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Your time is valuable when you’re on holiday and there’s skiing to be done. No one wants to be wasting time on a transfer from the airport to the ski resort, especially when time isn’t on your side.
Here at Ski-Lifts, we ensure that your transfer is seamless, get an instant quote today and book a hassle-free transfer with Ski-Lifts, to one of these ski resorts with short transfer times.
After the success of the 2021/2022 season, we are all very excited to return to our favourite European ski resorts! Our aim at Ski-Lifts is to make your ski experience as seamless as possible, so we have compiled a list of opening dates for European resorts that are open for Ski, Snowboard (and Transfer!) bookings.
| Bad Kleinkirchheim | 08/12/22 – 02/04/23 | Bad Kleinkirchheim ski transfers |
| Hintertux | Open all year round | Hintertux ski transfers |
| Ischgl | 24/11/22 – 05/01/23 | Ischgl ski transfers |
| Kitzbühel | Estimated 29/10/22 – 16/04/23 | Kitzbühel ski transfers |
| Mayrhofen | Estimated 03/12/22 – 15/04/23 | Mayrhofen ski transfers |
| Solden | 19/11/22 – 28/04/23 | Solden ski transfers |
| St Anton | 02/12/22 – 23/04/23 | St Anton ski transfers |
| Innsbruck | 25/10/22 – 28/04/23 | Innsbruck ski transfers |
| Bankso | Estimated 12/12/22 – 13/04/23 | Bankso ski transfers |
| Borovets | Estimated 18/12/22 – 15/04/23 | Borovets ski transfers |
| Alpe D’Huez | Estimated 03/12/22 – 23/04/23 | Alpe D’Huez ski transfers |
| Avoriaz | Estimated 10/12/22 – 23/04/23 | Avoriaz ski transfers |
| Chamonix | Estimated 17/12/22 – 16/04/23 | Chamonix ski transfers |
| Courchevel | Estimated 03/12/22 – 23/04/23 | Courchevel ski transfers |
| Flaine | 03/12/22 – 16/04/23 | Flaine ski transfers |
| La Tania | 19/11/22 – 08/05/23 | La Tania ski transfers |
| Les Gets | 17/12/22 – 10/04/23 | Les Gets ski transfers |
| Les Menuires | 09/12/22 – 23/04/23 | Les Menuires ski transfers |
| Méribel | 03/12/22 – 23/04/23 | Meribel ski transfers |
| Val Thorens | 19/11/22 – 07/05/23 | Val Thorens ski transfers |
| Tignes | 26/11/22 – 07/05/23 | Tignes ski transfers |
| Morzine | 17/12/22 – 10/04/23 | Morzine ski transfers |
| Garmisch | 16/12/22 – 02/04/23 | Gamisch ski transfers |
| Arabba | 08/12/22 – 16/04/23 | Arabba ski transfers |
| Cervinia | 01/10/22 – 07/05/23 | Cervinia ski transfers |
| Cortina | 26/11/22 – 01/05/23 | Cortina ski transfers |
| Sauze d’oulx | Estimated 08/12/22 – 13/04/23 | Sauze d’oulx ski transfers |
| Livigno | 26/11/22 – 29/04/23 | Livigno ski transfers |
| Madonna Di Campiglio | 03/12/22 – 02/04/23 | Madonna Di Campiglio ski transfers |
| Val Gardena | 03/12/22 – 11/04/23 | Val Gardena ski transfers |
| Kranjska Gora | 02/12/22 – 16/04/23 | Kranjska Gora ski transfers |
| Davos & Klosters | Various dates | Davos & Klosters ski transfers |
| Gstaad | 10/12/22 – 10/04/23 | Gstaad ski transfers |
| Saas Fee | Estimated 29/10/22 – 23/04/23 | Saas Fee ski transfers |
| Verbier | Estimated 03/12/22 – 23/04/23 | Verbier ski transfers |
We cover over 200+ ski resort destinations! Book your transfers today to secure the best rates and availability!
Are you dreaming of heading to snowier climates this festive season? It’s time to turn those dreams into reality. Christmas Ski transfers to popular resorts during the busy season are already getting booked up, so, to make the decision easier, we’ve put together a list of our favourite resorts to spend this Christmas.
Just a 2 hour, 30-minute transfer from Geneva Airport, Courchevel is located at one end of the world’s largest lift-linked ski area, the Three Valleys. You’ll have access to 600km of pistes and over 70 lifts! The snow in Courchevel is usually some of the best in the whole of the Three Valleys, thanks to the local slopes facing north. There’s terrain to suit everyone from beginner to expert, making Courchevel a perfect family getaway for Christmas.
If you’re looking for a truly festive Swiss break, then Wengen will delight you. The streets are decorated for Christmas and Christmas Eve. If you want to take in some local culture, join the local Swiss families and attend Midnight Mass, then get together afterwards to share homemade doughnuts and hot chocolate. Sharing a ski area with Grindelwald, Wengen sits on a sunny shelf and most of its slopes sit above its neighbour, under the north face of the Eiger. If you purchase a Jungfrau lift pass then you can ski in both resorts, as well as next-door Mürren.
