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Why book early for winter ski in Val Thorens

Great ideas to save you time and money

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Ellie Mahoney, Val Thorens Editor
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There's no such thing as a bad time to be thinking about your next ski holiday.

Here are some great reasons why you should consider booking your next ski holiday now, including huge savings and a lot more availability.

  1. Childcare availability
  2. Bigger choice of ski lessons
  3. Discounts on flights
  4. Cheaper transfers
  5. Ski hire deals
  6. Savings for Christmas and New Year
  7. Early-bird ski passes
  8. Special offers

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  1. Childcare
  2. Ski schools
  3. Flights
  4. Airport transfers
  5. Ski hire
  6. Savings for Christmas and New Year
  7. Ski passes
  8. Special offers
  9. More inspiration...
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Childcare

With school holidays being the most popular times for families to come skiing, it's important to book any childcare well in advance. Places can often be limited and if you've got children of different ages you may find looking for different types of childcare tricky, so book ahead to avoid disappointment. Lots of families book for the next season when their holiday this year has just finished, so join in with this way of thinking and you shouldn't miss out on getting a place.

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Ski schools

The same applies for ski schools and private ski instructors – the earlier you book the more chance you have of securing a place. Group lesson numbers are capped so ski instructors get booked up fast on peak dates. Take the worry out of getting a place and book in early. 

See all Ski School Lessons in Val Thorens

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Flights

With early booking definitely being the way forward, many budget airlines and holiday providers start to sell their flights and holidays well in advance these days. Airlines offer huge savings on flights booked for the winter ahead. Use our flight finder to search for the best deals.

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Airport transfers

Lots of transfer companies offer super-saver discounts on early bookings. Not only does it help them plan ahead for the winter but you can save a good percentage on the price too. Opt for a shared transfer over a private one to save even more money.

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Ski hire

Most ski hire companies offer huge savings for online bookings and, although most of them close down their booking systems over the summer, you might find that some of them offer even more of a reduction if you book in advance.

You might not be able to book now but it's worth taking a look, otherwise, put a note in your diary for the end of November or beginning of December to get the best deals. 

See all Ski Hire in Val Thorens

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Savings for Christmas and New Year

Special offers for the Christmas and New Year holidays are available throughout the summer. Book early to make some great savings on accommodation. All you need to decide next is whether you'd like catered or self-catered... and what presents to bring!

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Ski passes

Can't wait for your winter fix of skiing or snowboarding? Get it in your diary, ski passes for winter usually go on sale in the autumn. Save money on family and group passes booked online, with further discounts available for the early part of the season.

See our Ski Passes

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Special offers

Some companies start to share their special offers for winter during the summer. 

More inspiration...

Gather your family or friends together and start planning your next ski holiday to Val Thorens...next winter is never that far away.

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