Plenty of special offers for the 24th March available…

Its not quite the end of the season, but you can feel it in the air – don’t miss out on this bumper snow, get to the slopes with one of our special offers!  See below a selection for the 24th March for 7 nights including a Eurotunnel crossing for a self drive holiday, however if you are looking for a different date or method of travel please contact our sales team on 0845 863 0525 or visit our website www.ernalow.co.uk for our special offers and up to date availability.

45% off accommodation price @ Puy St Vincent, France: £62 (reduced from £89) is the total price per person based on maximum occupancy in a 1 bedroom + cabin 6 persons apartment in Residence Le Hameau des Ecrins.

Le Hameau des Ecrins

40% off accommodation price @ Les Menuires, France: £121 (reduced from £183) is the total price per person based on maximum occupancy in a 2 bedroom 6 persons Comfort apartment in Residence Le Hameau des Airelles.

35% off accommodation price @ Morzine, France: £198 (reduced from £292) is the total price per person based on maximum occupancy in a 3 bedroom 6/8 persons apartment in Residence L’Aiglon de Morzine.

30% off accommodation price @ Flaine, France: £106 (reduced from £141) is the total price per person based on maximum occupancy in a 2 bedroom + cabin 8 persons apartment in Residence Les Pleiades.

30% off accommodation price @ Belle Plagne, France: £194 (reduced from £268) is the total price per person based on maximum occupancy in a 4 bedroom 8 persons apartment in Les Montagnettes de Belle Plagne.

30% off accommodation price @ Arc 2000, France: £196 (reduced from £261) is the total price per person based on maximum occupancy in a 1 bedroom 4 persons apartment in La Cime des Arcs.

Fresh snow is dumping this week – why not head out before the Easter rush and enjoy it!

As always we have plenty of special offers up for grabs across the Alps.  So with a fresh dump of snow covering most of the slopes this week, why not take advantage of the low rates and head to the white stuff while you still can?!

Below you will find a selection of offers for arrival on the 17th March for 7 nights, however many other offers are available on other dates, just check out our Ski Deals page for information or contact the office on 0845 863 0525.

30% off accommodation price @ Puy St Vincent, France: £70 (reduced from £90) is the total price per person based on maximum occupancy in a 1 bedroom 8 persons apartment in Residence La Dame Blanche et Le Parc Aux Etoiles.

La Dame Blanche et Le Parc Aux Etoiles

30% off accommodation price @ Les Menuires, France: £198 (reduced from £270) is the total price per person based on maximum occupancy in a 2 bedroom + cabin 6 persons apartment in Les Montagnettes – Le Hameau de la Sapiniere.

25% off accommodation price @ Belle Plagne, France: £144 (reduced from £176) is the total price per person based on maximum occupancy in a Studio 4 persons Comfort apartment in Residence Cassiopee.

Residence Cassiopee Belle Plagne

20% off accommodation price @ Flaine, France: £122 (reduced from £147) is the total price per person based on maximum occupancy in a 3 bedroom 8 persons apartment in Residence Le Refuge du Golf.

All prices shown above are for self-catering accommodation and includes a return Eurotunnel crossing with Free FlexiPlus upgrade, not flights.

March skiing offers – grab them while you can!

March is the perfect time to hit the slopes with blue skies, white pistes and best of all no school holidays to contend with, but if you still need to be convinced maybe these offers will help!

Les Orres for £89 per person
Save £45 per person on a week’s self-catering board in La Foret D’Or, sleeping 8. Includes return Eurotunnel crossing with Free FlexiPlus upgrade, departing 10^th March.

Flaine for £136 per person
Save £27 per person on a week’s self-catering board in Les Pleiades, sleeping 6. Includes return Eurotunnel crossing with Free FlexiPlus upgrade, departing 10^th March.

View from Les Pleiades

Serre Chevalier for £89 per person with Erna low
Save £22 per person on a week’s self-catering board in Les Chalets du Jardin Alpin, sleeping 7. Includes return Eurotunnel crossing with Free FlexiPlus upgrade, departing 10^th March.

We also have an apartment still available for the 3^rd March (this coming week) in Arc 1950 with 60% off !

Arc 1950 for £177 per person
Save £213 per person on a week’s self-catering board in Arc 1950 Le Village, sleeping 10. Includes two return Eurotunnel crossings with Free FlexiPlus upgrade, departing 3^rd March.

