Whether you’re a seasoned slaloming pro who loves taking white-knuckled whizzes down black runs or a nursery-slope novice who prefers sipping vin chaud on sun-baked terraces, few things beat swapping the UK’s winter drizzle for the pristine snow of the Alps.
However, skiing’s magic often comes with a sting. Lift passes, equipment hire, even forking out for a lunchtime raclette, can all put a freeze on your finances. Put simply, powder is pricey.
