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5 good reasons to go skiing in February

School holidays in February / March rhyme with ski holidays! The holiday zones allow you to enjoy the French resorts of the Alps, the Pyrenees, the Massif Central or the Vosges at the height of the season. While some prefer to go outside school holidays when they can, leaving in February also offers many advantages .

A maximum of animations

During the school holidays, February / March is THE period when the resorts work hard to offer holidaymakers an ultra-wide range of activities . Undoubtedly, young and old will find activities that will please them:torchlight descents, accompanied snowshoe outings, games, initiation to new snow sports, mountain bike descents on snow, guided tours, shows and concerts...

Before you leave, remember to take a look at the website of your resort's Tourist Office to consult the entertainment program and prepare for your ski holiday in February so you don't miss a thing.

A total change of scenery

The simple fact of going on vacation allows you to disconnect from your daily life. So going to the mountains, in the middle of virgin spaces, in a breathtaking setting will do you the greatest good!

Even if many vacationers will leave like you in February, in the mountains there are a thousand and one ways to relax in peace. There's nothing like a beautiful snowshoe hike to escape the hustle and bustle of the resort and savor unique moments!

Favorable weather conditions

Despite capricious weather for several seasons, the February school holiday period was the least impacted by the lack of snow. Bet on this period to maximize your chances of having good snow conditions and enjoy all the slopes of the resorts!

In addition, in the event of average snow cover, the resorts now have very advanced technical means to guarantee you the best possible experience.

No more endless queues at the lifts!

If leaving in February scares you just by imagining the long queues before you can take a chairlift or a funicular, today the ski lift systems are more and more efficient!

Stations have invested heavily in recent years in order to offer holidaymakers the latest technologies:

  • ascent speed improvement
  • ultra-modern cabins with increased hourly throughput
  • detachable chairlifts

The lifts are getting faster and safer . You will sometimes barely have time to rest between two tracks, for your greatest happiness!

Good tips and advice for going on cheap school holidays

In the middle of the season, rates are not necessarily the most advantageous in February due to high demand.

However, with a few tips, it is possible to save money even during school holidays !

Primary advice, book as soon as possible

Many accommodations offer “first minute rates. or “early booking » even in February / March if you book before October . You will therefore be spoiled for choice and at an advantageous price.

Gather to leave

As it is often easier to go during school holidays than at other times of the year, get together with your family and/or your friends in order to offer you larger accommodation that will cost you less by person .

Here again, we can only advise you to book as soon as possible because the largest accommodations are quickly taken by storm!

Take advantage of packaged offers

By booking through a tour operator , it is more advantageous to book your pass, your ski equipment or your ESF lessons at the same time as your accommodation. The final price will be cheaper than if you took the various services on site.

Here you are, ready to spend your best February / March holidays possible!

As a bonus:

Here are the dates of the winter school holidays for February 2018:

  • Area A :from Saturday 10 February to Monday 26 February 2018
  • Area B :from Saturday 24 February to Monday 12 March 2018
  • Area C :from Saturday 17 February to Monday 5 March 2018

To go further, here is the 2017-2018 school calendar for all areas!