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Before you book · planning
Hiring a car for the French and Italian Alps: six winter checks
Confirm border permission, winter tyres, fitting chains and live road information before committing to a ski holiday hire car.
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Planning
7 dispatches from our editors on this topic.
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Your first day · planning
A smoother ski holiday arrival: the checks before your first morning
Bring key collection, luggage, equipment and lesson meeting points into one arrival plan, with a clear way to update it if travel is delayed.
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Plan the total · planning
How to compare ski holiday quotes and build a useful budget
Compare the same group, dates and services, then check accommodation extras, baggage, ski products and supplier terms before deciding.
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Plan a ski week · planning
A family ski week: a routine for different ages and abilities
Coordinate lessons, childcare, lunch and adult ski time with a simple daily plan, plus room for afternoons away from the slopes.
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Plan a ski week · planning
Your first ski holiday: decisions to make before you book
Build a first ski week around a suitable course, a workable daily routine and a complete budget, before committing to the trip.
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Plan a ski week · planning
Book ski lessons, hire and passes in an order that works
Start with the lesson plan, then match equipment, lift access and collection times to your accommodation and arrival.
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Plan a ski week · planning
Montgenèvre or Serre Chevalier: choose the base that fits your week
Compare the daily practicalities: accommodation location, lessons, ski-pass needs and the complete journey to your base.