temperature check on pricing & availability Easy way to filter through facilities too BUT Visit Tourist board websites for value Book direct for potential discounts and more availability Picked your Resort? > Go to the official website and download their app Easiest way to get slope opening, lift opening, resort bus and Off-ski activity info LIVE Do you have an easy method for planning your ski holiday? Let me know! #laclusaz #chaletlife #naturelovers #mountainview #montagne #paysage #neige #ski #neige #paysage #alpes #vacances #mongrandbo #legrandbo

What are your criteria? . . . Here's the criteria I use to cut down my choices: Well over 50% of Skiing above 2000m I don't trust global warming, I want as much snow as I can get and that means going HIGH Connected Slopes I'm not particularly fond of areas that are split up into mini-areas, I want 100s of Km connected up by Ski 200km+ Area Look, I do a lot of skiing, I get through a lot of miles - I absolutely LOVE exploring new places and navigating without the map (Until I get myself stuck in a loop) Novelty is like crack for me A lot of the time this is on piste because I value my life and can't afford a private guide 24/7 Easy Transfers My preference is a resort with train all the way there (or close) - no traffic bs, cheap for singles. Depending on if i'm on my own, if I'm travelling on peak days or not, if people are coming to visit in my trip etc. The choice differs, but there's one thing about me, I ain't messing about with multiple connections Only exception is I will 100% take that hellish 4hr bus transfer to Tignes for the snow How do I find them? Snowclans.com > Where to ski I've compiled ALL the European ski areas with the key information needed to narrow them down PLUS pre made collections #apresski #highaltitude #skiweekend #snowtrain #snow #snowboard #eurostar #dolomites #pyrenees #alps #nordic #rockies #epicpass #ikonpass #skiweek #gayskiweek #holidayplanner #travelhacks #skichalet #luxuryholidays

Shortcut to pick your end of season holiday: If you're growing more and more jealous of the ski holiday pictures, it's not too late even if you can't go in March A lot of resorts plan to close right after Easter week (or even during) but we've got your options listed Spring skiing is a great option if you're all about the *vibe* Pros: Cheaper accommodation, cheaper lift passes, sunny days Cons: Shorter Ski days due to slushy snow, potential of fewer open runs Remember - these dates can shift forward if things heat up too quick, so I advise going right after Easter if you can Closing dates Obertauern - May 1st Ischgl - May 1st Arlberg - April 21st Obergurgl-Hochgurgl - April 21st Saas Fee - 21st April Verbier - 21st April St Moritz - 28th April Jungfrau - 28th April Tignes / Val d'isere - 5th May Val Thorens - 5th May Paradiski - 28th April Rest of the 3 valleys - 28th April Zermatt & Cervinia - 5th May Livigno - 1st May Cortina d'Ampezzo - 1st May Anyone planning on an Easter or Post-Easter Trip? Skiing, Snowboarding, Snow, Mountains, Slopes, Powder, Resort, Chalet, Apres-ski, Gondola, Lift, Adventure, Winter, Alpine, Snow-capped, Ski Lodge, Freestyle, Snowfall, Ski Gear, Ski Vacation

🥐 Edition - Menu hacks Ever wonder, what the hell is that? When looking at a menu. Never fear we've got you First of all, remember you're having Euro measures Pint = 500ml Demi = 250ml 🍻There's a few "beer cocktails" popular in France that make for a refreshing change🍻 🍋Panaché Classic, half and half lager and lemonade - Shandy ❄️Monaco Beer, lemonade, and grenadine syrup Usually some of berry or pomegranate adds a fruity twist 🍊Picon Adding a bitter orange liqueur shot 'Picon' to the beer, usually to a lager or wheat beer 🫐Tango Just a shot of grenadine in your beer 🍷🍹What about if you don't like beer? You'll almost always find a Vin Chaud (Warm spiced red wine) or Grog (Warm Rum - black tea, lemon juice, honey) and of course, as you're in france, plenty of wine. 🥃Want to try a local shot? Génépi is a alpine plant and popular aperitif, it's in the sage family if you want a hint at what it's like. They also loveeee an Anise based liquor Soft Drinks for you? Diabolo menthe - Ever see someone with a bright green drink? It's Mint syrup and lemonade Sirops - Essentially french squash, a lot of bars and restaurants have a variety of flavours Schweppes agrumes - THE BEST soft drink, grapefruit fizz, way less sugar than a coke too Hot Chocolates - You'll always be asked if you want cream (chantilly) or not, and can opt for a shot of rum or something in it too. Anything you think i'm missing? What's your go to apres drink in france? #apresski #skischool #skibreak #skivacation #mountainlunch #hotchocolate #fireball #chairbeers #frenchalps #alpine #esqui

