Some Heavenly Ideas For Snowsports Fun
Here's a Heavenly selection of winter ideas and offers.
The Freeride World Tour arrives in Fieberbrunn in the Austrian Tirol
The legendary Freeride World Tour stop in Fieberbrunn, Tirol, continues to stand out as one of the most important events on the tour calendar, with the FWT Fieberbrunn Pro once again delivering spectacular freeride action on the iconic Wildseeloder in 2025, where athletes in the Ski Women, Snowboard Women, and Snowboard Men categories impressed with creative lines and powerful performances despite challenging conditions. Looking ahead, the 2026 Freeride World Tour stop is officially confirmed, with the international freeride elite set to return to Fieberbrunn as the Event Village runs from 6 – 8 March 2026, reaffirming the destination’s status as a cornerstone of the global freeride scene. A seven night stay at ADEA Lifestyle Suites Fieberbrunn, arriving 1 March 2026 is priced from £1,216 pp based on two sharing a Junior suite with breakfast included, flights and transfers extra.
Austrian Tirol: www.tyrol.com
Volcom Spot to Spot returns to Avoriaz, France
Save the date for 28 and 29 March 2026 as Volcom Spot to Spot returns to Avoriaz for its explosive 6th edition, bringing two days of all-terrain challenges, good vibes, riding and partying to one of the resort’s most iconic playgrounds. Open to everyone, the event features modules and challenges spread across Avoriaz’s terrain and welcomes men, women, kids aged 15 and under, amateurs and professionals alike, whether they are riding or simply enjoying the show. With €8,000 in prize money up for grabs for the pros and plenty of prizes from Volcom, Capita, Union Bindings and Sunbum for top amateurs, the event also rewards all participants with free BBQ and refreshments, ensuring everyone is a winner. The full programme, including spots, challenges and live bands at the legendary Après, will be revealed closer to the event, so stay tuned. Registration opens on 2 March 2026 and while entry is free, places are limited. A four night stay at Maeva Home Le Cedrat, arriving 27 March 2026 is priced from €559 / £484 total based on four sharing a studio apartment on a self-catered basis, flights and transfers extra.
Avoriaz: www.avoriaz.com/en/
Enjoy spring skiing with high-energy end-of-season events in Verbier, Switzerland
Spring skiing in Verbier comes with an added dose of spectacle this April, as the resort celebrates the end of the winter season with a lively programme of events on and off the slopes. From 10–12 April 2026, the Verbier Air Show returns with aerial displays staged high above the resort, including at Les Attelas. Later in the month, Snow Glow (23–25 April, formerly Snow Pride) brings colour to the mountains, with drag performances, après-ski parties, on-mountain activities, talks and exhibitions creating an inclusive atmosphere across the resort. The season draws to a close on 25 April 2026 with E.N.D. (Energy Never Dies), a free open-air concert in Place Centrale, featuring French electronic favourites Ofenbach and Kavinsky, promising a high-energy finale to the winter in Verbier. A four-night stay at Shed Hotel arriving 23 April 2026 is priced at £1,474 total based on two sharing a classic double room with breakfast included. Flights and transfers extra.
Verbier: www.verbier.ch
Enjoy an Easter ski break to Arc 1950 with VIP SKI
Make the most of the Easter holidays 2026 with a late-season ski escape to Arc 1950, where high-altitude slopes, longer spring days and excellent snow conditions combine for a relaxed end-of-season break. Bear Lodge, VIP SKI’s flagship piste-side property, sits right on the Baptiste Giabiconi blue run, directly opposite the Marmottes and Bois de L’Ours chairlifts, offering true ski-in, ski-out convenience in the heart of the resort. With 30 bedrooms accommodating up to 80 guests, Bear Lodge offers a choice of room types alongside complimentary ski guiding, making it easy to explore the Paradiski area. After a day on the slopes, guests can unwind in the spa and pool complex, take in mountain views from the hot tub, or settle in for a film in the private cinema room. Evenings are sociable and relaxed, with a stylish lounge and bar and dining at the lodge restaurant. A seven-night stay at Bear Lodge from 29 March 2026 costs from £2,268 pp, based on four sharing two rooms on a catered chalet basis, including scheduled transfers to and from Geneva Airport. Flights are available from £500 pp, flying easyJet from London Gatwick to Geneva, including 23kg hold luggage.
VIP SKI (0330 175 562, www.vip-chalets.com
Deals
Book a late January or early February trip to an AliKats chalet and receive 10% credit
Winter getaways with AliKats just got even more tempting. Book a self-catered chalet stays in January or early February and AliKats will include “A Little Extra, On Us”, a complimentary AliKats Extras Credit worth up to 10% of the value of the stay, which could amount to almost €900. Designed to add a thoughtful finishing touch, the credit gives guests the freedom to personalise their holiday and enjoy a more relaxed arrival. It can be used towards a range of pre-bookable extras, from ski hire delivered directly to your chalet and lift passes brought to your door, to wine deliveries, breakfast bundles and even slope runs, taking the stress out of logistics before you even clip into your skis. It’s a simple way to make a winter escape feel smoother, easier, and more indulgent, letting guests focus on the skiing, the scenery and time together from day one. A seven-night stay at Chalet Soleil d’Or from 1 February 2026 is priced £3,295/€3,800 total for eight guests sharing the chalet on a self-catered basis, this includes 10% Extras Credit to be spent. Flights and passes not included.
AliKats (0203 514 6012, www.alikats.eu)
