Ski holiday guides.

A comfortable week in the Alps usually lands between $2,000 and $4,000 per person including flights, lodging and a lift pass. Premium catered chalets in marquee resorts run $4,000 to $8,000 plus per person, while budget trips can come in under $2,000. Our cost guide breaks it down line by line.

For peak weeks like Christmas, New Year and February half term, book four to six months ahead. For January and late March you can often find strong value six to eight weeks out. Our booking guide covers the windows in detail.

Start with your group's ability and priorities, then match those to snow reliability, terrain mix, village character and budget. Our guide to choosing a resort gives you a simple framework, and our best of lists and country guides take a position for you.

It depends on how many days you ski and where. Both passes pay off quickly for skiers doing a week or more at participating resorts, especially in North America. Our Epic Pass and Ikon Pass guides run the math on when each one is worth buying.

Begin with our first ski holiday guide for complete beginners, which covers lessons, hire, what to pack and which resorts make learning easy. Beginner friendly destinations like Andorra and gentle Alpine resorts are the safest first choice.