Arc 1950 Le Village

Build yourself a bargain with DIY ski holidays

Take advantage of the amazing snow conditions and build your own package for a bargain getaway to the slopes.

Putting together your own ski package allows you to book your own flights at times that suit you, shop around for the best prices, choose the most convenient departure point and tailor your holiday to your own requirements.

With the amazing snow conditions across the Alps, we have put together some examples of how you could be on the slopes as soon as the 28th January for less than you may think.

Example 1 – Flaine (6 people sharing)
Easyjet flights from London Luton to Geneva – £73 per person
Private transfers with Ski Cab to Flaine – £52 per person
7 nights in a 1 bedroom + cabin 6 person apartment at the Residence Les Pleiades - £108 per person
Total holiday price – £233 per person

Example 2 – Alpe d’Huez (4 people sharing)
Easyjet flights from Liverpool to Grenoble – £105 per person
Return transfers with Ben’s Bus to Alpe d’Huez – £45 per person
7 nights in a 1 bedroom 4 person apartment at the Horizons d’Huez - £135 per person
Total holiday price – £285 per person

Example 3 – Morzine 4* (8 people sharing)
Easyjet flights from Newcastle to Geneva – £92 per person
Private transfers with Ski Cab to Morzine – £40 per person
7 nights in a 3 bedroom 8 person apartment at the 4* Aiglon de Morzine - £189 per person
Total holiday price – £321 per person

If you need some advice on the best way to put together your own ski holiday, or maybe you can’t spare a full week and would like to book a ski weekend, give us a call on 0845 863 0525.

More January Discounts On Offer With Erna Low

A huge selection of special offers are currently available for those booking their trip to the Alps.  To view the full selection why not visit our Ski Deals page.  To help you make up your mind we have hand picked a selection of offers for stays from the 21st January for 7 nights.  Prices are per person based on maximum occupancy of a self catering apartment and include a Eurotunnel crossing with free upgrade to FlexiPlus.

20% off accommodation price. Arc 1950, France: £196 (reduced from £238)  in a 2 bedroom 6 persons classic apartment in Arc 1950 Le Village.

30% off accommodation price. Belle Plagne, France: £175 (reduced from £230) in a 1 bedroom 4 persons apartment in Residence Le Quartz.

30% off accommodation price. Flaine, France: £100 (reduced from £134) in a 2 bedroom + cabin 8 persons apartment in Residence Les Pleiades.

20% off accommodation price. Les Houches, France: £85 (reduced from £99) in a Studio cabin 4/6 persons apartment in Residence Les Balcons d’Anaite.

40% off accommodation price. Puy St Vincent, France: £79 (reduced from £118) in a 1 bedroom 8 persons apartment in Residence La Dame Blanche et Le Parc Aux Etoiles.

30% off accommodation price. Valmeinier, France: £97 (reduced from £127) in a 2 bedroom or 1 bedroom + cabin 6 persons apartment in Residence Les Loges de Pierres.

More French ski resorts opening this weekend…

In case you hadn’t noticed, the snow has eventually arrived.

It has been snowing since early this week, and it should carry on until the end of the week, to bring up to 40 centimetres of fresh snow on the slopes of the Savoie Mont Blanc region in France, as well as across the Alps.

Snow in La Tania this week

Five resorts have already opened in the last few weeks: Courchevel, Tignes, Val d’Isère and Val Thorens for alpine skiing, as well as Bessans for cross country skiing.

More than 10 other resorts are opening this weekend: Les Arcs, Bourg Saint Maurice, Avoriaz, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Châtel, Flaine, Les Menuires, Méribel, Montriond, Orelle, Peisey-Vallandry, La Plagne, La Tania and Valloire

For more information on holidays please go to our website or call 0845 863 0525

Our top 10 luxury ski apartments

Mention the term ‘self catering apartments’ to many skiers and it conjures up visions of shoe box sized apartments in soul-less concrete blocks, but that is not the case any more.

To highlight just how much has changed in recent years, we’ve pulled together our top 10 ‘staff picks’ of our favourite luxury ski apartments. Take a look below and if there’s nothing to suit, call one of our expert travel advisors on 0844 879 2921 or go online to find the perfect ski holiday for you.

And remember all prices include a return Eurotunnel crossing with a free upgrade to FlexiPlus – giving you flexible travel, priority boarding and access to an exclusive lounge.

