Would you believe the sterling is fetching less than the Euro at exchanges, you would believe there would be some fantastic skiing break ski deals to be had in skiing resorts this Christmas as snowboarders stick in the UK to beat the credit crunch. Provisional numbers just now announced point to the fact that ski resorts are 87 percent full during the Christmas period. 15 % higher than the self same period last year.

You’ll have some chance in Jan that at the moment has a 34 percent reserve rate. Signs of a downturn is over the key school skiing holiday month that has 61 percent reservations, 5 % lower than last year. Booking centres in the resorts of Avoriaz, Bessans, Chamonix and Savoie have seen good inquiries in Nov boosted by the brilliant early on winter snow fall. Auron has higher bookings in comparison to last winter, whilst Chatel enjoyed a grand Xmas.

However there is heavy interest in bigger chalet, 7 to 12 beds, as people group up to save. Early evidence shows that DIY snowboarding breaks are doing well, perhaps pointing to the fact that keen skiers are not going to give up their trip to the mountains. However bookings for the big tour operators are lower than last year.

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