New Ski Resorts

Spain may not spring to mind as a ski destination but take a look at Formigal and you’ll be pleasantly surprised. This small up and coming destination offers a range of accommodation, a warm welcome and fabulous food at inexpensive prices. The Spanish really have put their ski resort back on the map – this is a great place to go for relaxation, sunshine, tapas and skiing. A great place for families and beginners alike, Formigal is a good value ski resort that offers something different.

Since hosting the Winter Olympics, Italy has seen a burst of popularity in its ski resorts. Situated right on the Swiss border, Livigno has slopes that reach up to 2800 metres giving it a fantastic snow record, long ski seasons and great skiing for beginners, intermediates and families alike. The village centre offers an impressive range of bars, restaurants and duty free shops. Non-skiing activities include a day trip across the border to the stylish Swiss resort of St Moritz.

Austria ski holidays offer picture postcard scenery and welcoming hospitality. Maria Alm is a beautiful village surrounded by a ski area spread over several valleys. Gerlitzen is a traditional Austrian ski resort with a relaxing atmosphere where families are well catered for with a special children’s ski area. With many gentle blue and exciting red runs as well as some excellent off-piste routes for the advanced skier, Nassfeld appeals to all levels of ability.

New to Neilson and Airtours, ski holidays to the increasingly popular resort of Kranjska Gora in Slovenia offer excellent value for money skiing on uncrowded slopes. The village is surrounded by the magnificent Julian Alps, creating a traditional alpine atmosphere in a stunning environment. The ski area itself is well suited for both beginners and intermediates with a variety of gentle blue and red runs with direct access into the village centre.

A recent addition to the Neilson ski programme, La Rosiere in France has plenty to offer. Quiet and friendly, this charming ski resort is surrounded by magnificent mountains yet features gentle ski slopes that are perfect for families. The great range of blue and red runs coupled with black runs for advanced skiers means that all levels of ability are well catered for. Add in the good value restaurants and childcare and you get a great resort for family ski holidays.

Norway ski holidays offer traditional, snow sure family-friendly resorts for a complete winter holiday experience. Host to the 1994 Winter Olympics, Lillehammer boasts a great range of resort facilities including a wide range of shops, bars and restaurants. There is an endless list of non-ski activities including dog sledding, snowmobiling and even moose safaris. The main ski area is situated in Hafijell, 15km from the centre of Lillehammer.

New to Airtours, the French ski resorts of Tignes, Serre Chevalier and Flaine offer everything that you could want from a ski holiday in France. Tignes offers exceptional skiing and is a great bet for guaranteed snow and superb conditions. Serre Chevalier has an impressive network of lifts and pistes for all abilities. Flaine is highly recommended for families and its ski area suits beginner and intermediate ability levels alike.

Picture postcard Austria has welcomed skiers for years. Rauris and Mayrhofen are new resorts for Airtours; both are typically picturesque and welcoming. Set against a backdrop of breathtaking scenery, peaceful Rauris is ideally suited to beginners and families. Mayrhofen has a well-earned reputation and is popular with all ages and abilities of skiers and snowboarders. This large resort offers fantastic skiing, excellent shopping and great nightlife.