For example, travel by coach to Brides les Bains in the Three Valleys – the world’s largest ski area with 660kms of piste – and five days’ skiing departing 22 December cost just £319 per person, based on four sharing a quad room at the Club Hotel Verseau inclusive of return overnight luxury coach travel from London Victoria, Thurrock, Maidstone and Folkestone and four nights’ half-board.

Or a four-night flight-inclusive break at this same hotel – departing 23 December – costs from £437.  Prices also include the services of resident Skiweekends.com reps.  Guests have full use of facilities at the Hotel Verseau including lively bar, lounge, pool table and daily gondola shuttle bus service.

For great-value, season-round ski breaks call 08444 06 06 00 or visit www.skiweekends.com