Ski and Snowboard News, Deals, and Events

Specialist tour operator Peak Retreats, which seeks out traditional and atmospheric French ski areas missed by most other operators, but still linked to the giant ski areas for which France is famous, is currently offering 30 percent off some of its most popular MGM built luxury self-catering apartments in France for new bookings made before 31 January.

The discount offer is available on all remaining January weeks (10, 17, 24, 31) and also on the weeks of 7 & 28 February at Le Village de Lessy (centre of Chinallion resort, close to slopes, indoor pool) in Le Grand Bornand (under an hour from Geneva airport); as well as at Les Fermes de Sainte-Foy in Sainte Foy Tarentaise (foot of the slopes, close to shops, indoor pool); and at Le Hameau de Pierre Blanche (near ski lift, indoor pool peaceful setting), and in Les Houches (Chamonix Valley - an hour from Geneva) ; L'Oree des Cimes (ski-in ski-out, indoor pool) in Peisey Vallandry-Les Arcs (Paradiski area with 425km of slopes) and also at Les Chalets du Gypse (indoor pool, ski-in-ski out) in Saint-Martin de Belleville (3 Vallées ski area which includes Meribel, Courchevel, Val Thorens).

One especially good deal is for departures 31January - the price for a week in a two bedroom apartment in Sainte Foy including a return Eurotunnel crossing with free FlexiPlus upgrade is now £147 per person based on four sharing. Accommodation only also available.

The company's list of offers keeps changing and there is availability at other resorts and some very limited availability remaining for 14 February in the school holidays.