As winter approaches and the first frost starts to appear, there’s no better time to book a trip to the slopes for a perfect alpine escape.
Europe offers a wealth of world-class ski destinations, from the Swiss peaks to the charming French and Austrian Alps, catering to everyone from beginners to seasoned skiers.
Whether you’re looking for long, winding runs, off-piste adventures, or simply looking to enjoy cosy alpine villages, Leeds Bradford Airport offers convenient direct flights to some of the continent’s most exciting ski getaways.
Here, Leeds Bradford Airport have rounded up three of the top ski destinations for your next winter adventure.
Geneva, Switzerland
Geneva is a gateway to some of Switzerland’s most renowned resorts, including Verbier, Zermatt,and Chamonix. Verbier is famous for its challenging off-piste terrain and steep black runs, making it perfect for advanced skiers. The resort also offers a wide range of intermediate slopes and excellent ski schools for beginners.
Chamonix, nestled near Mont Blanc, is one of the most popular ski destinations, and combines extreme alpine skiing with breathtaking scenery, providing high-altitude runs that are perfect for experts. Meanwhile, Zermatt, home to the iconic Matterhorn, offers a mix of wide slopes ideal for intermediates and thrilling high-altitude skiing for adrenaline enthusiasts.
Beyond the slopes, Geneva itself is a vibrant city to explore, with lakeside promenades, a historic Old Town, and delicious Swiss cuisine. Jet2 operates regular direct return flights from Leeds Bradford Airport between December and April starting from just £85 per person*, making it easier than ever to reach the Swiss slopes!
Chambery, France
Chambery offers access to some of the French Alps’ most famous and varied ski regions, including Val d’Isère, Tignes, and the Three Valleys. The Espace Killy region, combining Val d’Isère and Tignes, boasts over 300km of slopes, with black runs like the notorious Face de Bellevarde for advanced skiers, long blue and red runs for intermediates, and snow parks and off-piste areas for freestyle.
The Three Valleys offers a wide range of ski runs suited to beginners, alongside steep chutes and mogul fields for experts. Outside of skiing, Chambery’s historic town centre, with its traditional French restaurants and scenic alpine surroundings provide the perfect complement to a day on the snow. Direct return flights run from December to May to Chambery from Leeds Bradford Airport with Jet2, starting at just £90 per person* and making these French alpine adventures more accessible than ever.
Salzburg, Austria
Salzburg offers a magical blend of winter sport and cultural charm, providing access to the vast Ski Amadé region, one of Europe’s largest interconnected ski areas.
With over 760km of slopes, Ski Amadé caters to all skill levels. Beginners can enjoy gentle, wide pistes, intermediates can explore rolling red runs, and experts can tackle challenging black runs and off-piste sections.
The region also offers snow parks and cross-country trails for a variety of winter sports experiences. Resorts such as and Wagrain are particularly family friendly, featuring excellent ski schools and scenic nursery slopes.
Alongside skiing, visitors can explore Salzburg’s cosy alpine streets, markets, and stunning architecture, with direct return flights from Jet2 running from December to March, bringing the Austrian Alps within easy reach for a snow-filled escape from £146 per person*.
- Family-friendly slopes, challenging ski routes, and cosy alpine villages are just a short flight away from Leeds Bradford Airport
- Return flights with Jet2 start at just £85 per person*
For further information and to book your next ski holiday, please visit www.jet2.com.
For more information please visit www.leedsbradfordairport.co.uk.
*Subject to availability. Prices based on 1 adult and correct at time of submission.
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