Which month and which country for your next ski holiday?

If you’re heading for the slopes in December then those focused on skiing should go early on in the month to avoid the crowds. You’re not being a Scrooge, you’re being sensible. For those hoping to give the kids a festive treat then every Club Med resort can offer a magical experience where the slopes are full of people in fancy dress and the evenings shimmer and twinkle with beautiful lights.

In our opinion, the French Alps are the place to go at this time of year. In particular, Christmas in our Les Arcs resort is truly wonderful. There’s always plenty going on to keep everyone happy and the torch-lit descent down the mountain at night is truly unforgettable. You can even arrange for Santa to visit your chalet, opening the door to reveal a picture-perfect Christmas card landscape.

It’s half term time meaning the big crowds are back. If you’re with the family then Club Med resorts across the Alps will have everything you need to keep the little ones entertained. However, the Grand Massif in France is particularly good for your group of adventurers: busy without being overwhelming.

The combination of easy and difficult slopes makes the resort good for everyone of all abilities and the range of entertainment available means that you can keep the kids happy while you get in some serious snow time. Make sure you get them to make you a meal with the unique Bread & Co experience.

Skiing later on in the season is always something of a gamble. With our unpredictable weather, there could be less snow on the lower slopes and choosing a resort with a higher altitude is always a good idea.

We’d recommend either Val Thorens or Tignes in France which are based well up the mountain and close to glaciers where the ski-conditions are consistently good. Remember that Easter is going to be busy.