Thinking of switching it up? Here's the top need-to-know about skiing in Spain. The majority is in the north on the border of France, in the Pyrenees Baqueira Beret (165km) // 286 Euro The largest and arguably the most upmarket and best infrastructure. It's well known as a stop on the Freeride World Tour, so you know that if it's big off piste you seek then you will be in for a treat. If you're not staying at the base and choose a village, driving is the best option. La Molina (145km) // 311 Euro More local than international, this is the only one you can get a Train to, direct from Barcelona so expect weekends to be BUSY. This is a pretty functional resort, suited to a few days Formigal (143km) // 294 Euro Actually closer to the West coast and San Sebastian A relaxed, purpose built resort. There's actually some challenges to be had. Again, best to have a car around here and move between Formigal and Panticosa Odd one out and the most famous of them all is actually south of Spain near Granada Sierra Nevada (107km) // 310 Euro This is the southern most resort in Europe but it's high altitude makes it a unique visit. Very good provisions for beginners here, but not a lot on piste for the advanced. After snowfall however, there's a lot of good accessible off piste. How are those pass prices looking for you? They jumped MASSIVELY in the last season, they're some of the highest prices per KM in Europe, averaging about 2.5 Euro per Km. The European average is around 1.8 at last calculation, but I've got to re-run the data. Buses seem to be a shortfall of Spanish ski resorts, with poor connectivity and timing. You can learn more and compare them over at Snowclans.com #skitrip #snowclans #neverridealone #travelhacks #solotravel #soloadventure #snowboarding #ski #travelinspo #travelmore #skisunday #snowboarding #ski #travelinspo #travelmore #skiurlaub #vacation #reisen #skischule #alpenliebe #snowboarden #kaiserwetter #skisaison #aktivurlaub #ferienwohnung #s

⬇️ Don't let stereotypes stop you from exploring some AMAZING ski areas . . . . It just takes a bit of forethought (or some last minute breath holding) Dynamic pricing is big in America, but most of Europe operates on a fixed fee that varies by low and high season. Fixed fees are great because it makes it easy to compare and one less thing to rush to buy or plan for. However - Dynamic pricing can work in your favour if you're a planner All these resorts have dynamic pricing on their lift passes, some vary more than others - you can get over a 1/3 off pass prices just by booking significantly in advance. eg. If you buy now (12/1) a 6 day adult pass in Arosa in March, you can pay 283 Euro - that's 20 Euros less than the European average, and 80 Euros less than a standard 3 valleys pass Zermatt St. Moritz Villars - Gryon Arosa 4 Vallees Gstaad Laax Aletsch Arena Crans Montana Want to know more about these areas? See how the price compares to your favourites? I have the full list of European lift pass prices on my site - head to Snowclans.com. Every single European area is on there, details on size, altitude, terrain and travel You can save a shortlist on your profile, signing up is free Now let's be clear, this doesn't let you escape the overall cost of accommodation and food in Switzerland, but if you are smart and compromise, you can. Have you been? #swisstravel #skiswitzerland #swissalps #skiseason #skimore #skipass #verbier #nendaz #sion #freeride #cervinia #fondue #alps #boardercross #freeride #powderday #skichalet #skihostel #skiluxury #luxuryholidays #skitouring #nordic #wintertravel #skiinfluencers #fallline #inthesnow #skitrain

The EASIEST discount you'll get . . . This new promotion is a no brainer to take advantage of Vialattea ski area is a huge 400km playground spanning the French-Italian border. Once the host of the winter Olympics, this is one of the few must ski areas for those who like km on km of slopes. Pick you resort wisely, depending on the vibe you want it has something to fit everyone - I've got the whole area run down on snowclans.com (you can use the link in bio or comment below to get a link) I'd personally pick Sansicario or Sestriere to be right in the heart of the area. You can access it by getting the train from Turin to Oulx with Trentitalia, then there's follow on buses to the resorts. 25% -20% off 6 day passes when you show a rail ticket from the last 3 days Pick up the pass in Sestriere, Sauze d'Oulx, Sansicario, Cesana Torinese, Claviere and Pragelato That's a huge saving on an already great value area. €182 (instead of €243) or €195.50 (instead of €261) - low vs high Season All you have to do is sign up to their free loyalty cards CartaFRECCIA or X-Go Have you ever been? Google "via lattea trentitalia" for the full T&Cs #vialattea #trentitalia #skimore #skidiscounts #traintravel #skibytrain #snowtrain #skitransfers #skiholidays #cheapskiholidays #Claviere #montgenevra #Sansicario #Sestriere #skiitaly #skivalue #skiline #snowclans #skichalet #ecoski #skigreen #sustainabletravel #milkyway #bigskiareas #skiseason #esqui #skitips