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Christmas ski holidays
- Wake up to a magical White Christmas
- Spend Christmas Day on the slopes
- Explore dazzling festive markets
Believe us when we say there's nothing like waking up surrounded by snow-laden trees on Christmas Day. Christmas skiing holidays spent in the mountains are like no other, from the breathtaking views to the joy of being served a festive dinner that you didn't have to cook yourself. It's all the fun and none of the hard work.
If you're ready to start searching for your next Christmas ski trip right away, pop your preferred dates into our search. We recommend also filtering by 'family' and 'high altitude' to ensure fun for kids and the best early-season snow.
Best Ski Resorts for Christmas
You’ll never be disappointed with Christmas skiing in the French Alps. With dazzling firework displays, giant ice sculptures, and appearances from the big man, Val D'Isere Christmas ski trips turn on the festive vibe in epic proportions. Few ski resorts look as magical at Christmas as Megeve, with horse-drawn sleighs gliding through snowy meadows and ice figurines recreating nativity tales. And we can't leave Christmas ski holidays at Chamonix off the list - with ice caves, Christmas markets, street parades, and a torchlit ski procession.
Away from the French Alps, try a Christmas ski holiday at Zell Am See in Austria. Home to one of Europe's best Christmas markets. Our final Christmas ski resort recommendation is Zermatt, Switzerland, with traditional Swiss chalets, horse-drawn sleighs, lake ice skating, and magnificent Matterhorn views. Ahhhhh.
Most Popular Christmas Ski Holidays
Avoriaz, France
Positioned within the enormous Portes du Soleil ski area, a Christmas ski holiday to Avoriaz gives you access to an incredible 266 pistes for all abilities. And with no traffic bar an occasional horse-drawn sleigh, the town is super charming and child-friendly too.
Hidden Gem Christmas Ski Holidays
Zell am See, Austria
When it comes to mountain views, few are as breathtaking as the sight on Christmas Day on top of the Schmittenhöhe mountain above Zell am See. The choice of accommodation in Zell am See is on point, with everything from 5-star luxury hotels and apartments to family-run B&Bs.
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Blogs about Christmas ski resorts
5 of the best Christmas ski resorts in Italy
Whether you’re seeking family fun or a hint of Xmas extravagance, we have the perfect Christmas ski trip in Italy for you! Here are Heidi’s best Italy Christmas ski holidays.
Phoebe Hewitt
15 May, 2025
1 min read
Best places for a Christmas ski holiday
Fancy getting away from it all and treating the family to a super special Xmas ski holiday? We gather round the fireplace to discuss some of Heidi's best ski resorts for Christmas.
Sarah Cramer
8 May, 2025
1 min read
5 of the best Christmas ski resorts in Austria
France Christmas ski holidays are a no-brainer for those wanting to enjoy some of Europe's best December ski resorts alongside fantastically fun festivities.
Phoebe Hewitt
2 May, 2025
1 min read
