 Ski holidays in Switzerland
Switzerland is one of the premier ski holiday destinations in the world with over 60% of the country being mountainous. Situated in the heart of the Alps it is perfectly located for some of the most sought-after ski holidays in the world. Switzerland has over one hundred peaks at about 4000 metres or above. Ski holidays in Switzerland are associated with beautiful scenery, classic vistas, luxurious ski resorts and some of the best ski runs in the world. Switzerland has previously been regarded as one of the more expensive and exclusive countries to choose for you ski holiday but now due to favourable exchange rates and good deals, Switzerland is becoming more and more popular with skiers the world over.
Skiing in Switzerland
If you choose to have your ski holiday in Switzerland, you will no doubt be satisfied with your decision. Along with the stunning scenery, great service and unique village-style resorts, you will encounter some of the most favoured skiing in the world. There is skiing to suit all abilities, with resorts such as Zermatt which offers skiing up to a staggering 3800 metres with a vertical drop of 2200 metres! Switzerland is synonymous with opulence as it offers some of the best skiing conditions and locations and it is now becoming more affordable and available to groups and families alike. An example of some of the skiing to be found in Switzerland is at St Moritz which boasts over 350 km of piste spread over 229 runs, all in only one resort! Unlike many other popular countries, Swiss resorts do not charge for children under the age of 8 or 9 or if they do it is at a fraction of the adult price. This shows how seriously the Swiss take their skiing and why people choose to come back year after year to have their ski holidays in Switzerland.
Snowboarding
Swiss ski holidays present you with about one hundred peaks higher than 4000 metres and a wide range of snowboard resorts. Switzerland, the highest country in Europe, has attractive resorts offering huge half-pipes, board parks, downhill runs, and entertainment for the most enthusiastic of snowboarders. Superior services are on hand to ensure your snowboard or ski holiday in Switzerland is a truly amazing experience.
Getting there
Getting to Switzerland from the UK is by no means hard. There are several airports available to fly to such as Zurich, Berne and Sion. All these airports are about 2 hours flight time from major UK airports in London, Manchester, Edinburgh and Liverpool. Once in Switzerland the country is well set up with bus, train and taxi transfers to resorts, and a well-established road network for those people hiring cars on their ski holiday in Switzerland.
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