Half Term Ski Chalets
Half Term ski chalets are a great choice of accommodation if you are looking to take a family ski holiday in February. Not only do they provide a great value option (especially if you choose a package with flights and transfers included) but they also provide your family with the perfect space in which to enjoy some quality time together.
February is when the snow is at its deepest levels providing maximum coverage over any underlying rocks; the days are also longer and the air temperatures just a little warmer than they are during December. Although the sun and temperatures climb higher still by the time the Easter school holidays start in late March many don't like the afternoon slush conditions at this time of year.
February half term week falls in line with the winter season's best skiing conditions. However, this also makes this week a hugely popular week for families meaning high prices and resorts filled to their maximum capacity. Although modern high speed lifts have largely dealt with any queuing issues we used to associate with half term ski holidays the high prices are unlikely to go away in a hurry. Given these high prices for booking half term ski chalets or hotels it is important to book the right property for your family's needs.
Your perfect ski chalet for half term - things to look for:
How easy is it to access the ski school meeting points?
Although there are efficient free bus services in most ski resorts you need to consider that half term is one of the busiest weeks (if not the busiest) of the season and no matter how efficient the service clambering on to an already crowded bus carrying your children's skis and poles is not going to be fun. If you add into this unhappy scene another random family that are 'pushier' than yours then it's not hard to imagine how tempers might fray. Children complain, mothers stress and fathers sweat and curse - fighting your way onto the public bus early in the morning is not the relaxing family ski holiday you envisaged. So, whereas choosing a chalet close to the bus stop is fine for less busy weeks of the season we would not recommend it for the half term week.Ski in ski out chalets are the ultimate prize for half term family ski holidays. Providing your children are competent enough on their skis or snowboard to navigate a blue grade piste then a ski in and ski out chalet provides the ultimate convenience. Being located on the edge of the piste may mean you are not as near to the centre of resort as you might like but given hitting the après ski scene or nightclubs is going to be low down on your priorities list this should not bother you. All you have to check is that the piste running by your chalet leads you directly to the ski school meeting points. It usually does but it's worth checking to be sure.
Many of the better quality catered chalets offer a private minibus shuttle service for their guests. Many dismiss this service or overlook it completely but it should never be undervalued. Your pick up time in the morning is usually agreed the night before with either your chalet staff or the drivers themselves so all you have to worry about is getting your nearest and dearest dressed, kitted out and ready for the agreed time (which to be fair is often easier said than done). However, providing you can get a routine going and that all members of your family know that routine tumbling out of your chalet and into a Landrover or VW Caravelle (the wagons of choice) is a complete doddle. On the three minute journey your driver will let you know where the best places are to ski that day, the weather forecast is and will also ask what time and where you would like picking up from in the afternoon. The provision of a shuttle service is just about as valuable as finding a chalet with a ski in ski out location so we recommend looking out for this service.
Half Term ski chalets - choose the right resort
Given that half term weeks falls slap bang in the middle of the winter season you will not need to consider how snow sure your chosen resort is. Unless it is a terrible snow year even the low lying ski stations will have ample snow cover in February. However, you will need to consider the choice of ski schools (if your children are still learning); the transfer time from your arrival airport and also what else there is to do in the resort other than the skiing. We have plenty of advice to offer on finding the right ski school so please do ask for our help with this. Choosing a resort with a wide range of non-skiing activities is useful if there is a bad weather day. Horse drawn sleighs, toboggan runs, swimming pools or aqua park centres and English film cinemas are all things to look out for.-
Courchevel 1850, France
Chalet Namaste
Sleeps 10 - 14Beds Available: 14 
£12,052 pp- Start Date: Sun 16 Feb 2025
- Flights not included
- Exclusive use only
Swimming pool Sauna Steam room Fireplace Ski in ski out Driver service Good views Traditional feel Gourmet food Catered -
