Top tips for a skiing holiday in an apartment
A ski holiday in an apartment can be fun! Snuggle up after a hard day on the slopes to your very own private and personal space.
This type of holiday accommodation offers comfort and freedom to independent skiers who really know and love the sport and the ambience of ski environments but also value the creature comforts of your home.
Everything you need for a successful holiday in the Alps is right at your fingertips.
1. Pick the right location
Selecting a ski holiday apartment in the right location is probably one of the most critical elements of a stress-free holiday in the mountains. Try to secure ski-in ski-out apartments to save time and effort transporting yourself and the family around the ski domain. Accommodation near ski lifts does save precious minutes and perhaps hours of getting to and from the pistes so you can focus more on enjoying the soft corduroy pistes first thing in the mornings. It will also make finding shops for groceries and rent a ski so much easier.
2. Consider self-catering essentials
There are boundless benefits of staying in ski village apartments and the freedom to self-cater is number one on the list. This particular type of ski accommodation is a great money saver and a powerful hack! Plan meals before you leave so that there is no fuss and no compromise to your days on the slopes due to being in a panic because you don’t have the basics in. Food doesn’t even have to be some time-consuming activity- keep it simple when you are preparing meals. For example, you could always pack some spices in your suitcase from home because it is always so expensive in the mountains.
3. Pack for warmth indoors and outdoors
Skiing holidays are all about being out in the cold and you don’t want to regret not bringing those extra layers! Since you’ll be spending the evening in your holiday ski apartments and unwinding with a good old board game, bring your comfy clothes and slippers to be warm and fuzzy. With regards to crying out a piece when going out into the snow, be mindful of these few extra items that we recommended packing!
4. Embrace the flexibility of apartment living
Staying in an apartment is much better than a hotel room for one really simple reason - you've got the flexibility to do what you like when you like. And it's your space, you can cook whatever you like and you've some extra space. Try and get yourself organised before you head away from home. Bring a few of your favourite DVDs, a book or even a speaker to listen to music. And if you're skiing with your family or friends, why not insert a game night amongst your ski holiday to get up close and personal with your skiing buddies? Lots of ski apartments have a terrace or balcony, so take a thermos of tea outside and look down on the slopes from your apartment.
5. Plan for ski gear organisation
Apartments can be a bit on the small side, so you'll need all of the ski storage tips that you can get. You'll usually have a ski locker to keep them in while you're not using them, but try putting up an extra hook or two. When you get back from the slopes, these can also be used to hang all of your wet gear on, to dry. Or, sit a boot dryer on one of the shelves and keep all of your gear organised. Head into one of the rooms in your apartment and create a space that's just for that person's kit. Don't get caught in the morning trying to find one sock or your helmet and definitely don't flip out when you find it!
6. Be aware of local etiquette
Every resort has different ways of doing things - and that includes house rules, especially if you're going to be sharing an apartment building with other skiers. Make sure that you're not too loud when you get in at night and leave any communal areas the way that you'd want to find them. Some resorts even have quiet times, so make sure that you're not disturbing anyone at the wrong time.
7. Bring a little extra for Après-Ski
Just because you're staying in your ski apartment doesn't mean that you miss out on the fun of the après-ski. Buy a few bits and bobs to nibble and maybe a good bottle of wine or some nearby packets of hot chocolate mixture and hold host to your own après-ski session, right there in your own living room. Invite a few people to come round or simply relax on the sofa with a quick bite to eat. This can be your chance to chill out and talk all about your day and your plans for skiing tomorrow.
8. Check for extra amenities
Before you go ahead and confirm your booking, find out what's going to be included in your apartment booking. There's a good chance that your ski apartment comes with Wi-Fi and a few streaming options. And you might even have access to shared facilities and spa options like saunas or hot tubs. So, if you do manage to snag any of these, you'll know that you can leave your laptop behind and take the chance to relax.
So there you have the benefits of a skiing holiday in an apartment. Book well in advance through our page to secure the best pre-season bargains.