Our Top 10 luxury ski apartments

Arc 1950 ‘Le Village’
From £215 per person per week
This ever popular village in Les Arcs offers ski in, ski out convenience and a traditional Savoyard village atmosphere.

Les Cimes Blanches, La Rosiere
From £184 per person per week
This quality CGH residence in the traditional resort of La Rosiere offers doorstep skiing and impressive amenities.

L’Aiglon de Morzine
From £250 per person per week
A number of stunning, premium apartments, in the centre of Morzine, just 5 mins walk from the Super Morzine lift.

La Reine des Pres, Samoens
From £167 per person per week
Located in the pretty village of Samoens, this high quality property gives access to the huge Grand Massif ski area.

Les Terrasses d’Eos, Flaine
From £218 per person per week
A luxury residence with a contemporary design and ski in, ski out location, located within a short drive time of Calais.

Le Hameau du Beaufortain, Les Saisies
From £160 per person per week
Enjoying a peaceful location with great access to the slopes, this lovely property would be an ideal choice for families.

L’Ours Bleu, Vallorcine
From £97 per person per week
Located in the stunning beauty of the Chamonix Valley, this conveniently situated property offers excellent value for money.

Les Chalets de Flambeau, Val Cenis
From £178 per person per week
Brand new for 2011/12, this quality CGH residence will offer doorstep skiing and amenities including a pool & spa offering beauty treatments.

Rocksresort, Laax
From £208 per person per week
Offering a change from the usual traditional Alpine properties, this stunning contemporary property offers a new ski holiday experience.

Le Village de Lessy, Le Grand Bornand
From £169 per person per week
A lovely property in this little known, picturesque resort that is ideal for families or those looking to get away from the peak date crowds.

Call one of our expert travel advisors on 0844 879 2921 or go online to find the perfect ski holiday for you

Our Top Christmas Ski Holiday Picks

We have just released some more fantastic ski holidays over Christmas – you can book accommodation only, or include our FREE Eurotunnel FlexiPlus upgrade. Take a look at our favourites below, including an exclusive offer in L’Aiglon Morzine.

Les Montagnettes, Val Thorens – 5 bedroom 10 person apartment – £470 p/p
Ideal for a cozy Christmas, these chalet style apartments all benefit from a wood burning fire in the living area and enjoy a central location in the snow-sure resort of Val Thorens.

Les Terrasses d’Eos, Flaine – 2 bedroom ‘classic’ 6 person apartment – £325 p/p, 3 bedroom 8 person apartment – £354 p/p
A much sought after property offering stunning contemporary apartments in a ski in/ski out location overlooking the resort.

Les Montagnettes, Belle Plagne – 4 bedroom 8 person apartment – £432 p/p
This popular ski in/ski out, chalet style residence enjoys a great location, while guests benefit from access to the relaxation centre with jacuzzi, steam room and sauna*.

We only have one of each of these units available, so call now on 0844 879 2921 to avoid disappointment.

If ski resorts were football teams…

If you’ve been following our Tweets recently, you’ll realise that there’s been some discussion about French ski resorts and their English football club equivalents (mainly with journalist Chris Madigan, to whom we are indebted for most of the suggestions below).

It all started with a Les Arcs blog post, comparing La Plagne to Everton and Les Arcs to Spurs. Then it grew on the Twittersphere. Here’s the current league table of ski resorts as football teams:

Spurs?

2. Méribel- Norwich City, as English as mustard.

3. Courchevel – Chelsea, obviously.

4. Flaine – Arsenal: built on strong aesthetic principles, now needs major investment, overrun with French kids.

5. Megève – Man City, rolling with money, a visit this season could be costly.

6. Chamonix – Man United, the ever-better neighbour…

Let us know what you think. Either on our Facebook page, or with the hashtag in Twitter #skiresortsasfootballteams

Congratulations are in order!

Congratulations to all the 154 girls who competed in The British School Girl’s Races – known less formally as St Trinian’s On Snow!

The very colorful St Swithun's Ski Team

The annual competition held in Flaine has become a very competitive stage in the last fews years and we are very happy that whilst many girls fell or missed gates, all the St Swithun’s girls (some as young as 11!) made it down safely, without missing a single gate!

A special congratulations to Izzi Hardy for just missing out on podium position, a very good effort!

So from all of us here at Erna Low, who helped organise accommodation for the girls, well done and we look forward to next years competition !

For more detail on the agony that all the parents went through watching their babies on the slopes, have a look at Felice Hardy’s review on Welove2ski.com