Courchevel 1850, France
Chalet Lord Of Snow
Sleeps 12 - 14Beds Available: 14 
£17,391 pp- Start Date: Sun 16 Feb 2025
- Flights not included
- Exclusive use only
Hot tub Swimming pool Sauna Steam room Fireplace Ski in ski out Cinema/TV room Driver service Good views Gourmet food Catered -
Courchevel 1850, France
Chalet 1992
Sleeps 14 - 15Beds Available: 15 
£19,366 pp Offer- Start Date: Sat 15 Feb 2025
- Flights not included
- Exclusive use only
Swimming pool Sauna Steam room Fireplace Cinema/TV room Driver service Gourmet food Catered -
Courchevel 1850, France
Chalet Ormello
Sleeps 15Beds Available: 15 
£19,366 pp Offer- Start Date: Sat 15 Feb 2025
- Flights not included
- Exclusive use only
Hot tub Swimming pool Steam room Fireplace Cinema/TV room Driver service Good views Traditional feel Gourmet food Catered -
Courchevel Village, France
Chalet Le 1550
Sleeps 15Beds Available: 15 
£6,377 pp- Start Date: Sun 16 Feb 2025
- Flights not included
- Exclusive use only
Hot tub Swimming pool Sauna Fireplace Good views Traditional feel Gourmet food Catered -
Klosters, Switzerland
Apartment Silvretta Penthouse
Sleeps 6 - 8Beds Available: 8 
£2,370 pp- Start Date: Sat 15 Feb 2025
- Flights not included
- Exclusive use only
Fireplace Near resort centre Good views Self-Catered -
Lech, Austria
Chalet The Barn
Sleeps 14Beds Available: 14 
£11,739 pp- Start Date: Sat 15 Feb 2025
- Flights not included
- Exclusive use only
Swimming pool Sauna Steam room Fireplace Ski in ski out Cinema/TV room Driver service Good views Traditional feel Gourmet food Catered -
Lech, Austria
Chalet N
Sleeps 20 - 22Beds Available: 22 
£16,304 pp- Start Date: Sat 15 Feb 2025
- Flights not included
- Exclusive use only
Hot tub Swimming pool Sauna Steam room Fireplace Ski in ski out Cinema/TV room Driver service Good views Traditional feel Gourmet food Catered -
Leogang, Austria
Chalet Julisam
Sleeps 10Beds Available: 10 
£11,217 pp- Start Date: Sat 15 Feb 2025
- Flights not included
- Exclusive use only
Hot tub Swimming pool Sauna Fireplace Cinema/TV room Driver service Good views Gourmet food Catered -
Leogang, Austria
Chalet Julisam Estate
Sleeps 20Beds Available: 20 
£6,870 pp- Start Date: Sat 15 Feb 2025
- Flights not included
- Exclusive use only
Hot tub Swimming pool Sauna Fireplace Cinema/TV room Driver service Good views Gourmet food Catered -
Meribel, France
Chalet De La Traye
Sleeps 12 - 15Beds Available: 15 
£6,884 pp- Start Date: Sat 15 Feb 2025
- Flights not included
- Exclusive use only
Hot tub Swimming pool Sauna Steam room Fireplace Ski in ski out Cinema/TV room Good views Traditional feel Gourmet food Catered -
Revelstoke, Canada
Chalet Bighorn
Sleeps 16Beds Available: 16 
£5,859 pp- Start Date: Sat 15 Feb 2025
- Flights not included
- Exclusive use only
Hot tub Swimming pool Sauna Fireplace Cinema/TV room Driver service Good views Traditional feel Gourmet food Catered -
Val d'Isere, France
Chalet Inoko
Sleeps 12 - 14Beds Available: 14 
£7,101 pp- Start Date: Sun 16 Feb 2025
- Flights not included
- Exclusive use only
Hot tub Swimming pool Sauna Fireplace Driver service Good views Traditional feel Gourmet food Catered -
Val d'Isere, France
Chalet Etoile Du Nord - East Wing
Sleeps 12 - 14Beds Available: 14 
£13,759 pp- Start Date: Sun 16 Feb 2025
- Flights not included
- Exclusive use only
Hot tub Swimming pool Sauna Steam room Fireplace Cinema/TV room Driver service Good views Gourmet food Catered -
2% OFF
Verbier, Switzerland
Chalet La Vigne
Sleeps 8 - 10Beds Available: 10 
£8,866 pp £9,084 pp- Start Date: Sun 16 Feb 2025
- Flights not included
- Exclusive use only
Hot tub Swimming pool Sauna Fireplace Cinema/TV room Driver service Good views Traditional feel Gourmet food Catered -
4% OFF
Verbier, Switzerland
Chalet Makini
Sleeps 10 - 11Beds Available: 11 
£16,423 pp £17,145 pp Offer- Start Date: Sun 16 Feb 2025
- Flights not included
- Exclusive use only
Hot tub Swimming pool Sauna Steam room Fireplace Driver service Good views Traditional feel Gourmet food Catered -
Zermatt, Switzerland
Chalet Elbrus
Sleeps 10 - 12Beds Available: 12 
£11,205 pp- Start Date: Sat 15 Feb 2025
- Flights not included
- Exclusive use only
Hot tub Sauna Fireplace Good views Gourmet food Catered -
Zermatt, Switzerland
Chalet Mckinley
Sleeps 10Beds Available: 10 
£10,121 pp Offer- Start Date: Sun 16 Feb 2025
- Flights not included
- Exclusive use only
Hot tub Steam room Fireplace Cinema/TV room Good views Gourmet food Catered -
Argentiere, France
Chalet Big Bear
Sleeps 10 - 11Beds Available: 11 
£2,087 pp- Start Date: Sun 16 Feb 2025
- Flights not included
- Exclusive use only
Hot tub Sauna Fireplace Cinema/TV room Driver service Good views Traditional feel Gourmet food Catered -
Cervinia, Italy
Chalet Snostorm
Sleeps 10 - 12Beds Available: 12 
£3,244 pp- Start Date: Sat 15 Feb 2025
- Flights not included
- Exclusive use only
Steam room Fireplace Cinema/TV room Driver service Good views Traditional feel Gourmet food Catered
Key
- Funicular
- Cable Car
- Gondola
- Chair lift
- Drag lift
- Property