Wengen is perfect for families, just a 2 hour, 30-minute transfer from Geneva Airport. The resort is virtually car-free and in the centre, there’s a snow-covered field that serves brilliantly as a nursery slope and a playground. The main way up the mountain is the cog railway, which gives any progressing children the chance to access the village from Lauterbrunnen down in the valley.
Megève was originally created to give France its very own St Moritz. As the story goes, in 1914 the French set about transforming the original farming village into what it is today, a resort with expensive boutiques, fancy restaurants and hotels all lining the town square and the cobbled streets. The Swarovski Christmas tree in Megève is a must see!
If you’re looking for a lavish Christmas break, just an hour and twenty-minute transfer from Geneva, then Megève is the place for you. Altogether there are seven 5-star hotels, one 3-Michelin-star restaurant and four that have 1-Michelin-star. Megeve has its brilliant share of accommodation, including hotels, private rentals, residences, chalets, and guestrooms.
Zermatt is Switzerland’s most famous resort. Approximately a 2hrs, 30 minute transfer from Geneva Airport – Think horse-drawn sleighs, glowing shop windows and chestnut and glühwein stalls, that’s exactly how Zermatt is at Christmas. The world’s most photogenic mountain, the Matterhorn ensures that Zermatt is loved by many and known all around the world, so it’s time to book your Christmas ski transfers ASAP!
If you’re worried about early-season snow at Christmas, well, you needn’t worry about Zermatt’s snow-sure slopes from late November. Its high-altitude top stations (all the way up to 3,820m), a modern and slick lift system and the fantastic mountain restaurants, ensure Zermatt is a cut above the rest. There are links to Cervinia over the Italian border from here, so you can even pop over for a pizza.
Val Thorens is the highest resort in the huge Three Valleys ski area, Val Thorens is actually the highest resort in Europe. The high-altitude of Val Thorens slopes means that this resort is snow-sure from November onwards, so there’s no need to worry about snow cover over the Christmas period.
The terrain around Val Thorens suits everyone from beginner to expert, however, intermediates are those who Val Thorens suits the most. If you’re up for some long, cruising runs over the Christmas period, then head over to Les Menuires and St Martin de Belleville.
he closest airport to Val Thorens is Chambery, but there are plenty of other nearby airports that the big airlines fly into. The journey from Geneva may take longer at 3hrs (than Chambery at 90 mins), but Geneva airport is preferred by some skiers for its relatively faster luggage processing and other facilities.
This amazing alpine village is nestled in Tyrol, it’s a beautiful picture-perfect Austrian resort. From the 26th November, you’ll find a festive filled Christmas market with local handicraft stores, fir trees and plenty of konditorei (a cafe selling pastries). Spend your days skiing and enjoying pony rides and a petting zoo. Each evening from 6 pm, the central square is filled with singing from the local choirs. Transfers from Innsbuck to Kitzbuhel take around 1 hour and 30 minutes, you can also fly to Salzburg and Munich, which takes about 2 hours to Kitzbuhel.
As the nights draw in, thoughts are turning to fresh snow and blue bird days on the mountains…
I’m sure you are already thinking about where your next ski trip will be, but in which ski resorts is the snow forecast? We’ve put together a list of ski resorts across the world that are open or are opening very soon…
AUSTRIA – SNOW FORECAST
Austria is one of the most famous and most popular skiing destinations in the world. The amount of ski resorts is vast and because of this, there is something to suit everyone.
Obergurgl is due to open this weekend and Kitzbuhel has already opened some of its high altitude runs, with snow forecast looking positive. Consider recommending Glacier ski areas, both Hintertux and Solden ski resorts now have more than 30km of runs open, the most in Europe!
Transfers from Innsbruck Airport to Austrian resorts all take less than 2 hours!
SWITZERLAND – SNOW FORECAST
Switzerland has an extensive history in Alpine sports, being one of the pioneer countries in the sport of skiing.
Verbier announced it is opening its Lac Des Vaux slope and will continue to open more as due to good snow forecast, until the main season starts on December 3rd. Sass Fee, which has reported the best snow depth in the world and Zermatt, has over 15 miles of runs available.
Transfers from Geneva Airport to these Switzerland Resorts take between 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes.
FRANCE – SNOW FORECAST
France is one of the most popular destinations for a skiing holiday in the world, and rightly so. The range of destinations on offer caters for every standard, every type of skier there could possibly be, and every winter budget. Val Thorens delayed its opening date but with good snow cover on the tops, they have a revised opening date of November 26th which is the same as Tignes. Val d’Isere have announced its season start will be December 3rd with snowfall down to about 1500 metres.
Transfers from Geneva Airport to these French Resorts take between 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours.
ITALY – SNOW FORECAST
There are three large, linked ski areas in Italy, so it is easy to get some serious amounts of skiing packed into your ski holiday. First of those ski areas is the Dolomiti Superski, which covers 1200km of pistes. Next up is the Milky Way ski area, the 400km of pistes connect multiple resorts. Finally, the Monta Rosa ski area. This ski area is often touted as one of Europe’s best-kept secrets. There are extensive off-piste runs to explore, as well as 180km of pistes. A few resorts have opened, Cervinia has had fresh snowfall and Val Senales is open with 4 miles of high-altitude terrain available.
Turin Airport to Cervinia transfer time is approx. 1 hour 30 minutes
Geneva Airport to Cervinia transfer time is approx. 3 hours
USA/CANADA – SNOW FORECAST
It’s great news for the North American ski slopes with a number of ski areas announcing early open dates due to good snowfall.
Vail calls itself ‘North America’s favourite ski resort’. That’s a grand, subjective statement we can’t confirm, but there is one thing we do know for sure: it’s America’s biggest ski resort. Vail’s got over 5,289 ski-able acres and 7 legendary back bowls spanning 7 miles. Free buses and heated walkways connect its four distinct base areas. Breckenridge is an American ski resort giving you access to 155 individual pistes and 32 ski lifts. Although the proportion of black runs available vs blue & green runs might appear intimidating to less experienced skiers, Breckenridge is actually an excellent resort for all levels of ability.
Denver Airport to Vail transfer time is approx. 2 hours 15 minutes
Eagle Airport to Vail transfer time is approx. 1 hour
Denver Airport to Breckenridge transfer time is approx. 2 hours
Eagle Airport to Breckenridge transfer time is approx. 1 hour 30 minutes
A day on the mountain is hard to beat, but what do you do after a day of skiing or snowboarding can make your trip one of the best!
We have asked our team here in Morzine and have decided on our favourite top 5 French resorts for Après Ski!
The Val d’Isere’s après ski scene has something for everyone and is known for its Après Ski scene worldwide. We are sure you’ve heard of the Folie Douce, this bar has performers who dance, play instruments, perform circus tricks and generally form a massive mountainside party every afternoon. Top DJs play at Dick’s Tea Bar in the town centre where you are able to dance until 5am! Cocorico is also a must visit if you like live music on the piste-side. So, whether you are young or old, you are sure to enjoy the Après Ski in Val d’Isere.
Transfers from Geneva Airport to Val d’Isere take approx. 3hrs.
Meribel’s Rond Point – also known as the Ronnie – is a world-class après ski institution and has been drawing in crowds for decades with its live bands and loud DJ sets. Its sister venue is the O’Sullivans Club, where you’ll find drinks deals and themed funk, soul and disco nights. This Three Valleys resort is huge with British skiers and snowboarders, so if you want a home-from-home party atmosphere with the bonus of mountains on your doorstep, this is the après ski destination for you!
Transfers from Chambery Airport to Meribel take approx. 1hr 30 mins.
Transfers from Geneva Airport to Meribel take approx. 2hrs 15 mins.
Alpe d’Huez is no sleepy ski resort. It has its own branch of Folie Douce, the Freeride Café with its pool tables (and a slide to the toilet!) and Smithy’s Tavern with its Tex Mex menu, beer jugs and band nights. When everywhere else has shut up shop for the night, there’s a nightclub called L’Igloo which stays open until the early hours. Drinks and dancing aren’t the only après ski activities, there’s also a big outdoor ice rink, where you can sometimes watch ice hockey games and the Sports and Convention Centre offering swimming, squash, climbing and bouldering.
Transfers from Grenoble Airport to Alpe d’Huez take approx. 1hr 40 mins.
Val Thorens is the highest resort in the Alps, and many people say it’s also the liveliest. The resort usually puts on a big event each month, like the JBL Snow Party (with performers including Tinie Tempah) and Festi Val Tho (an electro event), making it very popular for student ski trips. All season long, bars like 360 and Folie Douce mark the end of the skiing day with loud music and dancing, while Le Malaysia (the biggest nightclub in the Alps) is the place to end your night.
Transfers from Geneva Airport to Val Thorens take approx. 2hrs 30 mins.
Transfers from Chambery Airport to Val Thorens take approx. 1hr 30 mins.
Posh, but never too posh to party, Courchevel is world-renowned for its expensive and exclusive après ski scene. Follow the routine of the rich and famous and slip from the slopes (or the shops) into a chic bar like Le 8611 for an aperitif, move on for a Michelin starred meal in one of the celebrated eateries, then head to Les Caves nightclub to spend a small fortune on a jeroboam or two of champagne. While Courchevel 1850 is the place to see and be seen, the other villages also have some great bars, for example, Fire and Ice and Bubble Bar in 1650.
Transfers from Geneva Airport to Courchevel take approx. 2hrs 30 mins.
Transfers from Chambery Airport to Courchevel take approx. 1hr 30 mins.